seatec - Finnish marine technology review 2/2008 | Page 34

When the Independence of the Seas was at the Turku shipyard, it contained the largest show theater in Finland, supplied by Merima Oy. hospital, hair dresser and bakery... Obvi- from earlier Freedom ships also – is one ex- oped a solid toolbox that helps to link de- ously, the giant ship is all about the free- ample of the ship-makers’ ability to think sign and user experience in the best pos- dom and independence to create your outside the box: sible way. own unique adventure by choosing mul- “It allows you to surf on a ship in She tracks the evolution to have start- tiple onboard options. There is rock climb- the middle of an ocean. So I would say ed with the introduction of the Promenade ing, surfing or ice skating – or, if you prefer, it’s some kind of an experience,” Hellgren concept which is utilised in all Freedom spa treatments, fine dining or world-class says with a grin, adding that lines ha