LIVE from the Freedom 4/22/24 5 nt Eastern Caribbean

[Timeforvaca]

Hi all!  
 

Just thought I would share a couple things since I had so many questions answered on here prior to my cruise. 
 

We are in an inside cabin on deck nine. It is literally literally the size of a shoebox, 😂lol. But honestly, it’s pretty livable. And the room sure gets dark at night…we’ve been sleeping later than normal! I haven’t sailed in an inside cabin since I was 18, (I’m 47 now) and I would do it again, especially at the super cheap last-minute Casino rate that we got.

 

Speaking of the casino, it was brutal in there last night. We play blackjack and we got wiped out pretty fast. But today is a new day! 🤑

 

The food. We are foodies. The decline in the quality of food in the dining room is noticeable, and that is putting it nicely. My husband got prime rib last night, and it was truly inedible. I got rack of lamb from the steakhouse selections. I ordered it medium rare. The first time it came out well done, the second time it came out literally baaing. It was raw. They took it off the bill. Crème brûlée awful, melting cake not melty but instead rather dense. A couple of items were actually pretty good. The crawfish pasta and the carpaccio, both off of the menu, I really enjoyed. 

 

Steakhouse. Generally good but everything was underseasoned. Tuna tartare and crab risotto were standouts. Husbands NY strip was thin and sad, especially when paying a $49 cover charge. My filet and lobster was also very good. 
 

We also hit up bonsai sushi yesterday. Yum! The sashimi was nice and fresh, and the shrimp tempura roll was delicious.

 

Hoping to get to Seafood Shack and Seaday brunch over the next few days. 
 

Internet is generally good. Was able to make Skype calls and stream some shows. Side note.. it appears Hulu and Netflix are blocked. 

Any questions, let me know. I’ll be back to share more later in the cruise. 😎 

 

 

[straitlover1965]

Is the room quiet or do you hear the Lido noise? I am booked in 9243 in September, hoping for no noise from the Lido. We got a good casino offer too!

 

Report on Serenity. I think it's 2 levels, correct? Any clamshells or just loungers and the couches under the canvas cover? Any loungers under cover or all out in the sun?

[Timeforvaca]

10 hours ago, straitlover1965 said:

Is the room quiet or do you hear the Lido noise? I am booked in 9243 in September, hoping for no noise from the Lido. We got a good casino offer too!

 

Report on Serenity. I think it's 2 levels, correct? Any clamshells or just loungers and the couches under the canvas cover? Any loungers under cover or all out in the sun?

Our cabin is very close to yours. No noise from above at all. We always sleep with a white noise machine as well. 
 

Serenity area is on two decks. I’ve only been on deck 12. All the loungers are in the sun. There are a handful of two person clam shells on the very front of the ship around the corner from the serenity area. In the area by the bar, there are regular chairs and also outdoor sectionals. 

[straitlover1965]

Thanks! Will have to make sure I'll bring plenty of sunscreen then. Don't want the clamshells as it is my sister and i going LOL, was just curious since I didn't see them in the pics I saw. Will probably spend lots of time in Serenity since we are on the Easter cruise (didn't realize that until after we booked and got a good deal so not giving it up).