A good way for getting from Europe to the US with young children. Overall a very good experience.

Item: Freedom of the Seas
Rating: 4.5
Author: mdukes15616250

Freedom of the Seas Cruise Review to Transatlantic

mdukes15616250

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 8

Overall rating:

4.5 out of 5

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14 Night Transatlantic Westbound (Barcelona To Ft. Lauderdale)

Sail date: October 22, 2017

Ship: Freedom of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 6224

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

An excellent 2-week vacation. With young children the ports of call are not of great interest and excursions are difficult. So, from our point of view the ports of call were not of any real interest.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

It went very easily - well organized.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

We did not go to any of the specialty restaurants, but the main dining room and buffets were excellent.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

We used the pool, the rock climbing, the flow machine, the sports enclosure - all excellent.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

The ice show was a real hit with us, and we generally enjoyed the other shows.

Children's Programs

5 out of 5

Only used this once and at Halloween - all very good.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

All the staff were excellent, especially the ones on the sports deck who were exceptional.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

All very good.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

All excellent.

Ship tip

Bring as much alcohol onto the ship that you are allowed - onboard drinks are expensive.

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Barcelona, Spain

5 out of 5

We joined the ship here - a wonderful town. We did not do an excursion.

Thumbs Up 1

Cadiz (Seville), Spain

4 out of 5

No excursion. A very nice town, worth a visit.

Thumbs Up 0

Tenerife, Canary Islands

3 out of 5

No excursion - did not really enjoy the town.

Thumbs Up 1

Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands

3 out of 5

No excursion - did not really enjoy the town.

Thumbs Up 0

Santa Cruz De La Palma, Canary Islands

4 out of 5

No excursion - liked the town. The children liked the black sand beach.

Thumbs Up 0

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Excellent, no problems at all.

2 Comments

ghiagal 7 years ago

Which ports did you go to?

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JayRCruiser 7 years ago

So you don't suggest this itinerary for families with young kids?

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