As I have read from others before I cruised, the time it takes to get on the Freedom and off after the cruise went reasonably well. If you're in a suite or a member of Crown and Anchor you do get the express lane, which makes it faster.

More about the cruise later but first this: Ok I want to dwell here on really my only complaint with this and probably many other cruise lines these days. Communication with the staff. I can assure you there are very few people on the boat that know much more English than their specific task and job description requires. Most staff lack depth with the language especially the wait staff. I found very few staff capable of any conversations past yes no left right. It was very noticeable and a bummer. They just smile and repeat their specific job descriptions mantra. "Did you have a good time today" "What are you doing tomorrow" Past that, I doubt they much know what your answer is. Don't think you are going to have a very deep conversation. Be patient and get your head right before you go on this ship. No american staff that I saw.

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