lauraodonnell86

I've just recently "found" the message boards on this wonderful website so I'm excited to follow along with your live blog.  

20th on Freedom!  Can't wait!

On 12/19/2018 at 5:24 PM, Irieman said:

We are heading back out on Freedom January 20th and have noted a 9pm and 8pm departure from Aruba and Curacao. We have daytime excursions set but looking for any advice for things to do in the late afternoon or early evening in either location. 

Also looking forward to live blogging. I had a blast doing it this past September!

We were in Curacao until 11pm 2 years ago and we went to dinner at Perla Del Mar at the suggestion of a cruiser who had been on board for 9 weeks and frequently ate off of the ship. It was very delicious and it's an easy 20(ish) minute walk from the ship. We walked back to the ship after dark and never felt unsafe. The restaurant sits on the water and the view of the ship at night is wonderful! There are several shops and bars in Rif Fort that are also really cool at night. That is right off of the pier. 

For Aruba, we are thinking about going to dinner at Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar or West Deck. I think they are both about 10-15 min walk from the ship and both sit on the water. 

I look forward to reading your live blog when we get back! We aren't purchasing Voom but it'll be cool to read about the same cruise through someone else's eyes! 

On 12/22/2018 at 3:16 AM, Irieman said:

Excited to be going on Freedom of the Seas, January 20th, 2019

We are on this same cruise! Getting close!

On 12/29/2018 at 6:10 AM, Vacation Crazy said:

We have our first aft balcony booked on Freedom (deck 9).  Watching the wake is so peaceful!   My only concern may be lack of privacy and shade.  It looks like the upper decks can look down on the balconies and they are very sunny.   Any feedback on this?  Thanks!

 

We have cabin 9404 booked on Freedom in 3 weeks! I will try to take some photos and come back to report