Live review - “Free”dom of the seas 8/19/22

[DeerJod]

7 minutes ago, SAmome said:

Great review!  I have a silly question related to cups.  Which kind are available to pick up from bars for those with packages?  Old school or molded plastic?  Thanks.

 

The cheap molded ones! 

[DeerJod]

So I believe I messed up getting the water package, we got 24 waters for somewhere around 28$ for the cruise. I brought two refillable insulated containers and we’ve been filling them with ice and water from the ship. I have probably 16 of my waters left and the only reason we drank them was because I didn’t feel like walking up 3 decks to fill the containers. 
 

next cruise I’ll skip the water package

[DeerJod]

Dinner at Giovanni’s was amazing so consistent and tasty. We had the same server and he knocked it out of the park. 
 

tipped 20$ yesterday and a 50$ tonight he seemed rather taken aback tonight but it was well deserved. 

[DeerJod]

One of my Diamond drinks didn’t get used but then I realized there was a 100 obc that I for sure was not expecting. I’m not going to fight 15 when I was gifted 100 out of the blue

[DeerJod]

Stateroom attendant made up for a lack of soap tonight 

[DeerJod]

Overall this has been a great trip. The key was nice for the early embarkation and the debark, but the only reason I got it was because it was 3$ more than the internet package. We didn’t do  any of the shows or any of the reserved spots you get with the key.

[DeerJod]

Diamond is the most impactful upgrade to the cruising experience. These 4 drinks a day were awesome this perk is so freaking fantastic. Although we only did a single visit to the Diamond lounge it was relaxing and had some wonderful snacks.

[DeerJod]

Sadly no gambling happened on this casino comped cruise but ds and I had a great time. If anyone is on the fence with going solo with a 4.5 year old I’d strongly encourage it. It’s the right age to have a fun memorable weekend cruise. 

[DeerJod]

Alright cruise critic it’s been real, enjoy these “late night” shots I’ll post a bit tomorrow on the way home but this almost concludes the review.

[sharonslex]

Great review, thanks for taking the time to do this.  So glad you and your son both had a lovely time.  I board Freedom in the morning for the 4 night.  Can't wait!

[fla33023]

Had a great time following along! The pics from Giovanni's really do get the hunger pains going. Lol I'm not sure who had the better time, you or your son! Safe travels home.

[Jerseygirl1416]

Thanks for taking the time! Great review 😊

[Kmermaid]

Thanks for the report.  We will be boarding FOS in exactly one week using the Key.  Like you it was only a couple dollars more than Zoom.  Did you use the key to exit off the ship?  Wondering how early they start the send off breakfast.  

[sandebeach]

Great review, so glad you and your son had a good cruise. 

[LATTELOVE]

Thank you for taking your time to share

your postings and photos with us.

Very nice!!

 

[luvcruzing]

Hard to believe this was a three-night cruise.  Seemed so much longer. I really enjoyed following along with you and your lucky son.

[SAmome]

On 8/19/2022 at 10:56 AM, DeerJod said:

15 min from curb to waiting area, had to pour out 48 oz of water from our carryons. 
 

Silly question, but I was gonna bring some water onboard and thought it was allowed again.  Why did you have to pour it out; container too big?  Thanks.