Freedom of the Seas Cruise Reviews - Reviews

overall it was a good cruise. the ship was crowded as most rccl cruises are. not enough space and too many lines. The food was good, but not as good as it used to be. We weren't allowed on Lebadee because of a protest. I believe rcccl could have rectified this before we got there. The help on the ship was outstanding. They do the besat they can with what they have. One complaint I had was the bed. It was broken down on both sides. Not too comfortable with two people sleeping in the middle.

We've been on a few other cruises, all with Royal Caribbean.  This one wasn't quite "up to snuff" for us, but much of our dissatisfaction wasn't directly due to anything Royal Caribbean had any control over.  Because of local protests related to local political issues, we left Labadee shortly after arriving and passengers were not allowed off the ship. Falmouth, Jamaica was quite disappointing as a cruise destination. And once we left Cozumel and headed back to the port we experienced constant winds of 50-60 mph and of course the ocean was very rough.  So, while we can't blame Royal Caribbean, this cruise wasn't the usual winner we've become accustomed to.

this was my first cruise so I wasn't 100% sure what to expect. The meals in the windjammer cafe had a lot of selection, but it seemed like the staff were unable to keep the dining room clean due to the volume of guests. The meals themselves were delicious and there was a lot of variety. There were plenty of activities for everyone to enjoy. The ports of call were fun. Overall, good experience. 

 The food and wind jammer could have been much better .

 On previous cruises I have had a better selection of food .

 The lineup to get coffee, tea often  got too long I prefer the self-serve method.

Overall this was a great trip.  We stayed in a junior suite and it was totally worth it. The staff on Board the Freedom of the Seas was wonderful and the ship itself was nice.  However the food was average at best.

On our cruise we made it all the way to Labadee, Haiti and were unable to disembark due to "political protests" on the shore.  This was a complete disappointment and Royal Caribbean should be ashamed of themselves for marketing this island as their "private island".  They had zero security measures in place to ensure our safety if we disembarked and did nothing to makeup for the missed port.

In Jamaica we did the Margaritaville Catamaran Sail, Beach Break and Party. BEWARE - they make you get off tje catamaran IN THE OCEAN!  The waves were over our heads and the boat was rocking so bad we had bruises. They neglect to tell you this in the description.  The beach was average at best and the locals hounded you the entire time "relaxing" at the beach.  Also, Maragaritaville back at the port was disappointing.  Try a different excursion.

In Grand Cayman we did the Push, Pull, and Swim with the Dolphins and it was AMAZING!  I cannot say enough good things about the entire experience.  It was VERY pricey, especially after we shelled out $200 just for the CD of pictures for a family of 4, but it was worth every penny.

In Cozumel we did the Deluxe Beach Break and Playa Mia Water Park.  Had the weather cooperated and all of the Ocean Activities not been cancelled this would have been a great excursion.

My last piece of advice would be to stay CLEAR of the Royal Caribbean transfers.  Our bus had no air on the trip to the port and was blowing hot air.  It was close to 90 degrees in  tje bus with no water for 50 minutes and NO APOLOGIES.  On the way back our bus had a problem getting trew the gate at the airport and our diver exited the bus and left us unattended - in tje bus - at tje gate - without any information fpr well over 15 minutes.  GET YOUR OWN TRANSPORTATION.

Overall anywhere besides the cold Chicago weather was going to be great.  Glad we went but could have done without the issues.

For my first cruise this was a great experience. We were surrounded by friendly staff and great options for dining, shopping, entertainment, and more. As a gluten free traveler I am thrilled to say that my needs were well accommodated for by every establishment, with the exception of the pizzeria who couldn't seem to make a gluten free cheese pizza that wasn't raw or missing one of the three ingredients (sauce, crust, cheese) under any circumstance. The entertainment was great, although I would love to see full productions on the show not just hour long excerpts. Even with running into some iffy weather, and a political protest in Haiti the trip was a fantastic one. 

The best service I've every received land or sea!  These people work very hard to please the customer and deserve the utmost respect from the travelers.

Tip them well.  The daily charge per person is nothing considering what they do for all of us!

Freedom of the Seas is one of the friendliest ships on the high seas. I have cruised on her several times and always find the staff onboard to be above-average. The ship is maintained well and is clean and up to date. Service in the dining room (both formal and “my time”) is very good. Waiters and waitresses are pleasant and quick to come to your aid if need be. They are knowledgeable regarding the menus and can help with special dietary needs, if requested. My cabin steward was very nice and quick to accommodate my requests. My cabin was always sparkling!  The reason I frequent this ship so often is that the crew actually seems to like their job and it comes through in their smiles and their service. I recommend Freedom of the Seas for a wonderful cruise!

This ship is recalling showing its age.  Our mattresses were basically a set of box springs.  They covered it with three blankets to try and soften it.  It didn't help. The blankets were as thin and worn out as the pillows, also very hard.  So if you want a comfortable bed, bring your own pillow top and pillows.  Our toilet stopped working mid cruise. Maintenance said the ship was having plumbing problems.  It worked the rest of the cruise about half the time.  The food in Wndjammer was great on the first day, but thereafter the quality went downhill and was almost always the same variety. The main dining room food was cold. Shrimp cocktail was comprised of baby shrimp, the kind you find in a salad. Order multiple so you at least get a taste. The only great thing on the ship was the cruise director, Casey. Very funny guy. 

We totally enjoyed our cruise on Freedom of the Seas.  The ship was beautiful, staff took care of our every need, all professional and friendly.  Our room was always clean and tidy, the food was really good (ate too much!).  The dining room was so beautiful and food excellent.  The entertainment was awesome.  Professional dancers, singers, even went to an ice skating show which was really fun.  Hard to believe there would be an ice skating rink on a ship!  All aspects of the cruise were great!

We went on our honeymoon to the 7 night western caribbean cruise! It was pretty amazing and we loved every single minute of the cruise. We loved the activities on the ship, free champagne for honeymooners and the choice of ports. Our stateroom attendant was especially very good!! 

From the moment my wife and I stepped aboard the Freedom of The Seas we had a blast! Zero stress the entire time we were there. We did everything we wanted, or nothing at all. The best vacation EVER!!!!

Food: This is or 3rd Royal Caribbean cruise. In general we feel the food is not nearly as good in quality as the last 2 times we cruised. Dinners were disappointing as were some of the choices in the Windjammer.

Entertainment:  In the past we really enjoyed the entertainment in the evenings, but this time the music was so loud we only went to one show in the Arcadia Theater. We noticed the loudness in the pool area, Star Lounge, and a few other places. Perhaps a new sound system is needed. With the loudness comes distortion. 

We loved the ship and the staff. Food was very good with excellent dining options The workout facility was the best of any cruise ship we have been on.Overall  an excellent ship with an excellent staff.  

I was so excited to be going with the cruise line that so many people touted as the best.  I could not have been let down any more.  Royal Caribbean needs to work on their definition of service.  Bad attitudes were abundant and unwarranted.  We had one ONE person that provided service that I have experienced on my previous 8 cruises (with other lines).  

I will be cruising again but never with Royal Caribbean.

1st impression and the last impression are important to our family. This was the 1st time cruising with Royal Caribbean, we found the food was bland in the main dining. The windjammer had the best tasting food, buffet style. However, it open from 7am- 11am, 11:30am-3:00pm, 6:00pm-9:00pm. RC need to extend the hour of operation for Windjammer. After shore excursions we rush back to have lunch. and if you see evening shows at 7:00 pm or later. Windjammer closed at 9:00pm. After 9:00pm there are two cafe  on promenade, you are forced to eat pizza, cold sandwich or drink hot tea or coffee which are too hot to drink and no cup sleeves.We went to bed hungry 5 nights out of 7. We did eat at few restaurants on various Island which each time it cost us over $20.00 a person or more just to eat lunch. So, we would start hurry back to have lunch at Windjammer. Most disappointment of all our cruise photo disc is damage. Send 5 emails still waiting for the support staff to come up with a better solution to resolve this matter. The Link they send me will not open EXE file. I requested a new Cruise Photos disc to be forward to my address. I hope Royal Caribbean will honor my request.

We enjoy cruising and the freedom of the seas was a tremendous experience. Everyone on board was courteous and professional. The boat is enormous and offers so much for everyone to do. The snorkeling excursion in Grand Cayman was just okay but I am comparing that to a previous snorkeling excursion in Aruba, comparing apples and oranges. We would definitely cruise on this boat again. We enjoy Royal Caribbean always a nice Family mix. 

Not worth the money...food choices was terrible. Food quality is bad. Labadee is a joke, especially the cabana. Beach is rocky. Same food everyday at Windjammer. Jade is part of the Windjammer and not a separate restaurant. 

Our family enjoys traveling with Royal Caribbean. We have been on Freedom of the Seas for the past two years, so we are ready to pick a different ship, but hope that we continue to stay with Royal Caribbean. Staff is always friendly and helpful! The casino is where we spend most of our time! And the unlimited drink package is great... Oh and we eat in the dining room every single night.. Yes the food is that good! ;)

We picked this cruise to celebrate a big birthday with a larger group and please the kids. For that purpose it was a good choice. For us older folks, if we travelled alone, we would prefer a smaller, less crowded ship Azamara.