Rare John&LaLa Posted January 23, 2015 #651 Share Posted January 23, 2015 When we were on Enchantment in October, they held a crew training session with one of these in the main pool. I was told that is for new crew members. Usually on a port day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcd2745 Posted January 23, 2015 #652 Share Posted January 23, 2015 We just switched staterooms for our Freedom cruise in August. We went from a regular OV on deck 2 into one of the new rooms on deck 12 - the supposedly larger "corner" stateroom 1864 (and actually saved $150!). Is it expected that the new rooms on Freedom will more or less be identical to the ones on Navigator? Reviews of that room on Nav seem to be good, so I hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counsdr Posted January 23, 2015 #653 Share Posted January 23, 2015 DW will likely be recovering from double knee replacement in March, and stairs will not be an option for her either. I wish they would designate an elevator for pax with ADA requirements (maybe key card activated?) that would alleviate the problems. What a great idea! I can't do stairs either due to the need for total knee and hip replacement! Your wife is a brave lady having both knees done, I'll have to chat with her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted January 23, 2015 #654 Share Posted January 23, 2015 What a great idea! I can't do stairs either due to the need for total knee and hip replacement! Your wife is a brave lady having both knees done, I'll have to chat with her! Sounds like a logistical nightmare. Will people with the magical cards also get to ride the normal lifts. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted January 23, 2015 #655 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Thanks, it seems the movement of the private dining rooms wording creates an optical illusion that they were not there prior. I saw them directly this time on your link, but they are still missing from many deck plans out there at agencies and deck plan websites, which is what I was commenting on that I found interesting, not the fact that they did not exist prior. It is amazing how much 'incorrect' info is still out there on these cabins, that seem to have existed for some time now. I'm confused -- were the private dining rooms moved or are being moved? Will FR still have private dining rooms? Wonder what it does to the DR capacity -- especially as I posted earlier -- First seating is "hot" in the fall/winter sailings as many folks like to eat earlier. I don't think the private DR are used as much during second seating, which is when we dine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folk Singer Posted January 23, 2015 #656 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Those cabins show up on both Liberty and Indy deck plans. http://www.royalcaribbean.com/findacruise/ships/ship/decks/deck/home.do?deckCode=03&shipCode=ID&shipProfile=1585&sailDate=1150125&hasNavigation=false Nice to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folk Singer Posted January 23, 2015 #657 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I was told that is for new crew members. Usually on a port day. Heard that as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryano Posted January 23, 2015 #658 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Seeing as they are overhauling the Azipods on the Freedom, can anyone speculate as to whether will they be doing a test run before the 28th to make sure everything is working correctly? Someone on a Facebook group I belong to said Freedom was on the move right now. Not sure how they know this but if true, Im assuming thats what they are doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted January 23, 2015 #659 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Someone on a Facebook group I belong to said Freedom was on the move right now. Not sure how they know this but if true, Im assuming thats what they are doing. SherriZ would know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counsdr Posted January 23, 2015 #660 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Surely she's not back in the water already :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryano Posted January 23, 2015 #661 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Surely she's not back in the water already :confused: Thats exactly what I said too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCI Cruisers 004 Posted January 23, 2015 #662 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I see that Portifino's has been replaced with Giovanni's Table. We enjoyed going to breakfast at Portifino's as suite guests. Does anyone know if Giovanni's will offer the same perk? Or will we have to go elsewhere....thanks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted January 23, 2015 #663 Share Posted January 23, 2015 They can place 4 of them in each unit. They each hold 200 passengers. That means that they can hold 800 passengers each in about the area of one current life boat. I think their greatest advantage is that they can be used in various 'list' situation and they also have a 'chute' system for disabled, the elderly and children that improve the evacuation. Ha. The chute embarkation is for everyone, just that they have designed it to accommodate special needs better than previous chutes and slides. And if you think folks have complained that they would get seasick in a lifeboat, just try it in a raft. Been there, done that. While I assume that IMO has approved these for use, I'm not sure they are approved for all uses, especially large cruise ships for passengers. Also, class would have something to say, and would need to give approval. My worries with all chute evacuation systems is what happens in rough weather, as I doubt that these systems, even the best of them, receiving the best certification, are tested in Force 8 seas, with real people, to see if the system tears itself apart before everyone can get onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 23, 2015 #664 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I see that Portifino's has been replaced with Giovanni's Table. We enjoyed going to breakfast at Portifino's as suite guests. Does anyone know if Giovanni's will offer the same perk? Or will we have to go elsewhere....thanks ! No one will know these types of details until the ship starts sailing again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belmontcrew Posted January 23, 2015 #665 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Does anyone know if there is an exit/entrance from the new rooms on deck 12 to deck 12. It's hard to tell from the deck plans on Royal's site. I would like to assume, but wanted to see if anyone knows for sure. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 23, 2015 #666 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Does anyone know if there is an exit/entrance from the new rooms on deck 12 to deck 12. It's hard to tell from the deck plans on Royal's site. I would like to assume, but wanted to see if anyone knows for sure. Thanks. If they are like Navigator, then you can enter the passenger corridors from two doors on the outside part of deck 12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted January 23, 2015 #667 Share Posted January 23, 2015 (edited) If they are like Navigator, then you can enter the passenger corridors from two doors on the outside part of deck 12. There is no access to the passageway to these cabins from inside the ship?? Never mind, I understand your post now. Edited January 23, 2015 by Ocean Boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 23, 2015 #668 Share Posted January 23, 2015 There is no access to the passageway to these cabins from inside the ship?? Never mind, I understand your post now. Good point, my post was unclear. I should have said you could also enter the passenger corridors ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iriemon Posted January 24, 2015 #669 Share Posted January 24, 2015 I see that Portifino's has been replaced with Giovanni's Table. We enjoyed going to breakfast at Portifino's as suite guests. Does anyone know if Giovanni's will offer the same perk? Or will we have to go elsewhere....thanks ! We enjoyed the dinner menu at Portifino's over Giovanni's, more of a selection and the dessert menu was wonderful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCI Cruisers 004 Posted January 24, 2015 #670 Share Posted January 24, 2015 No one will know these types of details until the ship starts sailing again. Thanks Bob ! We weren't sure if other ships with a Giovanni's had breakfast ! I'm sure there will be posts covering this once FOS gets back ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted January 24, 2015 #671 Share Posted January 24, 2015 SherriZ would know Marinetraffic.com has her docked in Freeport. I would guess she will still be there until Jan. 29 when she would leave to sail back to Port C for the Jan. 30 2 night preview cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centurycruiser Posted January 24, 2015 #672 Share Posted January 24, 2015 We cruise the Freedom often and I was sorry not to see a Park Cafe when I checked the new deck plans. That means it will have to wait for the next dry dock. Boo hoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counsdr Posted January 24, 2015 #673 Share Posted January 24, 2015 We cruise the Freedom often and I was sorry not to see a Park Cafe when I checked the new deck plans. That means it will have to wait for the next dry dock. Boo hoo. Confused as usual, forgive me :confused: isn't the cafe near Guest services where we can sit and have sandwiches, cookies and coffee the Park Cafe? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkvillain Posted January 24, 2015 #674 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Confused as usual, forgive me :confused: isn't the cafe near Guest services where we can sit and have sandwiches, cookies and coffee the Park Cafe? :confused: That's the Cafe Promenade and it doesn't have the roastbeef sandwiches like at the Park Cafe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counsdr Posted January 24, 2015 #675 Share Posted January 24, 2015 That's the Cafe Promenade and it doesn't have the roastbeef sandwiches like at the Park Cafe. Ahhh, thanks for clearing that up! CP/PC same initials, different order! ;) Seems to me either on the Seranade or Explorer we had those delicious roast beast sandwiches :confused: So many ships, so many choices:rolleyes:;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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