FREEDOM LIVE - April 23 to May 7 - Let's sail the Atlantic together!

[sg1phileshipper]

Breakfast continued

 

 

Cindy

[sg1phileshipper]

Let's get on with ship pictures

 

 

Cindy

[sg1phileshipper]

The line for freedom-ice.com tickets

 

 

 

Cindy

[sg1phileshipper]

The pretty rough ocean.

 

 

Cindy

[MaryBCruisin]

I could watch those waves and hear that sound for hours!

[Sue Dawson]

Loving your review! My son is on the ship without internet so I'm enjoying every word you write.

[mo&fran]

I have been wandering around the ship and I have to say that it's very windy. It's a very bad idea to wear a hat. Some places you really have to hold on not to fall. I have to say that Freedom handles the Atlantic beautifully!

I ran into Super Mario at the Pool Deck. He will be changing ships in Barcelona for 6 months and he'll come back to the US on Freedom in October. He's a very nice and down to earth guy!

 

Cindy

 

 

That is funny. We saw him in February and he said he would be flying home after the TA. He must have changed his mind.

[sg1phileshipper]

It has been a very interesting day. A lot of rocking and rolling going on, but it should improve.

I heard from more than one person that their clothes were wet yesterday when they got them. If I am not wrong, they could get vouchers at guest relations to get them cleaned. Not a fun way to start the cruise, but not much can be done against the downpour we had yesterday.

Went to masterchef at sea at 10 in studio B and Captain Espen has been sent back to the bridge, no next round for him. There will be four rounds in total. The three judges were Pinnacle members and Mario was one of them. He has a great sense of humor!

Wanted to do lunch at windjammer at 11.45. Only one side open and it was packed. I went to Johnny Rockets instead. Food was great, but not a good combination with a ship that rocks. I had a heavy stomach and felt queasy for a good part of the afternoon.

Meet and mingle was a success, a lot of people showing up. They gave away a lot of gifts, mainly photo frames, wines, t-shirts and internet for one day.

Today was formal and I went to Giovanni's. The food was amazing.

For a starter I had the warm mozarella and prosciutto

My main was the risotto and the filet mignon. The food was simply extraordinary.

Specialty dining takes cruises food to the next level

 

 

 

Cindy

[sg1phileshipper]

Tonight was the Production show Marquee and it's simply amazing

Compass for today

 

 

Cindy

[sg1phileshipper]

My new friend!

 

Let's knock on wood, but internet is still working. Managed netflix last night and earlier this afternoon. I'll try again in a minute. Voucher says you are logged out automatically after 2 hours, but not on my iPad, neither my iPhone. I just turn off wifi to switch devices.

When I go to bed I put a flashlight, my wallet, my passport and sea pass on my nightstand. Warm clothes are on the sofa. A good soldier comes prepared!

Time to take my pills and resume my star trek: the next generation marathon

 

 

Cindy

[sg1phileshipper]

Loving your review! My son is on the ship without internet so I'm enjoying every word you write.

 

Thanks for following!

 

That is funny. We saw him in February and he said he would be flying home after the TA. He must have changed his mind.

 

Well, the ship is probably his home :-). Thanks for reading.

 

 

Cindy

[sg1phileshipper]

Good morning from beautiful Freedom of the seas.

Since last night the winds have picked up and so has the rocking and rolling of the ship. If you see the following things, you know it's pretty bad

It is now close to 9 am and the ship is pretty quiet. Don't know where everyone is...

Round 2 of master chef is today, so I will be doing that at 10. Have a good day everyone!

 

 

Cindy

[elsje]

Good morning from beautiful Freedom of the seas.

Since last night the winds have picked up and so has the rocking and rolling of the ship. If you see the following things, you know it's pretty bad

It is now close to 9 am and the ship is pretty quiet. Don't know where everyone is...

Round 2 of master chef is today, so I will be doing that at 10. Have a good day everyone!

 

 

Cindy

We are on deck 12 in room 1808 panoramic oceanview on front of ship and we are rocking and rolling. My previous 2 TA were nothing like this. Still having fun though:D

[mcajssav]

Thank you for taking the time to share your cruise! Although, I think I might be glad to be at home with warning signs about going outside and “sick bags” stuffed into the stairway handrails… If you should meet Leonardo’s waitress Raluca, please do say ‘Hello’ from her April 9th guests and tell her that we are hoping to hear from her. She is a fabulous waitress and a wonderful person with an interesting family that she’s happy to talk about should you inquire. Wishing you calmer winds!

[waterlegs]

Really enjoying your review. Sounds fab apart from the weather. Can you take photos of the entertainment with a mobile phone? Noticed it says no flash photography but would love to be able to take some photos on my phone. Hope the weather improves soon.

[sg1phileshipper]

Thank you for taking the time to share your cruise! Although, I think I might be glad to be at home with warning signs about going outside and “sick bags” stuffed into the stairway handrails… If you should meet Leonardo’s waitress Raluca, please do say ‘Hello’ from her April 9th guests and tell her that we are hoping to hear from her. She is a fabulous waitress and a wonderful person with an interesting family that she’s happy to talk about should you inquire. Wishing you calmer winds!

 

Will do! Captain said the weather should improve. I'd love some sunshine and less wind so I can catch some rays.

 

Really enjoying your review. Sounds fab apart from the weather. Can you take photos of the entertainment with a mobile phone? Noticed it says no flash photography but would love to be able to take some photos on my phone. Hope the weather improves soon.

 

Yes, you can take pictures, even with a camera. Just no using flash and filming.

Thanks for following.

 

 

Cindy

[dvieth]

Thanks for sharing, we'll be on Freedom on June 4!

 

 

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[TimeToGetNauti]

Love to be traveling along with you in spirit. I did my first cruise on Freedom and will be sailing again next year. I can't wait. I hope the seas calm down a bit for you.

[prmetime]

Thanks for sharing, we'll be on Freedom on June 4!

 

 

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Doing this same cruise June 18. Love to follow your journey if you're so inclined.

[sg1phileshipper]

Despite the rolling of the ship, yesterday was wonderful! Masterchef at sea is hilarious, but I believe they only offer it if you have lots of sea days. Gotta keep the crowds entertained!

We did a cabin crawl yesterday and that was so much fun. We had a very big group, so we did two groups and it seems both of them had a lot if fun.

I went to the dining room last and it was very good and the company was so amazing I forgot to take pics of the food. But here's the menu

Lines for MTD went a long way. We had our first medical emergency and they respond amazingly fast! I hope the gentleman is doing okay.

No show for me yesterday, I was tired and went to bed early.

The rolling settled down during dinner.

Day 3 compass

 

 

Cindy

[sg1phileshipper]

Today looks to be a better day. It is still pretty windy, but we have a shy sun coming out. So I am actually out by the pool enjoying some rays.

I had breakfast in MTD today and it is so much nicer and calmer than the Windjammer. The food is very good too and the fruit is actually cut smaller than the Windjammer.

Cruise compass for day 4

And wifi? Last night I was still able to watch Netflix and do skype. It amazes me, cause we are in the middle of the Atlantic.

More later. Have a great day everyone!

 

 

Cindy

[EllaDuChien]

Doing this same cruise June 18. Love to follow your journey if you're so inclined.

 

I will also be on the June 18 sailing!! Have you checked out the Roll Call?

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2324547

 

We have some excursion information and a couple of different groups that have space available if you are still looking!!

[Sunny AZ Girl]

I am really enjoying your review. Thank you for doing it.

 

We will be on the Freedom TA in the other direction this October. What is the Masterchef? I am almost D+ and have never heard of it.:o Have I just been living in another world?

[tampadee]

My husband and I are also with you on this cruise. I won the casino door prize at the Meet and Mingle which included 24 hours of Internet. I am using that now. Strangest thing was my husband also won a casino door prize. We have never been so lucky. We ate at chops which was delicious as usual. After a really good dinner on the second night in the dining room we have opted to go to Windjammer for the last two nights. Wonderful selection and great desserts. Love reading your posts!

 

 

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[sg1phileshipper]

I am really enjoying your review. Thank you for doing it.

 

 

 

We will be on the Freedom TA in the other direction this October. What is the Masterchef? I am almost D+ and have never heard of it.:o Have I just been living in another world?

 

 

You haven't been living on another world; they probably only do Masterchef on sailing with a lot of sea days. They have officers having to make a plate from a box that contains 5 secret ingredients. They start off with 10 and each round 2 are eliminated. The crossing back may probably do it. It's lots of fun. There are 4 rounds!

 

 

Cindy