| Royal Caribbean has a long history of creating | | | | When it's time to eat, kids' favorites like Johnny |
| family-friendly cruise ships that are innovative and fun. | | | | Rockets and Ben & Jerry's charge a modest |
| When Freedom of the Seas was introduced in 2006, | | | | surcharge, but the pool-side grill has free burgers and |
| she was the world's largest, carrying 4,375 | | | | hot dogs, and there's also a café for pizza and |
| passengers. And she introduced many cool amenities | | | | paninis. |
| and activities that have been widely imitated. | | | | Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are available in the dining |
| Freedom of the Seas is still a great choice for families | | | | room and Windjammer Café. And My Time Dining |
| and she provides positive, quality experiences for kids | | | | lets families choose dinner times that are convenient |
| of all ages, and their parents. | | | | for them. |
| She sails from Port Canaveral on Sundays, and visits | | | | Parents will enjoy a night out at one of the two |
| CocoCay - Royal Caribbean's private island in the | | | | alternative restaurants - Portofino Trattoria and Chops |
| Bahamas - St. Thomas, and St. Maarten. | | | | Grille. The first serves salads, pastas, and other Italian |
| Freedom of the Seas activities. | | | | specialties. The latter has steak house favorites and |
| Kids who enjoy going to the mall will feel right at home | | | | yummy desserts. |
| in the four-story Royal Promenade. There are plenty | | | | Freedom of the Sea cabins. |
| of places to shop and eat during the day, and nightly | | | | Freedom of the Seas has several types of |
| parades and street performers are fun and festive. | | | | accommodations that work well for families. All the |
| The Adventure Ocean program provides supervised | | | | staterooms have WiFi Internet access, mini fridges, |
| activities for kids in four different age groups. Children | | | | small safes for valuables, and flat-screen TVs where |
| who aren't yet potty trained can come with their | | | | you can watch movies or get more information about |
| parents for play dates, and private babysitting is | | | | shipboard activities. |
| available. | | | | Those on a budget should consider one of the 172 |
| The H2O Zone is extremely popular with older kids. | | | | inside cabins that overlook the Promenade. These are |
| This onboard water park has a waterfall and separate | | | | a good value and are a little more inviting than the |
| pool, away from the adults. And a private club for | | | | usual inside cabin. |
| teenagers keeps them occupied during the evening | | | | At 300 square feet, the Family Cabins can sleep up to |
| hours. | | | | six. Large parties - up to eight people - can upgrade to |
| The array of activities on Freedom of the Seas is | | | | a Family Royal Suite. With a living room, two |
| staggering. Whether you want to scale a rock wall, | | | | bathrooms, two bedroom, and a big balcony, these are |
| play nine holes of mini golf, ice skate, box, or surf, you'll | | | | roomy and luxurious. |
| be able to do lots of fun things you've never done | | | | With tons of fun activities, plenty of dining options, |
| before. There are three Jacuzzis, two cantilevered | | | | top-quality kids programs, and fun, low-key port calls, |
| whirlpools that jut out from the side of the ship, two | | | | Freedom of the Seas offers everything families need |
| swimming pools, a day spa, and a fitness center. | | | | for a winning vacation. |
| Freedom of the Seas restaurants. | | | | |