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

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Editorial Summary

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.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Freedom of the Seas
Bacon Bliss
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 · Winter · 3 nightsFrom MiamiVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

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

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Put in the maximum bid for a Royal Up upgrade, but do not count on winning
βœ“Order water for your stateroom to avoid trips to the bar
βœ“Ask your stateroom attendant for the paper Cruise Compass if you want one

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Obstructed balcony view β€” The obstruction is not bad; you can still see the water and it provides shade and privacy

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs there only trash food on Royal Caribbean?
QWhat is the Royal Up bidding process?
QWhat is the experience like on a New Year's Eve cruise?

Topics Covered

Dining Main4 Happy BaconDining Specialty3Β½ Happy BaconCabin Suite4Β½ Happy BaconPool Deck4Β½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconLoyalty Program3Β½ Happy BaconValue Pricing3 Happy BaconCabin Balcony4Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

CocoCay4 Happy Bacon
Top: kayaking
Miami4Β½ Happy Bacon
Nassau4 Happy Bacon
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