My last BIG ship

Item: Freedom of the Seas
Rating: 3
Author: feebe

Freedom of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

feebe

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 64

Overall rating:

3 out of 5

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6 Night Western Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 26, 2017

Ship: Freedom of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 9588

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

This was our sixth cruise. Our first BIG ship- and our last. I hated the crowds!! I was almost knocked down twice during a "Dancing in the Street" event by two men who didn't even apologize! The only nice things I can say was that the staff was great and so was the food. Recommend to a friend? No. I will go on their smaller ships but that's it for the big ones!

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

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

No complaints. Cabin was clean.

Ship tip

Since the ship is huge and crowded, get out early to secure a chair or two at the pools on days at sea. If you miss out, there are usually good movies playing but also get there early cause both times we went, they ran out of 3-D glasses.

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Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

2 out of 5

George Town, Grand Cayman

3 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

3 out of 5

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

1 out of 5

Unless you plan on a trip to the ruins, just stay close to port and shop. The rest of that area is run down- even the beach.

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3 Comments

frazer519 7 years ago

If you just recently went keep in mind it was Spring break for those of us in the midwest. I was on this past week's cruise and when I spoke with one of the members the ship was completely full and had 1000 kids registered to be on the ship. My husband and I were on FOS last May and it was a completely different experience. Take into consideration the time you go. Last May it was less crowded but yet shows filled up very quickly. This time, boat packed and yet not an issue getting a seat for the shows. I think it definitely depends on time of year for sailing as to your experiences.

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MrBill 7 years ago

we just returned on FOS and had an outstanding cruise. ...guess there is a cup for every saucer.

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mellyses 7 years ago

have to admit, i do like the smaller ones too but, Freedom is still our favorite!! ð

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