Boarding the Ship! Royal Caribbean Cruise Vlog - Freedom of the Seas - New Year's Eve Cruise Day 1

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The creators document the first day of a three-night New Year's Eve cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas. After receiving a free cruise offer from the casino, the couple boards the ship in Port Miami and reveals they successfully won a junior suite upgrade through the Royal Up bidding system. They explore their aft-facing stateroom, noting that while the balcony is partially obstructed by the ship's structure, the view remains enjoyable. The vlog covers various onboard amenities, including the pool deck with its signature lime and coconut style, the solarium, and the Schooner Bar. The couple also visits Playmakers sports bar to enjoy casual dining, specifically highlighting chicken tenders and a campfire cookie. They discuss the flexibility of dining options on Royal Caribbean, noting that passengers can choose between casual fare and formal meals. The video concludes with the ship sailing away from Miami, as the creators prepare for their upcoming New Year's Eve celebration at CocoCay.
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Royal Caribbean sent us a free uh the casino sent us a free Cruise offer and we're not gonna turn that down
this New Year's Eve three-night Cruise was five times higher priced than the cruises surrounding this
I put in a really solid bid for a junior suite and we actually won it
I love our balcony and I don't think the obstruction is bad at all I seriously I love it
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