Freedom of the Seas cruise ship review: Big-ship family fun in the sun that won’t overwhelm

At a glance A large family-friendly ship geared toward first-timers Plenty of interesting cabin categories for every budget No shortage of places to eat, bars and entertainment venues It’s hard to believe, but when Freedom of the Seas first set sail in 2006, the 3,926-passenger ship was the largest ship ever built (by gross tonnage) …