We traveled from Michigan to Orlando the night before our cruise. We used CoCo Beach Shuttle Service for transportation to & from port, I would use them again very professional. Our first night we stayed at Residence Inn, we were able to sleep 7 adults in a suite room. They had a free breakfast. We did however have to pay $20 for a taxi to get to the port on the day of our cruise. I would stay at the Residence Inn again great hotel.
We arrived at the port around 10 am and was on the ship by 11:30 very organized ! We put our suites on and ordered drinks and enjoyed the entire day aboard the Freedom. We were able to get in our rooms at 1:00 and couldn't ask for a better 1st day. The next day was a sea day, the elevators were packed , we did expect this so we took the stairs a lot ! No big deal :) The wind Jammers food never disappoints us, plenty to choose from. The next day was Labadee, this Island was ok. Very pretty but the beach was rocky and I wouldn't choose to go to that island again but it was nice. Day 3 we were in Falmouth Jamica. This was fun but your typical jewerly, trinkity stuff. Still a fun day :) The 4th day was at Grand Cayman, we had to tender in and that went smooth. Beautiful water and nice shopping. Day 5 Cozumel. So much fun had some great margaritas at Pancho's Place and this was my favorite island. Our final day was at sea , then back to port.
Everything was great from the service, staff, food everything. If someone complains and does not have fun its their own fault . This was our 5th cruise with Royal Caribbean and looking forward to the next !!