dreadpirate3 Posted October 21, 2017 Author #26 Share Posted October 21, 2017 We are doing this itinerary 11/5/17.Have been to all of these ports and love this ship and all of its' related siblings. As if you could tell from my signature. One of my favorite cruise memories of all times was dinning at the Captain's Table on Freedom's second voyage with Captain Andrews. That sounds amazing! I'm getting excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreadpirate3 Posted October 21, 2017 Author #27 Share Posted October 21, 2017 While exploring my onboard and cruising preferences on the RCI site yesterday, I saw that I could sign waivers in advance for the three main activities on the Freedom. * Ice Skating * Flowrider * Rock climbing wall I signed them for DH and I. I also found the online special needs form, and filled it out for DH with his mango dietary allergy. I am not sure anyone will see it in advance, since we usually tell our wait team about it in the MDR, and will in the specialty restaurants we go to this time. I'm still debating about signing up for the all access tour. We have done the galley tour previously and would love to see the engine room and bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky1987 Posted October 21, 2017 #28 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Looking forward to this! We’re on FOS in Jan 2019 so I’m excited to follow along Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreadpirate3 Posted October 21, 2017 Author #29 Share Posted October 21, 2017 57 days until we sail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchpam Posted October 22, 2017 #30 Share Posted October 22, 2017 While exploring my onboard and cruising preferences on the RCI site yesterday, I saw that I could sign waivers in advance for the three main activities on the Freedom. * Ice Skating * Flowrider * Rock climbing wall I signed them for DH and I. I also found the online special needs form, and filled it out for DH with his mango dietary allergy. I am not sure anyone will see it in advance, since we usually tell our wait team about it in the MDR, and will in the specialty restaurants we go to this time. I'm still debating about signing up for the all access tour. We have done the galley tour previously and would love to see the engine room and bridge. Do you have to pay for these any of these activities? I’m pretty sure the answer is no, but I just want to be sure... Mitchpam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted October 23, 2017 #31 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Do you have to pay for these any of these activities? I’m pretty sure the answer is no, but I just want to be sure... Mitchpam No extra charge for ice skating, rock wall, and flow rider. If you want flow rider lessons, that would be extra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted October 23, 2017 #32 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreadpirate3 Posted October 23, 2017 Author #33 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Thank you, Bob, for visiting my thread. Thank you, Riclop, for the well wishes. 7 more Mondays until we sail. I'm counting down the days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twopackages Posted October 24, 2017 #34 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Our second port is Costa Maya, and we have booked a beach day with Maya Chan. Maya Chan is a limited access all inclusive beach day, where each party is assigned a palapa or pergola. Link This excursion and day is what I am looking forward to the most. Thanks for sharing this. We don't arrive until 11:00 on our Costa Maya day. What time do you anticipate that you would get there and then what time would you get back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreadpirate3 Posted October 24, 2017 Author #35 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Our port time in Costa Maya is 11 - 7. We plan to get off the ship close to 11, walk to the waiting shuttle, and be at Maya Chan within 30 minutes. I am going to ask to return to the ship at 6, and they will arrange transportation at the correct time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twopackages Posted October 25, 2017 #36 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Our port time in Costa Maya is 11 - 7. We plan to get off the ship close to 11, walk to the waiting shuttle, and be at Maya Chan within 30 minutes. I am going to ask to return to the ship at 6, and they will arrange transportation at the correct time. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreadpirate3 Posted October 25, 2017 Author #37 Share Posted October 25, 2017 This will be a picture heavy trip report. I usually post pictures of food, the cabin, the ship, the ports, and whatever random thing I find interesting. Please let me know if you want anything in particular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchpam Posted October 25, 2017 #38 Share Posted October 25, 2017 I love pictures and random interesting things [emoji16] Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreadpirate3 Posted October 27, 2017 Author #39 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Here's the moon from last night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchpam Posted October 27, 2017 #40 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Dreadpirate3 if you took that picture of the moon we are all in for a treat when the cruise photos start uploading!! Very cool Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted October 27, 2017 #41 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Cool moon photo, did you use a tripod? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreadpirate3 Posted October 27, 2017 Author #42 Share Posted October 27, 2017 I do not usually use a tripod. I did for the eclipse, but I am usually taking pictures of birds, and it just doesn't work well with a tripod or monopod. My gallery is here: link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLC535 Posted October 27, 2017 #43 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Looking forward to following along :D We will be doing our first sailing on the Freedom 4/14/18 thru 4/28. BTW...your gallery photos are beautiful ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted October 27, 2017 #44 Share Posted October 27, 2017 I do not usually use a tripod. I did for the eclipse, but I am usually taking pictures of birds, and it just doesn't work well with a tripod or monopod. My gallery is here: link Makes the sharpness of the photo even more impressive.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreadpirate3 Posted October 27, 2017 Author #45 Share Posted October 27, 2017 2017 Eclipse photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreadpirate3 Posted October 27, 2017 Author #46 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Dolphins at Coco Cay last December. [emoji227] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreadpirate3 Posted October 29, 2017 Author #47 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Oh, happy day! Cruise documentation is ready. I've downloaded it and will wait until a week out to print the set sail pass and luggage tags. We are hoping to keep our packing to two suitcases and a garment bag. I know we will have at least three carry on's with the camera bag, DH' back pack, and my tote with the wine. One benefit of being able to drive to the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2150 Posted October 29, 2017 #48 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Enjoy!!! We were on freedom last November and loved it :) also went to Cozumel in march on liberty, loved it there too! You'll have a great time! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Tyler Posted October 30, 2017 #49 Share Posted October 30, 2017 We are on Freedom with the same itinerary Jan 28 - doing Maya Chan as well. Looking forward to your report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimA75 Posted October 30, 2017 #50 Share Posted October 30, 2017 We will be doing the jeep tour there. I definitely want to get in viewings of animals with the kids. I'm glad you posted this though- I didn't know there is a blow hole, and great idea about the vanilla- I use it so much that it would be great to buy some here! Our third port is Cozumel, and we have hired a driver for the day through Tours Plaza. Link I am an avid photographer, and looking forward to seeing birds, coati, iguanas, and other animals as well as visiting the wild side of Cozumel, seeing a blow hole, and doing some snorkeling. Hiring a driver made that all possible for not a lot of money. I also plan to buy vanilla at this port to take home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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