Arubamoose Posted November 26, 2016 #1 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Just got down to FLL from NJ. Heading out on the Freedom tomorrow!! We flew this afternoon on United at 2:45 pm and was really surprised what an easy time we had getting through the airport. No crowds at all. Granted we had TSA precheck. We got there 2 hours early because I was worried about holiday crowds and was pleasantly surprised. Our only glitch was that they changed our gate an we had to hoof it over. Got down to FLL on time and got our luggage easily. Staying at the HI Express on SE 17th. Waited about 20 minutes for their free shuttle. A little confusing because they had four different HI shuttles. Still pretty painless. Decent room modern room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arubamoose Posted November 26, 2016 Author #2 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Headed out to dinner. I like this hotel because of all the options of restaurants and shops within an easy walking distance. We had dinner at Siam House - about a two minute walk. Food was decent - nothing to rave about. Just wasn't in the mood for a burger type meal. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arubamoose Posted November 26, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted November 26, 2016 After dinner we walked over to Total Wine in the Harbor Shoppes. Bought our two bottles to take on boards. Ten minute walk. Easy. Heading off to bed soon. Will try to do a somewhat live review. Only issue is that I didn't purchase any internet package - just what we have for our Diamond benefits. Yeah tomorrow!!! Excited!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted November 26, 2016 #4 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Aside from the airport, is there also a free shuttle to the port? Sent from my SGH-M919 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villager70 Posted November 26, 2016 #5 Share Posted November 26, 2016 After dinner we walked over to Total Wine in the Harbor Shoppes. Bought our two bottles to take on boards. Ten minute walk. Easy. Heading off to bed soon. Will try to do a somewhat live review. Only issue is that I didn't purchase any internet package - just what we have for our Diamond benefits. Yeah tomorrow!!! Excited!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk HI CRUISERS: Will be waiting for your return as boarding the 4th for a back to back. Hope you have a great time and good weather. When we used the Diamond benefit we didn't log on to the next morning as the first afternoon had service. The 24 hour expired and used wife's 24 and they started running remaining day specials each morning. Can't wait to get 2 day each this voyage on D+. BOB & NANCY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arubamoose Posted November 26, 2016 Author #6 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Aside from the airport, is there also a free shuttle to the port? Sent from my SGH-M919 using Forums mobile app No....but the Fort Lauderdale Shuttle service does a round trip from hotel to ship and ship to airport for $18 per person. They run every hour from 10:30 to ??? The return is every half hour from 9am to 12noon. Prepaid - cash only. We thought it was a good deal. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arubamoose Posted November 26, 2016 Author #7 Share Posted November 26, 2016 We did the breakfast down in the lobby. Small but clean area. Love their Cin-a-buns. The have the usual offerings - whole fruit, yogurt, breads, muffins, premade scrambled eggs, etc. just had yogurt and a banana as I know I'll be going waaaaay off my diet for the next two weeks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arubamoose Posted November 26, 2016 Author #8 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Heading to the port now on the shuttle!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arubamoose Posted November 26, 2016 Author #9 Share Posted November 26, 2016 No....but the Fort Lauderdale Shuttle service does a round trip from hotel to ship and ship to airport for $18 per person. They run every hour from 10:30 to ??? The return is every half hour from 9am to 12noon. Prepaid - cash only. We thought it was a good deal. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I stand corrected....shuttle from ship to airport starts at 6:30 and runs to 1:30. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arubamoose Posted November 26, 2016 Author #10 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Dropped off Carnival Conquest first. Now Harmony. Next Freedom!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arubamoose Posted November 26, 2016 Author #11 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Almost there!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arubamoose Posted November 26, 2016 Author #12 Share Posted November 26, 2016 11:55 we are on the ship getting settled near the big hot tub. Painless. Diamond (and other) lines had no one on them. Breezed through. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherrerakacik Posted November 26, 2016 #13 Share Posted November 26, 2016 We are following along since we are on Freedom in March. Have fun! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arubamoose Posted November 26, 2016 Author #14 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Checked out the dining room as we walked through.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arubamoose Posted November 26, 2016 Author #15 Share Posted November 26, 2016 By the Solarium pool Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkvillain Posted November 26, 2016 #16 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Following along. Have a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Suzyq Posted November 26, 2016 #17 Share Posted November 26, 2016 UberXL was $18 from our hotel on the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vrock Posted November 26, 2016 #18 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Following we will be on board in a few weeks. I love your photos,. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arubamoose Posted November 26, 2016 Author #19 Share Posted November 26, 2016 At muster now. Soon is is 5 o'clock somewhere. Most likely Schooner Bar with my Diamond vouchers!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arubamoose Posted November 26, 2016 Author #20 Share Posted November 26, 2016 This was the Windjammer at lunch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissagohard Posted November 27, 2016 #21 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Following along as well. We will be on Freedom in April 2017. Can't wait! Reviews like this help make the long wait a little better. Thank you!!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dream2cruise Posted November 27, 2016 #22 Share Posted November 27, 2016 I am looking forward to your review. I have an odd question if you could be so bold to ask for me. We are celebrating our 20th anniversary on Freedom in February. Would they have any wine or spirits from 1997? Sent from my SM-T530NU using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glitch1928 Posted November 27, 2016 #23 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Can't wait to hear about the six day leg. Going on that itinerary in Jan and looking forward to info! Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted November 27, 2016 #24 Share Posted November 27, 2016 No....but the Fort Lauderdale Shuttle service does a round trip from hotel to ship and ship to airport for $18 per person. They run every hour from 10:30 to ??? The return is every half hour from 9am to 12noon. Prepaid - cash only. We thought it was a good deal. Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpal2208 Posted November 27, 2016 #25 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Have a great first leg of your journey. We will be joining you on Sunday 12/4. Bon Voyage Djp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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