kruzerci Posted August 9, 2009 #1 Share Posted August 9, 2009 We're booked on the Freedom next June, long wait, but better than nothing. Hopefully taking a 5 night in March, but anyways, I have read a couple of posts saying that the Freedom is looking a little tired. It's made me wonder a little bit about what she is going to look like when we're on her. We just got off Liberty yesterday and she looked wonderful, but she's two years old, Freedom will be four when we sail on her. The last time we were on Freedom, she was almost brand new. I've never been on a ship after dry dock before, will she be looking good about a month after her dry dock next year or should we go for the Liberty again? I just remember the Navigator was 4 when we sailed on her and she didn't look bad, but she didn't look as good as some of the others we have been on, but she had never been dry docked. Thanks guys, I'm not too worried, just curious what other people have to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncb106 Posted August 9, 2009 #2 Share Posted August 9, 2009 We're booked on the Freedom next June, long wait, but better than nothing. Hopefully taking a 5 night in March, but anyways, I have read a couple of posts saying that the Freedom is looking a little tired. It's made me wonder a little bit about what she is going to look like when we're on her. We just got off Liberty yesterday and she looked wonderful, but she's two years old, Freedom will be four when we sail on her. The last time we were on Freedom, she was almost brand new. I've never been on a ship after dry dock before, will she be looking good about a month after her dry dock next year or should we go for the Liberty again? I just remember the Navigator was 4 when we sailed on her and she didn't look bad, but she didn't look as good as some of the others we have been on, but she had never been dry docked. Thanks guys, I'm not too worried, just curious what other people have to say. i was told she still look brand new and they where putting up new carpets ,freedom need a little touch up but for know is still look brand new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MINIDRVR Posted August 9, 2009 #3 Share Posted August 9, 2009 If you have any doubts on how she looks now just check out Radio's Live from the Freedom that he just completed......... http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1034183 ............think you will enjoy all his pictures as she looks today........she's still in great shape and will even be better by the time you sail.........enjoy his thread cause we all did............:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garyorient Posted August 9, 2009 #4 Share Posted August 9, 2009 2 years old and looking tired. Please tell me you arenot being serious? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogimax Posted August 9, 2009 #5 Share Posted August 9, 2009 RCCL keeps all of its ships, including the oldest, in great condition. Some folks will complain about anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmtip Posted August 9, 2009 #6 Share Posted August 9, 2009 RCCL keeps all of its ships, including the oldest, in great condition. Some folks will complain about anything. I don't feel like the poster was complaining--sounds like a legitimate question to me. I was under the impression that these boards were for the sharing of information, not for passing of judgement. With comments like this I bet there are several people that are scared to ask a simple question that may help them with their cruise planning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruzerci Posted August 9, 2009 Author #7 Share Posted August 9, 2009 2 years old and looking tired. Please tell me you arenot being serious? Excuse me but can you read? I said Liberty was two and looked great. And obviously I'm not hard to please, I thought that both the Enchantment and Sovereign looked fine when I sailed on them and they are old ships. Should I apologize that the two reviews of Freedom I read before I left said that she didn't look as good as she could have :rolleyes:? My main question was does a four year old ship look new after a dry dock? Theres no need to be a smart @ss when you can't comprehend a post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negc Posted August 9, 2009 #8 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Excuse me but can you read? I said Liberty was two and looked great. And obviously I'm not hard to please, I thought that both the Enchantment and Sovereign looked fine when I sailed on them and they are old ships. Should I apologize that the two reviews of Freedom I read before I left said that she didn't look as good as she could have :rolleyes:? My main question was does a four year old ship look new after a dry dock? Theres no need to be a smart @ss when you can't comprehend a post. You may have a point but as you also admit both the Enchantment and Sovereign, both considerably older than Freedom, looked fine when you sailed on them. It just makes one wonder why you would question how good a newer ship would look, especially if she has just returned from a drydock where, if anything, enhancements are commonly part of the drydock procedures. As others have posted, RCI and most of the major cruiselines do an excellent job of maintaining their ships in topnotch condition, despite the number of guests who sail on her every sailing. Even if the negative reviews you cite are accurate, you can be reasonably certain that the drydock would address such deficiencies. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A2Mich Posted August 9, 2009 #9 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Yes, she will look great after her drydock. Many times in drydock, the cruise line will replace carpets, bed linens, rubber flooring, etc., as well as perform any needed major mechanical repairs. Some things are simply too difficult to do while pax are onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatour Posted August 9, 2009 #10 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Earlier this year, I was on the Brilliance which is 7 years old, she looked almost brand new. I have. Last year I sailed on the Enchantment and while not as exactly sparkling, she was in good shape and didn't look tired. I wouldn't worry about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruzerci Posted August 9, 2009 Author #11 Share Posted August 9, 2009 You may have a point but as you also admit both the Enchantment and Sovereign, both considerably older than Freedom, looked fine when you sailed on them. It just makes one wonder why you would question how good a newer ship would look, especially if she has just returned from a drydock where, if anything, enhancements are commonly part of the drydock procedures. As others have posted, RCI and most of the major cruiselines do an excellent job of maintaining their ships in topnotch condition, despite the number of guests who sail on her every sailing. Even if the negative reviews you cite are accurate, you can be reasonably certain that the drydock would address such deficiencies. :) Ya I can undersand your point, but there's different expectations for a two and ten thousand dollar cruise lol :). I was just wondering whether it would be worth it to fly to a newer ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negc Posted August 10, 2009 #12 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Ya I can undersand your point, but there's different expectations for a two and ten thousand dollar cruise lol :). I was just wondering whether it would be worth it to fly to a newer ship. Only if you are the type of person who is only satisfied on the newest and biggest ship. How many ways is it necessary to explain that in no way should Freedom be considered an "older" ship? :rolleyes: If you are expecting never to see any wear and tear on a cruise ship, you had best limit yourself to inaugural sailings because once guests sail on her, some signs of their presence will be seen if you look hard and close enough. Even then you have to be concerned that the workmen may not have done a stellar job with their finish work. You claim to have sailed on RCI ships in the past. If so, you should have noticed that preventative maintenance is an ongoing process even during your cruises let alone when the ships go into drydock. If you are trying to justify going back on the Liberty or an even newer ship, you don't need to use the age of Freedom as your excuse. Just book whatever ship will satisfy your needs and don't look for flimsy "what if" excuses to justify your decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyMack Posted August 10, 2009 #13 Share Posted August 10, 2009 You may have a point but as you also admit both the Enchantment and Sovereign, both considerably older than Freedom, looked fine when you sailed on them. It just makes one wonder why you would question how good a newer ship would look, especially if she has just returned from a drydock where, if anything, enhancements are commonly part of the drydock procedures. As others have posted, RCI and most of the major cruiselines do an excellent job of maintaining their ships in topnotch condition, despite the number of guests who sail on her every sailing. Even if the negative reviews you cite are accurate, you can be reasonably certain that the drydock would address such deficiencies. :) I see why you are 10,000+ posts...picking apart innocent questions and putting others down because you think their posts are not worthy. People like you bring negative energy to what is supposed to be a happy and informative place on the web. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginger2000 Posted August 10, 2009 #14 Share Posted August 10, 2009 We were on the Adventure at the end of Jan09 and she was going into drydock in April. We found that out while we were on the cruise! To me, the ship looked great!!!!! I certainly wasn't on board to inspect the carpets and wear and tear!!!! I think if you are sailing after dry dock - the "wear and tear" will be replaced!!!! Don't sweat about it and have a great cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negc Posted August 10, 2009 #15 Share Posted August 10, 2009 I see why you are 10,000+ posts...picking apart innocent questions and putting others down because you think their posts are not worthy. People like you bring negative energy to what is supposed to be a happy and informative place on the web. Sorry you feel that way, but I find it difficult to give much credibility to someone who believes that a four year old ship is "old", will show serious wear and tear even after it has just come out of drydock, and is considering switching ships because of such "serious" imperfections. It is my opinion, and I hope you will permit me to have one, that the poster was looking for any excuse to change his cruise plans, not asking an "innocent" question.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogimax Posted August 10, 2009 #16 Share Posted August 10, 2009 I don't feel like the poster was complaining--sounds like a legitimate question to me. I was under the impression that these boards were for the sharing of information, not for passing of judgement. With comments like this I bet there are several people that are scared to ask a simple question that may help them with their cruise planning. Umm, don't jump to judgment yourself! My comment was not directed at the OP but those posters who complained about the condition of Freedom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corkpopr Posted August 10, 2009 #17 Share Posted August 10, 2009 aren't the liberty and freedom carnival ships? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negc Posted August 10, 2009 #18 Share Posted August 10, 2009 aren't the liberty and freedom carnival ships? Cruise lines seem to lack imagination when it comes to naming their ships. There are a Carnival Liberty and a Carnival Freedom, but the ships being discussed here are the Liberty of the Seas and Freedom of the Seas, both ships in the Royal Caribbean International fleet. On boards associated with a particular line, posters tend to abbreviate their references to particular ships which can, at times, lead to some confusion, as your post seems to indicate.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garyorient Posted August 10, 2009 #19 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Excuse me but can you read? I said Liberty was two and looked great. And obviously I'm not hard to please, I thought that both the Enchantment and Sovereign looked fine when I sailed on them and they are old ships. Should I apologize that the two reviews of Freedom I read before I left said that she didn't look as good as she could have :rolleyes:? My main question was does a four year old ship look new after a dry dock? Theres no need to be a smart @ss when you can't comprehend a post. My fault didn't read properly. Suggest you book the Allure, the Oasis, the Azura, the Epic, the Eclipse or any other brand new ship to stop you losing sleep over the condition of a 4 year old ship. Oh yes, and I think I am right in saying that you can type in the word ASS. It doesn't make you any less rude by substituting an ampersand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted August 10, 2009 #20 Share Posted August 10, 2009 I see why you are 10,000+ posts...picking apart innocent questions and putting others down because you think their posts are not worthy. People like you bring negative energy to what is supposed to be a happy and informative place on the web. The poster you are referring to has reached 10,000+ posts because of their experience and helpful/informative nature :D I don't feel any negative energy whatsoever. We are entitled to our opinions whether they are supportive of the OP or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garyorient Posted August 10, 2009 #21 Share Posted August 10, 2009 The poster you are referring to has reached 10,000+ posts because of their experience and helpful/informative nature :D I don't feel any negative energy whatsoever. We are entitled to our opinions whether they are supportive of the OP or not. seconded. I see the person who made the comments has made 31 posts on this forum and consequently has obviously many months of experience on here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggieworkman Posted August 10, 2009 #22 Share Posted August 10, 2009 When is the Freedom going into dry dock? Maggie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lejardin Posted August 11, 2009 #23 Share Posted August 11, 2009 We sailed Freedom of the Seas in June of this year. It was absolutely breathtaking...and you should not worry a bit about the condition of this ship. Enjoy your cruise. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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