Freedom of the Seas' Sickness {Luxist}

Dec 18th 2006 7:14PM This was to be my very first cruise, My daughter ,husband ,2 grandchildren and my son-in-laws father.Reservations had been made in Aug of 05.Before we could exit the taxi at the dock we were told the ship was not sailing. Told to stand here, then over there,tired from the plane ride and dissappointed to hear the ship was not sailing,needing water and bathroom and a place to sit.Finally told the ship would possibly sail Tuesday. The staff told us every which way that they would discount our tickets.They had difficullty understanding that there was no option. We refused to sail on Tues.A decision should have been reached when the passengers started to show signs of illness durning the cruise.It should not have been left to a last minute decision. Our family rented a van and drove down to Disney World .And enjoyed our selves. Despite the fact we had packed for a cruise rather then walk the parks.I feel this whole calamity could have been handle a lot better then waiting till the last minute to inform your guests