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Liberty of the Seas vs Oasis of the Seas
The Royal Caribbean Liberty of the Seas was built in 2007. It was renovated in 2016. It's 2 years older than the Oasis of the Seas, which was built in 2009 and renovated in 2024. Oasis of the Seas was Amplified in 2019 which added many new features, restaurants, and attractions to this ship.
Comparison Overview
- Ship Size
- Number of Passengers
- Food and Restaurants
- Bars and Drinks
- Pools and Hot Tubs
- Ship Features and Activities
- Cruise Costs
- Onboard Costs
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Ship Size
The Liberty of the Seas is considered a large size ship. Coming in at 1,112 feet long and 185 feet wide, it's roughly the length of 3.1 football fields, as wide as 3.5 tractor-trailers and the same height as a 14-story building. Compared to the Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas, the Liberty of the Seas is 32% smaller in terms of overall tons.
Number of Passengers
Royal Caribbean Liberty of the Seas holds 32% fewer passengers than the Oasis of the Seas based on double occupancy (two people per room). When you compare the total tonnage of the ship to the number of passengers, or what we call the "Space Ratio," the Liberty of the Seas has more space per person compared to the Oasis of the Seas. This means that you might have a bit more space to yourself on the ship, although there still could be some crowded areas like buffets, pools, etc.
The Oasis of the Seas uses a neighborhood layout to break up large crowds across the ship, often making it feel less crowded.
| Royal Caribbean Liberty of the Seas | Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Freedom | Oasis |
| Gross Tonnage | 154,407 | 226,838 |
| Length | 1,112 | 1,187 |
| Beam/Width | 185 | 215 |
| Passenger Decks | 14 | 16 |
| Passengers (double occupancy) | 3,798 | 5,606 |
| Crew | 1,360 | 2,181 |
| Passenger to Crew Ratio | 2.8 | 2.6 |
| Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) | 41 | 40 |
Food and Restaurants
Food is a big part of any cruise, and the ship you choose can make a huge difference in your food experience.
The Liberty of the Seas has twelve different dining options like Sabor, Vintages Wine Bar, and Cafe Promenade. Of those options, nine are complementary, or included with your cruise fare. The other eight options have an additional fee.
The Oasis of the Seas has eight more dining venues. Some of its popular venues are Vitality Cafe, Giovanni's Table, and El Loco Fresh. fourteen of these restaurants are complementary and the other twelve have an additional fee.
If you like having a variety of places to eat, the Oasis of the Seas might be a better choice. It has 67% more dining options than the Liberty of the Seas.
If you're looking to avoid extra money while on board, the Oasis of the Seas might be a better choice then the Liberty of the Seas. More of the dining options are included in the base cruise fare, potentially saving you money.
Restaurants on Royal Caribbean Liberty of the Seas & Oasis of the Seas
| Restaurant | Royal Caribbean Liberty of the Seas |
Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Included | |||
| Cafe Promenade | ✓ | ✓ | Learn More |
| Dog House | ✗ | ✓ | Learn More |
| El Loco Fresh | ✗ | ✓ | Learn More |
| Main Dining Room | ✓ | ✓ | Learn More |
| Park Cafe | ✗ | ✓ | |
| Solarium Bistro | ✗ | ✓ | Learn More |
| Sorrento's Pizza | ✓ | ✓ | Learn More |
| Vitality Cafe | ✗ | ✓ | Learn More |
| Windjammer | ✓ | ✓ | Learn More |
| A la carte | |||
| Cupcake Cupboard | ✓ | ✗ | |
| Ice Cream Parlor | ✓ | ✗ | |
| Playmakers | ✗ | ✓ | Learn More |
| Portside BBQ | ✗ | ✓ | Learn More |
| Starbucks | ✗ | ✓ | Learn More |
| Sugar Beach | ✗ | ✓ | |
| Vintages Wine Bar | ✓ | ✗ | Learn More |
| Flat fee | |||
| 150 Central Park | ✗ | ✓ | Learn More |
| Chops Grille | ✓ | ✓ | Learn More |
| Giovanni's Table | ✓ | ✓ | Learn More |
| Izumi Hibachi & Sushi | ✗ | ✓ | Learn More |
| Johnny Rockets | ✓ | ✓ | Learn More |
| Sabor | ✓ | ✗ | Learn More |
| Exclusive (open to select guests only) | |||
| Coastal Kitchen | ✗ | ✓ | Learn More |
Bars and Drinks
The Royal Caribbean Liberty of the Seas has 3 fewer bars than the Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas.
| Royal Caribbean Liberty of the Seas | Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Bionic Bar | ✗ | ✓ |
| Blaze | ✗ | ✓ |
| Boleros | ✓ | ✓ |
| Casino Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Comedy Live | ✗ | ✓ |
| English Pub | ✓ | ✓ |
| Music Hall | ✗ | ✓ |
| Olive or Twist | ✓ | ✗ |
| On Air Club | ✓ | ✗ |
| Playmakers | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pool Bar | ✓ | ✗ |
| R Bar | ✓ | ✗ |
| Rising Tide Bar | ✗ | ✓ |
| Schooner Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sky Bar | ✓ | ✗ |
| Solarium Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spotlight Karaoke | ✗ | ✓ |
| Squeeze | ✓ | ✗ |
| Star Lounge | ✓ | ✗ |
| Suite Lounge* | ✓ | ✓ |
| Suite Sun Deck Bar* | ✗ | ✓ |
| The Lime & Coconut | ✗ | ✓ |
| The Plaza Bar | ✓ | ✗ |
| Trellis Bar | ✗ | ✓ |
| Vintages | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wipeout Bar | ✗ | ✓ |
In terms of drinks and cocktails, you have a variety of choices. Both ships serve the Coca-cola family of products. That means Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite and Barqs Root Beer, although the selection can vary by ship. Most Royal Caribbean ships also have Coke Freestyle machines where you can make 100 different flavor combinations.
You can check out recent the bar menus for the Liberty of the Seas and the Oasis of the Seas below.
Pools and Hot Tubs
Nothing beats relaxing by a pool with a nice drink in hand as you feel the fresh sea breeze pass by you. The Royal Caribbean Liberty of the Seas has a total of 3 pools and 7 hot tubs.
Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas has more pools than the Liberty of the Seas and more hot tubs.
Worried about lots of kids onboard? Visit The Solarium, an adult-only area for guests 18 and older only. The Liberty of the Seas has a full-depth adult-only pool, while the Oasis of the Seas has a wading adult-only pool. Liberty of the Seas’ adult-only area is not enclosed, while Oasis of the Seas’ is is open to the elements with some wind breakers. The Liberty of the Seas’ adult-only area is in the middle, while the Oasis of the Seas’ is in the front.
| Royal Caribbean Liberty of the Seas | Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Pools | 3 | 4 |
| Pools - General Access | 2 | 3 |
| Pools - Adults Only | 1 | 1 |
| Pools - Exclusive | 0 | 0 |
| Total Hot Tubs | 7 | 10 |
| Hot Tubs - General Access | 5 | 8 |
| Hot Tubs - Adults Only | 2 | 2 |
| Hot Tubs - Exclusive | 0 | 0 |
Cruise Coloring and Activity Books for Kids
Get your kids ready for their cruise or keep them entertained while on board with our custom made coloring and activity books. These are the Royal Caribbean editions with places like Studio B and Sorrento's featured.
Cruise Ship Coloring Book for Kids 3-5 - Royal Caribbean Edition
Let's Get Cruising Activity Book for Kids 6-8 - Royal Caribbean Edition
Ship Features and Activities
Both ships have lots of activities to keep you busy throughout your cruise. Below you'll see a list of some of the major features on these ships. On the Liberty of the Seas, 81% of the activities below are included in the cruise fare. On the Oasis of the Seas, only 78% of the activities are included, meaning you might spend more money while on board.
| Royal Caribbean Liberty of the Seas | Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Only Relaxation Area | ✓ | ✓ |
| Aquatheater | ✗ | ✓ |
| Arcade | ✓ | ✓ |
| Basketball | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bionic Bar | ✗ | ✓ |
| Carousel | ✗ | ✓ |
| Casino | ✓ | ✓ |
| Climbing Wall | ✓ | ✓ |
| Comedy Club | ✗ | ✓ |
| Escape Room | ✗ | ✓ |
| Fitness Center | ✓ | ✓ |
| FlowRider | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ice Skating | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laser Tag | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mini golf | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pool-side Movies | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shows - Broadway play | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shows - musical review | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Splash park | ✓ | ✓ |
| Thrill Slide | ✗ | ✓ |
| Water slides | ✓ | ✓ |
| Zip Line | ✗ | ✓ |
| Learn more | Learn more |
Cruise Costs
Royal Caribbean is a mainstream cruise line. Mainstream cruise lines cater to a variety of guests, hoping to provide something for everyone. These typically cost about $100 - $350 per person per day.
Cruise pricing is dynamic and varies for each specific sailing based on factors such as departure point, ports of call, and time of year.
Onboard Costs
Another way to gauge the cost of a cruise is to consider how much you'll spend on board. Even though a lot is included in the base cruise fare, you may still spend money on things like spa treatments, specialty dining, drinks, and excursions. In addition, guests can also have to pay for things like gratuities and tips.
Typically guests can expect to spend about 25 - 40% of the cost of the cruise on onboard expenses. In other words, if the cruise fare is $1,000 per person, you might spend between $250 and $400 on extra expenses.
The table below will help you understand what you might spend onboard a Royal Caribbean ship.
| Royal Caribbean | |
|---|---|
| Base Daily Gratuities* (Per Person Per Day) | $18.50 |
| Tip added to drinks & services | 18% |
| Soda Price | $3.50 |
| Domestic Beer Price | $8.25 See drink menus |
| Drink Package Price | $77 - $118 Learn more |
| Internet Plan | $19 to $30 per device per day |
| *Daily gratuities for a standard cabin. Suites or specialty rooms may have higher rates. | |
Royal Caribbean uses dynamic pricing, which means the pricing for many things will vary per sailing. The daily gratuities and tip are consistent across the fleet, but the pricing for the drink package, internet, and excursions will change. The only way to know your price is to consult the Royal Caribbean cruise planner once you're booked.
We sailed aboard the Royal Caribbean Liberty of the Seas
Follow along on our sailing on the Royal Caribbean Liberty of the Seas. We take you through every aspect of our sailing, from getting to the port to debarking the ship. See the schedule of events, menus, what excursions we did, and what we really thought about the ship.
Liberty of the Seas - Cruise Blog - Day 1 - Bayonne
Liberty of the Seas - Cruise Blog - Day 2 - Sea Day
Liberty of the Seas - Cruise Blog - Day 3 - Bermuda
Liberty of the Seas - Cruise Blog - Day 4 - Bermuda Still
Liberty of the Seas - Cruise Blog - Day 5 - Final Sea Day
5 Hits and Misses on Royal Caribbean Liberty of the Seas
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