ARRIVAL AND EMBARKATION:

This was are 15th cruise, 7th on RCCL. We drove down from NC and used off pier parking, Cruise Parking of Port Canaveral. They were 1/2 the price of the port parking with a fast shuttle service both going to the ship & returning after the cruise. We arrived at the terminal at 11:45 am and embarkation was a breeze, on the ship in less than 30 mins. after being dropped off. They announced that the cabin would not be ready until 1:00 pm, no problem, we headed to the Windjammer for a light lunch and a few adult beverages. While on our way we saw a walking bartender, Garry Suson, and he soon became our best friend during our week on-board. He always had a smile and with 3700 passengers he always remembered our names. Seek him out and tell him Gary with one "R" says hello. Back to the review. The Windjammer was a nice restaurant with an Asian section as you first walk in and the traditional buffet towards the rear. The food was very good, service excellent and the area was always spotless.

Afterwards we checked on our cabin, #8332, met our cabin steward John, and set out to explore the Freedom. This was the largest ship we have sailed on but it never seems to be crowded. All the evening shows in the lounge had plenty of seats available, the ice show was a little crowded but that was due to the small ice rink. Oh, don't miss the 70's Disco Jam one night at the Royal Promemade, great fun. Read more