Paulette3028 Posted December 3, 2014 #201 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Freedom of seas is getting two new restaurants during dry dock January 2015. Izumi and Giovanni's restaurants would be build during dry dock. Royal Caribbean is also taking reservation for the new restaurants. Current price for Giovanni's is $25.00 pp and Izumi is no charge. The current Italian restaurant would be removed. Be careful when you write that Izumi is 'no charge'. Izumi is a 'for fee' restaurant. It is 'a la carte' pricing for whatever you order, but it is not free and part of the cruise fare. We went to the Izumi restaurant on Allure last summer, and it was wonderful and well worth the money. As good Japanese food as we have had at home, and we have some very good Japanese restaurants at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSLeesburg Posted December 3, 2014 #202 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Freedom of seas is getting two new restaurants during dry dock January 2015. Izumi and Giovanni's restaurants would be build during dry dock. Royal Caribbean is also taking reservation for the new restaurants. Current price for Giovanni's is $25.00 pp and Izumi is no charge. The current Italian restaurant would be removed. Awesome news - my wife will be very excited to have Izumi. This was first question she asked me when we booked - does it have Izumi....lol Sent from my iPad using Cruise Critic Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crew6182 Posted December 4, 2014 #203 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Good to know that there is hidden charges at the Izumi restaurant. We made reservations and wasn't told about the prices. Like other specialty dinning they had set prices. Thanks for the information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulette3028 Posted December 4, 2014 #204 Share Posted December 4, 2014 (edited) Good to know that there is hidden charges at the Izumi restaurant. We made reservations and wasn't told about the prices. Like other specialty dinning they had set prices. Thanks for the information. I appears that you are new to CC, with this being your 2nd post, but Izumi has always been advertised as a 'for fee restaurant'. It is not done as a 'fixed price restaurant' and never was to my understanding. Edited December 4, 2014 by Paulette3028 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crew6182 Posted December 4, 2014 #205 Share Posted December 4, 2014 When I made reservation for the Izumi restaurant the total charges was $0.00. So I guess I'm not sure where the $$ are at. I did get charge for the Giovanni's restaurant . Is it possible RCL is trying something different? Plus does anybody know if kids under 5 eat free at specialty restaurants? I did notice you can only make one reservation with Izumi restaurant one time during the trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oville Posted December 4, 2014 #206 Share Posted December 4, 2014 (edited) I appears that you are new to CC, with this being your 2nd post, but Izumi has always been advertised as a 'for fee restaurant'. It is not done as a 'fixed price restaurant' and never was to my understanding. Not totally true, Oasis now has a fixed price hibachi menu. Edited December 4, 2014 by Oville Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTownNick Posted December 4, 2014 #207 Share Posted December 4, 2014 When I made reservation for the Izumi restaurant the total charges was $0.00. So I guess I'm not sure where the $$ are at. I did get charge for the Giovanni's restaurant . Is it possible RCL is trying something different? Plus does anybody know if kids under 5 eat free at specialty restaurants? I did notice you can only make one reservation with Izumi restaurant one time during the trip. Izumi is a la cart pricing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crew6182 Posted December 4, 2014 #208 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Thanks! Now I understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulette3028 Posted December 4, 2014 #209 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Not totally true, Oasis now has a fixed price hibachi menu. They may have added a fixed price hibachi menu when they moved the restaurant during their recent drydock. But it never was a 'fixed price restaurant'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulette3028 Posted December 4, 2014 #210 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Thanks! Now I understand. Whatever you order at Izumi, you will be charged for....as is the way all 'a la carte' restaurants work. The food at Izumi is wonderful, we enjoyed it tremendously when we took it in when we were on Allure last June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packyourpixiedust Posted December 5, 2014 #211 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Whatever you order at Izumi, you will be charged for....as is the way all 'a la carte' restaurants work. The food at Izumi is wonderful, we enjoyed it tremendously when we took it in when we were on Allure last June. How much does a meal cost approximately per person? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulette3028 Posted December 5, 2014 #212 Share Posted December 5, 2014 How much does a meal cost approximately per person? If I remember correctly we spent about $45 for both of us, with tip. It was incredibly reasonable and plenty to eat! It was a late night dinner for us, because we had gone to see Chicago for the 7pm show, and had 9pm reservations. We hadn't eaten since 5:30pm when we had a snack -- so we were hungry. We got to Izumi a few minutes early and were seated right away. Glad to share the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeyLemPi Posted January 7, 2015 #213 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Anyone know what is planned for the drydock? Biggest reason for the drydock is to replace the bearing on the fixipod. It has been unusable at full speed for some time. Other changes look very minimal - new carpeting and general refurbishment of the public areas. http://www.******************.com/2015/01/06/royal-caribbeans-freedom-of-the-seas-heads-24-day-drydock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teacherloves2Cruise Posted January 8, 2015 #214 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Biggest reason for the drydock is to replace the bearing on the fixipod. It has been unusable at full speed for some time. Other changes look very minimal - new carpeting and general refurbishment of the public areas. http://www.******************.com/2015/01/06/royal-caribbeans-freedom-of-the-seas-heads-24-day-drydock I respectfully disagree with the last part of your statement. From what we can gather, they are moving the disco, building at least 2 new restaurants and renovating at least 2 bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counsdr Posted January 8, 2015 #215 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Absolutely! Brett is right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADflyer Posted January 8, 2015 #216 Share Posted January 8, 2015 They are also adding a number of new cabins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted January 8, 2015 #217 Share Posted January 8, 2015 I respectfully disagree with the last part of your statement. From what we can gather, they are moving the disco, building at least 2 new restaurants and renovating at least 2 bars. Here is a list -- probably not 100% complete or features may be subject to change: 24 days in dry dock in Freeport, Bahamas Addition of cabins on deck 3 where the Crypt currently is. Addition of Mexican restaurant on deck 4 of crypt. Conversion of Olive or Twist to make it the nightclub Addition of cabins on deck 12 near the spa. New carpeting throughout the ship (much needed from my perspective) Repair of current disabled pod Maintenance of the other pods and other below water items Upgrades to the bridge electrical systems Also add conversion of Champagne Bar to R Bar (60's themed martini bar) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADflyer Posted January 8, 2015 #218 Share Posted January 8, 2015 and... Portofino converted to Giovanni's. No Izumi on latest listings, so hopefully Jade Sushi being retained in WJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted January 8, 2015 #219 Share Posted January 8, 2015 and... Portofino converted to Giovanni's. No Izumi on latest listings, so hopefully Jade Sushi being retained in WJ. interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamloops50 Posted January 8, 2015 #220 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Azipods usually are replaced as a module. The dry dock usually doesn't have the staff or facilities to do it onsite. It will probably be removed and a rep placement installed. The damaged one will be sent to the manufacturer for rebuilding. Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADflyer Posted January 8, 2015 #221 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Azipods usually are replaced as a module. The dry dock usually doesn't have the staff or facilities to do it onsite. It will probably be removed and a rep placement installed. The damaged one will be sent to the manufacturer for rebuilding. Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Forums mobile app No idea if related, but propeller stated removed in Nassau on December 2, 2014 to 'prevent' further damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counsdr Posted January 8, 2015 #222 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Hopefully we'll be able to get updates and we can stop "ass u Ming"!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted January 9, 2015 #223 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Azipods usually are replaced as a module. The dry dock usually doesn't have the staff or facilities to do it onsite. It will probably be removed and a rep placement installed. The damaged one will be sent to the manufacturer for rebuilding. Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Forums mobile app Just as long as it is fixed and FR can get to its top speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare orville99 Posted January 9, 2015 #224 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Azipods usually are replaced as a module. The dry dock usually doesn't have the staff or facilities to do it onsite. It will probably be removed and a rep placement installed. The damaged one will be sent to the manufacturer for rebuilding. Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Forums mobile app Actually, Freeport is one of only a few places that has the expertise to rebuild an azipod on site. They completely rebuilt the one on Allure in five days. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare orville99 Posted January 9, 2015 #225 Share Posted January 9, 2015 and... Portofino converted to Giovanni's. No Izumi on latest listings, so hopefully Jade Sushi being retained in WJ. weird, because we just made reservations for Izumi on ours 3/8 Freedom sailing. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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