We were really looking forward to our trip aboard the Freedom and had many family and friends along.

Embarkation was unfortunately a nightmare; this was the day that the cruise port of Miami was shut down due to terror alert. Passengers had already been standing in line for more that 2 hours when we arrived and we waited an additional 2 hours. I know this wasn't RCL fault but it would have been nice to have updated information as to Why we were waiting and perhaps water could have been brought out. Once the line started to move though they opened up a second entrance and things went quite quickly.

Our cabin was at the Aft of the ship a junior suite. I was a bit disappointed by the view at the back as the aft cabins are different on the Voyageur class and have obstruction. The larger balcony was a good bonus. The cabin was spacious and clean. The sofa bed was comfortable but to short. (my 5' mothers feet hung over the edge). Lots of closet space. Being in a suite and paying a fair bit more money we did not get as many perks as we did in previous suites; the shower gel and lotions. Our steward was good and prompt with his service. Our boys had an interior cabin just doors down from us and did well. Read more