We had a great trip. This was our 2nd RC cruise and we had a wonderful time. Freedom of The Seas was fantastic, very clean and most all the staff was very friendly. The kids had a great time especially our 12 year old daughter, she got hooked up with some friends early and had the time of her life. The sate room was kept very clean, service was good in the dinning room. However the food was good but not great. The shows were great, cruise director was fantastic, high energy. The excursions were hit and miss. My son and I had a great time on the beginner scuba, but my wife and daughter did not have a good time on the dolphin encounter. Felt it was misleading and kind of cheesy. Getting on the ship was very smooth. Getting off the ship was so easy and quick. We took the suggestion to take our own luggage and it could not have worked better.