A few silly questions for seasoned Freedom of the Seas cruisers

[ryano]

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."

 

What was said in jest? :confused: The OP calling the ship a boat or the "pretentious people who think they are better than others" remark?

 

And who are you telling to untie their undies? Me? My undies are fine :) I was just sayin that at least two Captains I have encountered do not take too kindly to people calling their ship a boat and I understand why.

[Big_G]

What was said in jest? :confused: The OP calling the ship a boat or the "pretentious people who think they are better than others" remark?

 

And who are you telling to untie their undies? Me? My undies are fine :) I was just sayin that at least two Captains I have encountered do not take too kindly to people calling their ship a boat and I understand why.

 

Not you Ryano. People get their underwear in a knot over the silliest things. Not that Carol needs defending but I think the 'It's a ship not a boat' comment is just a running joke here on Cruise Critic. Apparently the humor was missed by some.

[kike368]

Can I add a random question?

Is there an atm on the freedom?

Thanks. X

 

If the ATM is off line you can get cash from the casino for a fee. I don't remember what the fee was but I do remember her telling me the ATM would be cheaper. Also it's a good way to get your unused onboard credit ;)

[Clarea]

If the ATM is off line you can get cash from the casino for a fee. I don't remember what the fee was but I do remember her telling me the ATM would be cheaper. Also it's a good way to get your unused onboard credit ;)

The fee is currently 5%.

[John&LaLa]

The ATM is a flat fee, so it is cheaper for large amounts

[CORKY_Q]

RE: Ship vs. Boat....those who have served in the underwater service will correct you very quickly. Boats travel underwater.:cool:

[John&LaLa]

Boats fit on ships

[PH8]

If the ATM is off line you can get cash from the casino for a fee. I don't remember what the fee was but I do remember her telling me the ATM would be cheaper. Also it's a good way to get your unused onboard credit ;)

What I do is set up my setsail as a cash account...they allow you to charge up to $500 before you have to settle your account.......in the meantime,I go get cash from the casino with no service fee.....Then around the 6th day(of a 7 night cruise),I give them my credit card to put on my account...

[Lilyrosemum]

What I do is set up my setsail as a cash account...they allow you to charge up to $500 before you have to settle your account.......in the meantime,I go get cash from the casino with no service fee.....Then around the 6th day(of a 7 night cruise),I give them my credit card to put on my account...

 

How do you get cash from the casino without a service fee?

[Clarea]

How do you get cash from the casino without a service fee?

If you have a "cash" type onboard account, they are not supposed to charge a fee to get cash out at the casino. Sometimes they need to be reminded.

[BillOh]

Have to agree with Merion Mom......it's a ship.:cool:

 

You don't have to, you choose to. :D

[BillOh]

Exactly! We all knew what the poster meant. Nice way to be welcomed to CC... :rolleyes:

 

Some people have been on a kick lately of "correcting" the most trivial things. (I made the mistake of calling a flotation mat plastic) In another case, I purposely replied to a year old thread and one of the many unappointed, unsolicited volunteer moderators jumped me pretty quick.

Edited September 18, 2015 by BillOh

[SubbyWife]

RE: Ship vs. Boat....those who have served in the underwater service will correct you very quickly. Boats travel underwater.:cool:

 

Hehe, this is something that would drive my husband crazy. That and the pronunciation of submariner. Submarine-er or Sub-MARE-iner. I've found it's different depending on the person you talk to, and they all claim to say it "the right way."

 

OP, thanks for asking your questions, as they've been very helpful for me as well. I'm working on planning our first cruise and I've been trying to decide between Freedom, Navigator, and Oasis/Allure.

Edited September 18, 2015 by SubbyWife

[SheehanDJ]

Well technically...

 

 

A boat can have oars, paddles, sails, or a motor to make it move. A ship is a large boat that can travel across deep water, such as a sea or ocean. A ship is built to carry people or goods for a long distance. A ship is propelled by sail or power only.

 

a ship and a boat - Dictionary.com

dictionary.reference.com/help/faq/language/d18.htmlDictionary.com

[grab007]

I was taught:

 

You can put a "boat" on a ship; you cannot put a "ship" on a boat. (Without dire consequences!)

[robtulipe]

A boat is a watercraft of any size designed to float or plane, to work or travel on water. Small boats are typically found on inland (lakes) or in protected coastal areas. However, boats such as the whaleboat were designed for operation from a ship in an offshore environment. In naval terms, a boat is a vessel small enough to be carried aboard another vessel (a ship). Another less restrictive definition is a vessel that can be lifted out of the water. Some definitions do not make a distinction in size, as bulk freighters 1,000 feet (300 m) long on the Great Lakes are called ore boats. For reasons of naval tradition, submarines are usually referred to as 'boats' rather than 'ships', regardless of their size and shape.

 

A ship is a large buoyant watercraft. Ships are generally distinguished from boats based on size, shape and cargo or passenger capacity. Historically, a "ship" was a sailing vessel with at least three square-rigged masts and a full bowsprit.

 

So technically both terms are correct.

Regardless of the above I've heard the Ship's Captain, when we have been cruising, mention a few times in response to a question that used the boat designation that he/she was a master of a ship, not of a boat and that these hung from the side of their cruise ship and had a much lower subordinate in command so they prefer the naval terms to be used. ;)

Edited September 18, 2015 by robtulipe

[Lilyrosemum]

If you have a "cash" type onboard account, they are not supposed to charge a fee to get cash out at the casino. Sometimes they need to be reminded.

 

Very interesting. I did not know this. Generally, since they now charge 5% in the casino for cash, I just bring a lot of cash or use the ATM on board as our bank refunds any ATM charges to us. This looks like another possibility to save that 5%. Thanks.

[JillLovesTravel]

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.

 

Welcome to cruise critic. Even though you have been a member for 4 years your foray into posting is new. Not always easy to post, as I am sure you have noticed, haha.

[JillLovesTravel]

Oh, and I often call ships a "boat". I have been on over 30 cruises (most on Royal Caribbean) and when someone says boat in place of ship I can count on one hand how many times I have corrected them. Wait, actually I don't have to count because it has been NEVER. We are all adults here. But alas, there are some rather prolific posters who have to have the first and last word and be the absolute authority on cruising. Most of us tend to ignore them, make fun of them or feel sorry for them.

[kjkrmk]

Many years ago, my new bride and I took a cruise for our honeymoon. As I recall, the cruise line was Premier and the vessel we traveled on was billed as the Big Red BOAT. It wasn't the Bid red ship. Or was it?!? Did they get it wrong or intentionally mislead us back then? ;)

 

Simply stating a ship can carry a boat isn't accurate. A 40ft yacht can have a dinghy on it and that certainly doesn't qualify it as a ship. Likewise, my 24ft wakeboard boat is technically classed as a yacht by length, capacity and insurance category. Yet, it is still referred to in the industry as a wake BOAT. Boat/ship discussion is much like motor/engine.

Edited September 19, 2015 by kjkrmk

[John&LaLa]

Many years ago, my new bride and I took a cruise for our honeymoon. As I recall, the cruise line was Premier and the vessel we traveled on was billed as the Big Red BOAT. It wasn't the Bid red ship. Or was it?!? Did they get it wrong or intentionally mislead us back then? ;

 

Maybe that's why they are out of business.

[Hopetotravel]

Let's not forget the "The Love Boat" tv program that was on in the 70s/80s.:)

[jules815]

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

 

I've been on FOS for two weeks, and this is the best description I've seen for the unsweetened iced tea. Sometimes when we bring our WJ lunch into Chops and they bring me an iced tea there, it tastes better. Maybe it's the glass. ;)

[kimala]

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"

 

I had the same experience when we attended a captains talk on one of the "ships" a passenger asked a question and referred to the vessel as a "boat" to which the captain replied "First of all, she is a SHIP not a boat..." Anyways when I saw the response on here that was the first thing I thought of, I certainly don't think anyone should be offended by the comment, no big deal. The person who made the comment has always been very nice to share their knowledge and help out with questions including some of my own...Thanks M-Mom.

[Podie]

RE: Ship vs. Boat....those who have served in the underwater service will correct you very quickly. Boats travel underwater.:cool:

 

Exactly! And we DON'T want any of the cruise ships to travel underwater!

(Retired Navy)