Review - Freedom of the Seas March 30 - April 6, 2014 - TONS OF PICS!

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This is in Columbus cove looking toward the shops from the shuttle stop

 

Columbus Cove beach

 

 

 

 

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Apparently there is a water taxi that will take you directly from the pier to Columbus Cove. We were told that it only runs for an hour or so but we couldn't get much info on it

 

 

The beer shack!

 

 

 

 

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This place is where you sign up for activities such as the water park

 

 

 

 

 

This is not Columbus Cove but near the main entrance

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The end of the zip line

 

The beginning of the zip line

 

 

 

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Getting closer!

 

 

We made it! 16 months of waiting!

 

I believe the long large hose is the fuel line

 

 

 

 

 

I am really enjoying your review. One thing I noticed and I've also seen it on other reviews, is that is looks like there are no deck chairs on the Promenade deck. Is this because of the muster drill? Or don't they ever have any deck chairs on the Promenade deck. That is my favorite spot to sit and read and watch the world go by. Just looks so odd without any chairs.

 

Love your pictures and review. Thanks.

 

Gwen :)

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I am really enjoying your review. One thing I noticed and I've also seen it on other reviews, is that is looks like there are no deck chairs on the Promenade deck. Is this because of the muster drill? Or don't they ever have any deck chairs on the Promenade deck. That is my favorite spot to sit and read and watch the world go by. Just looks so odd without any chairs.

 

Love your pictures and review. Thanks.

 

Gwen :)

 

Gwen - There were very few deck chairs along that entire deck. You would see a few here and there from what I remember. I have many pics so I am sure I will have photographic evidence! Thanks for following along!

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Long distance view of Columbus Cove

 

Chopper on pier as described earlier for med evac

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The chopper didn't leave the pier until we were underway

 

 

 

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Chicken Caesar Salad - my younger daughter loved this. Their chicken fingers were pretty good I must say!

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Rack of Lamb

 

 

 

Singing waiters!

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Time for some commentary on the MDR:

This was the first cruise in some time that we ate every dinner in the MDR. Normally we hit Windjammer or Portofino but not this time. Bogdan was the head waiter, Eugene from the Phillipines was our waiter and Goodwin from India was our assistant waiter. They were all fantastic. On past cruises the head waiter never even stopped by our table to say hello. Bogdan made it to our table every night and even prepped the tiger shrimp and lobster for us. He chatted for awhile and we appreciated that. Needless to say we gave him a nice tip. Eugene and Goodwin were simply amazing. They were always available and corrected any problems we had immediately. They prepped to go dinners for us for a couple of the kids when they wanted to be in AO and both performed numerous magic tricks that had the kids mesmerized. Kudos to both of them and they were rewarded for their great service. I have pics of them toward the end of the review.

As I mentioned the food was pretty good. A couple of hits and misses but there was always at least a few items that were always very good. We aren't very picky but are kids are picky as heck (aren't they all!) and they all found something they liked. So once again from me the MDR gets a thumbs up!

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Some ship pics:

 

 

 

The two glass awnings in the middle of this pic (one in the front and one in the rear) protect the entrance to the windjammer area on deck 11. There are 2 gigantic revolving doors that spin and you step in and slowly walk forward as the door rotates. This is simply the most annoying doorway I have ever been through! The door stops if anyone gets too close and then you must wait for the sensors to move the door again. And the kids were always dashing into it setting off the sensors. On a number of days the door wasn't working. RC - get rid of that door! (I don't know if I have a pic of the door itself but if so I will post it along the way)

 

 

 

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More random ship pics:

 

 

 

 

more of the waiters:

 

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Great towel animal!

 

That is all for tonight! More tomorrow including Falmouth and more food porn!

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Compasses in many languages

 

 

 

Champagne bar

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This plaque is right by the bridge into the Promenade. I have posted some pics of the 4 columns and the statues that sit atop the columns. (see above!)This plaque explains this neat piece of artwork. The disc of ever changing light is actually in the ceiling and I posted a pic 4 or 5 pics back

 

 

 

 

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First pic at Falmouth

 

And who do I run into going into Falmouth? Why it is Eugene, our waiter!

 

 

Haha! Love this sign!

 

 

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Jamaica is very expensive in terms of excursions. We decided to walk around the port area (very antiseptic and not very Jamaican) but most of our group wanted to spend the day on the ship. I wanted to booze it up at Margaritaville! How original! I go to Jamaica just to go to Margaritaville! Oh well, I had fun anyway!

 

It was a very windy day

 

 

 

My niece eating coconut for the first time

 

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Just a tip - If you get a coconut make sure it is cold. The juice/water on the inside is nasty when it is warm!!!

 

 

 

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So where are the pics of Margaritaville? Is it situated so that my kiddos can swim in the pool while I booze it up and still watch them?

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I'm starting to enjoy your review and pictures. We will be on this ship also this coming Sunday. YEH!:)