ckrobyn Posted November 12, 2016 Author #101 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Excited to follow along! If possible can you post prices to buy internet packages onboard? Thanks! Absolutely. I will be purchasing unlimited for one device [emoji6] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfhunt Posted November 12, 2016 #102 Share Posted November 12, 2016 (edited) We are heading to the port by taxi around 9:45AM. We will have a wait at the terminal, but I'm so excited I am totally good with that! It's crazy....this is my 30th Royal Caribbean cruise, and the intense excitement on boarding day just never gets old [emoji4] I love that embarkation day feeling! Getting to port early, seeing the ship, even unpacking once in the stateroom. The first boat drink (along with the mandatory photo of it posted to social media :p ). It all has such a satisfying and relaxing feeling for us. Edited November 12, 2016 by Wolfhunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted November 12, 2016 Author #103 Share Posted November 12, 2016 We're here!!! The first glimpse of the ship always makes my heart beat a little faster! In case anyone was wondering which terminal?!?! Also, leave this Samsung at home [emoji15] Check in was fast! We arrived at 10AM, dropped our luggage, went through security, checked in and we are now seated and waiting for those doors to open and it's only 10:45AM! [emoji106] There is no specific waiting area for suites and Diamond Plus, just in case anyone was wondering.....the terminal is being renovated so I suspect there will be one of these days! I'll post as soon as I am onboard!!! ⚓️[emoji41] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted November 12, 2016 Author #104 Share Posted November 12, 2016 (edited) Here she is at her new home Photo credit - shar27 [emoji41] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited November 12, 2016 by ckrobyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewebbys Posted November 12, 2016 #105 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Today was a really great day in Fort Lauderdale. If you are planning to visit the area for vacation or pre-post cruise, I highly recommend purchasing water taxi tickets, it was well worth the price of admission $26. We enjoyed a day touring around the inter coastal and hopping off for a few hours at the Galleria - we are 4 women, so it had to happen [emoji849]lol. The weather was absolutely perfect, and while we were enjoying the water taxi, there was running commentary on the homes (think estates!) on millionaires row. It was mind boggling to see these massive homes with massive yachts literally docked outside the front door! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Bought a groupon for the watertaxi so I am glad you had a great time. Doing it pre-cruise with DD and MIL while we wait for DH and DD to arrive in Ft Lauderdale later that night. Please post some compasses if you can especially at sea days. We are going in Jan for DD 18th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
over the edge Posted November 12, 2016 #106 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Here she is at her new home Photo credit - shar27 [emoji41] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Wish I was there..... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted November 12, 2016 Author #107 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Wish I was there..... :) We wish you were too! Xo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted November 12, 2016 Author #108 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Fun with snapchat, ckrobyn all filtered up lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted November 12, 2016 Author #109 Share Posted November 12, 2016 We have just heard that boarding is somewhat delayed due to an immigration issue....hopefully not too long, I need my first fuzzy drink!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuCruise Posted November 12, 2016 #110 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Feeling excited for you. Happy sailing! Hope the delay us small, but at least you are on the ship and can enjoy. Sent from my ONE E1005 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
over the edge Posted November 12, 2016 #111 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Fun with snapchat, ckrobyn all filtered up lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Love this!!! Might as well have fun while you wait....:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molsonschooner Posted November 12, 2016 #112 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Today was a really great day in Fort Lauderdale. If you are planning to visit the area for vacation or pre-post cruise, I highly recommend purchasing water taxi tickets, it was well worth the price of admission $26. We enjoyed a day touring around the inter coastal and hopping off for a few hours at the Galleria - we are 4 women, so it had to happen [emoji849]lol. The weather was absolutely perfect, and while we were enjoying the water taxi, there was running commentary on the homes (think estates!) on millionaires row. It was mind boggling to see these massive homes with massive yachts literally docked outside the front door! So tomorrow is the day we are all waiting for....in fact my ship (okay, I'll share it) is on her way back to Port Everglades to pick me up (okay, 3000 other passengers too)! There is nothing quite like going to sleep knowing you are boarding a cruise ship the very next day! I've just returned to my hotel, and I'll spend a bit of time reorganizing my suitcase, and packing what I'll need for Day 1 on the ship. I'm hoping for luggage delivery before dinner, we have the late seating, but in case it doesn't arrive I will have some fresh clothes to wear to the dining room. I made a table request in advance, and I received an email back with a schematic of the dining room and exactly where my table is located. We requested a 10 top, deck 4, mid-dining room by the window. I've made some great cruise friends in the MDR, so we are looking forward to meeting new table mates tomorrow night. I will be posting a lot tomorrow, so be sure to check back often [emoji3] Thanks for following along! ONE MORE SLEEP!!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk we took the water taxi tour last year. It was well worth the price. Lots to see and after a busy cruise it was a good way to relax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethc13 Posted November 12, 2016 #113 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Yea. I'm on same itinerary dec 10th. Been to all these ports but interested to see what you girls will be up to. I'm traveling with my 27 earl neice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandyrella Posted November 12, 2016 #114 Share Posted November 12, 2016 We'll be watching your sailaway at 5:30 tonight on the Port Everglades webcam. Don't forget to wave [emoji1] Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted November 12, 2016 Author #115 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Hi everyone! We made it onboard at about 12:45pm due to immigration delays. I really didn't mind the wait, there were so many other excited passengers we were all very busy chatting with each other! The one good thing about boarding later is we basically went straight to our cabins - mine is 9342 which is a center hump and the location is perfect After dropping off my carry on and putting wallets and passport in the safe, it was off to the Windjammer for lunch. While the food was quite good, I really missed the honey stung chicken as well as the paella, which are two traditional boarding day items [emoji52]. The honey stung is on the room service menu, so there is no doubt I will enjoy it over the next 8 days! Here are a few pics from around the ship The Freedom proudly serves Starbucks at the Cafe Promenade I enjoyed my first frozen caramel macchiato Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted November 12, 2016 Author #116 Share Posted November 12, 2016 I purchased the Royal Replenish package, and I plan on enjoying a variety of beverages over the course of the week. I'll pay for the odd alcoholic drink during the day, and of course I'll have a few sips of something in the Diamond Lounge each evening [emoji6] I purchased the unlimited internet package for 1 device, and I'm looking forward to VOOM speed! Here are a few more pics from around the ship I love the Freedom class cantilevered hot tubs Here's the adult only Solarium Pool, I plan to spend some time here in the sun ☀️ The Cafe Promenade offerings look yummy More later!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balconyfriends Posted November 12, 2016 #117 Share Posted November 12, 2016 I have the same room in the spring!!! Let me know how the bed is!? 2 years ago the bed I had was too hard for me!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLTguy Posted November 12, 2016 #118 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Any reason for the delayed departure? Looked like a crane lowering something off the back of the ship just before sunset. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen056 Posted November 12, 2016 #119 Share Posted November 12, 2016 We've been watching the ships leave port and it looks like there is a delay in Today's departure. Did you leave on time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachsands Posted November 12, 2016 #120 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Still haven't departed at 6:37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted November 13, 2016 Author #121 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Still haven't departed at 6:37 Delayed departure due to delayed embarkation and now as I type this there is an announcement that we are further delayed due to a medical situation. We are scheduled to leave at 8:00PM now [emoji15] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted November 13, 2016 Author #122 Share Posted November 13, 2016 I have the same room in the spring!!! Let me know how the bed is!? 2 years ago the bed I had was too hard for me!! I guess I must have prayed hard enough to the mattress Gods, because my bed has an EGG CRATE TOPPER!!!! I brought my own mattress pad, but looks like I won't need it [emoji106][emoji4]. You'll love the cabin, the location is perfect and the balcony view is amazing! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molsonschooner Posted November 13, 2016 #123 Share Posted November 13, 2016 I see you are underway now, have a great cruise. I am really enjoying your review so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted November 13, 2016 Author #124 Share Posted November 13, 2016 I see you are underway now, have a great cruise. I am really enjoying your review so far. We are on our way now!!! Thanks for following along [emoji106]⚓️ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crisndeefromde Posted November 13, 2016 #125 Share Posted November 13, 2016 following as well....have this booked for dec 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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