Freedom of the Seas 6 night Western Caribbean 12/17-12/23/17 review

[dgack1]

We traveled with a group of 7: myself, DH, 3 boys 27, 22, 21, my SIL and her husband. We booked a JS, an AFT BAL, and 2 inside rooms on deck 9. My children are scattered across the US, so my Christmas present to myself (and them) was to get everyone together on a cruise.:D

 

PRO

1. FOS is a great ship one of my favorite layouts. This was our first time in a JS and the extra room and balcony was great for hanging out with the family.

2. Graham and Lucy at Boleros were fantastic bartenders. Boleros became our "home bar" on the cruise our favorite meeting place.

3. We experienced perfect service at Giovanni's, it may have been the best I have experienced on a cruise ship.

4. Tendering at Grand Caymen was simple and fast. Scanning of the sail and sign cards is a great improvement.

5. There are plenty of activities onboard to keep everyone entertained and busy.

6. I won the final jackpot BINGO!!!!

7. We made some great family memories:hearteyes:

 

CONS

 

1. Drink package- as several other cruises have mentioned bar service is hit or miss. It was a miss for us at the Solarium pool bar. We incurred several problems with our packages and had to address them with the F&B manager (not how I want to spend my vaca). We will not buy them again.

 

2. Unhappy crew--we witnessed several loud arguments between staff and rudeness toward the guests. While the majority of crew were very pleasant there are those few bad apples.

 

3. Chops- normally we enjoy our meal here but the service was not up to par. We were offered a free meal to return but chose to decline and eat at the MDR.

 

4. I only booked a six night cruise. I have learned my lesson here :D

This review was short and sweet and only reflects a few of my thoughts. While I think the cruise experience is not what is was 10 years ago, I still think it is a good vacation choice. If anyone has any questions feel free to ask.

 

 

Happy Cruising

Denise

[easyboy]

Congrats on your winning the bingo jackpot! A nice highlight on your family cruise! Thanks for the feedback.

 

 

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[davekathy]

Thanks for posting.

[Luke gs Daddy]

 

CONS

 

1. Drink package- as several other cruises have mentioned bar service is hit or miss. It was a miss for us at the Solarium pool bar. We incurred several problems with our packages and had to address them with the F&B manager (not how I want to spend my vaca). We will not buy them again.

 

2. Unhappy crew--we witnessed several loud arguments between staff and rudeness toward the guests.

 

4. I only booked a six night cruise. I have learned my lesson here :D

This review was short and sweet and only reflects a few of my thoughts. While I think the cruise experience is not what is was 10 years ago, I still think it is a good vacation choice. If anyone has any questions feel free to ask.

Why the con for a 6 night and how was debarking?

 

 

 

 

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[dgack1]

 

CONS

 

1. Drink package- as several other cruises have mentioned bar service is hit or miss. It was a miss for us at the Solarium pool bar. We incurred several problems with our packages and had to address them with the F&B manager (not how I want to spend my vaca). We will not buy them again.

 

2. Unhappy crew--we witnessed several loud arguments between staff and rudeness toward the guests.

 

4. I only booked a six night cruise. I have learned my lesson here :D

This review was short and sweet and only reflects a few of my thoughts. While I think the cruise experience is not what is was 10 years ago, I still think it is a good vacation choice. If anyone has any questions feel free to ask.

Why the con for a 6 night and how was debarking?

 

 

 

 

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Con for 6 night was because I wished it lasted longer, we had a great time.

 

Debarking was a breeze. We got up, ate breakfast at 730 in the MDR, and did the self debark with our luggage at 815. Walked off the ship, the lines moved quickly thru customs and was outside ready to pick up our car at 830.

[Keith1010]

Nice review. Very balanced.

 

Keith

[Clarea]

Thanks for the feedback.

 

Do you recall if drink cards were offered, and if so, what day?

[dreadpirate3]

Thanks for the feedback.

 

Do you recall if drink cards were offered, and if so, what day?

 

Third day, Bob. We were on the same cruise.

[Clarea]

Third day, Bob. We were on the same cruise.

Typical $79 price plus grats?

[dreadpirate3]

Typical $79 price plus grats?

 

$75, I think. It came out to $88 total. It was hard for us to get them all finished before Friday night.

[Clarea]

$75, I think. It came out to $88 total. It was hard for us to get them all finished before Friday night.

Thanks, and Happy New Year.:)