Freedom of the Seas

Item: Freedom of the Seas
Rating: 4
Author: michaelmary0874

Freedom of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

michaelmary0874

Contributor Level: Third Mate

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 20

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

Verified Review

6 Night Western Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 15, 2017

Ship: Freedom of the Seas

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 9489

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

The Activities offered on the cruise were awesome. The dining room was very slow... they seemed short staffed. I also enjoyed the time with my family members.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Children's Programs

5 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

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

5 out of 5

George Town, Grand Cayman

5 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

5 out of 5

7 Comments

fortkk 7 years ago

Maria1980. Have never been to either so I cannot answer your question. Will be able to better respond in about 37 days!!

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Ckmoss 7 years ago

I will be going to both places in March. I, too, have done extensive research. We've decided in Costa Maya to do Maya Chan beach. It's #1 in trip advisor of things to do. 69.00, everything included, right down to snorkel equipment, glass bottom kayaks food, drinks. It's owned by cruisers who wanted to have a excursion for others that gives you more than the ship. All the reviews are awesome. They pick you up and take you back. Cozumel..back in trip advisor..#1 tour. We are renting a car and driver. You go and do what you want to do. The driver is also a guide. It's 160 for 5, hours . less for 3. I found both in trip advisor but booked both through their websites. Mainly because trip advisor is too structured.

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maria1980 7 years ago

hi fortkk. thank you for your response. how far are each of these places from the port? and if you had to choose between Costa Maya and cozumel.. where would you visit??

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fortkk 7 years ago

Oh, also at Tropicante there is free wifi and a phone in the bar area that they will let you use for free to call home if you would like!

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fortkk 7 years ago

Hi maria 1980. We will be going on our first cruise in march but I have done a lot of research on these two ports as we will be visiting them. In costa maya we will be going to the Tropicante. It is free and a beautiful beach area. You can contact Steve the owner and let him know that you are coming and he will reserve beach chairs for you at no cost. Their food is supposed to be awesome and drinks reasonably priced. People who have reviewed it have called it a hidden gem. For Cozumel we are looking at Mr Sanchos. There is a cost between 50 and 55 depending on where you book it through but it is all inclusive with food and drinks. Also very highly recommended! Good luck with your search and all I can say is hit the internet for reviews! Enjoy your cruise!

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maria1980 7 years ago

also if any of you have swim with the dolphins in both places how far that is from the port

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maria1980 7 years ago

I'm sorry I don't know how to start a feed. I just wanted to know if any of you guys have been to Costa Maya Mexico and and Cozumel Mexico. and if you have I'm looking to go to the beach wondering if you can let me know what each Port has to offer and how far is everything from the port that would be greatly appreciated

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Other reviews of this sailing

Ports were amazing, other things not so much

Seems to have gone a bit downhill from the Indepencece - the sister ship