Cuizer2 Posted February 8, 2015 #1651 Share Posted February 8, 2015 It's great that the Freedom is able to take advantage of the currents and make great time but the test will come on the Eastern itinerary that she starts next week. The Eastern cruises in December were affected to a much greater extent than the Western route was. Hopefully they can fix this very soon. That is because it is uphill all the way back to Port Canaveral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted February 8, 2015 #1652 Share Posted February 8, 2015 They would be in better shape if they did the itinerary backwards and skipped Coco Cay until FR's propulsion system is fixed. I don't think the ship can go as fast backwards as it can forwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted February 8, 2015 #1653 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Does Disney stop at Castaway Cay on the way back? And what day? Would that interfere with another ship at Coco Cay? I know that Royal will sometimes tender 2 ships at Coco Cay but they usually don't have 2 ships when a Freedom class is one of them. I'm sure they could do it if they wanted to but it would most likely mean rearranging a bunch of schedules. Disney does try to stop at Castaway Cay on the last full day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted February 8, 2015 #1654 Share Posted February 8, 2015 No doubt there will be a lot of people with radar guns on South Beach tonight. hahahhaha yup :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted February 8, 2015 #1655 Share Posted February 8, 2015 (edited) 2-3 times per month there are 2 ships. Usually Majesty and Serenade but occasionally Enchantment and Grandeur. Never seen a Freedom class with another ship though....way too many people.Agree -- as I suggested, skip Coco Cay for the next 2 Eastern (or at least for my cruise 2-22) due to the propulsion issues and do the itinerary backwards. RCI can figure out how to get enough revenue enhancement out of captive passengers on the way back to Port C without Coco Cay. We loved the backwards itinerary in January 2014!!!!!!!!!!! Also, it is 50/50 that you will be able to tender into Coco Cay due to weather, waves etc. Edited February 8, 2015 by SherriZ366 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted February 8, 2015 #1656 Share Posted February 8, 2015 (edited) We're up to 22.5 kts. This afternoon Capt Ron said we'd be picking us the pilot around 0500 and docking at sport Canaveral around 0600-0610. Sounds good! Thanks Barklee!!!! Edited February 8, 2015 by SherriZ366 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted February 8, 2015 #1657 Share Posted February 8, 2015 I don't think the ship can go as fast backwards as it can forwards.Ha Ha!! only itinerary is backwards -- we sailed forward in Jan. 2014. LOL Think RCI should alternate forwards and backwards Eastern FR itinerary. It would be even better in months that have less ships like in May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare orville99 Posted February 8, 2015 #1658 Share Posted February 8, 2015 (edited) Marine Traffic has her currently off Deerfield Beach doing 22.9 knots Edited February 8, 2015 by orville99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted February 8, 2015 #1659 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Del Ray at 23 knots! Off Palm beach County. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counsdr Posted February 8, 2015 #1660 Share Posted February 8, 2015 She's a good deal north of West Pam Beach, slowing to 22.4 knots!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Confusion Posted February 8, 2015 #1661 Share Posted February 8, 2015 (edited) Good morning, kids......as I type this, she's inside the harbor at PC. On time arrival this week, now let's see what she does on the Eastern run... Edited February 8, 2015 by Capt_Confusion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBuckeye Posted February 8, 2015 #1662 Share Posted February 8, 2015 I watched her glide in to Pier #1 at 6:10 AM. Nice sight. 4 more weeks for us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Confusion Posted February 8, 2015 #1663 Share Posted February 8, 2015 I watched her glide in to Pier #1 at 6:10 AM. Nice sight. 4 more weeks for us! 8 weeks for us......and the first time we're taking the kids with us..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barklee Posted February 8, 2015 #1664 Share Posted February 8, 2015 We docked at 0610. I did Express Departure which started at 0700. I was off the ship, through customs and on Cocoa Beach Shuttle to airport by 0720. I'll easily make my flight at 1100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules815 Posted February 8, 2015 #1665 Share Posted February 8, 2015 We docked at 0610. I did Express Departure which started at 0700. I was off the ship, through customs and on Cocoa Beach Shuttle to airport by 0720. I'll easily make my flight at 1100. Good to hear. Have a safe trip home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bobmacliberty Posted February 8, 2015 #1666 Share Posted February 8, 2015 We docked at 0610. I did Express Departure which started at 0700. I was off the ship, through customs and on Cocoa Beach Shuttle to airport by 0720. I'll easily make my flight at 1100. Thanks for the onboard reports Barklee! Have a safe trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted February 8, 2015 #1667 Share Posted February 8, 2015 (edited) We docked at 0610. I did Express Departure which started at 0700. I was off the ship, through customs and on Cocoa Beach Shuttle to airport by 0720. I'll easily make my flight at 1100. Welcome back, thanks for the reports along with the way. I'm still around 11 weeks, but was watching every report. Its a little warmer up here in Ohio today. We almost hit 50 yesterday. Edited February 8, 2015 by BillOh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted February 8, 2015 #1668 Share Posted February 8, 2015 She's a good deal north of West Pam Beach, slowing to 22.4 knots!!! Good morning, kids......as I type this, she's inside the harbor at PC. On time arrival this week, now let's see what she does on the Eastern run... The ship may have been doing 22.4 knots while going up hill, the ship arrives at Port Canaveral on time, and still people are not satisfied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanatutu Posted February 8, 2015 #1669 Share Posted February 8, 2015 What is the web address to view FOS in port? When I pull up Port Canaveral webcam it looks like I am seeing 2 Carnival ships and a Disney ship. TIA, Pam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyBeBop Posted February 8, 2015 #1670 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Welcome back, thanks for the reports along with the way. I'm still around 11 weeks, but was watching every report. Its a little warmer up here in Ohio today. We almost hit 50 yesterday. Hit 60 about a 100 miles south of you. Took the granddaughter to the Zoo. I'm still looking forward to 80s, sunshine and virgin piña coladas. Again, thanks for the updates, Barklee. Maybe Columbus, Dayton and just south of Cincinnati can get together one of these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillB48 Posted February 8, 2015 #1671 Share Posted February 8, 2015 What is the web address to view FOS in port? When I pull up Port Canaveral webcam it looks like I am seeing 2 Carnival ships and a Disney ship. TIA, Pam Take a look at the following link... you can see the stern of the Freedom. This is the "construction" cam for Terminal 1. Don't know if they are going to continue to leave it up and running or perhaps adjust it so there is a better view of the ship. http://webcampub.multivista.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=aPublicWebcam.embed&WebcamPublicEmbedUID=873D8514-F022-46B4-94F1-2FDB6070F759&width=&height Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bobmacliberty Posted February 8, 2015 #1672 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Again, thanks for the updates, Barklee. Maybe Columbus, Dayton and just south of Cincinnati can get together one of these days. Great idea! I suggest that we meet somewhere in the Caribbean instead of in the OH/KY area. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanatutu Posted February 8, 2015 #1673 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Take a look at the following link... you can see the stern of the Freedom. This is the "construction" cam for Terminal 1. Don't know if they are going to continue to leave it up and running or perhaps adjust it so there is a better view of the ship. http://webcampub.multivista.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=aPublicWebcam.embed&WebcamPublicEmbedUID=873D8514-F022-46B4-94F1-2FDB6070F759&width=&height Thank you BB. She is a beaut! Pam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBuckeye Posted February 8, 2015 #1674 Share Posted February 8, 2015 What is the web address to view FOS in port? When I pull up Port Canaveral webcam it looks like I am seeing 2 Carnival ships and a Disney ship. TIA, Pam http://www.portcanaveralwebcam.com/ is probably what you're looking at but it now has to pan almost 180 degrees to include new Terminal #1 where Freedom now docks. So it goes back and forth.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted February 8, 2015 #1675 Share Posted February 8, 2015 I'm looking at the PC webcam - and I can see my beautiful FOS waiting for me next Sunday! :):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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