Embarkation was an exercise in patience...Bring some snacks and water since there are none to be had and no one at the pier who seems to care that you are being treated like cattle. But once you cross the threshold into the entire of the Freedom, you will note that the inside of the ship is a work of art. Beautiful works of art abound. In some ways, you might say that the Freedom of the Seas is in itself a work of art. It is truly a masterpiece. Well laid out with ample space (although it still felt crowded with 4,000 of my closest friends), it provides the cruiser with much to do especially if spending money is among your favorites.
Our "inside" cabin, typically what one would expect, was small but comfortable. It was also quiet and had not yet showed the wear that will inevitably become a mainstay of this and all other ships that ply the waters of the Caribbean and all other waters for that matter.
Since many look forward to the food as the defining factor of an excellent cruise, you should look elsewhere because while it is plentiful, it is of marginal quality and variety. Food service in the dining rooms was excellent as the waiters tried their best to serve this attempt.