Freedom of the Seas Review

First time solo cruiser - Lady seeing the world on her own!

Review for the Eastern Caribbean Cruise on Freedom of the Seas
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Susanbemore
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

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Sail Date: Mar 2013
Cabin: Promenade Family Stateroom

I was a solo cruiser who wanted nothing more than to do what I wanted, how I wanted, when I wanted! Oh, and to get a really great tan. I had a promenade room 7263 and was initially concerned that I would be disturbed by the noise down below, but other than the last Dreamworks parade, I couldn't hear a thing as the glass was very thick. Once you get through the gauntlet of embarking...matter of fact that first day I was up at 5 am to catch a 7:30 flight, on top of lines and airport shuttles day one is absolutely draining. So by the evening You may be very sorry if you purchased a first night activity on top of travel. I did not want to interact with a lot of people as this cruise was about recharging myself and I have no problem being alone.

So, all I did was go to the ports, which were Labadee, Haiti, Jamaica, The Caymans, and Cozumel. Haiti was very lovely and is leased by the cruise line. I went on the adult sandbar get away, and even though there were all couples, I made pleasant conversation and enjoyed my rum punch and soak in the ocean. Jamaica gets worse every time I go there. Ladies do not leave the port area by yourself! There are plenty of things to see and do at the port mall unless you are leaving to go on an excursion. it's also the best place to make your alcohol purchases!

The Caymans are ok, but be warned that the exchange rate is .80 cents u.s. to the Cayman 1.25 dollar! I walked about, had local lunch and I purchased fragrance there.

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Promenade Family Stateroom

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7263 was great! as a solo room. I can''t imagine sharing the closet space with someone else, Or the bathroom. The water pressure was always great and there was more than enough hot water. I am a 6 feet tall woman.. And I am not skinny...so I need my space... A queen bed is small for me...this room would be ok for a child and an a adult or 2 small adults .... Cuz there was room under the bed for 1 suitcase and the other was in the closet...and just enough hangers for my clothes. I loved the vanity lights on the vanity as I like to wear makeup and have a nice place to put all off my things. The room is forward in the ship and the elevator is close by as well.

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