Boarding Freedom of the Seas - Royal Caribbean Cruise Vlog Day 1

Editorial Summary

The creators document their first day boarding the Freedom of the Seas, a Royal Caribbean ship that has recently undergone amplification. After traveling from Orlando to the Port of Miami, they describe a smooth check-in process and navigate new boarding protocols, including mandatory muster drills and specific masking requirements for unvaccinated passengers. The vlog highlights the ship's amenities, such as the promenade, the Ben and Jerry's ice cream station, and the Playmakers sports bar and arcade. The couple also explores their room upgrade to a junior suite, noting the spacious balcony and birthday cake provided by the cruise line. Throughout the day, they visit various areas including the solarium, which is a vaccinated-only venue, and the pool deck. The day concludes with a dinner of appetizers at Playmakers and a comedy show in the theater. They reflect on the ship's decor and capacity, noting that the vessel is currently operating at a lower passenger capacity than its maximum potential.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.