Freedom! Live From The Freedom of the Seas 8/11-18, 2024

[jam19872016]

 

So smooth I didn't even realize we were sailing.

[jam19872016]

Goodbye Ft Lauderdale. 

 

 

 

[jam19872016]

38 minutes ago, exlondoner said:

Having studied these as an devotee, I think these must actually be rather difficult to hang on to, because of their bulbous shape, and smooth material. But they certainly match.

Only the best on here 😀

 

22 minutes ago, colesc15 said:

Always enjoyed the casino on freedom class. Definetely more cramped than oasis class, that'd be my only complaint. I hate not being able to get down an aisle between slots. 

Did not seem as bad as I remember but then again it was not open yet.

[jam19872016]

Think the plan is to cool back down for a few minutes then hit the casino for a while. If it does not play nice I might go for some trivia at 6.

[jam19872016]

Ok, casino has been open for 15 minutes now I won't seem to much like a degenerate gambler if I stroll in now 😀

[colesc15]

3 minutes ago, jam19872016 said:

Ok, casino has been open for 15 minutes now I won't seem to much like a degenerate gambler if I stroll in now 😀

Free drinks to be had! 

[jam19872016]

6 minutes ago, colesc15 said:

Free drinks to be had! 

Exactly 

 

 

Starting with a portside punch. 

[jam19872016]

Let's go!!!

 

💰 🤑 💸 💲 

 

[jam19872016]

 Not off to a great start 😒 

[jam19872016]

6 minutes ago, jam19872016 said:

 Not off to a great start 😒 

My luck already turning around, I just found a duck at the casino bar.

 

[colesc15]

6 minutes ago, jam19872016 said:

 Not off to a great start 😒 

Oh man. I had really good luck on symphony last month. Utopia in two weeks, don't think we're going to gamble much because I already have 17 casino cruises booked between now and June, so can't fit much in. There's a 7 nighter on I think Symphony over the superbowl on the 1500 list for the short cruises, so I think I'll go for that since it should be fairly easy and I have room to fit a superbowl cruise. 

[jam19872016]

9 minutes ago, colesc15 said:

Oh man. I had really good luck on symphony last month. Utopia in two weeks, don't think we're going to gamble much because I already have 17 casino cruises booked between now and June, so can't fit much in. There's a 7 nighter on I think Symphony over the superbowl on the 1500 list for the short cruises, so I think I'll go for that since it should be fairly easy and I have room to fit a superbowl cruise. 

I can't play for any more week long trips right now but that sounds like a really good one and a great value for the points required. 

[jam19872016]

Casino definetely not playing nicely. 

 

Found another duck. So far neither has had any money attached.

 

At the theater for the show in ten minutes. 

 

It's very empty....empty enough to perhaps make it difficult for a comedian but let's see how the show goes.

 

[jam19872016]

The comedian was pretty good. Certainly not the funniest I've ever seen but I got a few good belly laughs. 

 

Undecided if I want mdr or just a quick visit to the Windjammer for dinner. Going to stroll through the jammer and see if it sucks me in.

Edited August 12 by jam19872016

[jam19872016]

Surprised how busy Windjammer is for dinner. Maybe dining room will be quick and easy think I'm going for that I'd prefer a full service meal just don't want to be there all night.

[jam19872016]

Reservation line is a mile long, non Reservation has one group ahead of me 🤔 

[jam19872016]

Not too terrible.  Wait time includes the walk up to deck 5.

 

 

The menu.

 

 

 

 

[jam19872016]

Crab cake at 8:40.

 

[jam19872016]

Espresso martini to wake me up.

 

[jam19872016]

Not quite as hot as I would like but not not hot. Very nice flavor and texture especially for a dining room crab cake. 

 

The martini is more delicious than it has any right to be.

 

Pan roasted fish 8:49.

 

 

Including the times for reference of the pace. So far they are on it.

[jam19872016]

It's been a year and a half since I've been in a Royal Caribbean MDR and I'm happy to see the one entrée at a time policy has been lifted. 

 

Herb crusted portobello came immediately following the fish after asking if it was ok to bring both at the same time.

 

[jam19872016]

Dessert menu.

 

 

 

Key lime pie and dark chocolate custard 9:04

 

 

[bluewater1298]

Service seems to be quick. No table-mate? I guess Andrew jump ship 🤣

Edited August 12 by bluewater1298

[jam19872016]

13 minutes ago, bluewater1298 said:

Service seems to be quick. No table-mate? I guess Andrew jump ship 🤣

I guess I am Andrew. That was what the waiter and table runner called me 😆. 

[jam19872016]

 

 

PBE has promise. I saw some videos he used to perform on Carnival who has the absolute best. 

 

 

 

New York New York 🎶 

 

With guest performers from the audience. Oh yes he has promise.