As a first time cruiser, I was excited at the prospect of a new and wonderful experience. Although we live in NY, my wife and I decided to fly to Florida to sail on the Freedom, based in part on the many reviews I read...Gladly, I was not dissapointed.
Accommodations:
After embarking, we checked into our stateroom (room 6654), which was surprisingly roomy. The view from the balcony was spectacular.
We stayed in balcony stateroom, cabin 6654, which was port side near the main dining room. The room itself was rather spacious and very well kept. There was a septic smell occasionally but it thankfully did not linger for long. The views from the balcony were spectacular, especially in port.