http://www.viewpoints.com/Royal-Caribbean-Freedom-of-the-Seas-reviews Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:34:03 GMT Latest reviews about Royal Caribbean - Freedom of the Seas http://www.viewpoints.com/Royal-Caribbean-Freedom-of-the-Seas-review-9234 <p>I took my honeymoon in Late September 2008 on the Freedom of the Seas out of the Port of Miami.  I think this is the nicest ship afloat (of course I haven't seen the newest behemouth, Oasis of the Seas), but it is truely a remarkable ship.  The cruise director was hilarious and definiatley tried to do everything in his power to make it the best vacation ever.  Every staff member on board seems that they are only on the ship to cater to your every need.  It is amazing how friendly these people are to everyone they come across.  I think Royal Caribbean really knows how to make your vacation the best.  ( I have also been on the Empress of the Seas, and the Explorer of the Seas as well, both equally as amazing a vacation!).</p>... Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:34:03 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Royal-Caribbean-Freedom-of-the-Seas-review-9234 Kunzinator22 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Royal-Caribbean-Freedom-of-the-Seas-review-8b128 <p>Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas is a five star ship loaded with fun activities and exciting itineraries.  Whether my husband &amp; I are traveling to the Eastern or Western caribbean, we stay busy during days at sea climbing the Rock Wall, riding the Flow Rider, or ice skating.  We're not into miniature golf or sunbathing - we like to be active and RCL's amenities keep us moving.  For those that like to have a more relaxing vacation, plenty of pools, hot tubs, spa appointments &amp; lounging await!</p> <p>The staff is friendly and truly wants you to have a great time.  You can enjoy dining in the casual restaurants, the main dining room or have the choice of 2 gourmet restaurants.  American, Italian, Asian, Indian, Vegetarian is all available - and remember, you still have desert to leave room for!</p> <p>Booking activities through the ship is easy and convenient.  If you don't mind paying more, this is a safe and easy way to go.  Also, if your tour is late getting back to the ship &amp; you did not...</p>... Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:38:56 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Royal-Caribbean-Freedom-of-the-Seas-review-8b128 wildsurf 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Royal-Caribbean-Freedom-of-the-Seas-review-71620 <p>royal caribbeans freedom of the seas is the best cruise I have taken out of three others.It has somthing for everybody.If your into sports,dancin,ice skating,surfin or just relaxing,this ship is for you.I was never board there was somthing to do at all times,even if it was after midnight.In one day I went rock climbing,body surfed,ice skatted,and played a game of miniture golf.I even won some prizes playing name that tune,watched a broadway musical.I am getting ready to book another cruise.I highly recomend this ship to anyone who is looking for a great time.</p>... Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:27:12 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Royal-Caribbean-Freedom-of-the-Seas-review-71620 andi66 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Royal-Caribbean-Freedom-of-the-Seas-review-a6cb3 <p>If you're 9 or 90, I'm sure it's wonderful, but "the biggest ship" isn't big enough if you want to see something (anything) different every day of your vacation.  If you don't need to see or experience anything different, and just want to relax, get a hotel room near home and save yourself the money and time, eat better food, and be on your own schedule.  Frankly, it wasn't worth a dime, and it cost thousands.  I wouldn't go back on this ship for free.  We almost (and should have) booked a room at the first port of call and left the ship for some real vacation . . . what you want, when you want it, for thousands less.  Gamblers? Go to Vegas . . . ship casinos are always "cold" and drinks cost you.   No one wins a dime, and since there is nothing else to do, everyone who doesn't gamble is gambling.  Eaters?  Go to Italy.  Two weeks there will cost you less, you'll see and eat more, and not be sorry you spent a week trapped on a ship that boasts a "435 foot" promenade.  That's about...</p>... Mon, 08 Jun 2009 06:41:01 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Royal-Caribbean-Freedom-of-the-Seas-review-a6cb3 hatedthecruise 1 http://www.viewpoints.com/Royal-Caribbean-Freedom-of-the-Seas-review-50ee2 <p>Freedon of the Seas is a stunning ship.  Beautifully decorated, great service all over the ship.  Service with a smile at every bar and restaurant.  Specialty restaurants are a must to visit.  This ship not only has a rock climbing wall, but also includes an ice skating rink,  surfing pool, miniature golf, a main street in the middle of the ship for parades.  Freedom also has a sister ship...Liberty of the Seas.  One all inclusive great vacation.</p>... Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:15:16 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Royal-Caribbean-Freedom-of-the-Seas-review-50ee2 serona 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Royal-Caribbean-Freedom-of-the-Seas-review-f7491 <p>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 and many were working 19 hour shifts.  </p><p>Once you were diagnosed with the Norwalk Virus or Norwalk-like Virus you were quarantined to your room for 48 hours--your traveling companion is quarantined for 24 hours whether they have symptoms or not.  You are given free pay-per-view movies and free pop and candy from the mini-bar.  You are reimbursed for the excursions that you miss.  If you decide not to visit the Dr. and choose to stay in your room to recuperate on your own, your cabin steward will report your behavior.  If you do not leave your room for 24 hours, the medical staff will demand a stool sample.  If you do not provide a sample, they assume you are ill and you are quarantined...</p>... Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:27:04 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Royal-Caribbean-Freedom-of-the-Seas-review-f7491 eddie05sl 1 http://www.viewpoints.com/Royal-Caribbean-Freedom-of-the-Seas-review-33e54 It is an ok hotel for... Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:10:03 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Royal-Caribbean-Freedom-of-the-Seas-review-33e54 joji 3 http://www.viewpoints.com/Royal-Caribbean-Freedom-of-the-Seas-review-6f9f4  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 fabulous and there was a lot of variety. The pool area was spacious and beautiful. We enjoyed the adult only pool area but went over to the general pool when they were conducting activities. All of the activities were humourous and fun. The cruise director was extremley entertaining and very funny. We also enjoyed all of the shows and parties. It was nice to have a casino on board as it reminded...... Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:42:43 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Royal-Caribbean-Freedom-of-the-Seas-review-6f9f4 asterion1964 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Royal-Caribbean-Freedom-of-the-Seas-review-5deb4 <p>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.</p><p>We are looking forward to our next romantic getaway.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>... Fri, 16 Jan 2009 23:25:30 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Royal-Caribbean-Freedom-of-the-Seas-review-5deb4 TheresaM 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Royal-Caribbean-Freedom-of-the-Seas-review-05b05 <strong>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 was the beef, especially charging extra for a better choice. Pizza place had delicious food. Loved the promenade deck with all the shops &amp; book nook. Coffee shop had the best sandwiches. I could go on but honestly RCC is the best. See you soon!!!          From Kathleen &amp; Raymond Russo                                                                                     ...</strong>... Mon, 20 Oct 2008 05:58:48 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Royal-Caribbean-Freedom-of-the-Seas-review-05b05 KathleenLucy 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Royal-Caribbean-Freedom-of-the-Seas-review-bbc72 Absolutely loved this Freesom of the Seas! Service was great....food was delicious, activities were rocking, staff was extremely friendly, cruise director had a great sense of humor, i couldny have asked for anything better! Boarding and departing wa smooth and rapid... Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:51:11 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Royal-Caribbean-Freedom-of-the-Seas-review-bbc72 sugababe1602 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Royal-Caribbean-Freedom-of-the-Seas-review-0b3c2 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 our group did the rock climbing wall and had a blast!  The rooms were also very nice.  We had an interior room with a window facing the promenade.  Every afternoon we were able to watch the parade from our bay window.  They were very spacious considering we had an interior room on a boat.  My husband, who has cruised quite a bit, said these rooms were larger than compared to other boats he...... Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:03:45 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Royal-Caribbean-Freedom-of-the-Seas-review-0b3c2 bella08 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Royal-Caribbean-Freedom-of-the-Seas-review-a9e44 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. There were lots of activities for every age group and things to do even if you didn't want to visit certain ports. The Crown &amp; Anchor frequent cruiser club is one of the best in the cruise business.... Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:46:54 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Royal-Caribbean-Freedom-of-the-Seas-review-a9e44 carobinson 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Royal-Caribbean-Freedom-of-the-Seas-review-d97d1 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.... Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:55:28 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Royal-Caribbean-Freedom-of-the-Seas-review-d97d1 rcruise 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Royal-Caribbean-Freedom-of-the-Seas-review-14655 This ship was one of the most beautiful ships I had ever been on. It didn't seem like we were traveling with so many onboard. So much to do and the H20 for kids was a neat idea.... Tue, 19 Feb 2008 23:37:50 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Royal-Caribbean-Freedom-of-the-Seas-review-14655 broncofan69 5