We have cruised 27 times with various lines, including many on Royal Caribbean. We have been on the Freedom's sister ship, the Liberty, and loved it. The Freedom did not disappoint us.

There is hardly a negative thing I can say about this ship. The boarding process was effortless - we walked right up to the desk to check in. Everyone - and I mean everyone - from the time we embarked to the time we disembarked - was so kind, helpful, and friendly. What an incredible staff on this ship.

Our cabin was on deck 8, very far aft because we booked rather late, but we didn't feel a thing. The weather cooperated, and the ship doesn't have odd noises - no creaking. The cabin has was a very good size, with plenty of storage and a nice size shower with doors - no fighting the shower curtain like you do on older ships. The cabin steward couldn't have been nicer. I do wish they'd reconstruct the toilet set up - you have to reach around and move the lid to flush - yuk. It would also be nice to have lounge chairs on the balcony so we could really relax and perhaps snooze out there. The thermostat was a bit wacky - it was either too hot or too cold and we never could find that magic balance. We have noticed that amenities are not provided anymore - we got a tiny bar of soap that broke immediately. There is a dispenser in the shower with what I guess is an all-in-one thing, but the days of lotions, chocolates on your pillow, etc. are gone. Read more