Disappointing

Freedom of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Reviews: 2
Helpful Votes: 35

Overall rating:

3.8 out of 5
Freedom of the Seas

6 Night Western Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: April 08, 2018

Ship: Freedom of the Seas

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 9350

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

The cruise was good, but the "wow factor" wasn't there. There was no place to have a coffee outside, except the balcony of our suite. Because everything is enclosed, the sound doesn't dissipate, so places like the Windjammer are noisy.

Embarkation

3 out of 5
Started out fine, checked in quickly, started to board on time. Returned to terminal building due to security issue on the pier.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
Main dining room food very good, service not as personal as prior Royal Caribbean ships. Windjammer was good but crowded. Promenade Cafe also good but crowded.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5
Mini golf course very challenging.

Entertainment

4 out of 5
Stage shows were entertaining, timing of shows was sometimes inconvenient.

Service and Staff

4 out of 5
Room attendant excellent, dining room staff okay but they didn't take the time to know our names or converse with us.

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5
Hot water was a problem. The sink would eventually get hot, after running water for about 10 minutes. Shower hot water was non-existent until Day 4, gone again by Day 6.

Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

4 out of 5

George Town, Grand Cayman

3 out of 5

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

4 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

4 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Walked off the ship with our luggage at 7:30, in a taxi by 8
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4 Comments

FF1FOOFAN    6 years ago

I agree with just taking the coffee out on the pool deck. Also, I am very impressed with the debarkation. Good for you. We always seem to have issues waiting for transportation back to the airport

kdlady    6 years ago

I thought I remembered a sun deck right outside the Windjammer.

Glitterfairy    6 years ago

Just take your coffee out on deck or tables near pool...

picalo    6 years ago

That's an interesting perspective...I haven't been on one of those ships yet

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