Rare dream2cruise Posted February 12, 2017 #1 Share Posted February 12, 2017 We just got off Freedom this morning and will be posting menus and cruise compasses over the next week or so. If you have questions, I'll do my best to answer. We didn't do any specialty dining except for a wine pairing dinner at Vintages; however, I do have some pictures of the other menus. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrc21 Posted February 12, 2017 #2 Share Posted February 12, 2017 We will be on FOS on March 4th. Can't wait to read your review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherrerakacik Posted February 12, 2017 #3 Share Posted February 12, 2017 We are sailing this itinerary next month. Looking forward to your review! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dream2cruise Posted February 12, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted February 12, 2017 We had a fabulous time on this cruise. A couple quick things to share. First, the theater cast is relatively new and did 2 of the 3 shows on this sailing. We got to see their debut performance of "Once Upon A Time" which they had rehearsed all week. The mystery dinner theater was not available but should be in a couple weeks. Check for reservations in the specialty dining. If it is available for advance reservations, it will be on your sailing. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dream2cruise Posted February 12, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Day 1 - Welcome Aboard Menu Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dream2cruise Posted February 12, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Our selections from the Welcome Aboard Menu Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Disneyandbeyond Posted February 13, 2017 #7 Share Posted February 13, 2017 I will be anxiously following! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boat guy Posted February 13, 2017 #8 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Dream2cruise did you go to Labadee?? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simpson2015 Posted February 13, 2017 #9 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Was this the 8 day eastern caribbean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boat guy Posted February 13, 2017 #10 Share Posted February 13, 2017 I heard that visions of the sea skipped Labadee because the locals were protesting RCL Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ship_insider Posted February 13, 2017 #11 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Considering that RCI brings a bunch of money to local community, that they can have their own shops on the resort etc, I see no reason for them to protest. Majority of work force on the resort are locals. RCI also helped bring a bunch of supplies after the earthquake in Haiti. I think that just FotS brought about 40 pallets of help to the island. And not to mention money RCI invested in building up that place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ship_insider Posted February 13, 2017 #12 Share Posted February 13, 2017 I have a question [ who was Hotel Director on Freedom during your trip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare fletch1027 Posted February 13, 2017 #13 Share Posted February 13, 2017 We just got off Freedom this morning and will be posting menus and cruise compasses over the next week or so. If you have questions, I'll do my best to answer. We didn't do any specialty dining except for a wine pairing dinner at Vintages; however, I do have some pictures of the other menus. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Awesome - we'll be on the next one leaving Saturday. We can't wait!! :-) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dream2cruise Posted February 13, 2017 Author #14 Share Posted February 13, 2017 The cruise itinerary was the 8-night with stops at Labadee, San Juan, St. Maarten and St. Kitts. We went to Labadee on Monday, February 6th. It was my least favorite port as we had to walk the gauntlet of vendors selling arts, crafts, clothing etc. on the way to meet up with the rest of our group. I wish we had taken the tram instead of walking. We walked back to the ship on the "strenuous" path on the island map (I'll post that later) to avoid the vendors. I'm more of a browser than a shopper and do not like high pressure sales tactics. I don't know who the hotel director was but may have that in the pile of paperwork I brought home. The temporary cruise director, Enzo, was very engaging including putting up with the crazy comment cards from a guest in my party. [emoji39] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpatrick74 Posted February 13, 2017 #15 Share Posted February 13, 2017 I can't wait to read more. Cruised Freedom in 2006 when she was brand new. Just booked her n this exact itinerary for next March for my grandmother's 90th birthday. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted February 13, 2017 #16 Share Posted February 13, 2017 The cruise itinerary was the 8-night with stops at Labadee, San Juan, St. Maarten and St. Kitts. We went to Labadee on Monday, February 6th. It was my least favorite port as we had to walk the gauntlet of vendors selling arts, crafts, clothing etc. on the way to meet up with the rest of our group. I wish we had taken the tram instead of walking. We walked back to the ship on the "strenuous" path on the island map (I'll post that later) to avoid the vendors. I'm more of a browser than a shopper and do not like high pressure sales tactics. I don't know who the hotel director was but may have that in the pile of paperwork I brought home. The temporary cruise director, Enzo, was very engaging including putting up with the crazy comment cards from a guest in my party. [emoji39] Sent from my iPhone using Forums I am on the next 8 nighter :) Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I think you had a substitute CD because all of the regular CD's were in Vegas at a conference :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted February 13, 2017 #17 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahD112 Posted February 13, 2017 #18 Share Posted February 13, 2017 We are sailing in five weeks. Any chance you have the teen compass? [emoji51] Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldgirl2 Posted February 13, 2017 #19 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Add me to the list of those leaving Saturday! Looking forward to your review. How was your dinner? It looked very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamrock Girl Posted February 13, 2017 #20 Share Posted February 13, 2017 I'm sailing on Saturday too! Your review is going to keep me going for the week. It's 4:00 in the morning and you've got me thinking about escargot. Thanks for sharing... Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzD123 Posted February 13, 2017 #21 Share Posted February 13, 2017 We'll be stepping onboard Freedom this Saturday too (2/18) and can't wait. We were first on Freedom in 2011 so we are anxious to see her again and follow your review. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dream2cruise Posted February 13, 2017 Author #22 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Meals in the dining room were good and service was excellent. There were a few menu items that could have been better. Since taste is so subjective, you should try anything you think you might enjoy and judge for yourself. If you don't like what you have, try something else. There were a couple nights that I ordered 5 starters and no main course. The soups are quite delicious and different from what I have at home. I only have the regular compasses delivered to our cabin. After work today, I hope to scan or photograph those to post. My laptop is having problems booting up so I am doing this review on my iPhone which has photos from the trip. Unfortunately, I do not have any information on activities for teens. Quick tip - Junior suite guests (and other suite guests?) can request bathrobes. The robes were not in our cabin and we didn't pursue asking about them until the end of the cruise. That's it for now as I need to get to work to pay off this cruise and make money for the next one! I'll post more in about 11 hours. [emoji15] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DISFANS3 Posted February 13, 2017 #23 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Count us in on the Freedom Jan 2018.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famof4togo Posted February 13, 2017 #24 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Thanks for the review....cruise on the FOS next month and can't wait to keep reading ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dream2cruise Posted February 13, 2017 Author #25 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Day 1 Compass Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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