not spectacular but good

Freedom of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 6

Overall rating:

3 out of 5
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Freedom of the Seas

7 Night Western Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 28, 2016

Ship: Freedom of the Seas

Cabin number: 7562

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

We had 6 of us on this cruise (three couples with balcony staterooms).

We were disappointed in the dinner service as we had to wait  quite a while

for attention in the first few days of the cruise. After complaining to the matre'd

we did have improved service. She told us the fault was not with the wait staff

but that the kitchen staff was shorthanded and that the waitstaff had to help

with the food prep. The other shortcoming was with the excursions. After

waiting by a boat dock for a boat trip the boat staff informed us that we would

have to wade in waist high water to get off the boat onto shore. All of us  being elderly we decided not to go but that ruined our afternoon on the island.

The next excursion was outright cancelled as that amphibious vehicle had

mechanical problems. We got the message about an hour ahead of the trip.

On the positive side, we enjoyed excellent service in the windjammer restaurant

for breakfast, had fun in the casino and at the evening shows.

 

 

 

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ports of call

Port Canaveral, Florida

5 out of 5

Labadee (Cruise Line Private Island)

3 out of 5

Falmouth, Jamaica

3 out of 5

George Town, Grand Cayman

3 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5
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5 Comments

askoleern    8 years ago

The only water deal we found was when we went horse back riding on the beach.

rendezvoussam    8 years ago

@debkal, surely one ought to do some research before booking a boat excursion, any misunderstanding could be avoided.

askoleern    8 years ago

I don't believe a word your saying

debkal    8 years ago

@rendezvoussam certain beaches are accessed only from boat. There are no roads that lead there. The boats anchor about 50 ft off shore and you get on the beach by going through the water.

rendezvoussam    8 years ago

It's inconceivable any tour would required you to wade through waist deep water to get ashore, you have to elaborate more. I have been on that cruise and never had any problems.

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