Is the Freedom of the sea a good cruise?

We are a family of six and we were thinking to go on a cruise soon but The price scares me. It says that the room is $850 per person so it would be $4800 for our family but what does this include. Do we get a food package or what? What would you think your final price will be?






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Food is included. Your passengers beyond the first two should receive a lower rate. Still, I think you could find a better deal on a cruise if money is a concern. Shop Norwegian, or one of Carnival's newers ships. Don't be afraid by their low prices....both are good lines.

Good luck!






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It sounds like you did some research, do some more.

First of all, you will need at least 2 rooms. There isn't a room that will handle 6 in one room.

For each room, the first 2 people will each pay 850, the 3rd and 4th person pays a much less amount. You just have to look and see for your specific cruise. But I'm guessing your final price will probably be around $4000.

If this is your first cruise, you need to work with a cruise travel agency. Otherwise, you may end up with something you don't want.

Most food on a cruise ship is included in the price of the cruise. Again, this is what a travel agent can answer for you. They don't charge you extra for their service. They get a commission from the cruise line.

Realize a cruise ship will do several different intineraries. For example, a ship will do a 1 week western caribbean route, aka cruise. The next week it will do an eastern caribbean cruise. Then for part of a year it will rotate over to Europe during the caribbean hurricane season.

So just saying you going on a Freedom of the Seas cruise doesn't mean anything.






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Well, first you need to figure out exactly how much the room or rooms are going to cost. Six of you are not going to be able to sleep in one room, and each room must have an adult. And the cost of the third or fourth in a room is cheaper than the first two. So make sure you get that all straight.

The price of the cruise includes unlimited food, all day long, and all beverages except alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, and bottled water. That means you can get coffee, tea, iced tea, lemonade, milk, and juices. If you choose to go to a specialty restaurant, it is not free. Room service is free, but you need to give a tip.

You also have access to many, many activities, sports, classes, seminars, etc. The Freedom of the Seas has a wide variety of things to do. It also has a number of pools and jacuzzis. They are free, as well as the deck chairs and beach towels.

There's also free entertainment, including evening shows, movies, ice shows, adult games, entertainment and games at the pool, etc. The cruise I went on even had 2 parades.

The fitness center, which is large and elaborate is free.
There's a free library.

There are programs for all age groups of children and teens, plus areas specifically set aside for these age groups. These programs are free. Private baby sitting is not free.

The SPA (beauty shop and massage salon) is not free.
Professional pictures are not free.
The casino, bingo, and any betting games are not free.
Medical care is not free.
Laundry is not free.
If you buy anything in a ship store, it is not free.

When you go ashore, anything you do is at your expense. Ship excursions cost more than those you will find when you get off the ship. You can walk around and not spend anything. You can hire a cab with a tour driver, or anything else you want to do. Excursions could cost from $20-to over $100 per person.

Tips on the ship are given at the end of the cruise, and come to a total of about $10 per person, per day.

An important thing. No cash is used on the ship. You are given a card which serves as both your room key and a charge card. You can hook it up with your personal charge card, and after the cruise, you can pay it this way. You can even pay your tips with this card.

So, in summary, aside from the original cruise fare, you need to pay for tips, and any excursions. It is possible to have a wonderful time, without any other expenses. But that's up to you. Many people must drink, gamble, go to specialty restaurants, and do all the other things that cost money.