1999 Posted August 4, 2009 #201 Share Posted August 4, 2009 What we did which seemed to be the cheapest was rent a car at the airport then drop it off near the port the morning of the cruise. There are several companies that you can choose from then they shuttle you to the ship for free. It was nice having the car that night before to explore around and find a nice restaurant. Hi K&R - what is the shuttle situation/car rental situation like AFTER the cruise? Is it a mess or pretty much easy as pie? I would suspect many are trying to grab a car for their return ride home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaH Posted August 4, 2009 #202 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Radio, thanks for the great postings and pics. I am really enjoying them. Can't wait to read the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvscruising2007 Posted August 4, 2009 #203 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Oh dear:( you'd better find an other computer to use or go to a library. You are missing gorgeous pictures.So sorry:( Thanks for your empathy. Verizon has straightened out our speed and I am now able to see the beautiful pictures.:D Radio, you provide a wonderful review. I am not even booked on Freedom but I love seeing your pics. Thank you for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HB Cruiser Posted August 4, 2009 #204 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Hi K&R - what is the shuttle situation/car rental situation like AFTER the cruise? Is it a mess or pretty much easy as pie?I would suspect many are trying to grab a car for their return ride home. I am not them but will answer for you. We always use the rental car agency's shuttles upon return from our cruises in Port Canaveral. All you have to do is walk from the terminal across the parking lot to the other side and they all meet up there, Avis, Budget, and so forth. We have never had to wait very long for them to pick us up. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1999 Posted August 4, 2009 #205 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I am not them but will answer for you. We always use the rental car agency's shuttles upon return from our cruises in Port Canaveral. All you have to do is walk from the terminal across the parking lot to the other side and they all meet up there, Avis, Budget, and so forth. We have never had to wait very long for them to pick us up. Tim Thanks Tim! What about once you are @ the rental places/counters? Is that where the mass of ppl are? Just wanted to access 'on-the-road-timeliness' :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flagger Posted August 4, 2009 #206 Share Posted August 4, 2009 You get to witness a partial lunar eclipse tomorrow night. I am jealous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavarreCruiser Posted August 4, 2009 #207 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Hi Radio, Like all the others reading this thread, I am most impressed and appreciative of your post and photos. I have a small favor to ask. Like many other posters we will be on the Freedom OTS in September. If you have time would you ask the person at the My Time Dining desk if registraion for My Time dining usually fills up before embarkation day. Thanks. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBumb Posted August 4, 2009 #208 Share Posted August 4, 2009 was on the fos last june. spent hours at the flowrider. what fun. nice bar right there as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete78 Posted August 4, 2009 #209 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Radio, Do you happen to have any pics of the Concierge Lounge? Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGCFreddie Posted August 4, 2009 #210 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Love this post. It's just making us looking forward to our trip even more. Keep up the good work.:D Judi I know how you feel, Judi! See you in 47 days!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aprils22 Posted August 4, 2009 #211 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I can't say thank you enough for making my day and for everything that your doing--I feel so lucky to be cruising with friends on the Freedom next month--and thanks for letting me know that they do have penny slots Cheers to you April Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExploreroftheSeas92 Posted August 4, 2009 #212 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Thanks for posting the pictures of the pier. It looks like a lot of progress has been made over the last few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HB Cruiser Posted August 4, 2009 #213 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Thanks Tim! What about once you are @ the rental places/counters?Is that where the mass of ppl are? Just wanted to access 'on-the-road-timeliness' :D We use Budget for this reason. They seem to be the quickest and nicest in the area that I have dealt with. We have used Avis and just did not like their attitude. You can go to http://www.mousesavers.com for some discount codes for several of the rental agencies. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1999 Posted August 4, 2009 #214 Share Posted August 4, 2009 We use Budget for this reason. They seem to be the quickest and nicest in the area that I have dealt with. We have used Avis and just did not like their attitude. You can go to www.mousesavers.com for some discount codes for several of the rental agencies. Tim Thanks for the advice & yes mousesavers is where I got my codes. May have to re-access AVIS on the way back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HB Cruiser Posted August 4, 2009 #215 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Thanks for the advice & yes mousesavers is where I got my codes. May have to re-access AVIS on the way back. Sorry radio and others, I am not highjacking the thread, just helpin' someone. We tried Avis twice and had the same horrible experience both times after getting off the ship, mean and rude staff. I tried them the 2nd time thinking it was just an isolated incident but noooooooooooooooo, boy was I wrong. I am sure others will say they have experienced the same at Budget but we have not. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiselovers24 Posted August 4, 2009 #216 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Radio - Great Review! Keep it coming as I just got off the Freedom on Sunday & I am in PCD(Post Cruise Depression). Let me know what you thought about the CD Allan - We thought he was absolutely hilarious & was everywhere he could possibly be. Best cruise director ever & we have never remembered a Cruise director like this before. Hope we left the ship in good condition for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxbrowns Posted August 4, 2009 #217 Share Posted August 4, 2009 The water is gorgeous in Labadee!!!! I hope you had a great day there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake1401 Posted August 4, 2009 #218 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Great shots radio It looks alot different than when we were there back in the first of july..... have a great time......:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HB Cruiser Posted August 4, 2009 #219 Share Posted August 4, 2009 jake1401 Welcome to Cruise Critic! Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HB Cruiser Posted August 4, 2009 #220 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Radio Your pics and review are the BEST!!! Cannot wait until next May for our Freedom cruise! Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsteelerfan Posted August 4, 2009 #221 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Radio - Thanks very much for posting pictures of the pier!!:) Any info on when it might ready for use?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted August 4, 2009 Author #222 Share Posted August 4, 2009 (edited) Hello everyone ! I had a great day in Labadee. I went ashore shortly after my last post. The Labadee stop seems to get better and better every time I come here.. I went over to the beach that I normally do all the way on the east end of Labadee. It is usually very quiet there, and the water is very calm. That spot is now the location of the Dragon’s Tail Bobsled. I talked to several of the workers there, and found out that the Bobsled track is finished, and they just need to complete a couple of the buildings where you get on and get off. They were very proud to say that they hope to finish by the end of this month. It was suggested that he Bobsled ride is much longer than the one in Jamaica, and the price may be the same as the ZipLine here is Labadee (80.00). Maybe there will be a combo price for Dragon’s Point ZipLine, and Dragons Tail Bobsled ? ? There are also many new vendor booths that are being constructed along many of the paths throughout Labadee. These will house local vendors (and some RCI vendors) for hats, drinks, local crafts, etc. . . Much of the same souvenir type merchandise that is found in other areas of Labadee. There are many new Cabanas throughout Labadee as well. Some are even over the water. Most of the Cabanas have been built, but some still need to have the paths completed that take you to the Cabanas. There is currently no charge for passengers to use these, but when there will be a charge for these private Cabanas when finished. I walked over to the new pier area, and there were several new building that have been completed for when the new pier opens. The Welcome center is still not completed yet though, but everyone says (who I talked to)that the Pier should be ready for Oasis in December.(The sign on the project shows Oct. 2009) I will ask some others who may no more about the project. I walked over to the Construction Area to get a few more pics. I wasn’t able to get too far in due to the construction equipment, but I talked to one of the contractors who was confident that the hardest part of the job has already been completed. (the Pilings) The deck portions should be going up quickly (He estimated that the concrete decking should be done in 2 months) It appears that everything that you see when you get off of the tender in Labadee, will be duplicated (To a much higher degree and quality) over at the new Pier Area at Dragon’s Point. I want to come back here soon, and now I may switch my sailing on Oasis of the Seas (March 2010) from Eastern to Western just so I can see the finished product here ! ! The last tender is coming back to the ship now, so we should be leaving soon as scheduled for Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Here are a few pics from today. . . I can only post 6 photos per post, so I will make several posts. I will have many more photos that have I have not posted HERE. . . But it may take a long time to U/L them. I hope to have all of them there by the end of the cruise) Thanks for all of the nice comments, and Thanks for tuning in. Radio Crew loading food to take to Labadee I was on a full 2 level tender. . . Freedom of the Seas Exterior The Beautiful Freedom of the Seas New Beach Cabanas Welcome to Labadee ! . Edited August 4, 2009 by Radio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greektreats Posted August 4, 2009 #223 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Great info so far, Radio. Thanks! 19 days and counting until FOS for us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted August 4, 2009 Author #224 Share Posted August 4, 2009 (edited) Here are a few more pics. . . Radio The NEW Café Labadee Café Labadee under construction Beautiful beach on the west end of Labadee (Next to the Dragon’s Tail Bobsled) New Vendor Huts spread throughout Labadee More elevated vendor huts Some of the New Cabanas on Hideaway Beach . Edited August 4, 2009 by Radio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLover15 Posted August 4, 2009 #225 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I am having withdrawals....... No pics since this morning. I can't believe Radio is trying to have fun on his cruise instead of giving us pictures....:rolleyes: Just kiding, can't wait for more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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