Matt

I had heard this rumor but then heard they are just getting new packages with updated wine list. Guess we will find out pretty soon. Matt

Upgrading your stateroom is always nice. Drink package is also a good way to burn some cash. Heck, why not just save the money and buy drinks for your group onboard?

Someone spent a lot of time on that!

Captain Thor announced again Sabor was coming to the spot where the nightclub is now. I am cautiously optimistic!

Fort Lauderdale is so close to the port that a couple of taxis will be the easiest solution.

Great review, thank you for sharing!

Welcome OBX! So glad to hear that news. I really hope that's true

The majority of stuff to do is more than a walk away. I'd recommend taking a cab into the downtown area. It costs very little and you get so much more selection. In general, taxis are pretty cheap.

There should be more than enough time. Similar problems on Allure and Adventure were handled in such a manner.

Water, milk, tea, juice (in morning breakfast) and lemonaid are included and complimentary. Soda can be purchased a la carte or through one of the beverage packages.

Interesting. How long as your sailing?

The internet signal can drop out but I've been able to do a number of blog posts from the ship (including uploading photos). I do suggest bringing your own laptop and not relying on their computers. On Navigator of the Seas, the two-login unlimited internet plan is $229.95 and the one-person unlimited internet plan is $189.95. Both plans can have Crown & Anchor discounts applied to them.

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You know, I think I may be at that point. I do love Izumi but finding really good Mexican food is harder these days than good sushi.

Hard to go wrong with Paradise Beach http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2010/07/21/excursion-focus-paradise-beach-cozumel

If you can handle bringing your own luggage off the ship, then yes! Skips the lines at the port

Pervasive wifi means there is a wi-fi signal across the ship, whereas before that there were "hot spots" on the ship. Now you will be able to access wifi from pretty much everywhere on the ship. That being said, the internet speeds are still rather slow. It's okay for checking email or doing some basic browsing but you will find it about as slow as dial up internet (if you can remember that).

Oh man, how did you know?! :P

If Sabor is added, it will be the greatest refurbishment ever. If it's not, the worst refurbishment ever! Seriously, I'm hoping it gets more than just the two restaurants listed above.

Here's a list of what I've heard is coming to Freedom as part of her drydock. Emphasis on "heard", so assume none of this to be official Hairspray will be performed Crypt nightclub will be converted to a restaurant and staterooms Diamond Club becoming Concierge Lounge Card Club room will become new Diamond Club lounge Portofino will be removed New restaurants Giovanni's Table Izumi

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One of my many lottery fantasies involves just continuously cruising for an indeterminate amount of time so that fits well with your plan!

That's great!

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I haven't personally but I'd just look at the deck above and below you. What you want to potentially avoid are public spaces, which could have noise. Engines are too far down below you (with lots of crew inbetween) for you to really notice that.