News Flash! Freestyle 2.0 is NOW ON THE DREAM (sort of)

[Cubechick]

Just back from the June 8th Dream, Boston to Bermuda run. We had confirmed with the food and beverage director on the 5/9 CTN that there would be no Freestyle 2.0 upgrades on the Dream as the ship is leaving the fleet in November. But guess what folks, there are!!!!!!!

 

As we embarked on Sunday, we were greeted by smiling crew members carrying trays laden with complimentary champagne! Woo-hoo!!! Later, we were given the card by our cabin stewards that enabled us to choose what fruits we wanted in our fruit basket. That evening, we opted for a quickie buffet dinner and there were white tablecloths on the tables along with flickering faux candles. No Freestyle 2.0? It was popping up everywhere!

 

Later, we spoke with HD Monique Barnhoorn, and she confirmed that due to the hue and cry on Cruise Critic, the bigwigs were called in (apparently we missed Klaus by a couple of weeks) and some upgrades were authorized. Obviously no bedding/pillow changes, no “action” stations in the buffet and only minor changes to the menu. According to the executive chef, Christoph Escbach, the Dream can’t comply with all of the menu changes as they don’t have the equipment. But they are doing what they can.

 

Our cruise was the beginning of the rollout, with more to come.

 

Other Freestyle 2.0 upgrades noted were the room service menu, (okay, that had been upgraded on the CTN) our cookies the last night of the cruise, and a biggie: Le Bistro is now open for breakfast and lunch to the VIP’s.

 

We will post a full review later with many more details, but thought folks would like to know the scoop!

 

Cube

[cruizinwithkids]

WOW, thanks for that great news.

[cruiserssandr]

We were on the Dream 6/1/08. Just our luck we missed any signs of 2.0. I did receive a survey after we got home and wrote how I felt about the Dream not having ANY 2.0 perks. Oh well. We had a great time any way.

[Grandpaul]

Hey Cube

 

That is a surprise after what they told us on the 5/09 CTN like you said. They must actually listen to us huh? Good to see the old ship goin gout with a little flourish.

[didan]

Thanks so much - this is great news for those of us going in July!

[Kruizin'Kath]

Thanks for taking the time so quickly to share the great news!:D Can't wait to read your review!

[coka]

Now that is why I love NCL!

 

Thanks for letting us know Cubechick.

 

coka

[zubee23]

Coka, thanks to you we had free champagne on our CTN, too! Thanks, again!

Beth

[cherylatwork]

Cubechick

 

Thanks for the update, anxiously awaiting your full review!!!!

 

Cheryl

[sunluva7]

Wow - our August 10 cruise is looking better and better.:D

[welove2cruise232]

cubechick, this is great news! Looking forward to reading your review!

[kdg51]

Free drinks in the Casino on the Dream? Does the Dream have Casino cards?

[Cubechick]

Free drinks in the Casino on the Dream? Does the Dream have Casino cards?

 

Yes, there are casino cards of the paper variety. So you make sure you show your card to have your play monitored, particularly if you play the slots.

 

And yes, you get free drinks when playing, although service was a tad slow to barely existant!

[icecreammv]

I sense I must share the excitement of the 2.0 as I am headed on the Dream in August. We do not have a suite;does this disqualify us from this good news? Please continue with all info on the trip; I will take notes!

[brokenarrowhd]

Just got back from the Dream today. There was 2.0 onboard. Free champagne welcome, fruit trays, cookies last night we also had robes.

 

In spite of docking in Hamilton , we sucked it up and had blast!

 

There was additional crew onboard.

[Cubechick]

I sense I must share the excitement of the 2.0 as I am headed on the Dream in August. We do not have a suite;does this disqualify us from this good news? Please continue with all info on the trip; I will take notes!

 

The only thing that I listed that you would not be qualified for (assuming that you are not a Gold Latitudes member or higher?) would be the breakfast and lunch at LeBistro.

 

Everything else is there to enhance everyone's sailing experience.

[icecreammv]

Free champagne welcome, fruit trays, cookies last night we also had robes.

\ Seriously, a lowly C level , non Lat. member gets robes, champagne and cookies? Heck, the last cruise we were happy with towel animals!

[CruisinMaterial]

I would hope that the disco gets the White Hot Party but either way, I won't be able to experience it but I think it would do something to spice up the nightlife onboard that vessel!

 

Oh well, there's always next year to sail on the NCL Spirit! I can't wait!! :D

[Larsek]

I'm happy to see that they didn't run out of beer this time on the first night. :)

[brokenarrowhd]

The ship did run out of Bud Light during the June 15th sailing.