Freedom of the Seas Cruise Review

Movie Theater

Movies in 3D, big arcade, and cooking classes abound.

Freedom of the Seas has three places that show movies: the Arcadia Theater has a huge 3D screen, the ship has a small showroom on deck two, and there's an 18.5-foot high LED screen by the main pool. Since Royal Caribbean is working with Dreamworks, many of the features are cartoons like Shrek, Madagascar, or How to Train My Dragon.

Arcade

Right in the middle of all the kids areas on deck 12 is the arcade. It is huge, has tons of games, and is always packed on sea days. Some of the games cost money and will be charged to your account if you play them, but most are free.

Gaming

Freedom of the Seas organizes game shows, trivia, and bridge games. There are always prizes involved, even if it's something as small as a key chain.

Lectures & Classes

Royal Caribbean offers Chefmaker's cooking academy on Freedom of the Seas. These classes are great for anyone who loves cooking and wants to learn new techniques, as well as for those who simply need to learn the basics about making food. All classes are fairly small and intimate, so everyone can have one-on-one time with the chefs and instructors. Class topics range from learning to make the perfect risotto, to Chinese take-out cooking, to preparing full menus, to knife skills. Space is limited and reservations are mandatory.

Prices start at $40 for a one hour cooking class and go up to $110 for a two and a half hour class. Freedom of the Seas has class packages where you can buy two or three classes at a discount as well. Teenagers 14 years old and up are welcome to participate on certain classes, and certain classes are available to couples. All adult classes include wine, and the wine and dine classes include a champagne toast.