watermelonqueen99 Posted March 9, 2017 #1 Share Posted March 9, 2017 So we've been back for a few days from our 7 day Western Caribbean cruise aboard the Carnival Freedom. I thought I might as well do a review, since there aren't many on this particular ship. I have done a review on CC before on the Magic under a different name and it went over quite well. But, unfortunately, I had to have it deleted by a mod because I had an Internet stalker who was creeping me out. I should really take that story all the way to Springer and get my 14 (typo and it stays) minutes of fame, but ain't nobody got time for that. So anyway, I'm just holding the place for now, and will start my proper review tomorrow. Let me formally and properly (not really) introduce us: Hey, girl, hey! We are T (me) and C (him). We met in 1998 in college, and married the next year. We are late 30's, and we own our own business where we provide alternative fuel training. We first started cruising in April 2014 for our 15th wedding anniversary, got completely hooked, and this cruise on the Freedom was #7 for us. We are currently Gold (actually, it's more of a mustard yellow color), and looking forward to that Platinum card, mostly so that we can get our draws washed for free and we don't have to keep going to the Deck 2 laundry room like mere pheasants. We are loyal to Carnival, and are very laid-back and easy to please. We have a 14 year old son and a 10 year old daughter, but we do not cruise with them. We do, however, take them to Disney World every summer. (Our bank account just dropped by $6K when I typed that. Reaching for Xanax/Vodka cocktail.) On the ship, we are very social, very friendly, and love to make new friends. During the day, you'll find us around the ship playing cards, people watching, day drinking, wasting money at the casino, or getting wind blown on one the lower, quieter decks. At night, you'll find us at our favorite bar, hanging out with our favorite bartenders and new friends we've met. We don't go to any of the shows, comedy or otherwise. We don't go to dinner in the MDR. (We prefer the classy ambiance of Guy's Burger Joint and/or the Lido buffet.) We do not cruise without the Cheers package, and we make full use of it, no shame. (15 drinks? Honey, that's not a limit, that's a goal.) I hope ya'll will join me as I relive our week aboard the Carnival Freedom. :) And if not, that's ok, it won't be the first time I've talked to myself. :cool: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted March 9, 2017 #2 Share Posted March 9, 2017 You sound interesting! Love your writing style! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azrose Posted March 9, 2017 #3 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Following -- I'll be on the Freedom in 30 days :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPfromCT Posted March 9, 2017 #4 Share Posted March 9, 2017 This is going to be good.......:D Patiently waiting for the next installment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcvtmom Posted March 9, 2017 #5 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I like your style!! Looking forward to the review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkg Posted March 9, 2017 #6 Share Posted March 9, 2017 looking forward to the rest of your review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoggins84 Posted March 9, 2017 #7 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I'm looking forward to this review! I like your writing style, it seems more fun than "just got back from the freedom, it was good... the end". Excited to see what you say, we will be aboard the freedom in 219 days, 4 hours, and 32 minutes... but who's counting?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BALCONETTE Posted March 9, 2017 #8 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Yay!! I'll get to read some of it before I leave. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybaby1113 Posted March 9, 2017 #9 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Looking forward to your review. Carnival Freedom is our favorite ship. <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisemein Posted March 9, 2017 #10 Share Posted March 9, 2017 My wife and I were on the same cruise....15 drinks, not a limit, it's a goal...we didn't do the cheers this time since I had the drinks on us card and still was able to reach my goal (with the help of my wife who kept stealing my drinks). Looking forward to see what you thought about the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiacruizers Posted March 9, 2017 #11 Share Posted March 9, 2017 "Draws washed for free" lol can't wait to read the rest!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pirate4me2 Posted March 9, 2017 #12 Share Posted March 9, 2017 You sound like fun, so count me in! Can't wait for the next segment. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneboysmom Posted March 9, 2017 #13 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Following! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alibaster McGillicutty Posted March 9, 2017 #14 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Laid back cruisers......that's my kind of cruising. Gonna be on the Freedom on 3/18 so I look forward to not only hearing more but hearing the way you tell it. We quit taking the kids to Disney World years ago. We told them if they wanted to see a mouse, go look behind the refrigerator. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzin4fam Posted March 9, 2017 #15 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Looking forward to reading your review! We have 8 days 21 hours and 19 minutes to go!! This will be the first cruise for my kiddos! We're all super excited. And you're right, it is very hard to find reviews of the Freedom. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmet0225 Posted March 9, 2017 #16 Share Posted March 9, 2017 We do not cruise without the Cheers package, and we make full use of it, no shame. (15 drinks? Honey, that's not a limit, that's a goal.) Not sure why, but that made me laugh out loud. I'm looking forward to this review, as I get on the Freedom again. It has been upgraded since we were on the Freedom 4 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watermelonqueen99 Posted March 10, 2017 Author #17 Share Posted March 10, 2017 You sound interesting! Love your writing style! Woop, my first commenter! You win a virtual 24K Gold Plastic Ship on a Stick! :DThank you, and welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watermelonqueen99 Posted March 10, 2017 Author #18 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Following -- I'll be on the Freedom in 30 days :) Welcome aboard! This was our 2nd time on the Freedom, she's a great ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watermelonqueen99 Posted March 10, 2017 Author #19 Share Posted March 10, 2017 This is going to be good.......:DPatiently waiting for the next installment. I hope it lives up to your expectations! Welcome aboard! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watermelonqueen99 Posted March 10, 2017 Author #20 Share Posted March 10, 2017 I like your style!! Looking forward to the review. Thanks for reading! Welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watermelonqueen99 Posted March 10, 2017 Author #21 Share Posted March 10, 2017 looking forward to the rest of your review. Welcome aboard! Thanks for reading! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watermelonqueen99 Posted March 10, 2017 Author #22 Share Posted March 10, 2017 I'm looking forward to this review! I like your writing style, it seems more fun than "just got back from the freedom, it was good... the end". Excited to see what you say, we will be aboard the freedom in 219 days, 4 hours, and 32 minutes... but who's counting?! Thank you, and welcome aboard! I love reading "fun" reviews, so that's how I try to write mine! And 219 days?! Pshhh, time to start packing! :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watermelonqueen99 Posted March 10, 2017 Author #23 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Yay!! I'll get to read some of it before I leave. :D I'll try to get crackin'! :D Thank you for reading! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watermelonqueen99 Posted March 10, 2017 Author #24 Share Posted March 10, 2017 My wife and I were on the same cruise....15 drinks, not a limit, it's a goal...we didn't do the cheers this time since I had the drinks on us card and still was able to reach my goal (with the help of my wife who kept stealing my drinks). Looking forward to see what you thought about the week. Awesome, can't wait to see how our experiences compare! And "Drinks on Us!?" *Whistles* They see me (high) rollin'......they hatin'.....:D:D:D And yes, 15 is a goal! And I'm a firm believer that everyone needs to have goals in life! :') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watermelonqueen99 Posted March 10, 2017 Author #25 Share Posted March 10, 2017 "Draws washed for free" lol can't wait to read the rest!!! I'm almost positive that if you go to the Carnival website and look at the Platinum benefits, "Free Draw Washing" is right there at the top.* *Disclaimer: I just made that up. Welcome aboard, and thanks for reading! :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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