Freedom of the Seas Review

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Loved the Freedom!

Review for the Western Caribbean Cruise on Freedom of the Seas
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First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

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Sail Date: Nov 2009
Cabin: Promenade Stateroom

Loved the Freedom!

This is a review of my Nov. 15/09 Western Caribbean cruise on Freedom of the Seas. I am a 62 year old female who was travelling solo since neither DH nor friends wanted to go. I did as I had seen a tv program about the ship & wanted to try it. This was my 12th cruise overall, 3rd solo & 2nd on RCI. I ended up having a promenade cabin 6629 & really enjoyed it plus got it for a good price . The trip began with a late night flight to Orlando where I stayed at the Hyatt Regency, right in the airport which was very handy for catching the ship's shuttle (prebooked) the next morning around 11:30. I arrived at the ship at about 12:30 to long lines but they moved along okay so I was onboard when the rooms were available, dropped off my carryon ,checked out my cabin then went to get my dinner arrangements changed from anytime to 1st seating, large table. I was so happy to get a nice table for 10 near a window. I then went to the Windjammer for lunch which was quite nice. I tried the honey stung chicken some rave about but found it dry.

After lunch I wandered around a bit, bought a Pina Colada, used my $5 coupon for the internet, booked a dinner at Portofino then went back to the cabin where I met my steward Carleton. After the drill ( no life jackets needed) I continued exploring the ship & watched the flowrider demonstration. When I returned to my cabin to get ready for 6:00 pm dinner my suitcase had not yet arrived. Went up to the dining room, sat at table 261 & waited for the others to come. We had a nice mix ~ a couple from Ireland, 2 widows from GB, 2 American couples & me from Canada. We all got along very well during the week & enjoyed each other's company. The only thing is a table for 10 is too big to hear all the conversation. I had the much recommended on CC vidalia onion tart, prime rib & strawberry meringue.I had to hurry out of the DR to catch the show. Our CD was Richard Spacey who I'd heard so much about ~ he was great!! Hit the casino for $10 worth then went back to the cabin where TG the luggage had arrived. Emptied the suitcase then headed out for Bingo ($40 machine !). I met a German woman by the computer room, started talking then we went to the parade together plus bumped into each other quite a few times during the cruise. I checked out my account on the tv in the cabin to make sure I'd gotten all my OBC.

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Promenade Stateroom

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Cabin 6629 was a promenade view but you couldn't see the parades from it. You had a good view of the desk & shore excursion desk. It was handy to the stairs & elevator & a great location IMHO.

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