Freedom's food does a 360!

[ckrobyn]

Hi everyone, I am currently onboard the Freedom and since my last cruise on her in November, there have been major improvements [emoji2]

 

I posted LIVE last time, and while I don't usually comment all that much about the food, I felt compelled to, because it was terrible. My feelings were shared by many who were on the same cruise as well as those who cruised shortly after.

 

There is no question that there have been MAJOR improvements in the food quality and selection on the Freedom. Of course the MDR menu's are the same, however the presentation and taste are vastly improved. In November the cuts of meat were tough and grissly, this time they were lean and tender. The escargot in garlic butter was tasteless (think no garlic whatsoever), this time it was great. There is a crab salad offered one night, and on the last cruise there was no crab to be seen at all, this time there was a nice sized crab claw on top, and plenty of crab in the salad. These are just a few examples, but it should also be noted that the food was served hot, and the service in My Time was excellent.

 

The Windjammer is where I've seen the most change/improvement. The selection at both lunch and dinner is great. They have actually changed where the desserts are located, to make more room for additional entrees. The options are greatly improved, as is the taste and temperature.

 

In November there were 3 sandwich options in the Cafe Promenade, there are now 6. The only item available in Sorrento's was pizza (which was really bad pizza), but this time there are 3 shelves of anti-pasta including salads, cheeses and meats as well as marinated artichokes, roasted garlic etc.

I did try the pizza again, and while not outstanding, it was actually pretty good [emoji106]

 

I bought the 2 night BOGO dining package online, and we had a fantastic dinner at Giovanni's the first night, and an even better dinner at Chops the 2nd night (formal night). This may be hard to believe, but the steak served to me was the best steak I've ever eaten [emoji44]

 

Overall, this has been a wonderful cruise in a terrific ship with a happy crew. Our weather has been perfect every single day, sunny and hot!!

 

If you have any questions let me know. It's the last night, so I may not answer right away, but I have a late flight back to Toronto tomorrow, so lots of time to answer questions from FLL!

 

Happy Cruising!!!

 

 

 

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[Merion_Mom]

Hi, Robyn. That is such good news.

 

But I think that you mean 180. 360 would mean a full circle, or right back where you started from! ;) :D

[Ocean Boy]

Great to read your post. I have been wondering how your week is going.

 

I remember you saying that you had the refreshment package this week. Does it cover what they serve at the "Squeeze Bar" on the pool deck? I'm still trying to decide whether to keep or cancel the package. Was the coffee machine in the Diamond Lounge operational?

 

Have a safe flight home if I don't catch up with you before you leave the ship.

[MrsP_29]

I was thinking the same thing! 😁

Hi, Robyn. That is such good news.

 

But I think that you mean 180. 360 would mean a full circle, or right back where you started from! ;) :D

[Ocean Boy]

Hi, Robyn. That is such good news.

 

But I think that you mean 180. 360 would mean a full circle, or right back where you started from! ;) :D

 

I was thinking the same thing! 😁

 

 

I knew what she meant.:)

[Yorkvillain]

Now that is some great news. Thanks Robyn!

[LidoBoy]

Robyn, Thank you for this encouraging report. We embark next Saturday and I was dreading the food situation after reading the reports found here. Earlier today I was thinking of adding to my 4 days of specialty dining, but with this news I'll wait till I'm on the ship to make that decision.

 

Safe travels home.

 

Tom

[Russ Lomas]

Hi, Robyn. That is such good news.

 

But I think that you mean 180. 360 would mean a full circle, or right back where you started from! ;) :D

 

 

Now that's funny. I never picked up on that oversight, and usually I am all over things like that.

 

Thanks to the OP for the update. We are on the Freedom in 15 days, so your news is music to our ears.

[Ashland]

Glad to hear of improvement in the WJ !

[ckrobyn]

Hi, Robyn. That is such good news.

 

But I think that you mean 180. 360 would mean a full circle, or right back where you started from! ;) :D

 

 

 

Ughhhh [emoji30] you're right!!!

 

 

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[ckrobyn]

Great to read your post. I have been wondering how your week is going.

 

I remember you saying that you had the refreshment package this week. Does it cover what they serve at the "Squeeze Bar" on the pool deck? I'm still trying to decide whether to keep or cancel the package. Was the coffee machine in the Diamond Lounge operational?

 

Have a safe flight home if I don't catch up with you before you leave the ship.

 

 

Yes, the coffee machine was fully operational in the DL.

 

I am going to get a definitive answer for you about Squeeze, hang tight [emoji6]

 

 

 

 

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[ckrobyn]

Robyn, Thank you for this encouraging report. We embark next Saturday and I was dreading the food situation after reading the reports found here. Earlier today I was thinking of adding to my 4 days of specialty dining, but with this news I'll wait till I'm on the ship to make that decision.

 

Safe travels home.

 

Tom

 

 

 

Good idea Tom, I think you will be pleasantly surprised [emoji106]

 

 

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[ckrobyn]

I knew what she meant.:)

 

 

 

Of course you did, we just connect that way [emoji18]

 

 

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[cb at sea]

Maybe enough cruisers were unhappy enough to complain....I'm glad they've made improvements!

[JessyCruises]

Thanks for reporting! I am glad to hear they have turned things around!

[PhoenixCruiser]

That is encouraging news!! Thanks Robyn

[Ourusualbeach]

Nice to hear. Hopefully it's not just the Freedom that's improving.

 

We've had great weather back here and the snow that you left behind a week ago is now a distant memory.:)

[ckrobyn]

I should mention that embarkation was probably the fastest and smoothest I've ever experienced. We arrived at the port at about 9:45AM, and we were boarding by 10:50AM, and onboard by 11 [emoji41]

 

I also had the opportunity to meet and chat with this legend....very nice guy!!!

 

 

 

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[Johnamac123]

Hey Robyn,

 

Great news on the MDR and Peoplejammer improvements. Were you able to find out if Luggage Valet is available??? Thanks.

[barbeyg]

Thank you, Robyn! We also board next Saturday, and so glad to hear this!! [emoji16] Hope you are having a wonderful time!

 

 

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[Johnamac123]

I should mention that embarkation was probably the fastest and smoothest I've ever experienced. We arrived at the port at about 9:45AM, and we were boarding by 10:50AM, and onboard by 11 [emoji41]

 

I also had the opportunity to meet and chat with this legend....very nice guy!!!

 

 

 

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How is Super Mario doing these days? Is he staying on Freedom for a while?

[mamathilde]

Great news! 7 days and we will be enjoying the changes [emoji6]

 

 

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[sherrerakacik]

Bravo! I am boarding next Saturday so your report was music to my ears!

 

 

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[movierunner]

Thanks for the update as this will be our 1st cruise and was not happy about food reviews we were seeing before.

Come on March 18th !!!! Even thou we are retired now still need a break from this cold weather up here.

[JessyCruises]

Did you spend any time in the pub? Who was the entertainer? James Brown was there in November. He sounded great WHEN we was playing.