Not so Free after all

Freedom of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 58

Overall rating:

3 out of 5
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Freedom of the Seas

Eastern Caribbean

Sail date: July 10, 2016

Ship: Freedom of the Seas

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 1334

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

I knew that the Freedom was going to be a step down from the Oasis in terms of facilities but didn't expect the service to move in that direction as well. 

Notable exceptions were Tanya and Raj as our table waiters - excellent. As well as the Coffee bar staff. 

Entertainment - ok. Although the Bingo / Sing that song entertainer had a ego that was incompatible with fun.

We chose the Owners Suite - 1334 - which was great except that it was directly under the ladies toilets outside the Windjammer - Note to self check this out next time!

The general bar service was mediocre - perhaps it has something to do with the uptake on the drinks packages and that they automatically get 18%. I'd much rather give 25% for great service and 5% for poor.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5
with the exception of the guitarist in the Bull & Bear - very good!

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

Tip don't pick this owners suite - it is directly under the Ladies restroom outside the Windjammer and you can constantly hear the toilets being flushed when the Windjammer is in use.

Ship tip

Try to book a newer ship

Ports of call

Cococay (Cruise Line's Private Island)

3 out of 5

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

5 out of 5

Philipsburg, St. Maarten

5 out of 5
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ref00095    8 years ago

Sorry to hear that. But my trip was excellent. Enjoyed activities, crew interaction was great and friendly. Took advantage of few of the trivia games and theme parties. Jumping to Oasis on next cruise for the " experience" but Freedom will be on the cruise after that for sure.

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