We Booked a CHEAP 4 Day Caribbean Cruise! Bad Idea?

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We took a short 4 day cruise on one of Royal Caribbean's oldest cruise ship. Being honest, it was pretty cheap & I wasn't sure if we got a great deal or if we'd made a huge mistake! Would our Freedom of the Seas Caribbean cruise be disappointing, especially when comparing to vacations on newer ships?
Short cruises have a reputation as party & booze cruises, so I wasn't sure what to expect. However, to my surprise, this 4 day Caribbean cruise on Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas had a lot to offer. In fact, we met many first time cruisers onboard who were loving it.
That said, in this Freedom of the Seas review, I share the pros & cons of this cruise ship, from cabins, to food, to entertainment and more. We also look at the cruise ports of call, Nassau, Bahamas & Perfect Day at CocoCay.
If you're considering a cruise on Royal Caribbean's older ships, this Freedom of the Seas cruise vlog is a must-watch. If you're trying to save money by going on a budget cruise, this video is full of tips.
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Hi! I'm Ilana! I live in Montreal, Canada with my husband Frank. We can often be found dreaming about and planning future cruises, ideally to hot and sunny destinations! I believe in having fun, being kind and that you are never too old, or too young, to live the life of your dreams!
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@LifeWellCruised 3 месяца назад

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@newfoundanger 3 месяца назад

😂when you keep saying 20 years ago and my mind goes to the 80’s and you say 2006, it hurts everywhere.

@SipWatchTravel 3 месяца назад

That’s a meme 😂

@tonyaharris2265 2 месяца назад

😂 right LOL

@bigguy1403 4 месяца назад

No cruise is a bad cruise. Maybe not alot of fun things to do on board but your off work with a drink in your hand floating at the pool or in a spa with live music and free food. That's much better then traveling to work an sitting in traffic. No such thing as a bad cruise unless it's a medical issue.

@LifeWellCruised 4 месяца назад

Absolutely! We’ve always found this to be true as well 😊

@Fonsworld 4 месяца назад

NOT FREE FOOD LOL. YOU PAID FOR IT,

@sherimosley3095 3 месяца назад

Not for me… I don’t like old ships… a 20 yr old ship?? Nope no thanks… JMO

@belligirl21 3 месяца назад

So true ❤

@AndEyeOop 3 месяца назад

I think the Key was worth it. We sailed May 2019 after the $100M upgrades on Navigator of the Seas. I enjoyed the embarkation lunch, 🛜 and skip the line debarkation service.

@gerardacronin334 4 месяца назад

Since I live a long way from most cruise ports, I need a longer cruise to make the journey worthwhile. Florida residents are lucky because they can take advantage of so many good deals within driving distance!

@LifeWellCruised 4 месяца назад

They definitely are! We just came off a 7 day cruise and decided to delay going home by a few days & hop on a short cruise

@reillydog11 4 месяца назад

We did a four night cruise in January. The whole purpose was to drive my hubby’s sister down to her place(from Ontario🇨🇦), and since we were going all that way we decided to stop and visit a cousin in Jacksonville. After the cruise we then went to stay in St Pete Beach for another four days. The only reason I wouldn’t do a short cruise again is it felt like we just unpacked, and had to pack up again. We did Key West, and Nassau and one sea day. I like at least 7 nights, to start to fell like I am getting relaxed.

@dearmepa1 4 месяца назад

You can always opt for a back to back (b2b) on this ship and enjoy an 8 day cruise!

@jlawrence0181 4 месяца назад

We live in Arizona, away from most of the cruise ports. We always book "back to back" cruises to reduce the cost of flying to ports and transfers and the like. Sometimes, we stay on the same ship. However, often, we will change cruise lines to get a better itinerary.

@gerardacronin334 4 месяца назад

@@jlawrence0181 I will think about that for the future. Up till now, I have focused on cruising to places I particularly wanted to go, such as Iceland, transatlantic and (upcoming this fall) transpacific to Australia, without the jet lag!

@selenajosephina 4 месяца назад

A cruise being cheaper than a hotel is always worth it😍

@LifeWellCruised 4 месяца назад

My thought too 😂

@peter_bazinet 4 месяца назад

@@LifeWellCruised I should be so lucky!!!

@amberanthony883 3 месяца назад

We booked the Key on our first cruise in 1/2019. We got so much out of it we buy it each time. It's not just the embarkation day lunch, it is the fact that we walk on early, drop our bags, relax at lunch and begin our cruise in leisure. We get great seating at all our shows! We get our internet and we need that because we own a business and need to keep in touch. The last morning it is so nice to have the delicious breakfast served elegantly instead of the last day's mad rush that we see everyone experiencing. Then, the very best part? We walk right past EVERYONE and get right to our luggage. WE walked right past suite guests, Pinnacle and Diamond cruisers. We were on the sidewalk within 10 minutes of leaving our breakfast. We have ever been let down with our purchase of the Key

@conniebrierly3778 4 месяца назад

My first cruise will be on Freedom of the Seas in five months. I have watched so many of your videos I feel like you are my friend giving me information. I have gotten so many great tips and ideas, I can't thank you enough. I am counting down the days, and look forward to your new videos each week. Thanks to your family for all of your work.

@Valerieesquilin 4 месяца назад

I feel the same way, lol. I found this channel last year July , trying to get ready for my first cruise after years, i was a teenager last time i was in one so i thought i was necessary to get updated. Got some great tips and bought few things from her amazon recommendations videos. I hope you have a great time in your cruise.

@shordae 4 месяца назад

Same here we took our first cruise last October and after watching her videos we were totally prepared and had everything we needed. Enjoy your cruise you will have an amazing time 😊

@tduck828 4 месяца назад

Have a fabulous time!

@LifeWellCruised 4 месяца назад

I’m so glad that it worked out that this will be your first cruise! Awe, your words are the nicest compliment

@idriselbaswashcloth1904 4 месяца назад

Ditto. My friend in my head.

@nildefonsop 3 месяца назад

We always get “the key” it’s only a little bit more than buying fast WiFi ( we also need WiFi to work and stay in touch ) the value for us is the early disembarkation , as we often are ready to go home. The lunch and breakfast on the first and last day are just icing on the cake! We also take advantage of the special times where you can do some of the activities without the massive crowd. It’s a thumbs up for us

@Sunlover42 4 месяца назад

We took the poor man’s 4 day cruise on Carnival, inside lower deck cabin cruise with the rats for $177/pp last October and still loved it!

@LifeWellCruised 4 месяца назад

Haha I’ve never heard it put that way 😂

@robd7934 3 месяца назад

Lol, I’ve heard of Carnival referred to as the Walmart of cruises. Judging by the prices and fights that happen on Carnival, they may be right.

@Sunlover42 3 месяца назад

@@robd7934 , certainly true for the shorter booze cruises. The new modern ships are totally different though.

@redsnapper9410 3 месяца назад

@@robd7934no - I own Walmart stock and have made a ton of $. Carnival is fun!

@susankara7520 2 месяца назад

We call Carnival the "motel 6" of cruising; complete with a free freak show. We have cruised 30 years, done them all and at this age, I don't want to cook, free drinks in casino and it's a few days getaway...but we are only 1 hour from Tampa. 😊

@janeorrell7131 4 месяца назад

I sailed on Freedom of the Seas back in March 2024. I had a great time. It was the 4 day cruise and there was so much to do I was never bored. I would definitely go again!

@RickDiebold-ce2eg 4 месяца назад

My wife and I did that exact same cruise with another couple. Your thoughts were spot on. We would do it again!

@samanthaaskey 4 месяца назад

Many years ago I booked a Royal Caribbean Cruise…I absolutely hated it. It was my own fault, no one else’s. I had done insufficient homework and had not realised it was a school holiday and I could barely move onboard, there was also far too much happening around me and I felt totally overwhelmed…I would never book again…I would however happily book Royal Caribbean for my Daughter, Son-in-Law and Grandson as they would love the vibe…I have now been on over 50 cruises, so know what I like for me if I am on my own which differs if with the family….lesson learned.. it was NOT RC at fault, it was my ineptitude. Carry on enjoying your cruises everyone.

@LifeWellCruised 4 месяца назад

Love this!! You know what you like

@sskot4921 3 месяца назад

Rc is flowrider🏄🏻‍♂️ cunard is 🫖

@williamoday573 4 месяца назад

An internet tip - if you're experiencing slower connection speeds you can often get at least a modest boost by propping open your stateroom door just a few inches. We actually carry our own wedge doorstop when we cruise, "just in case," as we also work on cruises. I know it will never happen, but I'd find it helpful if the online deck plans would indicate where WiFi access points on board are! Proximity to one of those is going to largely determine your connectivity experience.

@LifeWellCruised 4 месяца назад

Good one! We did prop our door open, but since we’re having private conversations it’s not always ideal

@MarkHennessey 4 месяца назад

We had to do this on Radiance.... It improved the speed from abysmal to infuriating... 🤣

@splitzgymnastics2009 3 месяца назад

If you have a bad connection in your room go to the Voom internet desk on the Royal Promenade and they will install an internet amplifier in your stateroom for you for free. I did that last week on Independence of the Seas and afterwards the internet worked great

@BelovedSmiley 3 месяца назад

My first time cruise in August with RC Allure of the Sea. I have been watching a lot of your videos and they are very detailed and helpful to prepare. Thank you. I am looking into "the Key"

@LJLMETAL 4 месяца назад

Funny story. @7:51; the guy who was playing the guitar was also singing. He was playing "Zombie" by the Cranberries. The part that goes "In Your Head," he was singing "Wash Your Hands." LOL!

@LifeWellCruised 4 месяца назад

Haha too funny

@LJLMETAL 4 месяца назад

@@LifeWellCruised I agree

@PeggysCorner 3 месяца назад

I cruised this ship in 2008 out of Galveston Texas. I didn’t realize it was so new when I was cruising on it. I had the best experience vacation ever

@andrewwaters2498 4 месяца назад

Don't forget about the new adult's only Hideaway Beach at CoCo Cay. It is an additional charge and where the "party" scene has moved too. It has the DJ and a heated pool. Also in Nassau, you walk the new pier all the way down to Senior Frogs. It is so nice now! Sorrento's is not as good as it was pre-pandemic.

@LifeWellCruised 4 месяца назад

Fabulous! Ya I wish they’d revisit the Sorrentos pizza dough recipe

@DebbieBean-q2l 3 месяца назад

We sailed on Freedom of the Seas around 2006ish with our daughter and 2 grandkids. It was a 7 day cruise and we had a blast with them! My grandson is now 30 with a son of his own, my great grandson!, oh where did the time go??? Most of all he remembers the pizza and brownies! We are taking him, his wife and son and our grandaughter on Independence in 2026. It will be so much fun to show his wife what a cruise is all about and to watch our grnadson play in the water. thank you for all your informative videos and all the suggestions!

@sharonseamon9078 3 месяца назад

The oldest cruise ship I have cruised is liberty and independence. Both are very nice cruising icon in October 2024! Yayyy

@dianehallwas6570 4 месяца назад

I sailed on Freedom of the Seas many years ago and it was nice. Your video brought back those memories

@LifeWellCruised 4 месяца назад

I’m so glad! Thanks for sharing

@mchapman1928 3 месяца назад

We made that mistake two years ago. Six family members booked a 4 day out of Tampa to Cozumel. After COVID we felt we needed to see how things were going after the shutdown. It was like spending 96 hours in Walmart during a Black Friday sale. Challenging experience to say the least.

@DoreneAmos 3 месяца назад

Yes, for solo traveler “the key” is so worth the cost. This made embarkation day more comfortable than being alone before you become acclimated to the ship, which is always the most difficult adjustment for this solo traveler.

@JayP3846 4 месяца назад

Very useful video. We are cruising on this ship in August, it's our first cruise so found this information about the ship super hepful.

@LifeWellCruised 4 месяца назад

Glad it was helpful! Hope you have a fantastic cruise

@nancyoverweg2482 3 месяца назад

I just want to say thank you for all of your great, informative videos. We just got off the Grand Princess in Alaska. I used many of your suggestions and even had an Aperol Spritz in your honor.

@harperwood3562 4 месяца назад

What sailing? I was on Freedom out of Miami May 20-24! Loved it. Saw Matt from Royal Caribbean Blog in the Royal Promenade; he was so nice when I said hello. My first cruise was on Liberty of the Seas last year, so chose Freedom of the Seas this year! (I heart The Key. Think it well worth it).

@LifeWellCruised 4 месяца назад

That’s awesome! Matt is a great guy & fantastic creator! 👏 We were there in late January

@Whatalibrarystudentreads 3 месяца назад

Just booked this cruise with my bestie for July! So excited!

@DavidBarton-f7x 3 месяца назад

We going with church friends on Allure of the Seas .4 day cruise to Bahamas in July

@vjm1639 3 месяца назад

Allure of the Seas is a beautiful ship!!! Enjoy!!

@elliechristie2498 4 месяца назад

Really good video Ilana…..looks like a fun time….

@LifeWellCruised 4 месяца назад

Many thanks!!

@williamoday573 4 месяца назад

We cruised on the Freedom of the Seas on her 9th ever cruise way back when, so we have a bit of a soft spot in our hearts for her. As for 4 night cruises, we haven't done one in years. The shortest we have done in recent memory was 5 nights as part of a back-to-back, and the crowd was a bit different than what we typically see on a 7 night sailing. Even though we're within driving distance of several ports we feel that the effort of getting to the port, paying for a hotel, transportation to and from the pier, etc. isn't justified for a shorter cruise.

@LifeWellCruised 4 месяца назад

Totally get that

@chrisrobertson3189 4 месяца назад

We have been on Freedom OTS twice and we enjoyed it both times! Great ship and very fun to sail on!

@BeefromSC 4 месяца назад

I’m about ready to settle for a short cruise in between waiting for sailing on my longer cruise!!! I can deal with older ships and save some money!! Looking for to checking out the RC KEY video! Thanks for sharing 🛳️🛳️

@LifeWellCruised 4 месяца назад

Have fun! 🛳️🎉

@susancollins4864 4 месяца назад

I really like Playmakers, great food and atmosphere.

@christyzcruzin8638 4 месяца назад

We sailed on Freedom last fall. We had an inside cabin and it had been updated. It seems on that ship some cabins have been refreshed and some have not been. We loved the Freedom and would sail on it again!

@LifeWellCruised 4 месяца назад

Lucky you 😂

@betsymarkle3930 4 месяца назад

We went on our very first cruise on Allure of the seas at the end of March. I watched your videos months before in preperation and felt it really helped! Due to weather conditions we could not debark on Nassau but were happy to be able to go to CoCo Cay. It was a time when our whole family was together for our son and daughter in law's wedding on the ship so it was enjoyable but way too short to have missed an island and a few shows due to weather. Food and service was good, staff were very nice and friendly . Never got a survey to fill out....perhaps because they didn't want us complaining about the inability to go to Nassau to provide more entertainment on the extra sea day? Maybe next time longer cruise since we had to fly from the west coast to Florida..appreciate your tips Ilana!!!

@vanessacollins5847 3 месяца назад

Good choice for your first cruise. We loved the Allure of the Seas. Sorry you couldn’t go to all of your ports…safety first.

@louannmcdaniel5242 4 месяца назад

We sail RCCL and just cruised on Freedom in April. We find the Key is worth the purchase Usually the same or just a few dollars more per day than just getting wifi. We enjoy the early boarding and easy disembarkation features. The Key lunch is nice to just take a breath after boarding. And the fruit plate in the room is appreciated

@amovierunner4112 3 месяца назад

That was the FIRST ship we were on & got us hooked on cruising in 2017

@wendyryan9155 3 месяца назад

This came across my feed and was a nice reminder of the Mediterranean & Aegean Seas cruise we just took with friends at the end of May. I wanted to let you know how very much I appreciated your videos prior to our trip while I was planning it. We traveled to celebrate our friend’s 60th birthday and our 35th anniversary with 3 days in Venice and a week long cruise out of Ravenna. It was our 4th cruise on RC but we are infrequent cruise travelers (Previously not my husband’s first pick but this cruise changed that!) and your tips and advice for the cruise portion of our trip helped us - and our friends! - enjoy our time on board to the fullest. Sending my most sincere thanks. - Wendy

@CL-mp4vn 3 месяца назад

Only 4 days but you can give review on many things and whatever you talk about, you have footage for that. Thanks 👍👍 I used to think 4 day cruise is too short. Now, you make me want to go on 4 day cruise 😅

@LifeWellCruised 3 месяца назад

Haha, I still prefer longer cruises, but in the right circumstances I’d do it again

@mardobkin 4 месяца назад

I was on that cruise ship during spring break and there was 95% college kids, but they were having such a great time. It was fun for us. I do like it. It’s a great ship for five day cruise.

@funcatvideos3732 3 месяца назад

Freedom is my favorite RCL ship! I love the art along the staircases. Very polished ship

@MarkHennessey 4 месяца назад

With respect to The Key, I think it's worth it, IF Royal's dynamic pricing is in your favor. We bought it for a cruise in March aboard Adventure of the Seas for about $23 pp/pd. At that price point I think it was worth the spend. The expedited check in line really helped us. The reserved seating area at the Ice show was also a bonus. We will certainly look at The Key on the cruise planner for our next RCL cruise.

@mandyhines3908 3 месяца назад

Although I have not sailed on freedom of the seas, I have been on several other short cruises with RC. For us, short trips are an opportunity to get away, relax, and refresh. I think short cruises are perfect for large families because they are affordable for everyone.

@janiceyasuda9155 Месяц назад

We have cruised on Freedom many times. In fact it was our first RC cruise. I like it. Not as big as the Oasis class but still has great entertainment and the food is great. I am like you still not sure it's worth it for just a 4 day. Cruising is cruising I just love it! 4 days or 40 days! Thanks for all of your tips.

@pamgriner3624 4 месяца назад

We normally sail on large RC ships...but jumped on a cheaper 4 night cruise last November and had a great time. We had sailed on the Carnival Sunshine years ago and even though the ship is older everything looked great, the food was very good (love burgers and tacos by the pool), and service was excellent.

@tsmith6250 4 месяца назад

We live in Florida so we love the short cruises.A great weekend get away.

@karenmckenzie8465 4 месяца назад

We have always cruised with carnival and during the pandemic on the freedom of the seas and enjoyed it very much.

@ginnydeluzio3223 4 месяца назад

Freedom is one of my favorite ships. I booked a cruise in December just to cruise on this ship again. Love Loco Fresh for a bowl of Nachos in the late morning.

@virginiaporter6906 4 месяца назад

I sailed on Liberty of the Seas the week before Easter. Same ports of call, 4 days. Food and entertainment was the best I've had on a cruise. My only complaint was TOO many kids. But is was Easter week. I agree, I would have liked a longer cruise.

@FraserAtSea 3 месяца назад

I often find it really funny when it's cheaper to take a short cruise instead of just stay in a hotel - absolutely CRAZY considering it includes your entertainment and food onboard! Unfortunately, we don't really see many of these deals leaving from the UK - maybe in the future!

@neilcharles2520 3 месяца назад

It's never a deal when you get your final onboard spending statement,they are not telling you about the add ons...and if you are a drinker,forget about it....I remember when you could have gotten a 3 night cruise for $69.00/person out of Florida,but ended up with a $500.00 liquor bill,and that's why the cruise lines can build these massive billion dollar ships every year..

@bradjoiner3414 4 месяца назад

We love Freedom/Voyager class ships. They offer bang for the buck the newer ships don’t (IMO). We have a 5 hr drive to Orlando so though we live in Florida it is a pain. 4 nights isn’t worth it to me, I prefer the longer itineraries and RC is offering some good 5 and 6 night ones on Adventure right now. Good video!

@summerwinter4 Месяц назад

Thank you for the Great review, it’s much appreciated!

@NicholasPyers 4 месяца назад

I LOVE SHORT CRUISES... especially if I happen to be in the port town for something when it departs (I'm five to six hours drive from the two closest ports to me). The short break is always appreciated... and it also adds an extra Loyalty Status Point that gets me that much closer to the next level

@LifeWellCruised 4 месяца назад

Good plan

@SeaFlyTravel-sf4oo 3 месяца назад

Thank you for this video! We are boarding this ship next month. Did you think The Key was worth it on this ship?

@bethgintx 4 месяца назад

I’ve been on Freedom 3 times (once was a B2B). I do really like that ship, despite the rundown furniture in the cabins. I only purchase the Key if the price is within $2-$3 of the wifi (four times out of 20 cruises). I am Diamond and Prime so now I just use the free Diamond day and get the 30% discount for Prime and it works out cheaper than purchasing before hand. Glad you enjoyed the shorter cruise. I love the funnel cake and mozzarella sticks on Coco Cay at the snack shacks.

@ashleyc6511 4 месяца назад

We’ve always gotten the Key mostly for the internet but we’ve found it was worth it. Our last cruise the disembarkation line was so lonnnng but The Key line let us get right off which was a plus for us since we had to drive 7 hrs home.

@kathyp.8676 4 месяца назад

I took advantage of the Key on a cruise in January of this year and thought it was a great value since I wanted the wi-fi anyway. The difference was only $5 per day for a total of $20 to get all of the other perks. Loved the embarkation lunch and carryon drop off.

@JohnFleming-b6g 4 месяца назад

I did a four-day cruise a number of years back, and I did it because I was looking for a lower cost quick getaway. It was perfect.

@tomkenney-n9s 4 месяца назад

My husband and I are taking this cruise very soon. Can you tell me what the themed dress nights were? Thanks for your wonderful reviews and other videos helping me get prepared for our first cruise in 12 years! I'm so happy to be back to cruising.

@laurenschenck5355 4 месяца назад

Love the upgrade inside and out of the design of the cruise ship of Freedom of the seas The Royal Caribbean looks amazing! 🌈💙🛳️🛳️💙🌈🌈💞🌞🌞🌞🌹🌹🌼🩷🩷🌼💜❤️❤️🍄🌺🪻💘❣️❣️💓💓💜🛳️🌞🌞🌞🩷❤️❤️🪻💝💝🪻💖❣️💓💓💚💚💚💗🌹🌈💙💞🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️

@neena_gems5223 Месяц назад

Special request- will you do a video on how to navigate through the carnival app and other cruise line maps. Basics like- maps, activities,how to schedule dining and excursions,where to park etc.

@beatricegarcia6623 4 месяца назад

Can't wait on Mariner of the Sea this June 2024. Four days departs from Galveston. Thanks for all your help. Need a vacation and traveling with six other women.

@LifeWellCruised 4 месяца назад

Have fun! I think it will be a great time 🎉

@karenmusser1226 3 месяца назад

We sailed the freedom of the seas April 2024, loved the cruise! Never bored and the staff was phenomenal. It does not look worn at all. We has a balcony and it was comfy.

@harborspringsgirl 3 месяца назад

A friend of mine and I sailed on sistership liberty twice I believe, and I will say that the state rooms look exactly as a dead back then so perhaps they are needing an upgrade. I love the dining room on these ships. They are so elegant and the Royal promenade.. Perfect Day is the coolest place!!! Thanks for posting this. It’s hard for me to do anything less than seven days because I live in Northern Michigan and our airfares always so expensive but that looks like a real fun cruise and I’m really glad you and your family enjoyed it.

@IAmAlwaysgigi 4 месяца назад

Went on Freedom last April and getting back on her within the next month! I love it, just good enough to decompress. I’ll have to make my way to Playmakers & the Quest game show this time, I always hear good things about them!

@LifeWellCruised 4 месяца назад

Great to hear!! Enjoy 🛳️

@kathyp.8676 4 месяца назад

Enjoyed your video. I am booked on a 3 day cruise with my husband and a week cruise solo. When I booked the three day I realized I needed 4 hotel days prior to my week cruise. So guess what? Turns out staying on the ship for the 4 day cruise was much cheaper than paying for 4 days in a hotel in Fort Lauderdale. First back to back cruise ever and really looking forward to it this fall. Agree with you about Perfect Day at CocoCay. It is the reason for the three day and week long cruise. Just love the Coco Beach Club.

@LifeWellCruised 4 месяца назад

Have an amazing time!

@corrosive69 4 месяца назад

freedom and independence are the 2 ships I've been on the most!! love them

@amberbroughton4428 3 месяца назад

Thank You for the information

@runltdan 3 месяца назад

I agree, Nassau has made Great efforts fixing up the port $$$$$. Looks great.

@jimroscovius 3 месяца назад

Our third cruise was on the Freedom, back in 2016, and it was nice to see how it's been updated. The Wonder of the Seas was our first time at Playmakers, and the onion rings are fantastic!!

@georgelafleur7887 4 месяца назад

We never sailed on this ship but we like this class ship. Adventure, liberty, Explorer, we have sailed many times. They have almost everything the newer ships have except you don't have to book your shows, and less walking . Wish they would build a new ship in this class.

@LifeWellCruised 4 месяца назад

I agree

@richardwomack701 3 месяца назад

We always do the key, early on, early off, the lunch helps get you out of the business of embarkation day, reserved seating etc. WiFi is also a plus!

@dianastebbins8015 4 месяца назад

My first Royal Caribbean cruise was on Independence of the Seas in September of ‘23. The only complaint I had was that the WiFi majorly sucked. We ended up getting partial refunds. This was a 3-day cruise and for a quick getaway I guess it was alright BUT after a 7-day cruise on Carnival’s Mardi Gras (4/23) and a 7-day cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas (2/24) I have decided that the longer cruises are for me.

@johnstevens9732 4 месяца назад

My wife and I paid for "The Key" on our honeymoon cruise on Adventure of the Seas. It was our first cruise, and thought it would be beneficial. We've been on 2 cruises since (Harmony and Wo der), and we chose not to purchase The Key because we felt we didn't really get much out of it for the money. The embarkation lunch and having our carry-on bags delivered were both nice, but that was all we used it for, and it just wasn't worth it for us.

@stephaniefonteno447 4 месяца назад

Freedom of the Seas tip- cabins on deck 8 were upgraded and have newer carpet, curtains and furniture. Even better, there are also almost new cabins on deck 11 and 12 forward that were added during the ship amplification. In deck 11, they are jr suites!

@LifeWellCruised 4 месяца назад

Great to know for those reading the comments 👏👏👏👏

@christinemarino5732 4 месяца назад

We have been on the Freedom three times. Love that ship. We are going on two four night cruises, one in September, on Allure and one in October on Utopia. We don't care for less than four nights. I love a seven to fourteen night cruise. 😂

@stevengolden9009 4 месяца назад

Great review and wonderful content as always. We just got back from a 7 day sailing on the Carnival Liberty out of NOLA and it was great. The service and food were phenomenal (we did the steakhouse, the "chefs table" experience, and the MDR, and all were good. My wife did say at the steakhouse that one of her lobster tails was a bit overcooked, but she did not send it back. The MDR service was amazing, the waiter had a glass of milk waiting for me each night and the food was good. We had an interior cabin and the cabin stayed cool and dark and my wife and i slept very well (I have a CPAP machine as well). Casino was fun, did not lose a lot but did win a Carnival promtion and my wife won TWICE! Also won a "ship on a stick" for trivia. Downsides: Embarkation was HORRIBLE, took nearly 2 hours to get on the ship, due to other passengers getting there way early before they were supposed to. My wife wanted more things to do, our last cruise years ago they had dancing lessons, this one did not. We have a 10 day Alaskan cruise coming up after Labor Day and i told her it should have a different "vibe" then the one we were just on. Thank you for your awesome channel and tips!

@LifeWellCruised 4 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing so much of your experience! Hope you love your Alaska cruise

@nascarmadman 2 месяца назад

On our last Carnival cruise 2 years ago, I noticed that on the buffet, they had a lot prefab egg dishes (which is the norm) that dry out quickly. This included eggs benedict (which I did NOT eat off the buffet). In the MDR the next morning, I ordered the eggs Benedict and was disappointed that these eggs were ALSO prefabbed and sat in a steamer tray in the main kitchen. EGADS! The only way to get made to order eggs was to do fried eggs or an omelet (the buffet omelet bar was popular and ALSO did fried eggs). It looked like here, the eggs were fresh on RCL. I should NEVER say NEVER but the likelihood of doing RCL or Carnival again are slim.

@FrankandShellyRelja 4 месяца назад

We are going on Freedom of The Seas in September. We have only cruised Royal. Just me and my husband. 7 day to Coco Cay, Puerto Rico and St. Thomas!

@annabuther923 3 месяца назад

ps. We really liked playmakers 👍🏼

@sylvesterherndon4737 3 месяца назад

I have sailed on the Freedom of the Seas twice, once out of Miami and once out of Puerto Rico. I really enjoyed this ship.

@jjk9275 4 месяца назад

Nice video, like usual 😁 I tend to prefer the shorter 3 to 5 day cruises personally. I've always found plenty to do and the crowd is a younger and lively crew. One of the cruises I went on this year was a spring break cruise and it was nothing but high schoolers, and my friend's birthday cruise was all senior citizens. So it's still hard to figure it out when it's a week lol

@LifeWellCruised 4 месяца назад

Haha so true the crowd definitely varies

@julieb7882 4 месяца назад

We have bought and enjoyed some of the benefits of the Key when it was deeply discounted. We would never purchase it at full price.

@felixalbino2758 4 месяца назад

We cruise on Freedom of the seas on Apr 11, 2010 and we had a great time. It was a 7 days cruise.

@jannelytina 3 месяца назад

kislux versace bag is so cute

@karensantana6400 17 дней назад

I love Serrantos Pizza in Elmwood Park!! Its the best pizza ever.

@sharonbaptista1122 4 месяца назад

My first cruise years ago was on freedom if the seas. It was great. The food in the Windjammer was wonderful as in the small complementary restaurants. We were on a 7 day cruise but i didnt feel safe on some of the islands we visited. Loved the cruise.

@LifeWellCruised 4 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing your experience 😊

@Serraghost 3 месяца назад

I agree Pizza has gone down in quality greatly.

@chrismoss2818 4 месяца назад

3:08 We are going on Freedom this Winter...and are looking forward to it. We have a Balcony.

@LifeWellCruised 4 месяца назад

Fantastic 👏

@robd7934 3 месяца назад

My wife and I sailed on Freedom of the seas in 2022 and had an absolute blast. We loved the variety of activities offered on the ship and did not mind that the ship was older as it was in very good condition. I’m not a fan of the newer ships like Icon of the seas that hold a massive number of passengers. The bigger ships just attract and cater to more families and kids.

@joshuajones9560 3 месяца назад

I've sailed twice 2016 and 2016. I'm booked again this September. It was a great ship when I sailed it.

@melvinjacobs2328 4 месяца назад

The Snack Shacks are terrific

@LifeWellCruised 4 месяца назад

Agree 👏

@mygetawayonabudget 4 месяца назад

We love short cruises its a quick inexpensive getaway. We got cheap flights to florida in the fall, were giung to do weekend in miami ended uo doing a 3 day cruise plus one day prior, was cheaper thsn staying in florida hotel for 3 days.

@LifeWellCruised 4 месяца назад

Love that! With hotel prices it’s worth comparing

@Gardis72 3 месяца назад

I really enjoy your videos. I never touched a piece of pizza on a cruise (NCL Getaway 2023 Bahamas cruise) as there is such a wide variety of food options. I just can't see why anyone would want to eat such a pedestrian dish as pizza (I happen to love pizza btw). That's MY opinion of course. To each his own. I loved the food options on Norwegian.

@nilagetter1705 4 месяца назад

We were once able to take a 7 day cruise on Norwegian for $199 each for an inside cabin. We had a great time and it was so much cheaper than 1 night in a hotel.

@jenileekocal 4 месяца назад

I like a short Cruise because I have pets. Finding pet sitters or house sitter is hard. My pets are my fur babies.

@sueboo31_53 3 месяца назад

My first cruise ever was on freedom of the seas back in 2006. Had a great time!

@Peytonleighk 3 месяца назад

We did a three day royal carribean on Liberty of the Seas for our wedding this year! I loved it! (Looks very similar to this ship)

@josephj9828 2 месяца назад

Did this ship in 2014 for our anniversary. It's crazy to see how updated it is now!

@zaidagarcia8369 3 месяца назад

Love to watch your videos!!! We love to cruise 🚢 not as much as you but we do love it!! A lot cheaper than going town to town on your own!

@neilcharles2520 3 месяца назад

Cruising was fun for us in our younger years(started in the 70's)but it's just too hectic now..we only go on River and Alaska cruises...although we live 40 mins away from Port Canaveral.Will be on The Luminosa next week out of Seattle,that 6 hours flight is something i am not looking forward to ...but taking three of the youngest grand kids,so should be fun..The food look good,my last RCI was disappointing where food is concern 4 years ago..We watch our diet now,so very picky and seldom eat at the main dining room...Thanks for the videos..