arebee

10 hours ago, WAAAYTOOO said:

You haven't tasted a bad LIIT until you've had one made by the robot bartender.  UGH.  Worst drink I've ever tasted.  That was our first and only trip to visit the robot bartender.

I've heard they weren't too good, at least you don't feel like you have to tip...

24 minutes ago, monctonguy said:

For me it is usually the frozen mojito.....or sometimes just a cold beer depending on how the night before went..lol.

I go for a long island ice tea.  The last couple cruises I tried to get a mojito but they never had the mint and would't make one.  Took hours until any bar had it.

We started on Carnival but my brother in law (who was diamond at the time now D+) talked us into Royal.  Now we are so close to diamond I want to get there but I will explore others after that.  Looking at Holland America first then we'll see after that where I go.  Not too crazy about Royal nickel and dime us but guess thats where they are all going.

19 hours ago, jce2 said:

Because you can use phrases such as "Geez!  It's F""in hot out here!"  or "I hate the Sh***y humidity"

More like when will these snow birds head back north...

59 minutes ago, JLMoran said:

Hi, Amber. Welcome aboard to our online "family"!

OK, @arebee, I know you're ex-military and cursing probably comes as naturally as breathing at this point. How does being in Florida enhance that?  

I live between Tampa and Orlando... Easy access and can go at a moments notice...  Yes, ex-Navy so this stuff is in my blood...

Welcome...  Being in Florida does have its advantages when it comes to cursing..

If you're talking about the casino in Tampa, that would be a maybe (I assume you didn't mean the one in Universal, don't thing they have a casino).  Its about 2 hours from the port.  So if you want to spend half the time getting there and back, give it a try. But you'll have to rent a car and hope the orlando and tampa traffic is moving, only take one person with a flat tire to stop I4 in both directions.

Never been on it but usually in the description it would tell you if you needed shoes.  If you wanted to save space, you could wear your sneakers on board and pack your flip flops.  Or put them in a carry on.

33 minutes ago, cajunman14 said:

Do first time RC cruisers get anything"free". Like any perks?

I don't remember but I want to say no.  But unless you get to the upper tiers the perks are ok at best.  Of course unless you're in a suite, but I wouldn't know about that.

Starbucks no, don't know about red bull.  Its a cruise, I have no favorite NON-alcohol cocktails....

21 hours ago, Barbara said:

Thank you. That's what I figured.

One thing I forgot, if you are on something like the Oasis class you will have to reserve a time to go to the shows.  They will scan your cards but after the show starts anyone can get in.

Don't think  you have to worry, the shows aren't assigned seating.  So as long as you get there the same time (or close) you should be fine.  Unless someone is in a suite, they will have their own seating.

Still one of the worse ports...

3 hours ago, eaglesfaninfl said:

Cruise Terminal 6 has been refurbished and is used by Empress, don't know if it's also used by Rhapsody. Go to https://www.porttb.com/cruise.

On that site you can also reserve and prepay valet parking, drop off car right at terminal and have it delivered upon your return. We use it every cruise, very convenient! Enjoy your trip!!

Now thats interesting, have to try that next time.

Thanks for all the updates, I do miss the Freedom.  It is by far my favorite.

Well, I spend a lot of time in the Schooner.  Not a lot of noise in there and usually only a piano player during the day or evening.  And on the Oasis, its a smaller bar.  I wouldn't worry about the noise too much, even during the day.

Enjoy.... Be safe...

On 11/17/2017 at 10:00 AM, CruiseHappy said:

Which ships is the mystery dinner offered??  i have never seen it so I am guessing i've never been on the right ships :)

I want to say Freedom, but can't remember.  Seen it twice, once is enough since it was the same show and the same murderer.  But the food was good and its something to do on the first night to get the cruise off on the right foot.

The only form you will need to fill out at the pier is the "I haven't been sick for two weeks" form.  As for the porters, we usually tip about $2 a bag, I suggest bringing small bills anyway for things like tipping (bar tenders really love it) and stuff in the ports.

Been out of two different dock in Tampa, don't remember seeing anything new..

21 minutes ago, mworkman said:

After looking at these photos has me looking at booking a cruise on Freedom OTS soon.

Been on Freedom a three times, my favorite.  We were actually on the last cruise out of Port Canaveral.  Wish it stayed....

How do the pics get on the cards?  Do you have to upload it or get it taken on board?

On ‎11‎/‎12‎/‎2017 at 7:56 AM, RestingBirds said:

In case anyone from RC reads this...My vote goes to the WOW bands and sea pass cards.  When I get on board my phone gets put on lockdown, I don't want to have to use it for everything on board.

I'm there with you, I don't want to carry that thing around.  Maybe they will give options.

We had the aft on Freedom, would love to have it again.. Larger balcony and room....

Wish I could help... I drink (according to others) junk beer (bud light, coors light).  I remember San Miguel from my Navy days in Spain... Wasn't impressed when I got back to the states.  That being said, I don't recall seeing San Miguel on any boat I've been on.