Live From The Carnival Freedom: Crossing the Atlantic for a New Whale Tail

[jam19872016]

I'm back to making my own coffee. It's not quite right, but honestly the premium coffee is not very good either 😕. 

 

The soft serve machine is off and caramel sauce put away so its definitely a little off tasting, but the barista is new and didn't charge me.

 

 

[NE John]

49 minutes ago, exlondoner said:

As V2 said, the line of egalitarian cruet provision. 🙂

The idea that Cunard has a rigid class-based system is rubbish. Those in the “Grills” are fully integrated with the entire ship and except for a separate dining room, lounge, and outside terrace. Grills pax fully participate in the rest of the ship. No butlers escorting Grills pax to theatre, no “ship within a ship”. A Britannia and Grills passenger can be next to each other at trivia, afternoon tea, theater, walking the Prom deck etc. 
Cunard is not as snobby or class- based as many think. The experience is relaxing and laid back ( yes, to some used to the high energy of Carnival probably a bit too relaxed…) but that’s ok with both Cunard and Carnival. 

I’ve been in both categories and felt no difference as a passenger when around the ship. 

[exlondoner]

3 minutes ago, NE John said:

The idea that Cunard has a rigid class-based system is rubbish. Those in the “Grills” are fully integrated with the entire ship and except for a separate dining room, lounge, and outside terrace. Grills pax fully participate in the rest of the ship. No butlers escorting Grills pax to theatre, no “ship within a ship”. A Britannia and Grills passenger can be next to each other at trivia, afternoon tea, theater, walking the Prom deck etc. 
Cunard is not as snobby or class- based as many think. The experience is relaxing and laid back ( yes, to some used to the high energy of Carnival probably a bit too relaxed…) but that’s ok with both Cunard and Carnival. 

I’ve been in both categories and felt no difference as a passenger when around the ship. 

All true, and lines such as MSC, NCL, and some others I can’t remember, seem to have much more distinction, yet Cunard is the one people get put off, because it has a class system. 

[jam19872016]

It's Indian night at the buffet which sure is tempting but I skipped it and may pop up later for a sample.

 

 

 

[exlondoner]

Much nicer menu tonight.

[jam19872016]

Mushroom pate 619.

 

 

The logo is almost correct, just a slight angle.

[exlondoner]

2 minutes ago, jam19872016 said:

Mushroom pate 619.

 

 

The logo is almost correct, just a slight angle.

Much better.

[jam19872016]

That had a very nice flavor. The choice of cold bread as a delivery method was odd and detracted slightly but overall still a very nice appetizer. 

 

For mains I got loin of lamb 644

 

 

And my mom got baked artichoke and spinach.

 

 

We both got Singapore noodles

 

 

[jam19872016]

Lamb was super tasty and so tender. I could have used more as it was basically two bites. I cut it into four small bites. Very good.

 

The noodles were also good but could have used something to make it "pop" a little.

 

Desserts 710.

 

My mom got chocolate and banana delice.

 

 

I got lemon bread and butter pudding and jaffa cake meringue. 

 

 

[exlondoner]

How could you resist the duck breast?

[Host Hattie]

How's the weather now ?

[Victoria2]

What I would like to know   jam19872016 . is what will you do for double entrées/puds and late night snacks when you get home.

 

Indian night? Total yum!!

 

Us snobs up in in QG always ask for an Indian night, and an Italian night, and crispy duck and...😄

 

 

[jam19872016]

And then this happened. 

 

[jam19872016]

16 minutes ago, exlondoner said:

How could you resist the duck breast?

I don't think I like duck. I've had it a few times and chalked it up to poor quality but even here when i tried it, it just wasn't my favorite. 

[jam19872016]

14 minutes ago, Host Hattie said:

How's the weather now ?

Better but it's all relative. It's still quite bumpy out.

[jam19872016]

15 minutes ago, Victoria2 said:

What I would like to know   jam19872016 . is what will you do for double entrées/puds and late night snacks when you get home.

 

Indian night? Total yum!!

 

Us snobs up in in QG always ask for an Indian night, and an Italian night, and crispy duck and...😄

 

 

When I go home it's back to intermittent fasting and calorie counting 🤣.  I will eat less in a day than a typical meal here 😅. 

[jam19872016]

Somebody took all the to go bags

 

[jam19872016]

Outside deck closed

 

[jam19872016]

Cocktail piano music but even Shazam has no idea what I'm listening to.

 

Edited October 20, 2023 by jam19872016

[jam19872016]

Three unrecognizable songs in a row and I've moved onto the yacht club for chilled beats aka the jogging track for two hyper little girls.

 

Style 🎶 

 

[jam19872016]

Abba hour.

 

 

Take a chance on me 🎵 

[Blackjackboss]

5 hours ago, Blackjackboss said:

I will assess the situation when we go to dinner and report back

Ok at YC Le Muse on Divina everything is in tip top shape lol

[jam19872016]

Just now, Blackjackboss said:

Ok at YC Le Muse on Divina everything is in tip top shape lol

Ooo those are nice looking 👌 

[jam19872016]

Was just about to give up on this crowd, if Abba can't get them on the floor nothing can.

 

This one got em

 

 

Dancing queen 🎶 

[jam19872016]

Mobile bar is empty. Have another ready to go at the room but found it hard to carry two plus a glass. Now I don't feel like going back to the room.

 

What to do?

 

Ordered a chocolate martini.

 

This is the oddest chocolate martini I've ever seen. It appears to be a martini with a chocolate rim.

 

 

Angel eyes 🎶