Have You Ever Been On A Cruise?

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TINKERTOY ..... the 1 & only

YES, I have been on about 20 cruises and also on the Freedom. We went on the Freedom in November 2006. It was a great cruise.

The ship holds over 3,000 passengers but we completed boarding in about 30 minutes from the curb to our cabin. It would have gone faster if they had been ready at a couple spots. We were slowed mainly by one person looking at all of the "Set Sail" passes as we entered the terminal. Then they were slow in setting up a second security desk to take security photos for the cruise cards. After that it was a breeze.

I loved the balcony cabin we had. It was roomy and had plenty of space for clothes; bags go under the bed. They announced to us that the beds on the Freedom will be cruise line wide; its was a great pillowtop bed and was very comfortable in comparison to beds on other ships. There was a flat panel HDTV in the room, a safe, and a shower stall with a sliding door. Our room included a love seat and coffee table.

The ship has a mall area down its middle with shops on both sides, including a barber shop, coffee shop, and a place where you can get free food 24/7. That's in addition to the 24/7 free room service. Its like a larger version of RC's Mariner and Adventure of the Seas ships.

The ship has some features that other ships don't have. The rock climbing wall is on many RC ships. But the new "flow rider" is unique to RC's Freedom and Liberty of the Seas ships. It is a place where you can go surfing on a boogie board right on the back of the ship. It works great, although I didn't try it. There is stadium seating for people to watch or sit while awaiting their turn. The ship also has an ice skating rink and during the week there are two days when there is a free ice show that is great, kinda like the Ice Capades. The ship also has a full sized basketball/tennis court and mini-golf.

This ship is great for kids and families with kids. On the pool deck there is one area called the H2O Zone which is essentially a small water park for kids; but us big kids can play there too. It has water cannons, a small lazy river, a pool, and falling water all over. Kids will love it. Then the middle of the ship has another pool where everyone can get wet or use a hot tub. Then up further near the front of the ship there is an adults only area called the Solarium with a pool and two hot tubs that extend over the sides of the ship. These tubs are huge, can hold maybe 12 people and you can look over the side of the tub at the ocean.

The ship has THE best gymnasium I have ever seen on a cruise ship. All of the latest equipment, including weight machines, rowers, steppers, treadmills and each has its own TV screen so you can watch TV while you workout. It also has a boxing ring and some other new high tech stuff. Also has steam room and sauna for those who use the gym.

In addition to the ice shows there was a show in the main show room each night. There is a casino and there are bars and lounges all over the ship. There is an internet cafe but I would ship it as it way too expensive and just wait until you get to a port where you can get it much cheaper

The only thing I did not like about the ship was its Windjammer Cafe where everyone goes for breakfast and lunch, if they don't go to the main dining room, is too small for everyone and people were walking around looking for a table after they got their food. We decided to just order the free breakfast room service an eat on the balcony.

But the Travel Channel show did not do it service because they did not show a lot of all of the stuff on ship. I will definitely go again on the Freedom or one of its sisters, the Liberty and Independence.

shhhhhhhhhhhimhiding

Been on 6, 7th is in 28 day. Best thing in the world. Have fun and try one

Medicine Woman

I have never been on one but I have heard fantastic things about them. My psychologist tells me I need to go on one just once in my life. He and his wife have been on several and says they are very relaxing and would do me a world of good since I am under a lot of stress.

DCDARLING

Oh man, I think Samantha Brown is ANNOYING--sorry between her and those shoppers that they play 24/7 in your cabin, you want to shoot them--what a great job though!!

I have been on several, for work and for play! Would recommend cruising to anyone!

Annie

yes, 2.
planning a 3rd

Ed S

Cruises are great.
Each line is different.
I have been on alot of cruises all different line.
On Royal Caribbean you want to stay away from theie older ship (they are not very well kept).
My favorite is Carnival ... They take better care of thier ships, the cabin are the biggest in the industry, and they are just more fun in the sun..

Any which way you'll have a blast...

Join the best cruise group on yahoo
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cruiseaddict/

Racy

I have been on the Carnival Conquest, and it was a blast. You meet great people, and the food was awesome. I even won some money on the slots!!! I got the best tan I have ever had in my life. It was a 7 day cruise, and I wish it would have been longer. I was pampered so much! I had a morning at the salon,got a massage, and a new haircut! I am going on another one this spring! I am pregnant, but it will still be a blast!!! I can't wait!!! Everyone should go at least once!!! It is well worth it!!!

doodlebug

Have been on several. Lots of partying, lots of great day
trips in exotic locations, lots of FANTASTIC FOOD!!!!

eric the great

Samantha Brown is really great on telling what a cruise is like. When I was young, I though I would never be able to go on a cruise, but always dreamed it. Now that I'm a senior citizen, I feel so lucky to have been on 8 cruises. They were all on Princess cruise lines.You feel so pampered and rich on a cruise and you know what, they aren't all that expensive because all is included more or less. So I highly recommend that you all go on a cruise someday, even if it's for just 3 days.

heyyyy:)

omg i saw that this morning too. :)
i hvnt been on one but want to very soon. :)

istanbul bogazi in the Queendom

Love boat;-)
I would love to be there:-)
but in real life no, i have never been but i would love to be.

Not yet. A must do before I .........

mukylinda

Don't Panic!

I've been on cruise control, does that count?

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