SherriZ366 Posted August 2, 2009 #76 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Just watched FOS pull away YEAH!!!!enjoy your trip So did I and I caught the ship at the Jetty. I could even pick out our stateroom balcony. Thanks for the pictures and please keep them coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyprincess Posted August 2, 2009 #77 Share Posted August 2, 2009 So did I and I caught the ship at the Jetty. I could even pick out our stateroom balcony. Thanks for the pictures and please keep them coming. Can I ask what webcam you were all using?? I couldn't get the port canaveral one to work - just looked like colorful 'snow' on the camera! Maybe its the computer I have here at work? I really wanted to see it:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLover15 Posted August 2, 2009 #78 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Here are some webcam links if you can't see the one at port canaveral. This one is from the Radision and has pretty much the same view as the Port Canaveral cam http://www.opusad.com/radissonwebcam/ Here is the one I look at about 15 minutes after the ship pulls away from the port and you can watch the ship on this one for about 45 minutes http://www.ronjonresort.com/beachcam.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted August 2, 2009 #79 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Can I ask what webcam you were all using?? I couldn't get the port canaveral one to work - just looked like colorful 'snow' on the camera! Maybe its the computer I have here at work? I really wanted to see it:( http://cocoabeachnow.com/beachcams.cfm/mode/portcanaveral#cam for the jetty. It is a Java cam and you can control it for 2 minutes. http://www.portcanaveral.com/webcam.htm for the terminal/port. I had trouble working it awhile back because of virus that was affecting my Windows Media. It's all fixed now and wonderful to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beej Posted August 2, 2009 #80 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Radio, here i am again ready to sail thru your eyes. I actually get aboard in October. I just love being able to cruise thru your eyes while I await my own time. So thank you so much for your wonderful info and pix. BTW, WOW, what a gorgeous shot in the early morning. She really is beautiful. Awaiting your next broadcast. This is better than waiting for the Green Hornet or The Shadow ( that's only for those old enough to remember those great "radio" shows:D Ms Toad tuning out for now with a great big thanx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcowboy10 Posted August 2, 2009 #81 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Radio, Please let us know at what time you managed to get on the ship or they started letting people to board. Official time is 4:30pm, but I've heard people boarding well before then (like 11:00am). Always nice to be one of the first ones on board. Again, have a wonderful cruise!! Pete, have sailed FOS four times before, and embarking processing opens at 11:00, so you can arrive then, since the day in port in PC is considered one of your cruise days. Get one, have lunch in the windjammer on Deck 11, which opens at 11:30, and then all cabins become accessible at 1:00p...enjoy her all day!! My favorite ship with RCCL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildernesslady Posted August 2, 2009 #82 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Please help me out here. I have reservations there in less than 5 weeks. What is the rumor? CruiseLover15 - There was a bed bug rumor from another post. It has not been confirmed. We made a reservation at Country Inns just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseaddict95 Posted August 2, 2009 #83 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Radio The pics are great! I can't wait to read your daily posts this week. This will be my husband and I 1st time on Freedom. We will be sailing on her 8/23/09. We can't wait! Have a great time on your cruise.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildernesslady Posted August 2, 2009 #84 Share Posted August 2, 2009 (edited) I am also staying at the Radisson and leaving my car there for the week. It would be really nice to know what the rumor is to potentially save some needless heartache. Since when did CCer's become shy:D Also,,, thanks Radio, I always look forward to your fabulous reviews. I just answered the "rumor" above and feel badly since I have not gotten any confirmation. Not that I know how I would. We were just not comfortable staying there and I heard it is a great hotel. Radio, Thanks for the great pictures. Have a great week. Edited August 2, 2009 by wildernesslady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retiring soon Posted August 2, 2009 #85 Share Posted August 2, 2009 CruisesOnMyMind ~ I went back to the East Coast departures & tried to find a thread about the Radisson rumour but couldn't. Some people were very happy with it. Perhaps you should check it out on Trip Advisor & see what people are saying there. Really looking forward to Radio's "live". ~Jo~ :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knuckles Posted August 2, 2009 #86 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Hi Radio, Just got off FOS today and had a great time. If you make your way to the casino, say hi to Edwin from Brett, a dealer who is the mayor and knows everyone. Also tell him I don't blame him for taking my money. He'll get a kick out of that. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danajjj Posted August 2, 2009 #87 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Thanks so much for the live report. We are doing the same itinerary at the end of Sept., so I'm looking forward to sailing along with you. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachlovergirl Posted August 2, 2009 #88 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Radio, I love following your live reports. Also interested in Labadee since we'll be there in October on the Liberty. Thanks again !! Dee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisesOnMyMind Posted August 2, 2009 #89 Share Posted August 2, 2009 I just answered the "rumor" above and feel badly since I have not gotten any confirmation. Not that I know how I would. We were just not comfortable staying there and I heard it is a great hotel. Radio, Thanks for the great pictures. Have a great week. Thank you for letting us know the up and up. Now knowing this we will keep or reservation. Not to many hotels have never had reports of bedbugs at one time or another. I certainley would not want to be in the company of any. Heck, even RCCL has reportedly had them at one time or another. I understand all rooms in the 100 block tower have been completely renovated so will request a room there. Retiring Soon,,,,,,,I had already checked TripAdvisor and most of the reviews are positive (always exceptions). I did not see one mentioning bedbugs. Again thank you for the information so we can make an informed decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLover15 Posted August 3, 2009 #90 Share Posted August 3, 2009 CruiseLover15 - There was a bed bug rumor from another post. It has not been confirmed. We made a reservation at Country Inns just in case. Thank you so much for clearing that up for me. I need to give this some thought and do some more checking around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lantzwr Posted August 3, 2009 #91 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Thanks Radio, cannot wait to read your daily posts. We are taking Freedom October 25th, on our second Halloween cruise. Did the Mariner for Halloween last year. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fungirl28 Posted August 3, 2009 #92 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Thanks Radio for your posts. I always look forward to your reviews! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reijo Posted August 3, 2009 #93 Share Posted August 3, 2009 :D:D Husband and I are cruising on FOS September 6th-- did the doc dance last Friday --cannot wait for your review -- great way to keep the excitement going!!! Tatuwoman We're on the same cruise and got our docs Friday also. Not much longer!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F5Loar Posted August 3, 2009 #94 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Radio, great reports. Did you not stay at one of the PC hotels that allows you to park your car free for the week and then take a free shuttle to and from the port? Why did you drive and pay to park at the terminal? We stayed at the Raddison 2 weeks ago and had no bed bugs. Great sleep number air mattress in a very clean first class room. Breakfast buffet not so hot/great but it was included so can't complain too much. We had a great week on the FofS. Still a very nice/clean ship full of fun and surprises. Great entertainment all week and great food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted August 3, 2009 Author #95 Share Posted August 3, 2009 We left the Pier right at about 430PM, and we were treated with blue skies, and blue water. . . .a truly wonderful Sail away. When I sailed on Liberty of the Seas back in Jan 2008, I was lucky to be on a Freedom Class ship. The only thing that was missing was sunny skies. It really makes a difference when you sail from a port on a beautiful ship when the weather is nice. Today might have been the perfect sail away. . . We followed the Carnival Sensation, and Disney Wonder followed us from Port Canaveral. Our first port this week will be Labadee. Captain Eric Tengelsen advised us that we had 719nm to sail before we reached Labadee, Haiti. I had a great dinner tonight at Jade, up on Deck 11. I had some delicious Sushi, some Jasmine Rice, and a little Coconut Ice Cream. I thought the Sushi, and Jasmine Rice were very good. . . I highly recommend it for those who love Sushi. The Welcome Aboard show was very good as well. . . Our Cruise Director, Allan Brooks really loves his job, and it shows. Comedian Rick Corso was hilarious. I think he will do an adult show later in the week. I read yesterday, that someone came back from a RCI cruise, and reported that the Cruise Compass had changed to a different title, and format. The Freedom of the Seas still offer that Cruise Compass. . . Just as I had remembered it. Maybe they are testing the different version on Liberty of the Seas or Indy. . . Today has been a long day, so I may be hitting the rack a little early tonight. Tomorrow should be a day filled with activities. I have a Cruise Critic meeting tomorrow morning. There are a couple of my Cruise Critic friends on board this week, so It will be nice to talk with them. Here are a few pictures from out Sail away. . . More pics tomorrow ! ! Radio We leave Terminal 10 in Port Canaveral Passing by Milliken’s Reef (Great Seafood) The Cruise Activity Staff inviting passengers down for line dancing. . . Heading out to Sea. . . There were lots of people waving goodbye from Jetty Park, in Port Canaveral The H2o Zone from up in the Viking Crown Lounge . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cineroo Posted August 3, 2009 #96 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Thanks for the "live" broadcast. We will be sailing on her in 8 weeks! Can't wait!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counsdr Posted August 3, 2009 #97 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Thanks for all the pics and info Radio! I'll be on her 3 weeks from today and i'm looking forward to it! This will be my first time on a Freedom Class ship. Enjoy your week!!!!! Cheryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising Granny Posted August 3, 2009 #98 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Radio. This is so exciting to view this cruise from your eyes. Thanks so much for sharing. We will be sailing in 180 days which seems like such a long long way away. Now when I dream about our cruise I can look at your pictures and know that soon it will be real. Thanks again. Enjoy your cruise. Helen:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxbrowns Posted August 3, 2009 #99 Share Posted August 3, 2009 I can't wait to read and see more tomorrow and the rest of the week. Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruzer1105 Posted August 3, 2009 #100 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Radio - I am looking forward to your blog - I will be on the same ship and itinerary on 9-27-2009! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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