Great honeymoon with lots of activities

Item: Freedom of the Seas
Rating: 4
Author: davematthews2

Freedom of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

davematthews2

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 25

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

Verified Review

Eastern Caribbean

Sail date: August 09, 2015

Ship: Freedom of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8366

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 9 years ago

Review summary

This was my first time on a cruise and it will definitely not be my last with Royal Caribbean. They had an abundance of activities as well as so many shows to try and make. Whether you love activity or you want a laid back, comfortable cruise; this one covers the whole spectrum. Look to the top deck for swimming, volleyball, soccer, the infamous flow-rider, the rock wall, and much more. You can stay active in the day and still have plenty of time for an afternoon nap, and then go on to make 2-3 shows in a row. It's all very well coordinated and hosted. The service was impeccable, that alone would bring me back no matter what the rest of the cruise was like. The food was awesome and it was so nice to be waited on hand and foot. What a great treat. I would say that even with all the awesome choices for excursions, you barely need them with such great activities, great staff, and great food :)

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Excellent, well-prepared food with lots of options for fine/basic dining.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

We were easily able to play volleyball, shuffleboard, ping-pong (table-tennis), rockclimb, snorkel, etc. The putt putt course could have had some obstacles, and the ship lacked billiards, but karaoke was great and there's always so much to do.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Pretty good, highly recommend the comedy shows as well as "Freedom of the Ice". Interactive shows are great too (Battle of the Sexes, Love and Marriage).

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Top of the line. Always smiling, always ready to serve, incredible staff. Absolutely THE BEST part of the cruise.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Extra tidy, cleaned twice a day, cute little towel animals to boot. :)

Ports of call

Port Canaveral, Florida

5 out of 5

Cococay (Cruise Line's Private Island)

5 out of 5

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

5 out of 5

Philipsburg, St. Maarten

5 out of 5

6 Comments

memphiscruiser 9 years ago

Mekgolfski, no, you do not need to get a beverage package and yes all drinks will be charged to your room. Have a great cruise. This will be our 8th I think.

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prissanna08 9 years ago

Sabor is a MUST!!! I did the chops filet in the main dining room for an additional charge and it was well worth it!!

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mekgolfski 9 years ago

Our first cruise is Oct 11...Freedom of the Seas...suggestions for restaurants?? If you don't have a Beverage package - can you just charge to your room?

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lindackelley 9 years ago

I am super excited about my upcoming cruise on FOS. Glad yours was awesome.

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domm1e 9 years ago

Glad you enjoyed your time on Freedom. We have done our 2 cruises so far on her. Absolutely fabulous both times. Cruising on Adventure September

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domm1e 9 years ago

Glad you enjoyed your time on Freedom. We have done our 2 cruises so far on her. Absolutely fabulous both times. Cruising on Adventy

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