broadwaycam Posted August 31, 2014 #1 Share Posted August 31, 2014 I was just wondering if the Freedom dry dock upgrades have been announced yet? I will be going on that ship in February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 31, 2014 #2 Share Posted August 31, 2014 I was just wondering if the Freedom dry dock upgrades have been announced yet? I will be going on that ship in February. Nothing official from Royal beyond the show Hairspray being installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lokip53 Posted August 31, 2014 #3 Share Posted August 31, 2014 (edited) Cabins added to the jogging track on deck 12 forward (jogging track length will essentially be halfed). The Crypt night club will be replaced with cabins. Night club activities will be moved to the Viking Crown. MDR will be converted to accommodate Dynamic Dining. Sabor Mexican eatery added That's all I can remember. Others will probably recall other things. All info provided by Capt Olson and hotel manager Rasmussen on our Freedom cruise last week. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk Edited August 31, 2014 by Lokip53 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted August 31, 2014 #4 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Cabins added to the jogging track on deck 12 forward (jogging track length will essentially be halfed). The Crypt night club will be replaced with cabins. Night club activities will be moved to the Viking Crown. MDR will be converted to accommodate Dynamic Dining. Rita's Cantina added That's all I can remember. Others will probably recall other things. All info provided by Capt Olson and hotel manager Rasmussen on our Freedom cruise last week. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk Are you sure about Rita's. I was under the impression it would be Sabor that was recently added to the Navigator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lokip53 Posted August 31, 2014 #5 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Are you sure about Rita's. I was under the impression it would be Sabor that was recently added to the Navigator. You're absolutely right. Posting too quickly. Got the wrong name. I'll edit my post. Thanks for the catch Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted August 31, 2014 #6 Share Posted August 31, 2014 You're absolutely right. Posting too quickly. Got the wrong name. I'll edit my post. Thanks for the catch Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk That's good. The reviews for Sabor were very good. Rita's not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time4u2go Posted August 31, 2014 #7 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Cabins added to the jogging track on deck 12 forward (jogging track length will essentially be halfed). The Crypt night club will be replaced with cabins. Night club activities will be moved to the Viking Crown. MDR will be converted to accommodate Dynamic Dining. Sabor Mexican eatery added That's all I can remember. Others will probably recall other things. All info provided by Capt Olson and hotel manager Rasmussen on our Freedom cruise last week. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk Curious that their deck plans through April 2016 show none of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 31, 2014 #8 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Curious that their deck plans through April 2016 show none of this. Royal has this thing about surprises.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time4u2go Posted August 31, 2014 #9 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Royal has this thing about surprises.:rolleyes: Very true. Not to mention their always accurate and always up-to-date website! :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare orville99 Posted August 31, 2014 #10 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Someone on CC said there would also be Izumi added. We're on FOS in March, and that would be a good add. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlatrice Posted August 31, 2014 #11 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Sabor...YES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH8 Posted September 1, 2014 #12 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Someone on CC said there would also be Izumi added. We're on FOS in March, and that would be a good add. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Yes,they mentioned Izumi too... Portofino will become Giovannis......... Some insides will have the virtual balconies.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10717 Posted September 1, 2014 #13 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Also moving the CL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted September 1, 2014 #14 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Also moving the CL.That's the first time I have heard this -- where are they moving the CL to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsPete Posted September 1, 2014 #15 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Sounds like good news all around -- well, except for more cabins; I think the Freedom class ships have a good public-space-to-private-space ratio. That portion sounds like greed. But I welcome more options in terms of food; while I like the MDR, I do find it dull for more than perhaps three evenings in a week. I'd like to hear that Freedom is getting a Chef's Table too. We can hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare orville99 Posted September 1, 2014 #16 Share Posted September 1, 2014 That's the first time I have heard this -- where are they moving the CL to? Anywhere with a window would be a step up :) Right now it is by the elevators on Deck 10 :( Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted September 1, 2014 #17 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I'm booked for Feb 15th - one of the first few sailings following dry dock. Are there plans to refurbish cabins/suites? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadawg1979 Posted September 1, 2014 #18 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Anywhere with a window would be a step up :) Right now it is by the elevators on Deck 10 :( Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Was told it going where Diamond is and the card room and that area will be the new Diamond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 1, 2014 #19 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Was told it going where Diamond is and the card room and that area will be the new Diamond. Interesting. They put Izumi up in the card room on Navigator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broadwaycam Posted September 1, 2014 Author #20 Share Posted September 1, 2014 (edited) Cabins added to the jogging track on deck 12 forward (jogging track length will essentially be halfed). The Crypt night club will be replaced with cabins. Night club activities will be moved to the Viking Crown. MDR will be converted to accommodate Dynamic Dining. Sabor Mexican eatery added That's all I can remember. Others will probably recall other things. All info provided by Capt Olson and hotel manager Rasmussen on our Freedom cruise last week. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk So does that mean that the Freedom will have dynamic dining after dry dock? I thought dynamic dining was going to be tested on the Quantum for a while and then added to the Oasis? That would not be much time for dynamic dining to be tested. Edited September 1, 2014 by broadwaycam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH8 Posted September 1, 2014 #21 Share Posted September 1, 2014 So does that mean that the Freedom will have dynamic dining after dry dock? That's what they told us.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACJT Posted September 1, 2014 #22 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I'm booked for Feb 15th - one of the first few sailings following dry dock. Are there plans to refurbish cabins/suites? I'd like to know this too, along with knowing what interior cabins will get virtual balconies. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mac_tlc Posted September 1, 2014 #23 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Sounds like good news all around -- well, except for more cabins; I think the Freedom class ships have a good public-space-to-private-space ratio. That portion sounds like greed. But I welcome more options in terms of food; while I like the MDR, I do find it dull for more than perhaps three evenings in a week. I'd like to hear that Freedom is getting a Chef's Table too. We can hope. Freedom already has the Chef's Table. On our 8/10 cruise it was available on Tuesday and Friday night. Five course dinner and wine, limited to two tables, $75 per person. mac_tlc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lokip53 Posted September 1, 2014 #24 Share Posted September 1, 2014 So does that mean that the Freedom will have dynamic dining after dry dock? I thought dynamic dining was going to be tested on the Quantum for a while and then added to the Oasis? That would not be much time for dynamic dining to be tested. That's what they told us during both the C&A events we attended. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted September 1, 2014 #25 Share Posted September 1, 2014 That's what they told us during both the C&A events we attended. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk It was also confirmed by someone who just disembarked yesterday as well. They had said that initially RCI had wanted to fill in the floors of the dining room on decks 4 and 5 however due to HVAC issues they are not able to do that so the centre opening will remain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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