I have cruised with Royal Caribbean many, many times and the Freedom class ship is my favorite. The ship itself is in very good condition, balcony stateroom and service was exactly as expected. I really appreciated the table and chairs on balcony, nicest I have experienced. The only disappointment is the quality of food onboard, both in Windjammer and dining room.
Embarkation went very smoothly, although there were a few hiccups due to fog, so we embarked a little later than usual.
Disembarkation is very quick if you choose to carry your own luggage off board.