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Boarding Freedom of the Seas - Did We Like Our First Royal Caribbean Cruise???

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EECC Travels
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πŸ‘οΈ 102K viewsπŸ“… 5 years ago⏱️ 34:33

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Editorial Summary

The creators document their first experience sailing on a Royal Caribbean ship, specifically the Freedom of the Seas, following a recent trip on Celebrity Edge. The video covers the embarkation process in Miami, noting the use of vaccination wristbands to designate certain areas of the ship as vaccinated-only. They provide a tour of their spacious ocean view balcony room, highlighting features like the swivel TV and the availability of life jackets. The vlog details the differences in protocols between cruise lines, specifically regarding mask requirements in various venues. Despite facing weather challenges from tropical storm Elsa, which caused a late sail away and limited outdoor activities, the creators explore the ship's interior, including the promenade and the Lime and Coconut bar. They also navigate a situation where the buffet closed early, leading them to enjoy Sorrento's pizza instead. The creators conclude their first night at sea by expressing their positive impressions of the ship's layout and atmosphere.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Freedom of the Seas
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Freedom of the Seas
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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❀️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · SummerFrom MiamiOccasional Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

we're here cruise number two freedom of the seas we made it

this is super exciting um there's a lawn to check-in we're about to go hop in this line

i am a thousand percent okay with having this for dinner

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Bring your own sodas if you don't have a drink package.
βœ“Check the cruise planner for venue vaccination status and mask requirements.
βœ“Wear a mask in indoor areas unless in vaccinated-only zones.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

COVID protocols and mask wearing β€” Follow the app and signs for venue-specific rules; masks not needed in vaccinated-only areas.

Questions This Creator Answers

QDid we like our first Royal Caribbean cruise?
QWhat is the boarding process like on Freedom of the Seas?
QHow do COVID protocols compare to other cruise lines?

Topics Covered

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