Ocean Boy Posted May 2, 2014 #126 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Hoping that the Torontonians have a bit longer memory come election time this fall.:eek: Funny!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poncho1973 Posted May 2, 2014 #127 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Hoping that the Torontonians have a bit longer memory come election time this fall.:eek: DC elected Marion Barry again... let's hope the Canuckistanis are smarter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted May 2, 2014 #128 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Hoping that the Torontonians have a bit longer memory come election time this fall.:eek: Ouch! And yes. :p ... let's hope the Canuckistanis are smarter. Just "Canucks" is fine. :) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softsands Posted May 2, 2014 #129 Share Posted May 2, 2014 I'm sorry but they are very unneccesary remarks. Yes, of course there are terrible things going on in the world and tragedy is happening every day. Very sad things are happening. However, its still very disappointing having a cruise cancelled on you. And yes, it is 6 months out. I know that if that happened to us unless we could book something at the exact same time we would struggle. Both myself and my dh have to book our annual leave a year out and its very difficult to get it together. So, yes. Lots of sadder things happening in the world but sometimes a holiday could mean everything to some people. Nobody knows anyone's circumstances. My cat just died. Seriously. On the upside, at least I don't have to hire cat lady anymore to kitty-sit. Can redirect that coin to my bar tab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topo Gigio Posted May 4, 2014 #130 Share Posted May 4, 2014 In the end is she going to dry dock or has she been chartered? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare nbsjcruiser Posted May 4, 2014 #131 Share Posted May 4, 2014 (edited) Freedom of the seas Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk Sorry to hear about that cancellation. It happened to us on the NCL Pearl a couple of years ago. We had a cruise booked that was chartered. To a seasoned cruiser we'd roll with the punches and get something else but to someone on their first cruise I can see where it would be upsetting. Ignore the few people who seem snarky, some people say anything behind the comfort of an anonymous keyboard and seem to forget that one time they were new to all this. The Freedom class ships are great ships so I'd advise booking the Independence on the 8 day Eastern or 6 day Western. You'll be very impressed with the ship and you'll have a great time. We've done the Indy twice and have it booked for 2 additional cruises in the coming years. If you're interested in looking at the Indy I did a recent review with some pictures, I'll post the link if you want to see it. Edited May 4, 2014 by nbsjcruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golf43 Posted May 4, 2014 #132 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Thank you all. I appreciate your help.I came here for help, because I don't know what to expect. I booked this particular room because I hear its AWESOME. great views and quiet. Everything we all wanted. Just really wanted that room. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk Is the type of room you picked available on another ship? Since you were supposed to be on the Freedom, maybe you should give the Allure or Oasis a try. We cruised on the Freedom first then on the Oasis and Allure. We are now going back on the Oasis in a few weeks. Good luck with everything. I hope you are able to find another cruise to go on. I know its a pia, but just think positive that everything happens for a reason and things will turn out for the best for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted May 4, 2014 #133 Share Posted May 4, 2014 In the end is she going to dry dock or has she been chartered? Drydock. This is her 5 yr scheduled maintenance. The sailing the week prior is cancelled as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkrosesdeb Posted May 4, 2014 #134 Share Posted May 4, 2014 You might actually find a CHEAPER rate right now with the May BOGO going on. We had our Panama Canal cruise cancelled but it worked out really well. We got some OBC to make up for it and we met some of the nicest people ever on the new cruise. We are still in contact with them. Hang in there, your first cruise will be incredible! Deb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topo Gigio Posted May 4, 2014 #135 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Drydock. This is her 5 yr scheduled maintenance. The sailing the week prior is cancelled as well. But the last time she went to dry dock was in April 2011 if I'm not mistaken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCI Cruisers 004 Posted May 5, 2014 #136 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Freedom of the seas Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk We just got off FOS yesterday. You will love her! Try to rebook your cruise on her. Western Caribbean ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eng23 Posted May 5, 2014 #137 Share Posted May 5, 2014 (edited) But the last time she went to dry dock was in April 2011 if I'm not mistaken I believe you are correct. I sailed Freedom in late 2010 and then again in September 2011. On the 2011 sailing Freedom had all the new bells and whistles from the Oasis upgrades. Freedom went back into service after drydocking in March 2011. So Freedom should be due for maintenance in 2016. I saw a promotional add (on a different site for C&A Members) for a full ship charter for the Freedom in Jan. 2015 that matches the OP's timeframe. The charter is for the Irish Music event someone else mentioned earlier in this thread. Edited May 5, 2014 by Eng23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eng23 Posted May 5, 2014 #138 Share Posted May 5, 2014 I just did a search for Freedom's next scheduled dry docking and it is scheduled for maintenance Jan. 10-17 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tahqa Posted May 6, 2014 #139 Share Posted May 6, 2014 I just did a search for Freedom's next scheduled dry docking and it is scheduled for maintenance Jan. 10-17 2016. That would have been the five year schedule, but I wonder if drydock schedules forced Royal to move the maintenance up a year. Freedom has been taken out of the schedule for two weeks and I doubt they'd do full-ship charters two weeks in a row. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahecht Posted May 7, 2014 #140 Share Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) I doubt they'd do full-ship charters two weeks in a row. If the money is there, why not? Edited May 7, 2014 by ahecht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankee Doodle Posted May 7, 2014 #141 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Tropical, Just out of curiosity I googled this cruise for 1/18/15 on the Freedom. This is what I found. This IS or Was to be a "Cruise of the Irish Stars" with Andy Cooney. Wonder if this cruise turned out to be a charter rather than dry dock? If so, why didn't they tell you? Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalIslandGirl1981 Posted May 7, 2014 Author #142 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Tropical, Just out of curiosity I googled this cruise for 1/18/15 on the Freedom. This is what I found. This IS or Was to be a "Cruise of the Irish Stars" with Andy Cooney. Wonder if this cruise turned out to be a charter rather than dry dock? If so, why didn't they tell you? Nancy Good question. In spoke to a supervisor, a manager and the executive office and all three told me dry docking. Even though that article is posted online. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eng23 Posted May 7, 2014 #143 Share Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) Meet the Entertainers Meet the featured entertainers on the 2015 Cruise of the Irish Stars. All entertainers are subject to change. Ports of Call Read About the Ports of Call in the 2015 Cruise of Irish Stars. This year’s cruise will feature four stops in the Caribbean. Pre-Packaged Hotel Accommodations have been made for our Cruise of Irish Stars group will be announced soon. Now you will have the option of enjoying a few extra days in sunny and warm Fort Lauderdale, Florida Above is a copy and paste advertisment of the charter taking place that caused the OP's cancellation. Edited May 7, 2014 by Eng23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eng23 Posted May 7, 2014 #144 Share Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) Good question.In spoke to a supervisor, a manager and the executive office and all three told me dry docking. Even though that article is posted online. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk Either the folks in the offices at Royal Caribbean are in the dark about the Freedom being chartered or the charter group isn't aware that there might be other plans for the Freedom. You could take the info that is in my previous post and call Royal back with that charter info. The charter is definitely bookable through the mentioned Travel Agency (CriuseCritic rules prohibit posting this agencies name) handling the charter. Edited May 7, 2014 by Eng23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted May 7, 2014 #145 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Either the folks in the offices at Royal Caribbean are in the dark about the Freedom being chartered or the charter group isn't aware that there might be other plans for the Freedom. You could take the info that is in my previous post and call Royal back with that charter info. The charter is definitely bookable through the mentioned Travel Agency (CriuseCritic rules prohibit posting this agencies name) handling the charter. Maybe RCI doesn't want the cancelled cruisers to be angry knowing a bunch of other people are having a blast on the ship so they are just saying that it is going into dry dock.;):p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sha88 Posted May 7, 2014 #146 Share Posted May 7, 2014 We could ALL recall instances where people arent doing well now or are less fortunate. The OP is new to cruising and is a little upset that her cruise got cancelled. While its not the end of the world for sure, do you REALLY have to be rude? Agree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eng23 Posted May 7, 2014 #147 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Maybe RCI doesn't want the cancelled cruisers to be angry knowing a bunch of other people are having a blast on the ship so they are just saying that it is going into dry dock.;):p That could be quite true. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topo Gigio Posted May 7, 2014 #148 Share Posted May 7, 2014 That could be quite true. :cool: But with internet and social media these days, you are dropping the ball.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted May 7, 2014 #149 Share Posted May 7, 2014 But with internet and social media these days, you are dropping the ball.. Who are you going to believe, the internet and social media or RCI?;);) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eng23 Posted May 7, 2014 #150 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Who are you going to believe, the internet and social media or RCI?;);) Of late it's tough to believe either of them.....:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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