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Freedom of the Seas Solo Cruise 🚢 | CocoCay, Grand Turk & Puerto Plata

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🧍 Best for SoloCaribbean · 6 nightsFrom MiamiVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm currently on board Freedom of the Seas. I am doing a backtoback out of Miami and this is the second leg of the cruise.

I had an awesome time. So, I I I don't know where all the little complaining came from, but I apologize.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Wear water shoes at Grand Turk due to rocky seabed.
✓Don't feed the birds at CocoCay as they are aggressive.
✓Use the free tuk tuks in Puerto Plata to get around the port area.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Being bored while cruising solo — You can do whatever you need to do and still have an amazing time; don't feel like you have to do everything.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to cruise solo on Freedom of the Seas?
QWhat are the ports of call on this itinerary and what can you do there?
QHow does the new terminal AA process work in Miami?

Topics Covered

Service Crew4½ Happy BaconLoyalty Program2½ Happy BaconEmbarkation1½ Happy BaconCabin Interior3 Happy BaconDining Buffet2 Sad BaconCrowd Capacity1 Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy BaconPort Destination3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

CocoCay4 Happy Bacon
Grand Turk4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Golf cart rental
Miami2½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description↓

Cruising solo on Freedom of the Seas 🚢 CocoCay, Grand Turk & Puerto Plata — what worked, what surprised me, and why this cruise was exactly what I needed. Welcome back to Barely Packed! 🚢 In this vlog, I’m sharing my solo back-to-back cruise experience on Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas out of Miami. This is the second leg of my adventure — a 6-night sailing that took me to Perfect Day at CocoCay, Grand Turk, and Puerto Plata. From being one of the first passengers to test Miami’s brand-new Terminal AA, to exploring Grand Turk for the very first time, and soaking up island vibes at CocoCay & Puerto Plata, this trip was full of surprises, relaxation, and a little too much sun 🌴☀️ I’ll also show you: ✨ What it’s like cruising solo on Freedom of the Seas ✨ Why I actually enjoy interior cabins ✨ Dining at Chops & Giovanni’s ✨ The smooth Royal Shuttle process back to the airport This cruise was the chill reset I didn’t know I needed — come along for the journey, and if you haven’t yet, subscribe @barely-packed to help me reach 1,000 subscribers 🙌 _______ 00:00 intro 00:44 gangway test for terminal AA 01:58 nightly wrap up 02:46 morning greeting 03:39 CocoCay 05:38 nightly wrap up 07:14 library and card room 07:42 morning greeting 09:33 Top Tier event 09:57 Chops Grille lunch 10:33 nightly wrap up 11:11 Grand Turk 19:15 nightly wrap up 20:53 mini golf 21:18 morning greeting 22:00 Puerto Plata 26:03 morning greeting 26:46 Giovanni lunch 27:06 morning greeting 29:16 Royal shuttle process _____________ #FreedomOfTheSeas #RoyalCaribbeanCruise #CruiseVlog #SoloCruise #CruiseTips #GrandTurk #PerfectDayAtCocoCay #PuertoPlata #BackToBackCruise #CruiseLife