lovelife Posted October 22, 2013 Author #26 Share Posted October 22, 2013 The Solarium is one of my favorite spots but there was never a lounger available. Not a seat to be had There is no food or drink here and I found it hard to believe you could not at least get water or lemonade but had to walk to the other end of the ship to the Windjammer. Seems these Solarium contraptions must have been used for food in the past but they were empty all week. Pool deck on sea day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momof3terriers Posted October 22, 2013 #27 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Just booked a western carribean cruise on the Freedom, this thread has got me super excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nin_man Posted October 22, 2013 #28 Share Posted October 22, 2013 I'm on this cruise in just under a month, been keeping a bug-eyed stare on this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdmerck Posted October 22, 2013 #29 Share Posted October 22, 2013 We are leaving this Sunday coming, you wouldn't happen to have a updated compass?? we went on the Freedom 2 years ago loved it, one of my Favs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelife Posted October 22, 2013 Author #30 Share Posted October 22, 2013 We are leaving this Sunday coming, you wouldn't happen to have a updated compass?? we went on the Freedom 2 years ago loved it, one of my Favs I do have some of them. Which compass day would you like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelife Posted October 22, 2013 Author #31 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Views from our balcony PORTS Coco Cay Our plan was to spend a short time on the island and then come back to the ship and enjoy it while most folks were gone. I love Coco Cay but the water doesn't seem as nice and clean as it once was. We caught a late tender and headed to the island. We walked around a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelife Posted October 22, 2013 Author #32 Share Posted October 22, 2013 We strolled through this private area and did not see one soul using it. We settled in nearby loungers and after a couple hours of relaxing and playing in the water we headed back to the ship. We did not have the island BBQ. The beautiful lady Upon our return it was wonderful being able to use the pools and hot tubs without the masses. Heck, we even got a poolside lounger! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising to paradise Posted October 22, 2013 #33 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Love reading your review. We will be on her in January, can't wait. Been on Liberty, first time on Freedom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotel CA Posted October 22, 2013 #34 Share Posted October 22, 2013 We are on the FOS Nov 17 sailing and are tracking your exceptional post and Pictures. Thank you so much for this-- you really have done a great job with your thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJB3 Posted October 22, 2013 #35 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Keep the photos coming . . . this is great! Going on the Freedom next april for the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoALcruiser Posted October 22, 2013 #36 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Oh, how I love the Freedom and your photos make me feel like I am there. Looking forward to the rest of your review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchrci Posted October 22, 2013 #37 Share Posted October 22, 2013 What a review !! Thanks ! I miss this wonderful ship... ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingTess Posted October 22, 2013 #38 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Thanks for the great review & pics! We have a year until our Freedom cruise. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G85 SS Posted October 23, 2013 #39 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Oh how I miss CocoCay. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avril4111 Posted October 23, 2013 #40 Share Posted October 23, 2013 do you remember what night the half- price drinks were in the casino? that is when I will go ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted October 23, 2013 #41 Share Posted October 23, 2013 The Solarium is one of my favorite spots but there was never a lounger available. Not a seat to be had I've been enjoying your Freedom pics,. I hope to return to her after 7 years in 2015. This solarium is my favorite of any RC ship. I think RC could help the chairhog situation by putting a cubby nearby where I can put a towel, shirt and shoes perhaps and then hang in the pool. I don't mind spending time in the pool, or in that run off area where the ladies are sitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crzy4cruzinchic Posted October 23, 2013 #42 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I will be on Freedom on Sunday, did they happen to say when they thought they would have all the construction around the pool area done? Thanks! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted October 23, 2013 #43 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Sorrento's had fair pizza. I agree. I was a little disappointed when Freedom got what was called "The Oasis upgrades" that they didn't add the design your own personal pizza to Sorrentos. The table seating area here is big enough to sit and grab a fresh piece right out of the oven, which helps, but I really like the personal ones on Allure/Oasis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdmerck Posted October 23, 2013 #44 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Any Compass, wondering if anything changed in 2 years since we were on in 2011 that's even if I can remember 2 years ago... when I was on the 50% drinks actually were BOGO in the On Air lounge 4-6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelife Posted October 23, 2013 Author #45 Share Posted October 23, 2013 do you remember what night the half- price drinks were in the casino?that is when I will go ;) I took the photo on 9/26 so that would have been day five. To all who have commented: thanks for your kind words. I'll try to wrap this up ASAP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelife Posted October 23, 2013 Author #46 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I will be on Freedom on Sunday, did they happen to say when they thought they would have all the construction around the pool area done? Thanks! :) I didn't speak to anyone about it but I believe it should be complete. I have some photos to post from the end of the cruise and it looks almost ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddMnIT Posted October 23, 2013 #47 Share Posted October 23, 2013 No need to rush. Your photos and write ups really target a lot of what I want to see. I am sailing on it the first time in March. I am hoping to find time to show my wife and kids your photos. Thank you so much for writing this up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelife Posted October 23, 2013 Author #48 Share Posted October 23, 2013 More food porn. This second evening, which was formal, we used our free specialty dinner from our TA at Portofino. Twice before when I ate at this restaurant it was superb. This would have been also if the waiter had not left my seafood skewer sitting on the counter for ten minutes before serving it to me cold. I commented that I had seen it sitting up there for a long period and he offered to reheat it but I declined. All the food was delicious. Portofino Delectable bread Yummy shrimp risotto Caesar salad My delicious but cold seafood skewer DH's surf and turf -- I don't remember that being on the menu previously but they did offer it this night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelife Posted October 23, 2013 Author #49 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Portofino dessert sampler - we could not eat half of it We were presented a decorated plate and piece of cake in honor of our 30th wedding anniversary. Nice. The happy Windjammer greeter Windjammer stations Windjammer balloon man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelife Posted October 23, 2013 Author #50 Share Posted October 23, 2013 The Windjammer, as always, has anything you may want to eat. Really good omelettes with a wait. If you don't like something, just wander around and find something else to your liking. Days two and six were formal with lobster night on day six. We had My Time Dining and asked for the same excellent waiters each evening we ate there. The meals we had in the dining room were very good. Some kind of chilled soup - I love these My cod dinner DH's brown dinner - beef of some sort Waiter insisted on bringing a third dish to try Tutti salad for lunch in the dining room on sea days was as delicious as ever. DH had to ask that his salad be chopped but mine was chopped without my asking. This filthy wall in the dining room, however, was not at all appetizing but it didn't seem to stop me from shoving the food in my mouth! A horrible photo of the dining room but the only one I have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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