Chetsky Posted January 11, 2015 #1 Share Posted January 11, 2015 (edited) I know the Freedom is now in a scheduled drydock and also to repair the propulsion issues they have had for the last month or so. Does anyone know what else will be done during this drydock? I am very interested to know if the "soft goods" i.e. bedding, sheets and towels will be replaced? We just got off the Brilliance and the ship is in good shape, but the beds are like cement swayback concrete slabs. I have also read some recent reviews that indicated that the interior public spaces could use some general refreshing. If you've been on the Freedom recently - what's your opinion of the MDR and specialty dining food? I understand there is a new pier and building at the port - anyone have experience with the new facility? Edited January 11, 2015 by Chetsky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 11, 2015 #2 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I know the Freedom is now in a scheduled drydock and to repair the propulsion issues they have had for the last month or so. Does anyone know what else will be done during this drydock? I am very interested to know if the "soft goods" i.e. bedding, sheets and towels will be replaced? We just got off the Brilliance and the ship is in good shape, but the beds are like cement swayback concrete slabs. I have also read some recent reviews that indicated that the interior public spaces could use some general refreshing. If you've been on the Freedom recently - what's your opinion of the MDR and specialty dining food? I understand there is a new pier and building at the port - anyone have experience eith the new facility? Here is the speculation on the dry dock: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2079255 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counsdr Posted January 12, 2015 #3 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I hope we get new beds as they weren't very comfortable last year! However, we don't seem to be getting much information and none from Freeport! Cheryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titansrobin Posted January 12, 2015 #4 Share Posted January 12, 2015 The RCI blog listed all of them changes on the first day of drydock. New rooms, refurbishing of existing room. Adding Sabor, Giovanni's, and a new R-Bar lounge. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teacherloves2Cruise Posted January 12, 2015 #5 Share Posted January 12, 2015 The RCI blog listed all of them changes on the first day of drydock. New rooms, refurbishing of existing room. Adding Sabor, Giovanni's, and a new R-Bar lounge. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Which blog are you referring to? Would you mind linking? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted January 12, 2015 #6 Share Posted January 12, 2015 It is my understanding as well that staterooms are included on the list of "refreshments" :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counsdr Posted January 12, 2015 #7 Share Posted January 12, 2015 The RCI blog listed all of them changes on the first day of drydock. New rooms, refurbishing of existing room. Adding Sabor, Giovanni's, and a new R-Bar lounge. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Where is this blog? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sml3 Posted January 12, 2015 #8 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I still think it's odd that reservations are available for Izumi but not Sabor for my Feb 8 sailing?? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanatutu Posted January 12, 2015 #9 Share Posted January 12, 2015 (edited) Where is this blog? I googled "Freedom of the Seas blog" and found it. I think this is what they were talking about. Some info on the changes are there.:) Edited January 12, 2015 by nanatutu web site I pasted did not show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teacherloves2Cruise Posted January 13, 2015 #10 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I googled "Freedom of the Seas blog" and found it. I think this is what they were talking about. Some info on the changes are there.:) The first hit is an unofficial fan blog who got the information from the Freedom page on the Royal site that we have all been checking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavy92 Posted January 13, 2015 #11 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Don't know if anyone has seen this but Royal Caribbean has posted a video diary about the dry dock update. http://m.royalcaribbeanpresscenter.com/video/199/enhancing-freedom-liberty-royal-caribbean-ships-in-drydock/ Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 13, 2015 #12 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Don't know if anyone has seen this but Royal Caribbean has posted a video diary about the dry dock update. http://m.royalcaribbeanpresscenter.com/video/199/enhancing-freedom-liberty-royal-caribbean-ships-in-drydock/ I believe that video is from the previous dry dock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counsdr Posted January 13, 2015 #13 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Yes, that is from the first Drydock upgrade! Thanks for trying though! Cheryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chetsky Posted January 13, 2015 Author #14 Share Posted January 13, 2015 (edited) I found the link that details the info on the drydock - I had to break the link up because Cruise Critic blocks the URL Copy the full link below then paste it to your browser. then remove the space between royal and caribbean and remove the space between caribbean and blog. Press enter and it will come up http://www.royal caribbean blog.com/2015/01/06/full-list-of-royal-caribbeans-freedom-of-the-seas-changes Edited January 13, 2015 by Chetsky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted January 13, 2015 #15 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I found the link that details the info on the drydock - I had to break the link up because Cruise Critic blocks the URL Copy the full link below then paste it to your browser. then remove the space between royal and caribbean and remove the space between caribbean and blog. Press enter and it will come up http://www.royal caribbean blog.com/2015/01/06/full-list-of-royal-caribbeans-freedom-of-the-seas-changes Doesn't work for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisingthesuitelife Posted January 13, 2015 #16 Share Posted January 13, 2015 (edited) Doesn't work for me There are 2 spaces to remove in what was posted. The first time I tried, I missed the one between 'caribbean' and 'blog'! Also, as mentioned before, if you google 'Freedom of the Seas Blog', it is the first link that comes up :) Edited January 13, 2015 by Cruisingthesuitelife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted January 13, 2015 #17 Share Posted January 13, 2015 The one upgrade I'd love to see Freedom get is the made to order pizza like on the Oasis class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 13, 2015 #18 Share Posted January 13, 2015 The one upgrade I'd love to see Freedom get is the made to order pizza like on the Oasis class. I thought Sorrento's would do that?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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