First cruise on RCL

[TominNC]

We've been on two Carnival cruises, with the kids, but this is the first time for just my wife and me and our first on Royal Caribbean.

 

We're on Freedom April 5. I hope this was a good choice, since it was my idea and I made the arrangements. The pressure's on.

 

 

[OfTheSeasCruiser]

You'll have great time. Haven't been on Freedom, but I've heard great things about her!

[Clarea]

We've been on two Carnival cruises, with the kids, but this is the first time for just my wife and me and our first on Royal Caribbean.

 

We're on Freedom April 5. I hope this was a good choice, since it was my idea and I made the arrangements. The pressure's on.

 

 

You might want to check-in on your roll call:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2039154

 

These are the folks on your specific cruise.

[TominNC]

Thanks, I'll check it out!

[dinse4par2]

Out of Port Canaveral? We were on that ship last April. Had a great time. Really enjoyed Vintages. The somaliers(?) were great. Our head waiter in My Time Dining was Fisal (not sure of spelling), he also manages Cafe Promenade. I would also check out the Chef's Table, a little pricey but well worth it. Also, look for the waiter in the Solarium that says "so nice, so nice" when he brings a drink. You'll have a great time.

[paphoslady]

Have a great time!! Freedom is one of my favourite ships, lots to do for the kids and adults too!

[George C]

We have cruised most of the major lines and RCCL is our favorite, have a great cruise

[Philly Steve]

Prepare to be dazzled! Variety is a good thing. ;)

[micmacmissy]

Good choice...you will have a wonderful time.

 

Since you're going without kids, here are my suggestions:

 

-Book a night at one of the specialty restaurants

-Predinner drinks at the champagne bar or Bolero's

-Plan on hanging out in the (adults only) solarium

 

Have a great trip!

[John&LaLa]

Out of Port Canaveral? We were on that ship last April. Had a great time. Really enjoyed Vintages. The somaliers(?) were great. Our head waiter in My Time Dining was Fisal (not sure of spelling), he also manages Cafe Promenade. I would also check out the Chef's Table, a little pricey but well worth it. Also, look for the waiter in the Solarium that says "so nice, so nice" when he brings a drink. You'll have a great time.

 

Where do they do Chef's Table on Freedom? We really enjoyed it on Legend

[JimAOk1945]

I think you will be very happy with your choice. We came over to Royal Caribbean after trying Carnival. We picked Carnival specifically for the itineraries since we wanted to see Mayan ruins and drive to the cruise port. We enjoyed each of our Carnival cruises, but we enjoy RC much more! We haven't been on Freedom, but have cruised on three other RC ships and have another RC cruise booked for December.

 

Take lots of pictures. Make wonderful memories! You will have a great time!

Edited February 27, 2015 by JimAOk1945

[griffy116]

Freedom is one of our FAVORITE ships. So much to do, you won't have time for everything. Don't miss the Quest (adults only), started around 10:30-11pm. Even if you don't want to try the FlowRider, it's fun to watch. Don't miss the Ice show. You'll have a great time. We will be back on Freedom in June and can't wait. This will be our third cruise on this ship. Enjoy.

[dinse4par2]

I think they roped off a section by Portofino's before you go into Windjammer Cafe. It was really nice the way they did it. Price included a cookbook and a galley tour.

[Hotel CA]

we are frequent cruisers on many lines and had taken several Carnival/Princess and Seabourn cruises before our first RCCL cruise on The Freedom. We absolutely loved the Freedom--lots to do, really upbeat compared to Carnival and a fun ship (and probably the best first RCCL cruise possible).

 

Have fun-- you will be worshiped as a THE True "Vacation planning Expert" as a result of your choice I am sure!

[John&LaLa]

I think they roped off a section by Portofino's before you go into Windjammer Cafe. It was really nice the way they did it. Price included a cookbook and a galley tour.

 

That's what I was afraid of. :(

It worked nice in it's own space, can't imagine the same experience in the WJ.

I think I know the space, we did a cooking class there several years ago

[Cinders411]

We've been on two Carnival cruises, with the kids, but this is the first time for just my wife and me and our first on Royal Caribbean.

 

We're on Freedom April 5. I hope this was a good choice, since it was my idea and I made the arrangements. The pressure's on.

 

 

 

We took our first RC cruise on Freedom of the Seas and LOVED it! She is a GREAT ship.

[dinse4par2]

really in the Jade Restaurant area. There wasn't any traffic going through there, they routed it all to the other side. it was actually a pretty intimate setting. We are cruising in a couple of weeks on the Oasis and plan to do the Chefs Table there.

[tserface]

We love Freedom. The ship is beautiful and the staff are a lot of fun and very efficient. It was one of our best cruises ever! You'll have a blast. Welcome to RCI.

 

Tom