"LIVE" from Freedom of the Seas / Nov 4, 2012

[luv2cruiserccl]

Hi Radio.

 

I am enjoying your review. I wish we had passenger trains with car following capabilities here in Canada.

 

I too would be looking and waiting for a good cup of coffee.

 

If possible could you do a map location image when you are anchored at CoCo Cay? We have never been there and I am curious about it's location. We are thinking about cruising on Freedom, so coming along on your virtual cruise is perfect. Except for the small fact that we are not on board with you now.

 

Enjoy your cruise and thanks for bringing us along,

Andrew

 

 

If you look at map its almost due east of miami fl and North of nassau, bahamas and south of freeport bahamas. coco cay is in red on map. Hope this helps

[luv2cruiserccl]

Good morning Radio!

Cant wait to hear/see whats on tap for today at Coco Cay? Sand between my toes sounds perfect, but here in the NE it feels like possible snow! :eek:

 

Regarding "Portofino"; it looks smaller than my favorite on board Explorer-? Is the layout long and narrow and since you said you love the food at Portofino, would you mind sharing and telling us what you enjoyed for dinner?? Something about the Menu? Service? Pics? View? lol Some form of a Teaser? Trailer? Hint? :D

 

Its great that you post those early morning shots!! At 4am, I would think the majority are fast asleep. Every cruise we go on, I plan one early morning, but waking at 5am never happens! Glad you found some coffee to drink at that hour. I can NOT find coffee on board that I like, other than specialty coffee on Celebrity. Do you know what kind of coffee they serve on Freedom? This would be some awesome info if you can find out!

 

 

Hi i think i can answer that for ya in the Café Promenade they serve the seattle's best coffee which is free or if you go to the deli next to wher they do the seattle best's you can get starbucks but that will cost you on your seapass

[Sugar*Magnolia]

Hi i think i can answer that for ya in the Café Promenade they serve the seattle's best coffee which is free or if you go to the deli next to wher they do the seattle best's you can get starbucks but that will cost you on your seapass

 

Oh, yes, RC serves Seattles Best coffee- [brain freeze or blonde moment] oddly the flavor and taste vary from venue to venue for me. We have found, some of the time that room service coffee is the best, but this is not 100% of the time. It would be interesting to figure out why the coffee tastes different to me from different venues.

 

The best coffee we have found on board, again for us is the specialty coffee on Celebrity. :D

[Radio]

Hello everyone. . . Wow, I am posting very late today. There was a small problem with my server, and I had trouble connecting. . .but the problems seem to have been solved ! I will just combine my afternoon and evening post tonight.

 

 

Early this morning (630AM) we approached Coco Cay, and I wasn’t sure I would make it ashore today. . .The skies were gray and cloudy, and I wasn’t really feeling to well. The first tender went ashore at about 730AM. I watched the news for awhile (with my eyes closed), and made it ashore by around noon.

 

 

Hurricane Sunday really spared Coco Cay for the most part. Yes, there was some damage, but not as bad as they expected. A couple of the NEW Cabanas were lost, and others were damaged. The beaches had significant damage and the workers told me they have been working extra hours to get things going for the passengers.

 

The beaches looked good today, and everything seemed to have been cleared up. T he water was warm (and calm). . .The weather was still cloudy, but the temps were around 80F.

 

 

Tonight was formal night, and I will try to get copies of all the menus (for scanning)if I can. We had a party of 5, and our service was very prompt. . .The staff on Deck 5 (My Time Dining) worked very hard to be sure that everyone of us were happy. Two us had the Duck, 2 others had steak, and one had the fish (Barrimundi =sp?=)

 

The Captains Gala event always brings out huge crowds for a chance to have a photo with the Captain, and enjoy some “bubbly”. he introduced the officers, and seems to be very proud of his staff and crew.

I still want to try to make it to the production show, “Marquee” at 1045PM. . . I hope I can stay up that long. Hmmm. . .I made need one more coffee.

 

 

Tomorrow is a relaxing day at sea. . .The weather forecast should be warm temps, with more sun than today. The pools will be filled, and there will be many outdoor activities. I want to watch the Freedom Ice Show in Studio B tomorrow afternoon. We have a Meet and Mingle, as well as a Slot Pull in the afternoon too. .

 

 

Here are a few pics from today. . .Thanks for the nice coments.

 

 

Radio

 

 

 

 

The tenders are ready for me to go ashore

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The tenders were not busy when I went ashore around noon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Freedom of the Seas looks beautiful from our tender

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some of the New Cabanas were damaged during hurricane Sandy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some of the remaining cabanas were damaged also

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I arrive at the Tender Pier in San Juan

 

 

 

 

 

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[Radio]

Here are a few more. . .

 

 

Radio

 

 

 

The water at Coco Cay was very calm. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Freedom passengers go through security for getting back to the ship

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We view the quiet Coco Cay Tender cove as we are about to leave.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The water looks very nice as we leave the island

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Freedom of the Seas is anchored close to Coco Cay

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We are almost back (to my home for 6 more nights)

 

 

 

 

 

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[Radio]

Here are just a few more. . . More pics tomorrow.

 

 

Radio

 

 

 

 

The H2oZone is open late

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There were hundreds of passengers in the Royale Promenade

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Captain greeted everyone and introduced his Officers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A view of Royal Promenade from Deck7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A view of the Centrum area decks. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Radio "Press Room". . .

 

 

 

 

 

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[LBumb]

Nice pics

[live2cruise2011]

Radio thank you so much your live coverage is awesome i am enjoying sailing along with you....

[beachbuddy]

No stories....lol....:eek::rolleyes::D:D

 

Sent from my Samsung Charge via Tapatalk

 

Subscribing. Meg, I didn't realize you were on this cruise.

 

Patty

[beachbuddy]

Radio. Looking forward to following along. Love virtual sailing with you.

 

Enjoy your cruise.

 

Patty

[cinnamon]

I'm enjoying this vicarious cruising Radio. Thank you. :)

[English Rose]

Great time reading your up to the minute review!! Booked a back to back on Freedom in March and can't wait... Enjoy your week.

[beachbuddy]

It's the Eastern....

 

Can't wait to head to EWR tomorrow...this should be fun......sailing live with Radio and lots of other CCers (the Gators, MedicKen, 138east, etc etc etc....).....and I will also follow along, so that I do not miss anything!!

 

Safe travels Radio!!

 

LOL......I'm reading backwards. I was in Delaware for the weekend so just started reading this last night. Did't realize the Gators, MedicKen and you were all cruising with Radio again. Have a great time!!!! Haven't been on the Freedom yet.

 

Patty

[Sugar*Magnolia]

LOL......I'm reading backwards. I was in Delaware for the weekend so just started reading this last night. Did't realize the Gators, MedicKen and you were all cruising with Radio again. Have a great time!!!! Haven't been on the Freedom yet.

 

Patty

Patty, you usually dont miss a thing lady! :D We also haven't been on Freedom and Id like to. But, I think Freedom is more like the Oasis class than not..and that means very few indoor venues where you can sit and watch the sea....

[beachbuddy]

Patty, you usually dont miss a thing lady! :D We also haven't been on Freedom and Id like to. But, I think Freedom is more like the Oasis class than not..and that means very few indoor venues where you can sit and watch the sea....

 

Hey, hi Stacey, I don't think it's like the Oasis. I have friends who love the Liberty and that's the same ship as Freedom. I heard the Diamond Lounge is really nice and that you can go sit outside there too. I'm anxious to see if we'll like the Allure because you know I love looking at the sea too - that's why Brilliance or any Radiance class ship is still my favorite!!!

 

Patty

[Sugar*Magnolia]

Hey, hi Stacey, I don't think it's like the Oasis. I have friends who love the Liberty and that's the same ship as Freedom. I heard the Diamond Lounge is really nice and that you can go sit outside there too. I'm anxious to see if we'll like the Allure because you know I love looking at the sea too - that's why Brilliance or any Radiance class ship is still my favorite!!!

 

Patty

 

True! The Diamond lounge is up on Deck 14 near the VCL and Olive & Twist...and it does look out on the ocean! We need one up here for us in NJ, Patty!

[Just The 3 Of Us]

Good morning, Radio!!! Hope you are feeling much better today and enjoying a nice cuppa this morning out on your balcony...

 

;)

Barb

[waterbugohio]

Do you know if anyone onboard tried the new rule that you are now allowed to bring wine onboard?? Just wondered if RCI has informed the port authorities of the change

[ORANGEinINDY]

Hi Radio!

looks like you're having fun, as always!

Do you have a new camera/lens? Looks like a super wide angle or fish eye lens almost.

(Sorry if you already answered this:o)

[LBumb]

Enjoy your day

[smeck]

Another Radio live report I always enjoy them. Hope your feeling better I can tell by your tone your feeling a bit under the weather. I see your on the Allure in April Eastern or Western trip? We're cruising on the Allure in May Western Carib.

[Radio]

Hello everyone. . .Welcome to DAY 3 of “LIVE” from Freedom of the Seas

I feel much much better today ! It's nice to feel good while on a Cruise. . .Who can ask for more ?

We are currently about 60nm form the Turks and Caicos island, and about 430nm from our next port of call in St. Thomas.

 

 

The weather is very beautiful today. . .it is very sunny, with just a few clouds and the forecast is calling for warm temps (in the mid 80’s)

Well, I didn’t stay up last night to catch the show, but there are several more I will try to attend. Freedom Ice will be held today in studio B. I seem to really enjoy the Ice Shows that RCI has. The skaters and music are all very good. . .That is usually the only show where I can stay seated for the entire show.

 

Passengers are already starting to claim their lounge chairs up on the pool deck. I also noticed the Pool deck hands were removing some of the towels and books. . .it seems that they maybe enforcing the rules in regard to chair hogging. The deck should be filled today passengers later this morning. It looks like we should have a beautiful day in the Caribbean,

 

 

Here are a few pics from (very) early this morning. I should try to sleep late one morning. . .

 

 

 

Thanks for tuning in. . .

 

 

 

Radio

 

 

 

An unusual view from around 4AM in the Royal Promenade

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The deck maps come in handy if you get lost.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A very sunny day up on Deck 11. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A "curved" view AFT from up on Deck 13 (St Tropez Deck)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Passengers line up for tickets to Studio B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is our current position. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Sugar*Magnolia]

Good morning! Glad you are feeling better! No fun to feel ill on a cruise.

 

This might be a stupid question, I hope you didn't answer it earlier & I missed it....But are you shooting w/ a fish eye lens or....? Is it a camera setting?

 

Also, did Meg or Carol or anyone carry on wine?

[IwannaGo Now]

Great live report, and photos...thanks.

Do you know if the USB inputs on the TVs are still disabled?? I'd like to plug in a thumb drive with some vids, and music on them. Thanks!!

[knots4crewzing]

Good Morning Radio,

 

I'm eagerly following along:) We love the Freedom. Enjoy every minute.

 

Your pictures are amazing. Thanks for taking us along:D

 

 

Liz:)