Hello fellow cruisers! I hope that this review is helpful! I have cruised 18 times. I used to be VERY loyal to Royal Caribbean (unfortunately, I found that over the years, the general experience was deteriorating. Then I had a VERY negative experience, which prompted me to try different cruise lines).
However, with the launching of the Freedom of the Seas, and the heavy publicity about how grand this ship would be, it made sense to give Royal Caribbean a try again. Maybe things had improved.
When you first see this ship in person, your jaw will drop. Going over the bridge that connects the city of Miami with the port, you could see other cars slowing down and every passenger in them turning their heads to watch. It is indeed impressive.