Our southern Caribbean cruise

Item: Freedom of the Seas
Rating: 4.8
Author: 210bron

Freedom of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern

210bron

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 21

Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5

7 Night Southern Caribbean (San Juan Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 15, 2018

Ship: Freedom of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8372

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

Had a great time, except for coming down with bronchitis due to awful second hand smoke in the casino, a visit to the medical clinic on the ship, and the $500.00 bill. The Doctor was very nice and so we're the nurses. If I hadn't had treatment, I would I gotten pneumonia. Ports of call were great! Would sail again!

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Fast and easy!

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

The main dining room food was always fantastic! Our waiters were awesome! All the food was great!

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

The only complaint I have is that the casino is not smoke free! As a result, I got bronchitis which ruined the last 2 days of my cruise. I had to go see the ship's doctor, which cost me $500.00. and did not get to snorkel in Barbados. Seriously, these casinos need to be smoke free.

Casino Royale

2 out of 5

Needs to be smoke free!!!! I got bronchitis from only being in there a few hours on 2 evenings! The " smoke free slot machines " are a joke. Because some chimney is always lighting up right next to it.

Logo Souvenir Shop

5 out of 5

Samantha from the shop was very friendly and helpful!

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Children's Programs

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Our room steward, Ralph, was awesome! Our waiters, Rian and Aliston were great! The head waiter, Richie, Was always nice.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

The room was great! Always clean , comfortable and tidy. The only complaint I have is that the shower water temp was never hot enough.

Ship tip

If you have allergies or asthma, Do Not go to the casino!

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Ports of call

San Juan, Puerto Rico

5 out of 5

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Philipsburg, St. Maarten

5 out of 5

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Basseterre, St. Kitts

5 out of 5

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St. John's, Antigua

5 out of 5

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Castries, St. Lucia

4 out of 5

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Bridgetown, Barbados

5 out of 5

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

4 Comments

lrgd 6 years ago

Glad you're better.

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xraymomma 6 years ago

Try Celebrity next time. They only allow smoking in a few outside areas, no smoking in the casino.

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HeatherWeeks 6 years ago

I am a smoker.... I try to be polite and stay away from non smokers. There were only 3 places allowing people to smoke. On one side of ship on deck 4 on one area on 11 and casino. I tried to always be outdoors to not inconvenience anyone but on a few occasions the casino was only option because other areas were closed off for one reason or another. Hopefully you are feeling better. It's a workout just all the walking to get to areas that allow it. Sorry to hear about you falling ill

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DreamCatchers 6 years ago

File a claim through your travel insurance and it will be reimbursed by them.

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