Freedom of the Seas. Do you have questions? On board now with unlimited wifi pkg.

[Merion_Mom]

[quote name='ARCruisinNana']Well, the Captain is a pretty reliable source! Maybe it will be different on the Freedom Class. More cabins....less WJ.....Yikes!


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I think that a Captain would be the first to tell you that he is often the last to know!

:D

[Merion_Mom]

[quote name='ARCruisinNana']WOW! I knew you had done a bunch, that that's several bunches:) I'm jealous!
Carolyn


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But no triple points, Carolyn! ;) I only paid for a JS upgrade on one of them, and that was the one with my daughter, so "only" double points on that one still. :D

[truffles2]

Was the breakfast the "Meal with an Officer"?
Are you getting off tomorrow?
Hope you had a great cruise.

[Merion_Mom]

[quote name='Smokey Mountain Tim']Casey Pelter is scheduled to become the new CD as you disembark on Sunday. Could you ask someone on the activities staff if they know how long he will be on FOS?[/QUOTE]

Maricela thinks that Casey is coming on board NEXT week and will then be on for the usual four months.

[Merion_Mom]

[quote name='truffles2']Was the breakfast the "Meal with an Officer"?
Are you getting off tomorrow?
Hope you had a great cruise.[/QUOTE]

Yes

Yes

Yes

I am looking forward to seeing you again in five weeks! ;)

:D

[truffles2]

Five weeks?

[Smokey Mountain Tim]

[quote name='Merion_Mom']Maricela thinks that Casey is coming on board NEXT week and will then be on for the usual four months.[/QUOTE]

Thanks Carolyn, after I asked you about Casey, Donna K posted on the "Current CD" thread that he would be delayed a week, but still didn't know the length.

[AntiMatter]

[quote name='Merion_Mom']Bob, they are EXACTLY what everyone else has reported from upgraded systems:

$189.95 ($190) for unlimited, one device.

$229 for unlimited, two devices.

$60 for one 24 hour period, unlimited use.

$30 for an hour of use, usable over any period of time.

You can no longer buy "just minutes". If you are using an hour and it is "up", you are kicked off. No more "just another minute". You would have to buy another hour.[/quote]

Thx for the info, Merion_Mom. Enjoy your cruise!

[crilski]

I like the fact you got an upgrade and you're solo. Maybe that will happen to me someday!

[StarSong2001]

I'd like to think I could afford to cruise more than one a year. Maybe someday (...runs off to buy a Lottery ticket...)

[Tropicalgal2]

[quote name='Merion_Mom']Mine faces starboard. Does it matter? :confused:

Thanks for the congratulations. That's a one level upgrade, in case you didn't realize. :)[/quote]

[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Just wondered about the beds as we do like it when my hubby is closest to the couch/balcony as he gets up MUCH earlier than I.

One level or up to Owners suite doesn't matter . . . ANYTHING free is a nice surprise and a ¡WOW! [/SIZE][/FONT] :D Edited August 2, 2014 by Tropicalgal2

[luv4cruises]

If you are on the Western itinerary, have any warnings been given for the stop in Labadee? THE CDC has issued warnings especially for Haiti for this mosquito born virus.

We sail soon and I am concerned since my very young granddaughters are sailing with us.

Thanks.

[aloha43]

[quote name='Merion_Mom']Here we go:

Entire night club is going bye-bye.

Deck 3 will be filled with passenger cabins.

;)[/QUOTE]

What night club are you talking about? Does this mean the On Air Club will be gone? The karaoke booths?

I hope not.....:( Edited August 3, 2014 by aloha43

[Merion_Mom]

[quote name='beej']Little bit late to be asking a question, but can you find out if Mike is going to be on board in October. I sail Oct 19th. Thanx[/QUOTE]

Just saw him after the Farewell Show. He is leaving on September 21.

[Merion_Mom]

[quote name='truffles2']Five weeks?[/QUOTE]

I just booked the Freedom again for September 7! ;)

[Merion_Mom]

[quote name='Merion_Mom']Maricela thinks that Casey is coming on board NEXT week and will then be on [B][COLOR="Red"]for the usual four months.[/COLOR][/B][/QUOTE]

[quote name='Smokey Mountain Tim']Thanks Carolyn, after I asked you about Casey, Donna K posted on the "Current CD" thread that he would be delayed a week, but still didn't know the length.[/QUOTE]

See above in red. :)

[Merion_Mom]

[quote name='Merion_Mom']Bob, they are EXACTLY what everyone else has reported from upgraded systems:

$189.95 ($190) for unlimited, one device.

$229 for unlimited, two devices.

$60 for one 24 hour period, unlimited use.

$30 for an hour of use, usable over any period of time.

You can no longer buy "just minutes". If you are using an hour and it is "up", you are kicked off. No more "just another minute". You would have to buy another hour.[/QUOTE]

In today's Cruise Compass, Day 7, is the following:

NEED TO CHECK IN FOR YOUR FLIGHT? PRINT A BOARDING PASS?

For today only, $10 for 30 minutes internet access in our i-Cafe on Deck 8 aft. 30 minutes continuous access at the i-cafe only. (not available on Wi-Fi)

[Merion_Mom]

[quote name='aloha43']What night club are you talking about? Does this mean the On Air Club will be gone? The karaoke booths?

I hope not.....:([/QUOTE]

That's not the night club. The On Air Club is the On Air Club.

The night club is The Crypt. You currently access the top level from a sliding door on Deck 4 port side, outside the Schooner Bar, between the Schooner and the entrance to the Casino. You access the area on Deck 3 from either port or starboard, at the elevators.

[Merion_Mom]

[quote name='CS-RN']Thanks for all the updates. I can't wait til Feb. This is my 2nd cruise ever, and my 2nd on Freedom. This upcoming cruise will be the first aft balcony (10th floor.) Your live updates are a little like living vicariously until we can go for ourselves in Feb.! When we did book 2 aft balconies that became available, we were originally told that the divider could indeed be opened, as staff do this for cleaning on all balconies. However, reading everything on here it says afts don't open. If you see your steward, would you be willing to confirm that there isn't a way? (I know the don't slide like the other ones, but wondering how they supposedly open for cleaning like RC originally told me...I'm sure they were mistaken, but till just holding out false hope, lol.)Thanks again for answering questions!! Hope you are having a fabulous time![/QUOTE]

I doublechecked last night. On my particular balcony, one side is solid metal. The other is solid (well, two panels) glass, and absolutely does not move.

The balconies are actually cleaned from the outside of the balconies, not the inside. :) Edited August 3, 2014 by Merion_Mom

[Merion_Mom]

[quote name='njmomof2']Carol, hope you're enjoying your trip. Great cabin back there...we sailed in one of the aft JS our first cruise with the boys on Liberty back in 2007. Loved it.

I had posted this quite a while ago and it must have gotten lost since no one answered, but can you confirm, if possible, that the $8 rate for younger kids in the specialty dining requires them to eat off the new kids menu being offered? I called C&A when no one responded and they told me that if my 12 yo pays $8, he must eat from the kids menu you posted a few weeks ago. Since he wants the filet, he won't eat from that menu and therefore he will cost me $35 in Chops. Too much for a skinny 12 yo eater. Since we'll be on Freedom on 8/24 I'd like to know their policy directly.

Thanks![/QUOTE]

I had a VERY interesting chat with the Maitre D' of Chops tonight, on your behalf.

I will paraphrase what he said, "We will do everything that we can to make every patron happy. We have filet mignon for the children. We know that a child won't eat as much but may like certain foods. We will make everyone happy."

Sounds like he can have whatever he wants for a children's price! :eek:

[Merion_Mom]

[quote name='Peachy59']Would love to know what time the gym opens as my husband is a very early riser. Also, times and prices for yoga classes? Thanks so much for any info! :D[/QUOTE]

Ok, Peachy, I went to the spa after the show tonight.

They already have things set up for next week's western itinerary, so the schedule is for that. I will scan and post the whole thing when I get home.

But here are some prices:

Pathway to yoga - $12
Group boxing - $15
Indoor cycling - $12
Body Sculpt Boot Camp - $35
Pathway to Pilates - $12
Beach Boot Camp (on Labadee; don't know if they do the same thing on CocoCay, but I would bet that they do) - $30
Yoga on the Beach - $12

They add EIGHTEEN PER CENT GRATUITY to each one. :cool:


Most of these are offered more than once during the week. There are also "free" sessions of stuff like stretching, fab abs, circuit training, total body conditioning.

[JayhawkFans]

What movies were being shown this week?


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[Smokey Mountain Tim]

Originally Posted by Merion_Mom View Post
Maricela thinks that Casey is coming on board [COLOR="Black"]NEXT[/COLOR] week and will then be on for the usual [COLOR="Red"]four months[/COLOR].

Originally Posted by Smokey Mountain Tim View Post
Thanks Carolyn, [COLOR="Black"]after[/COLOR] I asked you about Casey, Donna K posted on the "Current CD" thread that he would be [COLOR="Black"]delayed a week[/COLOR], but still didn't know the length.

[quote name='Merion_Mom']See above in red. :)[/QUOTE]
See above in Black
I was referring/explaining about being "delayed a week". Donna originally posted that Casey would be boarding at your disembarkation. While you were sailing, another poster stated that he would be boarding a week later. I understood the four months and have already informed Donna K in her Current CD thread. Thanks for taking the time in answering everyone's questions.

[beej]

Thanx Carol. Have missed him now for 4 years in the fall. Usually by a week. Gotta get my act together. He is a great guy. Just gonna have to leave him notes

[Merion_Mom]

Here is a big surprise:

My package is still active!!!!

I am sitting in Vintages until I disembark.

There is virtually no cell reception in here, so I tried to log on, and BOOM! It works! ;). :D