Freedom of the Seas- Re-position to San Juan

[ravenrob]

Wondering if anyone here knows when Freedom of the Seas will be re-positioning to San Juan? Hoping for better reviews once she has moved on to San Juan for the Southern Itinerary. DW and I will be on her on July 7th for a 50th birthday/25th-anniversary cruise. Getting a little apprehensive about sailing on her after reading some of these reviews. :(

[Ourusualbeach]

May 6

[molsonschooner]

I would not worry too much about what is written in a review. It seems when someone has something negative to say about a ship/cruise someone else will comment just the opposite. It seems like a lot of people who like to complain are the ones writing these reviews. You don't see a lot of good news stories, but there are a lot of happy cruisers who keep their comments to themselves.

[bizeemom4]

I'm super new to the Royal Caribbean line. We've done most of our cruising on Carnival. The price for the Freedom 5/12 out of San Juan was good enough that we jumped up to RC. Anyway, what are the negatives that people have to say about this ship?

[Clarea]

I'm super new to the Royal Caribbean line. We've done most of our cruising on Carnival. The price for the Freedom 5/12 out of San Juan was good enough that we jumped up to RC. Anyway, what are the negatives that people have to say about this ship?

Too many passengers.

[ColoradoGurl]

Anyway, what are the negatives that people have to say about this ship?

 

 

Same stuff they complain about on every ship; bad food, rude employees, not enough bartenders, blah blah blah.

 

 

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[bizeemom4]

Same stuff they complain about on every ship; bad food, rude employees, not enough bartenders, blah blah blah.

 

 

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I survived a Costa Mediterranean cruise. I know rude crew and horrible food. Nothing can be as bad as Costa except maybe MSC.

[BethV114]

I survived a Costa Mediterranean cruise. I know rude crew and horrible food. Nothing can be as bad as Costa except maybe MSC.

 

We took a cruise on MSC last spring, and it was honestly one of our best. The price for a balcony cabin with beverage package made it one of the most economical we have ever taken. The Divina was a beautiful ship, we didn't meet a single staff member who was not ready and eager to assist, our cabin was a nice size and kept spotlessly clean (not an easy feat with our group!), and the food was among the best we have had at sea. I guess we each have our own unique experiences, and that is why I tend not to put much stock in reviews!

[FLACRUISER99]

Wondering if anyone here knows when Freedom of the Seas will be re-positioning to San Juan? Hoping for better reviews once she has moved on to San Juan for the Southern Itinerary. DW and I will be on her on July 7th for a 50th birthday/25th-anniversary cruise. Getting a little apprehensive about sailing on her after reading some of these reviews. :(

I just got off Freedom Jan 14 and found her in great shape, thought the food was excellent. I guess if you look hard enough you could find something wrong. :hearteyes:

[bizeemom4]

We took a cruise on MSC last spring, and it was honestly one of our best. The price for a balcony cabin with beverage package made it one of the most economical we have ever taken. The Divina was a beautiful ship, we didn't meet a single staff member who was not ready and eager to assist, our cabin was a nice size and kept spotlessly clean (not an easy feat with our group!), and the food was among the best we have had at sea. I guess we each have our own unique experiences, and that is why I tend not to put much stock in reviews!

 

Exactly. I have only done Costa. I'm a TA and my agency won't even sell MSC to our clients. I'm scared to even try it despite the good price point.