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Disembarkation Day On RCCL's Freedom Of The Seas \ Recap & All The Pros & Cons (2025)

Shannon Ford
Shannon Ford
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👁️ 2K views📅 11 months ago⏱️ 30:56
What This Creator Said
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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Caribbean · Spring · 6 nightsFrom Fort LauderdaleVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I would choose that stateateroom every time. I would choose that stateateroom.

My time dining used to be a great concept, but unfortunately it isn't anymore.

I would just say if you do it, um they say 12 they said they told us 12:30 for the ferry. Um people started lining up at 12:05 and they started boarding the fairies at 12:05.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book the spa blowout for a hassle-free hair experience.
Arrive early for ferry boarding to avoid long waits.
Choose excursions closer to the port to minimize travel time.
Consider a smaller photo package on Freedom of the Seas due to limited photographer coverage.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Disembarkation processWait for your group number to be called and be prepared to search for luggage if misplaced.
Excursion travel timeChoose excursions closer to the port to avoid long commutes.
Photo package valueOn Freedom of the Seas, consider a smaller package due to limited photographer coverage.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the pros and cons of sailing on Freedom of the Seas?
QHow does the disembarkation process work?
QWhat are the best excursions at each port?
QIs the photo package worth it on this ship?

Topics Covered

Disembarkation1 Happy BaconService Crew1½ Sad BaconExcursions3½ Happy BaconValue Pricing3 Happy BaconShip Condition2½ Happy BaconDining Buffet4 Happy BaconKids Family3½ Happy BaconCabin Interior4½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Falmouth2 Happy Bacon
Top: Dune Buggy
Fort Lauderdale4 Happy Bacon
Labadee4 Happy Bacon
Top: Zipline and Coaster
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YouTube Video Description

In today's video, we disembark Royal Caribbean's Freedom the Seas out of Port Everglades after a 6-night Caribbean Cruise. We left on March 23, 2024 and our ports of port of call were Nassau, Bahamas, Falmouth, Jamaica and Labadee, Haiti. I also recap our cruise with all the pros and cons of this sailing, the ship and all of our port of calls. Introduction 0:00 Breakfast at Windjammer 0:07 Disembarkation 1:36 Recap 3:13 Best Ship in Freedom Class Freedom of the Seas Shows 4:22 Adventure Ocean 5:20 Our Stateroom 6:10 Cruise Duck Mail 7:16 Blowout Package of 3 9:26 Spa Raffle in Lounge 10:19 Cruise Duck Exchange 10:48 Main Dining Room for Dinner 11:33 My Time Dining 12:00 Port Everglades vs Port of Miami 13:16 Blue Lagoon Island in Nassau 13:52 Dune Buggy Excursion in Falmouth Jamaica 16:04 Falmouth Chocolate Factory 18:06 Labadee, Haiti 18:57 Lack of Photographers 20:15 Ice Skating 23:28 Laser Tag 24:25 Refillable Water Balloons 26:08 The Perfect Storm Slides 27:27 Flowrider 26:48 Disembarkation 28:36 Final Thoughts 29:30 🌟My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mrsshannonford 🌟Shop My Favorites: https://shopmy.us/mrsshannonford SUPPORT ME: My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shannonford Follow Me on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/mrsshannonford https://www.tiktok.com/@mrsshannonford Beauty Related Content: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonlovesmakeup https://www.instagram.com/shannonford.beauty Visit me at: https://shannonford.com/blog 🌟Business Inquiries only contact me at shannon@shannonford.com Mailing address: Shannon Ford 21001 Pines Blvd. Unit 7843 Pembroke Pines, FL 33029 Disclaimer: Some affiliate links used. If links are affiliated, they will be marked with a *