LIVE from the Freedom of the Seas 7/23/21

[jam19872016]

3 hours ago, ChicagoCubsFan said:

Thanks for all your answers - looking forward to our trip on Freedom in October 

You're welcome. Enjoy your cruise.

 

3 hours ago, jcc1025 said:

Yes, they are going to build a large entertainment area with parks and a music concert venue. Also a ship embarkation building when the old building was. The plans look nice and will be a big plus for that stop. 

Cool, I look forward to seeing its progress.

[Miami Momma]

oo thanks for update on kids club. probably not really active since kids are not on for the test cruises right now. I appreciate you checking into it!

[jam19872016]

2 hours ago, brillohead said:

Can you clarify what the lunch options are on board Freedom when in Nassau and in Coco Cay?  

 

For coco cay lunch options were:

 

Cafe promenade 

El loco fresh 

Sorrentos

Johnny rockets 

Playmakers serves food at 3.

 

Nassau lunch options were:

 

Cafe promenade 

El loco fresh 

Sorrentos 

Windjammer 

Playmakers 

Johnny rockets opens at 2

 

[jam19872016]

3 hours ago, Ashland said:

I know you said the WJ wasn't open on one night for dinner and for lunch when in Coco Cay but has the WJ been open other nights for dinner at all?

It had been closed for dinner all cruise long.

[jam19872016]

2 hours ago, mcgore83 said:

This is great!  Thank you for taking the time to share!

Thank you for reading along. 🙂

 

 

2 hours ago, jerseyjjs said:

 

 

Did you notice if they had a good variety of sports on the TVs at Playmakers?  (baseball, Olympics, etc)

Both sets of TVs I could see had the same thing on. Something European I'm thinking maybe rugby.

 

I'll take a look at them again tonight I suspect I will be enjoying another bloody mary at some point.

Edited July 25, 2021 by jam19872016

[jam19872016]

53 minutes ago, Miami Momma said:

oo thanks for update on kids club. probably not really active since kids are not on for the test cruises right now. I appreciate you checking into it!

You're welcome.

[brillohead]

1 hour ago, jam19872016 said:

Random observation, for a ship this empty it is hard to find a quiet nook to sit and play a game.

 

We had to leave the library because they are doing covid testing there.

 

Moved over to the star lounge and they are now doing a shopping seminar. 

What about the Viking Crown Lounge? That's usually quiet during the daytime.

Edited July 25, 2021 by brillohead

[jam19872016]

I won trivial pursuit 2-0 which is pretty rare. I'm back in the room now relaxing with a movie.

 

Dinner tonight is at chops at 8:30.

[ChicagoCubsFan]

Can you just get Sushi Rolls in Izumi Hibachi, or do you have to have the experience?

[jam19872016]

1 hour ago, brillohead said:

What about the Viking Crown Lounge? That's usually quiet during the daytime.

They have been doing a lot trivia up there.

[jam19872016]

1 hour ago, ChicagoCubsFan said:

Can you just get Sushi Rolls in Izumi Hibachi, or do you have to have the experience?

Yes you can and you can get a $35 credit with the dining plan

[jam19872016]

Trying my luck in the casino. Starting with some video poker.

[sandebeach]

2 minutes ago, jam19872016 said:

Trying my luck in the casino. Starting with some video poker.

Good luck!

[jam19872016]

Moved on from that pretty quick. Did okay for a bit on quick hits.

 

Trying Heidi now.

[jam19872016]

I'll be honest I've never understood why that one is so popular. Trying one of the Chinese machines I usually also stay away from  now.

[jam19872016]

Crapped out again and then tried quick hits again which was spectacularly crappy. Done for now I'll do some more after dinner 

 

So in all my trips this has been one of the worse runs of luck I've ever encountered. Most of my losses are from playing back winnings, but I cant get anything to strike at all. My biggest win this week was $70. 

 

Alas that's the way it goes sometimes.

[jam19872016]

38 minutes ago, sandebeach said:

Good luck!

Thank you. Gonna try one more time after dinner.

[davekathy]

9 minutes ago, jam19872016 said:

Thank you. Gonna try one more time after dinner.

Bon Appetit...🍷

[jam19872016]

5 hours ago, jerseyjjs said:

 

 

Did you notice if they had a good variety of sports on the TVs at Playmakers?  (baseball, Olympics, etc)

Just checked, I saw basketball (Olympics) baseball, soccer, and what I presume to be rugby (something European I do t really know what).

[jam19872016]

9 minutes ago, davekathy said:

Bon Appetit...🍷

Thank you. M and I definitely have different eating patterns this late dining is killing me. Eighteen minutes to go and I could eat my own hand right now.

[davekathy]

2 minutes ago, jam19872016 said:

Thank you. M and I definitely have different eating patterns this late dining is killing me. Eighteen minutes to go and I could eat my own hand right now.

I'm sure the wait will be worth it. 🙂

[jam19872016]

Dinner tonight was better than last time - I stayed away from the filet M did not and there is just no nice way to put it, it is not good quality steak at all. Same issue for her last night at izumi.

 

I ordered the crab cake and black pepper bacon to start.

 

For my main I ordered the grilled branzino.

 

Finally for dessert I got the key lime meringue.

 

Everything was good and the service was truly a 10/10. I will have some further thoughts on chops when I wrap up my review after the cruise.

 

 

[jam19872016]

Going back to the casino one last time I really need a hail mary here.

[Baowen]

Good Luck!

[jam19872016]

33 minutes ago, Baowen said:

Good Luck!

Thanks, unfortunately it wasn't my turn to do good this trip. The good news is M and I have helped rccg get back on their feet and should be turning a profit again real soon.😃