Freedom of the Seas Review

Brought friends, they loved it!

Review for the Eastern Caribbean Cruise on Freedom of the Seas
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junedunne
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

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Sail Date: Mar 2017
Cabin: Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Balcony
Sitting on the balcony of Stateroom 8312 Freedom of the Seas March 2017.
Romanian aerialists Freedom of the Seas March 2017.
James Brown, guitarist/singer at the Pub on board Freedom of the Seas March

There is a great responsibility when you recommend that friends take a risk and spend their vacation cruising for the first time. We took that risk and Royal Caribbean came through for us. The dining room food was fresh and expertly prepared. We took a galley tour too and were impressed by how they make all the bread fresh not just daily, but right before each seating. We had the MyTime dining which worked out for us, so that we could spend as much time on the islands as possible port days, but eat earlier on ship days. Because we like our waiter Rosario so much, we just asked for him each day and got the best of both worlds, the continuity of a waiter who knows you and the flexibility of MyTime dining.

After making fun of the Cupcake Shop, because who would buy cupcakes when all the food is free? I succumbed and it was worth it. For a few dollars one cupcake lasted 2 days and it was so full of flavor, and delicious others later bought one.

Our stateroom 8312 was large and not cramped at all. Having the balcony makes your room seem so much larger. Our friends were next door and we were able to slide balcony divider and socialize; enjoying a glass of wine before dinner or as we waited for sail-away.

Cabin Review

Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Balcony

Cabin E3

Our stateroom 8312 was large and not cramped at all. Having the balcony makes your room seem so much larger.

Our friends were next door and we were able to slide balcony divider and socialize; enjoying a glass of wine before dinner or as we waited for sail-away. Because there is an adjoining door you do not get a couch, just a chair.

We did have to stuff a towel in-between the sliding door on the balcony so it wouldn't make a bumping noise at night.

Port Reviews

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)

Boarding the ship was organized and easy, just have your Set Sail Pass and Passport with you. Took the Hotel bus for $7 each to the port terminal, no problems.

Labadee

Had fun bartering, not too hard, wanted to support the Haitian vendors. Really like what we purchased. Enjoyed lunch prepared by the Ship staff and sat by the ocean.

San Juan

Enjoyed venturing out on our own, went to the Tourism office across from the dock, then took a 50 cent ferry across the water and a taxi to the Bacardi factory. Eric was an excellent tour guide. The tasting was educational, really enjoyed learning about the Bacardi family. Left with some good rum.

St. Maarten

Again went out independently and ventured over to Pinel Island. Rented snorkel gear and saw a variety of fish including parrot fish, a blue tang, sea urchin, and over 20+ more. The national geographic snorkel gear was great, it didn't leak and we had a wonderful time. Then ate at the Yellow Island restaurant, really good food, high quality. We were surprised by the food options, clearly the French influence has had a positive impact. Owners had a well-cared for dog, which we liked to see.

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