This is our 4th time on the Freedom of the Seas but the first time sailing from Port Canaveral. We use to take the Mariner from there all the time ... and compared to Miami, Port Canaveral is a breeze.
I like the Sunday sailing although it sucks getting up for work Monday morning.
This is close to our 40th Cruise with Royal Caribbean ... and this vessel is the pride of the fleet.
Grand Suite - Cabin 1286 .. in the middle of the ship half way between the elevators deck 10 ... plenty of room .. worth the extra cost.