Royal Caribbean - Freedom of the Seas

Royal Caribbean - Freedom of the Seas Reviews



Overall 4.5 star rating4.53 of 5 (by 30 users)



Royal Caribbean - Freedom of the Seas Review Summary

Viewpoints members say “Wow” about the Royal Carribean’s Freedom of the Seas. People who love good service were highly impressed by the staff. Others were “awed by the size of the ship”, one of the biggest in the world. Bland food and a lack of evening family entertainment were disappointing to some reviewers, but the most common complaint? “None”. Don’t forget to pack sun tan lotion. Want more Royal Caribbean Cruise Line reviews? Click here
77% of people rated Royal Caribbean - Freedom of the Seas as 5 stars
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13% of people rated Royal Caribbean - Freedom of the Seas as 4 stars
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3% of people rated Royal Caribbean - Freedom of the Seas as 3 stars
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7% of people rated Royal Caribbean - Freedom of the Seas as 1 star
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Royal Caribbean - Freedom of the Seas Comparison

5 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
DEC
17
2007
 

Ship: WOW!! I am not sure where to even begin because there is so much to see and do on FOS that a 7 night cruise with 4 port days is not enough time. The H2O Zone is the best idea because it kept the small kids out of the adult pools but was a fun place for the parents to hang with their kids. The...

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anniesbooks
Quakertown, PA
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1 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
APR
7
2009

One nurse described the amount of illness on our Freedom of the Seas cruise as "the worst she has seen in 8 years".  You will never hear about it in the press as the Dr. visits were complimentary and they would provide you with no copies of your paperwork.  We had a skeleton crew due to the illness...

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Mason, OH
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Royal Caribbean - Freedom of the Seas Ratings and Reviews

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budget conscious, a cruise addict, appreciate nice things, cruise lover, expecting good, fair service, appreciative of good service

NOV
17
2007


Flew out of CLE at 6:30AM but we didn't take off til 7AM, then the joke of ATL til 11AM so we landed in MIA at Noon. Got a taxi with a great female driver who took side streets to the dock. She stated she has carried hundreds already & we see a line of 3000 folks from the front door all the way back to Carnival's terminal. As we are getting out of the taxi & our luggage out of the rear a great porter states "Hi Diamond Members" and takes our luggage and points to a long dark navy blue walkway with big doors under it & we are to go in those doors. Inside a security officer sees our pins & greets...

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5 star rating
2009 Advisor
MacGyver
Cleveland, OH



6
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cruise lover

NOV
19
2007

The hubby and I pulled the kids out of school to attend the Deaf Freedom Cruise aboard the Royal Caribbean Freedom of the Seas.  What a cruise it was!  Royal Caribbean is to be commended for their commitment to communication access.  They hired 124 interpreters and provided real-time captioning for the evening events.  For several weeks before the cruise, their staff took sign language classes and viewed sign videos.

Freedom of the Seas is the largest cruise ship in the Royal Caribbean line of 22 ships.  Two more ships are being built.  The Freedom has a Flowrider where passengers can surf...

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5 star rating
2008 Writer
DeafMom
Chicagoland, IL



6
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into romantic getaways

JAN
16
2009

I went on Royal Carribeans Freedom of the Seas cruise back in Sept of 2008. My husband and I were completely pampered on this beautiful ship. We took advantage of all that the cruise offered;spa, workouts,yoga,swimming,eating. I could go on and on about the service. Everytime we went back to our room, we got a new towel surprise.

We are looking forward to our next romantic getaway.

 

 

 

 


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5 star rating
TheresaM
Canton, OH



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cost-conscious, budget conscious, value conscious, not rich, appreciative of good service, a pet owner, Every day computer user, first-time cruiser

NOV
13
2007

This was my first cruise since adulthood. My brother and I went on a cruise when we were preteens, but that was a long time ago.  My youngest son took me on this cruise as a combination Mother's Day gift and Birthday gift. 

The ship was promoted as being the newest and largest of the Royal Caribbean line.  The moment one stood on the dock to prepare to board you couldn't help but be awed by the size of the ship and the efficiency of the staff checking you in. 

There was so much to do on board that one could have just stayed on board for their whole vacation and still not have done everything...

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5 star rating
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JulesNRichmondVA
Richmond, VA



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value conscious, first-time cruiser, love to travel, seeker of fun and interesting places, budget-conscious traveler, married

DEC
24
2007

We took this, our first cruise, with another couple who has been on 3 or 4 other cruises on other cruise lines. 

There was so much more to do than just go shopping, but if that was what you wanted, there were great shops on the ship as well as in our ports of call.

Dining was a wonderful experience.  The food was excellent with some exotic dishes to try, but always basic steak and fish for those who were not too adventurous.  One day we went to Johnny Rockets to get a burger and fries, and found the milk shakes a great treat.

The cruise director, Richard Spacey, and his staff made the trip. ...

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5 star rating
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mollieg
Mckeesport, PA



4
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love to travel

JUL
8
2008
One of the most beautiful ships I've ever seen. It took me the whole cruise to see the whole ship. There is something for everyone at every age on this ship. The kids have a section practically for themselves. There are so may pools on this ship they are never over crowded. The boarding procedures was very quick. Every employee made me feel I was a rock star. I left a comment at the front desk stating they needed recliners for the balconies for people who wanted to do private sunbathing and was amazed that before I returned to my room I received a recliner. The food and drinks were fabulous.... review »
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5 star rating
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carobinson
Beltsville, MD



5
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family traveler

APR
17
2008
Amazing ship, excellent entertainment and amenities, first rate cruise director; HOWEVER, the food; specifically, the dinner entrees were DISGUSTING.  This was my 12th cruise, and the quality of the steak and seafood was EXTREMELY POOR.  THe Gala Buffet was discontinued... BIG Mistake.  Royal Caribbean should be ashamed of themselves serving skimpy, cheap lobster and fatty, tough steaks.  If your looking for better food, try Carnival.
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4 star rating
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rcruise
Boca Raton, FL



3
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not rich, laid-back, lover of cruises, married, family traveler

OCT
20
2008
On Sept. 14 we had the greatest vacation on "Freedom of the Seas"  We are going back in March. The service was excellent, Bernadette our rm. steward the best (I forgot to lock the safe with alot of jewelery ) it was all there later. Ken Rush couldn't have been better, Maike Santos was hilarious from karoke,Recardo MurphyEXCELLENT head waiter, Vernold Samuels teriffic ass't waiter. I hope to request them in March. We learned our lesson (Carnivals Valor was awful last July) Of course the shows were wonderful, ice skating especially. We are going on a 4 day cruise in Dec. Navigator. The only downfall... review »
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5 star rating
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KathleenLucy
Hollywood, FL



3
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love to travel

JAN
27
2009
 My husband and I took a Royal Carribbean cruise to the Eastern Carribbean last year and already have another cruise booked for this year. We were surprised at how elegant the Freedom of the Seas was and had no complaints about our cabin. We have taken a cruise with another line and we could not believe the size of our cabin. We also enjoyed that it was very luxurious and decorated with care. The cabin stewards were amazing! They were very helpful and made sure that your every need was taken care of. The service in the dining rooms was outstanding and we felt pampered. Most of the food was... review »
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5 star rating
reviewer 2009 Contributor
asterion1964
Hudson, NH



3
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value conscious, a bargain hunter, frequent-cruiser, budget-conscious traveler, a frequent traveler, love to travel, lover of cruises, a cruise addict

NOV
17
2007

This line is fantastic. We have set sail on a few of the RC ships. This one is our 2nd favorite with Freedom being our first! The activities they plan for the kids are amazing. No matter the age, there is something for them to do and they are safe and well cared for and they have a a blast. Our kids hated to leave the kids club each night. They have fun organized games, and activities all over the ship.

The rooms are good sized and you feel safe having your balcony doors open. The showers are not as small as some of the other ships we have been on.

The room service is fast, and friendly and they...

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5 star rating
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vegasmomto4
Las Vegas, NV



3
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love to travel, special needs traveler, family traveler, 5 star traveler

FEB
1
2008
What can I say, the ship is marine marvel.  Stem to stern a play ground for all.  Food for every palate and taste.  Poolside fun for any age and or sex.  If you want an above average trip were everything is included non-stop 24 hours, except the alcohal and tips.  This is the trip for you.  People with the same love of fun and adventure helping you to enjoy yourself even more . . .   and if you go with Tom Joyner and crew :  What Goes On The Ship/Stayes On Ship !!!! 
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5 star rating
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BigSexy2
Maywood, IL



3
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first-time cruiser, seeker of fun and interesting places, expecting good, fair service, appreciative of good service, love to travel, not rich

DEC
22
2007

This is the best, most entertaining, most equipped cruise ship in the world. This ship has more amenities, things to do, and activities than any other ship in the entire world.If this is your first cruise, or even if you are a frequet cruiser, I challenge you to find a cruise ship that has the flo-rider, rock climbing wall, ice skating rink, shopping mall promenade, broadway shows, azipod propellers for smoother ride, and lcd tvs in every room.

 

Does it get better than this????


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5 star rating
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amysheehyhowell
Grand Junction, CO



2
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love to travel

JUL
21
2008
This was my first time going on a cruise.  My husband and I went away with 4 other couples.  We had the best time on Freedom of the Seas!  The food was excellent.  I am very picky about what i eat and how it's presented...and this was terrific.  There were also tons of activities on the boat to keep all of our interests.  I spent a few mornings in the gym.  The view is spectacular overlooking the ocean.  There were several pools and live entertainment with games for all ages.  The only downfall was the surf wave pool.  It was very difficult and kind of dangerous.  However, everyone in... review »
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5 star rating
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bella08
Clark, NJ



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