Neednagetaway Posted September 10, 2015 #1 Share Posted September 10, 2015 I have a few random questions, maybe someone who's cruised this boat before can answer.... If I don't buy the drink package, how easy is it to find free drinks? (Unsweet Tea specifically) How is the kid care for a 6-yo girl? Fun? Hours for the kids center? What if there aren't a lot of kids, do they combine ages? I might come up with other random things :) but I'll save them for later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 10, 2015 #2 Share Posted September 10, 2015 You can find unsweet tea in Windjammer, the dining room, and room service. Every once in a while I see it in Cafe Promenade, but you cannot depend on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGaDawgFan Posted September 10, 2015 #3 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Our son was 5 when we sailed the Freedom. The 6 year old area is different, but he had a good time. They do combine groups after 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGaDawgFan Posted September 10, 2015 #4 Share Posted September 10, 2015 I should add that he's super excited to be sailing the same ship again soon. That's a good sign! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted September 10, 2015 #5 Share Posted September 10, 2015 I have a few random questions, maybe someone who's cruised this boat before can answer.... If I don't buy the drink package, how easy is it to find free drinks? (Unsweet Tea specifically) How is the kid care for a 6-yo girl? Fun? Hours for the kids center? What if there aren't a lot of kids, do they combine ages? I might come up with other random things :) but I'll save them for later. 1. It's a ship. 2. There is unsweetened ice tea in the Windjammer Buffet and main dining room during meals. Lots of people like it; I think that it smells and tastes like wet tobacco leaves. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGrady Posted September 10, 2015 #6 Share Posted September 10, 2015 When I want my tea fix, I make hot tea. I don't like the stuff they serve in the Windjammer. They'll have teabags and hot water near the coffee in all the restaurants. Their hot tea brand is also pretty bad, so I bring my own onboard. BTW, Carol you nailed it. I've always thought it tasted like something odd. Mind blown. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ren1216 Posted September 10, 2015 #7 Share Posted September 10, 2015 I like unsweetened iced tea... but I didn't like the tea on Freedom. Tasted like instant with lemon flavoring, which I hate. I stuck with lemonade (which wasn't bad) and the occasional flavored water (meh), both free. I like ice water with lemon but didn't think look/ask for lemon wedges (*note to self). Windjammer buffet is easy enough to hop in for filling up your drink cup, no worries. Aside from the iced tea, Freedom is a great ship! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted September 10, 2015 #8 Share Posted September 10, 2015 I like unsweetened iced tea... but I didn't like the tea on Freedom. Tasted like instant with lemon flavoring, which I hate. I stuck with lemonade (which wasn't bad) and the occasional flavored water (meh), both free. I like ice water with lemon but didn't think look/ask for lemon wedges (*note to self). Windjammer buffet is easy enough to hop in for filling up your drink cup, no worries. Aside from the iced tea, Freedom is a great ship! :) The lemons are usually near the iced tea. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted September 10, 2015 #9 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Included drinks are: Ice water, coffee, tea (iced or hot) lemonade or flavored water, milk, and juice at breakfast. The tea is too strong for me, but you can get hot tea (with a teabag) and make your own...lots of people make hot tea, and pour it over ice for real brewed tea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clipper123 Posted September 10, 2015 #10 Share Posted September 10, 2015 1. It's a ship. I wondered how many posts it would take for this to get pointed out. Who cares??!!!???!!! Boat, ship, vessel - we all know what is meant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWOL Posted September 10, 2015 #11 Share Posted September 10, 2015 1. It's a ship.:D I have worked on the sea for over 40 YEARS including 20 as a Chief Engineer, and I call them BOATS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legaljen1969 Posted September 10, 2015 #12 Share Posted September 10, 2015 I wondered how many posts it would take for this to get pointed out. Who cares??!!!???!!! Boat, ship, vessel - we all know what is meant. Only pretentious people who think they are better than others worry about pointing this out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njmomof2 Posted September 10, 2015 #13 Share Posted September 10, 2015 I also drink the iced tea and while it's not great, it's better than nothing. I stay away from the lemonade because I prefer not to have the sugar. I did note this trip (not sure why I might not have noticed on prior trips) that there is no iced tea on the promenade (only ice water or hot beverages in the café). I didn't want to bother with making my own so I managed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thetrail Posted September 10, 2015 #14 Share Posted September 10, 2015 I have worked on the sea for over 40 YEARS including 20 as a Chief Engineer, and I call them BOATS.Have to agree with Merion Mom......it's a ship.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilyclub Posted September 10, 2015 #15 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Have to agree with Merion Mom......it's a ship.:cool: I think ship will win out here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legaljen1969 Posted September 10, 2015 #16 Share Posted September 10, 2015 I think ship will win out here. While you are all technically correct, it's not really relevant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchoolNurseMom Posted September 10, 2015 #17 Share Posted September 10, 2015 My husband likes to mix half and half, lemonade with tea. He likes it! I like to mix the flavored waters with lemonade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyeilis Posted September 10, 2015 #18 Share Posted September 10, 2015 How is the kid care for a 6-yo girl? Fun? Hours for the kids center? What if there aren't a lot of kids, do they combine ages? On both of our Royal cruises (Freedom January 2014 and Vision October 014) they've had so relatively few kids that the 6-8 group was mixed with the 9-11 group. Everyone always seemed to be having fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene56 Posted September 16, 2015 #19 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Only pretentious people who think they are better than others worry about pointing this out. Its not pretentious to "show" people the right way to be a cruiser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted September 16, 2015 #20 Share Posted September 16, 2015 The lemons are usually near the iced tea. ;) Near the ketchup and bananas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team fraser Posted September 16, 2015 #21 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Can I add a random question? Is there an atm on the freedom? Thanks. X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 16, 2015 #22 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Can I add a random question? Is there an atm on the freedom? Thanks. X Yes, there is an ATM near Guest Services, and possibly also in the Casino. However, I would not depend on them because the seem to be out of service more than I would expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaribbeanCrush Posted September 16, 2015 #23 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Only pretentious people who think they are better than others worry about pointing this out. Exactly! We all knew what the poster meant. Nice way to be welcomed to CC... :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryano Posted September 16, 2015 #24 Share Posted September 16, 2015 (edited) Well I suppose at least some of the Captains are "pretentious people who think they are better than others" then because I heard at least two correct people when referring to their ship as a "boat". :o Captain Tor Olsen on Freedom and Captain Claus Andersen when he was on Radiance. I can understand why. My 4 year old nephew can drive a "boat". :rolleyes: It takes MANY years and a Master to sail a "ship" Edited September 16, 2015 by ryano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_G Posted September 16, 2015 #25 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Untie your undies. I'm pretty sure it was said in jest. The last time I heard it called a boat to a captain the captain's response was, "It's a ship. A boat is what you get into when the ship is sinking." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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