golfer1903 Posted May 23, 2014 #1 Share Posted May 23, 2014 OK who's been on the freedom since upgrades. Any thing new in the balcony rooms? Never been in them so I guess I dont know whats better even if they did change them, but tell me anyways, new beds? carpet? anything. are there safes? I heard there are small fridges in the rooms is that true???? Can I keep my waters cold without having to look for ice. Lastley how comfortable are the couch beds I got 4 people in one balcony room. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belles Posted May 23, 2014 #2 Share Posted May 23, 2014 I've been on the Freedom twice, though not since the upgrades. I had a balcony cabin both times on the Lido deck. All balcony cabins have a small refrigerator. If you have bottled water to keep cold, you will have to empty the mini bar liquors, beers and soda they put in there. Sometimes your room steward will take them or you can just put them on the counter. I've never had 4 in a cabin so not sure about the couch. About the safe in the cabin, they are in all cabins. Hope that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WindsorFred Posted May 23, 2014 #3 Share Posted May 23, 2014 I've been on the Freedom twice, though not since the upgrades. I had a balcony cabin both times on the Lido deck. All balcony cabins have a small refrigerator. If you have bottled water to keep cold, you will have to empty the mini bar liquors, beers and soda they put in there. Sometimes your room steward will take them or you can just put them on the counter. I've never had 4 in a cabin so not sure about the couch. About the safe in the cabin, they are in all cabins. Hope that helps Refrigerator keeps items cool, not cold. Safe, is the card swipe variety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfer1903 Posted May 23, 2014 Author #4 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Thanks Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adaptabl Posted May 23, 2014 #5 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Was on the Freedom may 10-18th. Added some bars (not all done) and Guys burgers, some cosmetic upgrades (carpet and paint). We left late about 6:00PM on the 10th because they were loading lots of construction supplies. Camp carnival (now Camp ocean) was still closed. The kids were in every meeting room and unused space on the ship. Part of the upper deck was closed near the serenity deck and they were doing doing some deck repairs around the walking track. I talked with one of the officers and the plumbing for the pools and hot tubs will be replaced soon. He said they will be closed for most of one of the 6 day cruises comming up soon. The Freedom was always a good ship, the last Conquest ship built. It is just better now. I think they could of used another week in drydock to finish the referb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgerrish Posted May 23, 2014 #6 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Part of the upper deck was closed near the serenity deck and they were doing doing some deck repairs around the walking track. I talked with one of the officers and the plumbing for the pools and hot tubs will be replaced soon. He said they will be closed for most of one of the 6 day cruises comming up soon. The Freedom was always a good ship, the last Conquest ship built. It is just better now. I think they could of used another week in drydock to finish the referb. I hope the "refurbishing" is completed by June 22. I cannot imagine cruising without pools and hot tubs in working order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfer1903 Posted May 23, 2014 Author #7 Share Posted May 23, 2014 I feel the same and I'm on June 9. Here's hoping Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare eroller Posted May 23, 2014 #8 Share Posted May 23, 2014 I feel the same and I'm on June 9. Here's hoping Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broyles60 Posted May 23, 2014 #9 Share Posted May 23, 2014 I would love more details as well on the condition of the re-furbished Freedom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rarejules Posted May 25, 2014 #10 Share Posted May 25, 2014 First time on the Freedom and I love this ship. There was construction going on the port side on the serenity deck and aft hot tub was closed. Still it didn't take away from the fun. I had a balcony cabin on Lido deck 9254 which was awesome. They staff was was great. Really wish I was doing a back to back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMSACE6 Posted May 25, 2014 #11 Share Posted May 25, 2014 thanks! I too am anxiously awaiting any and all feedback from recent cruisers on the Freedom, post 2.0 I already love the ship, but have not been on her since 2010, and am eagerly awaiting my cruise in November. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curtisbug Posted May 25, 2014 #12 Share Posted May 25, 2014 does anybody have more info on the new Freedom 2.0? pics or reviews? Thanks:confused::confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singer4Him Posted May 25, 2014 #13 Share Posted May 25, 2014 DH and I will be on the Freedom in August. Looking forward to experiencing her for the first time with all of the great 2.0 upgrades! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky2 Posted May 26, 2014 #14 Share Posted May 26, 2014 First time on the Freedom and I love this ship. There was construction going on the port side on the serenity deck and aft hot tub was closed. Still it didn't take away from the fun. I had a balcony cabin on Lido deck 9254 which was awesome. They staff was was great. Really wish I was doing a back to back. Did they have the new tables in the MDR so they could do away with the tablecloths? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rarejules Posted May 26, 2014 #15 Share Posted May 26, 2014 still using the old menu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adaptabl Posted May 27, 2014 #16 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Did they have the new tables in the MDR so they could do away with the tablecloths? No. I looked they are plywood with a padded cover stapled to them. No way to go without tablecloths unless they replace the tables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky2 Posted May 27, 2014 #17 Share Posted May 27, 2014 No. I looked they are plywood with a padded cover stapled to them. No way to go without tablecloths unless they replace the tables. Thanks. That's how they were on Liberty. Since Freedom just went through dry dock & they didn't replace the tables, maybe they are re-thinking the "no tablecloth" issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rccranbob Posted May 27, 2014 #18 Share Posted May 27, 2014 We had a balcony cabin on the Verandah mid-ship (8296) We had 4, worked out OK. Myself, DW, 2 DD 17 and 15. When at the cabin I used the Balcony a lot. I did use the fridge had enough room for a couple of bottles of water or coke. Safe used an old credit card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfer1903 Posted May 27, 2014 Author #19 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Old credit card? What's that mean. Can u use a gift card expired one WITH NO MORE ON IT????? Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whimsy88 Posted May 27, 2014 #20 Share Posted May 27, 2014 No. I looked they are plywood with a padded cover stapled to them. No way to go without tablecloths unless they replace the tables. Oh boy - we're doing the happy dance! It was not a make or break thing and we still would have enjoyed our meals, but I do love having the tablecloths - it makes it so much more of a dining "experience." Even my kids were saying that without the tablecloths it's really not much different than going out to a decent restaurant and they would miss having tablecloths and "fancy" dinners! Any input from anyone on the new Camp Ocean or any of the other upgrades? Also, was there any live jazz? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnival_Brides Posted May 27, 2014 #21 Share Posted May 27, 2014 (edited) Oh boy - we're doing the happy dance! It was not a make or break thing and we still would have enjoyed our meals, but I do love having the tablecloths - it makes it so much more of a dining "experience." Even my kids were saying that without the tablecloths it's really not much different than going out to a decent restaurant and they would miss having tablecloths and "fancy" dinners! Any input from anyone on the new Camp Ocean or any of the other upgrades? Also, was there any live jazz? I'm still searching out threads, but I'm 99.9% sure that I read American Table and Feast were coming to the Freedom. I'm scouring threads and FB posts to find the info. We'd also love some Camp Ocean and Bookville pictures and reviews. We're getting ready to book a cruise on the Freedom later this year and want to make sure it's a change for the better. We're going to spend 34 roundtrip hours in a car just for the new and improved kids club :rolleyes: Edited May 27, 2014 by Carnival_Brides Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammi0916 Posted May 27, 2014 #22 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Oh boy - we're doing the happy dance! It was not a make or break thing and we still would have enjoyed our meals, but I do love having the tablecloths - it makes it so much more of a dining "experience." Even my kids were saying that without the tablecloths it's really not much different than going out to a decent restaurant and they would miss having tablecloths and "fancy" dinners! Any input from anyone on the new Camp Ocean or any of the other upgrades? Also, was there any live jazz? It was posted on Facebook - John's FB page that the American Table would start in June on the Freedom. Sorry - I am not thrilled either - we sail in July and am trying to keep an open mind! Tammi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovestocruise19 Posted May 27, 2014 #23 Share Posted May 27, 2014 I'm still searching out threads, but I'm 99.9% sure that I read American Table and Feast were coming to the Freedom. I'm scouring threads and FB posts to find the info. We'd also love some Camp Ocean and Bookville pictures and reviews. We're getting ready to book a cruise on the Freedom later this year and want to make sure it's a change for the better. We're going to spend 34 roundtrip hours in a car just for the new and improved kids club :rolleyes: John Heald posted a pic of Camp Ocean and Bookville the other day on his FB page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curtisbug Posted May 27, 2014 #24 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Yes. You can use any kind of card with a magnetic strip for the safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnival_Brides Posted May 27, 2014 #25 Share Posted May 27, 2014 John Heald posted a pic of Camp Ocean and Bookville the other day on his FB page. I know. Unfortunately they were a low resolution and show very little detail (ie the inside of Bookville). I know John tries to get pictures up, but he seems to have better success when he's CD and can ask photographers to take pictures of the new venues. The one thing that hasn't been answered is if adults are allowed in Bookville. Normally, no one (other than staff and registered campers) are allowed in the kid's areas, but the press release said that families will be able to join their camper to read books--I'm wondering how they'll handle that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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