A great cruise for young teens

Freedom of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 16

Overall rating:

4 out of 5
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Freedom of the Seas

6 Night Western Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 18, 2016

Ship: Freedom of the Seas

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 2650

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

My wife and I have been on several cruises. This was an excellent first time cruise for our two young teenage girls. The rock wall, Flowrider (wake boarding), Ice skating, and the standard kids activities kept them happy. The shows were very good. The Promenade was also spectacular. The food was very good, with exception that several nights my wife and I were underwhelmed with the dishes, compared to other cruise experiences. The wait service however was the best we have had. The service on the ship as a whole was outstanding. Housekeeping, guest services, excursion services and the people we experienced throughout the ship were all great. The exception was the Casino. It had quite a few problems. If you're going and gambling is a big part of your cruise, I would think twice.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5
Shows were first rate. The Casino was not.

Children's Programs

5 out of 5
There was enough to keep my young teens happy.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

5 out of 5

George Town, Grand Cayman

5 out of 5

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

5 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5
When you are at the port or some of the excursion stops there are a lot of shops. Be prepared to be pestered every 25 meters for Cigars, T-shirts, tequilla tastings, and hats!
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