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LIVE from the Freedom of the Seas * Feb 15, 2015 * Western Caribbean!

ckrobyn

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I almost forgot!

For all you Canadian cruisers who purchased onboard credit for a really good rate - it works! I bought $300 USD for $330 CDN :) If you still can, buy more!!!

 

You will have to fill me in on exactly what that means another time when you are not enjoying your CRUISE!!!! I need obc for my next cruise with YOU! Almost ready to start counting down, but I'll let you finish this cruise first. lol ;)

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Robyn..... As I sit here iced in........it sure is fun to see these pictures of my favorite place on Labadee!! Continue to have fun on your cruise. I didn't plan my winter out very well this year! Not cruising til the end of April!! What's wrong with me!!

 

If you're not cruising and have nothing to do you could always.... go back to work.:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::D

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:cool::)

Okay, I think we are in business for pictures...

 

We spent the day on Barefoot Beach in our Over the water Cabana - it was pure heaven. If you ever get the chance, I highly recommend it. We shared the cost with the couple we are cruising with, so we didn't feel the full bite of the $250 fee :o We had a dedicated cabana attendant, and we didn't have to get up at all for drinks - I am quite sure I had one too many Labadoozies :p

Guests of those staying in suites are welcome on Barefoot Beach - we were told otherwise last year on the Explorer.

The buffet was upgraded (I think someone asked?) and the menu was steak, shrimp skewers, bbq ribs, hamburgers, hot dogs, lots of salad and some nice desserts.

 

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We didn't venture off Barefoot Beach, so all the photos I took are from the vantage point of the cabana. I laid in the sun all day, in the water, on my floaty mat :D I figure I need a good strong dose of vitamin D before I hit the cold next week. Let's not talk about cold, I still have 5 nights to enjoy this fabulous ship!

 

Tonight is Drew Thomas's "Now You See It" Magic show. We have late seating so I will be at the 7PM show. I am really looking forward to seeing the show again - there is always something exciting about it each time :)

 

FYI - if you make 3 or more specialty restaurant reservations, you can save up to 30%.

Casino Royale has a happy hour between 5-7PM - you can save 25% on all house brand cocktails.

 

Tonight's dinner in the MDR is ****ake.

 

 

I keep checking to see if my pictures are uploading, but they are not :(:(

I will try again later tonight. I will be back later to answer any questions you may have.

 

Glad you are enjoying the cruise with me!!

 

Robyn, Its been very exciting following you on your great vacation. Is there a link to your pictures on Photobucket?

 

David

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I almost forgot!

For all you Canadian cruisers who purchased onboard credit for a really good rate - it works! I bought $300 USD for $330 CDN :) If you still can, buy more!!!

Hi Robin,

Ontario residents here reading your live review. Loving every bit, we sail on Freedom April 12 :D, and yes we're "sick of winter". Quick question, did you purchase on board credits on the ship, or through R.C? How did you do this, the difference in the money is hurting us Canadians for sure. Thanks Cathy

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You will have to fill me in on exactly what that means another time when you are not enjoying your CRUISE!!!! I need obc for my next cruise with YOU! Almost ready to start counting down, but I'll let you finish this cruise first. lol ;)

 

Hi Robin,

Ontario residents here reading your live review. Loving every bit, we sail on Freedom April 12 :D, and yes we're "sick of winter". Quick question, did you purchase on board credits on the ship, or through R.C? How did you do this, the difference in the money is hurting us Canadians for sure. Thanks Cathy

 

Call gifts and gear at (800) 722-5443 and order an onboard credit to the cabin. As of a few days ago, they were still charging only 10% conversion.

 

I purchased $400 U.S. for my cruise in a few weeks and paid $440.00 CDN.:D

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I booked through a T/A. Can I buy OBC from them or do I have buy it through Royal.

 

Really enjoying this review. I hear it's supposed to warm up here next week so don't worry! :) question about the obc, does it have to be tied to a specific booking or can you buy obc for any possible future cruises?

 

 

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The OBC is purchased as a gift, so must be connected to a specific reservation number. It can be purchased directly through Royal even if you have a TA.

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Robyn..... As I sit here iced in........it sure is fun to see these pictures of my favorite place on Labadee!! Continue to have fun on your cruise. I didn't plan my winter out very well this year! Not cruising til the end of April!! What's wrong with me!!
There's some room (outsides and insides) left on our Sunday cruise (2-22-2015). Shelton and Jack are cruising with us. See if you can sweet talk RCI into a deal. 2248 near the forward elevators. Our only caveat is making sure that we pass Daytona on Saturday around race time. Edited by SherriZ366
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Sherri, we will be on the 3-29-15 sailing and very close to the cabin you will be in. This is our first time on FOS and would love to hear your thought/tips on staying in that part of the ship. Thanks :)
Are you referring to 9344. It is near the AFT elevators -- 2 floors up to WJ (and main pool) and elevators and stairs down to dining rooms. Very stable area. We have stayed in cabins all around the aft elevators on FR and MA. If I can't book this area initially, I will keep checking availability to get a cabin in this area. Lately have preferred starboard cabins for the routes FR does. I spend a lot of time on the balcony. We will be a bit too far down the waterway to enjoy the sendoffs from the restaurants but still will enjoy the sailaway.
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Love your review! Any chance you can advise what night is Lobster night on the Western? I am not a big fan of the MDR or lobster but we are taking my parents who love it and want to plan accordingly. Thanks!

 

Lobster night is Thursday - I just asked this same question tonight at dinner!

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Robyn -- great review -- guess you will be in Falmouth tomorrow. How is the ship's propulsion doing?

 

Hi Sherri :)

Yes we are in Falmouth tomorrow, with an expected arrival time of 10:00AM. I don't think the fixipod is "fixed" - there is vibration on the aft.....however we are making our ports on time. I was just out on the balcony and we are motoring along, not limping :D

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Hi everyone :)

Thanks for the great comments - I am really enjoying Live reporting....this could be habit forming :o

I just got back to the cabin a few minutes ago, we had a busy night. That is so funny CC bleeped out the "sh**take" mushroom menu in the MDR, LOL! Anyways, it is not one of my favorite menus, but the gyoza dumplings were pretty good.

After dinner I saw "Now You See It" by Drew Thomas Magic and it was spectacular. Drew is planning some really neat things in the future, be sure to attend his show when you are on the Freedom!

 

Photobucket is cooperating - Quick! Here are some more pictures from today!!!

 

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Tonight was also the Battle of the Sexes Game Show - it was hysterically funny! I guess it all depends on audience participation, and we must have been a pretty great audience! :p

 

I was invited to a cocktail party for suite guests hosted by the Captain and the Hotel Director this evening, but I didn't go......I also have the opportunity to choose a behind the scenes tour of the Bridge, Galley or Theatre.....but I've been there and done that, so I will skip it this time. As well, because I am over 350 cruise points I can have a meal with an officer - I am skipping that too :eek:

 

Here is another Labadee picture

 

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If you have a chance, check out Drew Thomas Magic on FB :D

 

He does a panoramic video of the audience at each show, and you can tag yourself in the picture if you were there, or if you are planning to attend!

 

I'm a huge fan as you can see :o

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