We had a good two (2) days to explore Barcelona before boarding the Freedom of the Seas - Gaudi and Picasso visits were very educational and inspiring.
Ship
Freedom of the Seas is an impressive ship even though she is 11 years old. We were pleasantly surprised by the size of our stateroom and liked the design layout. The room was well kept and the regular upkeep/cleaning by the crew ensured we always had a clean room to return to after a long day either exploring the activities on the ship or from a shore excursion.