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Just sent you a friend request, not that I want to be friends mind you, but to follow your amusing reviews. Thanks for the laughs to take me away out of this dark depressing cubicle Im in in Chicago !! NOT to mention its freaking 42 degrees here this morning..GRRRR . Keep on writing!
Thx
Karen
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hope this posts because its amazing!!!
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I intend on purchasing the premium drink package on Freedom. I also drink quite a bit of bottled water and was wondering if that is included in the package or do I have to bring some on board?
TIA
Karen
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The Greek Islands..Italy..anywhere actually in Europe. Maybe someday when I retire and win the lottery :(
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If you want to go to St. John, it's the one time I'd recommend the ship's excursion. The ferry picks you up at the cruise pier and returns you to the same spot. The extra few dollars beats taking a taxi to Red Hook and then the public ferry.
We have done it on our own 3 times with no problems. Saw the tour come in from the ship herding everyone on and they dont let you stay very long. It was so enjoyable to go at our own pace leaving plenty of time to return. ready to do it again in Sept. I think its my favorite beach ever, plus there is a nice restaurant right off the ferry to sit on the deck and have a cocktail on th water...ohh I cannot wait!! :D
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Dam..I have never made the Quest show.This next trip I will!! LOL
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FANTASTIC review ! Going back on the Freedom in Sept after MANY years. Now that I looked at all the pictures and videos and briefly read the review, Im going back to the beginning to really read it all now. Thanks SOOO much!!
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Hey everyone!
My wife and I are traveling on the Freedom of the Seas this Sunday and I have a few questions...
1) We are both planning to purchase the "Premium Drink Package". I understand the $12 limit idea, but with the recent change in drink prices/menus, how do I know which drinks are included in the package if the majority of the new menu's don't list the prices? I don't want to be the guy that asks "Hey is this included?" every time I want a drink :)
2) We are both first time "Platnum" cruisers and have heard we can get priority booking. How do we go about doing that?
3) Speaking of firsts...this will be our first cruise that we aren't doing any shore excursions, but still want to do things in port. We are going to CoCo Cay, St Thomas, and St Maartin. Any nice beaches that are close by to the docks? Also are there fun places to shop/go see that wont cost my life savings :) ?
Thanks for your time and happy cruising!!
We always when in St Thomas take the ferry to St John to visit Trunk Bay. Its one of the most beautiful beaches in the world (travel magazine). Take taxi to Red Hook ferry and about a 30 min ferry ride over to St John. You wont be disappointed. I think you will see a lot of fellow passengers doing it.
Google it..have a blast!!
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Figure $10 to $12 plus 18% for cocktails. Beer around $5 and up, plus 18%.
Thanks so much!! I was hearing Budweiser was $7.00 and if I call my rum like Bacardi and Coke its $14 ? Wish RCCL would publish these prices
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All in all, even with the all of what you have posted, you cannot go anywhere for these prices. Essentially $200 a night and up with all entertainment, food and a nice room? Also, if there is bad weather you are not stuck in it like you would be on a land vacation. Anyway, we have a done land vacations in Mexico and Florida and spent a lot more overall daily then we do cruisng. I think its a good bang for your buck...but thats just me :D
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Can someone tell me the current liquor drink prices on the ships? Like beer and mixed cocktails such as rum and coke? Not sure if we should buy the drink package or not without knowing the current prices?
Thx in Advance!
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Wow..Thanks so much for all the answers. Made everything a bit easier to book a room. Still a bit intimidated going on such a HUGE ship but looks like fun. Where would we be without Cruise Critic !! :D
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Went to RCCL website to maybe book a cruise on Oasis next Nov. We usually always book balcony so that I want for sure. I had read on here *somewhere* that there are balconies where you can see the ocean and also the things going on in the interior. Any idea where and/or what deck that would be?? Seeing the ocean is a must for us. I am a bit concerned about the size of the ship..kind of scary :eek: What are the best rooms to grab to watch the aqua show from your balcony? Thanks in advance
Karen
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I just read a review of Indy and the man said there were no hair dryers in the room?? Do i need to bring one?? I thought they always had them?
Thanks in Advance
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wow..Thanks for the review and the wonderful pictures!! Maybe someday I will be able to sail on Oasis or Allure. I cannot believe how huge it is!! Living vicariously through your review !!:D
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So wait... I am cruising Liberty in august 15. I have been just making 3-400 dollar payments every few weeks. Will i actually be notified,or be able to see,on my RC acct. any price drop that may occur? I was curious how to ck that. Thanks Dan
I was never notified of any price drops?? I had to keep doing mock bookings to see the current price. By doing that I found 2 price drops then I called RCCL and they mad the adjustment :)
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BOCA CLIPS?? never heard of them but am getting on line now to order some! Thanks for the idea!! :D
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Anyone know if these are the same prices when you get on the ship...cause now when I look online for my upcoming cruise this Oct...it puts it is $20 plus the 15% gratuity for a 13 day it is $299 for the Royal Replenish Package ...I have alot of shipboard credit coming so didn't know if I should just wait.
I talked to Royal yesterday about the ship credit and the drink package. She suggested I get the package when I get on the ship so the credit can be applied. It would not be applied to the package if I do it beforehand. She also suggested I buy it starting on the second day of the cruise, as the first day its kind of hard, (the liquor package), to use it and have it be worth it. Great advice I think. :p
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The Guavaberry Liquer is to die for. We brought back a few bottles and wish we had bought more for gifts. You cant buy it anywhere else but in St Martin!
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Maybe someone on this thread can help me. After reading this, I thought it would be a nice Christmas present to get my parents a few shares of RCI stock as they've recently become addicted to cruising (yes, my fault....guilty!) I don't expect them to become rich off it or even make any real money, but it's something different. My Mom has always loved watching stocks rise and fall, but has never really owned any. Are there places that I can go and just buy a few shares of stock without a broker? Is there a fee for doing that? I know you probably can't name companies here, but I'm just wondering how I go about doing it.
Thanks in advance...
Just Google how to buy single share of stock as a gift. I read it and they send it in a frame with the persons name on it ect. I think it would be a cute gift :eek:
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Hare is a link to a picture of the pool, you can see the "bar" in the water under the bridge. Just out of the picture to the right, beyond the steps is the cocktail bar.
Shown here:
Thanks everyone..that clarifies it. I know where I will be hanging out now :D
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Take some aluminum foil and make your own !!
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I have seen posts that briefly mention a bar in the pool on Indy but from the pics I have seen there seems to be stools, but not an actual bar serving drinks?? Any info out there?
Thanks in Advance
Karen
First time to St. Thomas
in St. Thomas/St. John
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we ALWAYS go to St John when in ST tHomas for beautiful snorkeling by ourselves. Take Taxi to Red hook Ferry in St Thomas for ride to St John (you can look up red hook ferry schedule). Then get on a small bus to Trunk Bay when at St John. They will be all over the place. You can rent snorkle gear there. It is amazing! Google Trunk bay! The ships have tours there but its $$ and they herd you in and out. Enjoy! We will be there in Sept!!