Freedom Begins Transatlantic Crossing

Royal Caribbean International's Freedom of the Seas has set sail for New York. The world's largest vessel makes its U.S. debut on May 10, and will spend the rest of the month traversing the waters off the East Coast, with stops at Cape Liberty Cruise Port in Bayonne, NJ; Pier 92 at Manhattan's West side; Warehouse Berths 6 and 7 in Boston; and the Port of Miami. Freedom will take a series of short sailings until June 4, when it begins its regular schedule of seven-night Western Caribbean itineraries from Miami. Visit [www.royalcaribbean.com].