FIRST TIME CRUISER with an honest review.
My husband and I just celebrated our 10 year anniversary on the Freedom of the Seas. It is a beautiful ship that is clean and organized. We were highly impressed. If you need it, it's there. Several restaurants, a library, internet cafe, spa, pools, shopping, rock climbing, surfing, water park, live music, comedy, entertainment, movie theatre, karaoke, art auctions, photographers at every corner, sports bar, kids club, arcade, miniature golf.... the list continues!
First, you have to get past the fact that there are a lot of people. HELLO? It's the biggest ship in the world. Go with the attitude that there will be people everywhere you go (except your stateroom). If you want privacy, go to a secluded resort, not a cruise ship. Yes, you will wait in lines and wait for an elevator, but it's all worth it! We had an absolute ball. Some of the activities are cheese-ball, but they are fun.