Live Review - Nov 17th - Freedom of the Seas - Bourbon and Blackjack Weekend

[Traveler1977]

We’ll be on the Freedom very soon. Enjoying your review, including the great photos. Any tips or recommendations you can give regarding the ship or the cruise would be appreciated. As bourbon fans, we are also drinking up your comments on that fine adult beverage.  

[DeerJod]

Some bars have Buffalo trace others don’t it’s somewhat hit or miss. Ship really doesn’t feel too crowded, tomorrow as our first and last sea day will be the real test. 

[DeerJod]

On the black Jack side single deck is a 15 min and pays 6:5 but the table has been mostly full so you get a shuffle after each hand. They also have shoe and auto shuffler 15 games that pay 3:2.

[DeerJod]

Little weather never hurt nobody.

[DeerJod]

Long islands have been a staple. 

[DeerJod]

Tonight’s formal night attire is sponsored by vineyard vines.

[DeerJod]

We’re in aback corner and I’m not mad about it .

[DeerJod]

Chicken parm was fire but the noodles were quite under done. All in all a great dinner.

 

Edited November 19, 2023 by DeerJod

[DeerJod]

Said fire chicken parm. 

[DeerJod]

Ship is busy but very manageable still pretty decent crowd control. 
 

Been hovering right around even with black Jack, the yellows are 50 cents for take home gifts.

 

The Blantons and single malt were just over 200$ I was told I could pick them up at 9:30 tomorrow. 

[DeerJod]

Name a more beautiful ship, go ahead, I’ll wait… 

[Traveler1977]

 

6 hours ago, DeerJod said:

 

 

@DeerJod You’ve made a cruise that I was already excited about seem even better. A Jack Daniel’s single malt I’ve never seen before (and not available in local liquor stores) and Blanton’s both available on the ship makes it an even better cruise. I’m also looking forward to CocoCay and having some relaxing time on the ship. 

[DeerJod]

3 hours ago, Traveler1977 said:

 

@DeerJod You’ve made a cruise that I was already excited about seem even better. A Jack Daniel’s single malt I’ve never seen before (and not available in local liquor stores) and Blanton’s both available on the ship makes it an even better cruise. I’m also looking forward to CocoCay and having some relaxing time on the ship. 

Thanks! Always fun to hear someone is appreciating the updates from the ship. Secondary on that JD is around 400-500 depending on the site you’re looking at.

[DeerJod]

We’re very slowly making our way back to Miami, kids are excited for the belly flop competition. 

[DeerJod]

Celsius powder mixed with liquid iv to get you up and keep you hydrated. 

[DeerJod]

Early morning stroll.

[mandyleighflies]

Does Freedom have a suite lounge and and a Diamond lounge or are they combined? We were on Lady G in April and the suite lounge was on space but Diamond lounge was in a temporary space in one of the lounges. 

[DeerJod]

34 minutes ago, mandyleighflies said:

Does Freedom have a suite lounge and and a Diamond lounge or are they combined? We were on Lady G in April and the suite lounge was on space but Diamond lounge was in a temporary space in one of the lounges. 

They’re separate my last post had a few shots of the diamond club now called crown lounge. Some food and a coffee machine.

[DeerJod]

Looking like a beautiful day, this kids few play area is not 24/7 but perfect for most ages including a 2 ish year old.

[DeerJod]

More homemade mimosas. 

[DeerJod]

[DeerJod]

Miami in the distance 

[DeerJod]

Mini golf is popular this morning.

[DeerJod]

Golf ball shortage is a real thing. 

[DeerJod]

Very popular