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Dinner at Izumi was good as usual. Noisy though because this Izumi on Freedom has 5 Hibachi tables and there is no separation.

We had a super lazy afternoon. After eating in the WJ, we came back to the room. Hubby took a nap on the balcony and I spent time reading. Some point mid afternoon, we headed to the suite lounge for some tea and got some ice cream from Sugar Beach on the promenade. This is included with the Genie package. Lissandra also let us know that movies are included as well. So that is the same as regular SC. Spent the rest of the afternoon reading. It really was a “perfect day at Coco Cay” lol Because we ate lunch early today, we decided to make it an earlier night. Having dinner shortly at Izumi and then going to catch the 7:30pm show in the theatre.

They are identical to yours

Easy pass for me…we sail UT for NYE and the prices are nuts.

Not really. This is trade off with smaller ships. Not as much variety and options in dining, especially on a PDCC day. JR, Playmakers, ELF don’t open until 2pm, room service I only like the wings but had them yesterday already, no CK here, so that leaves WJ, making it necessary lol

We came back to the room after WJ and found some food deliveries from Lissandra. In honour of Canada Day. Now just chilling with no real plan, and that is perfectly fine with me. I think Hubby has fallen asleep out on the balcony and I am going to spend the afternoon with my Kindle.

They had a Mexican station today, similar to El Loco. I had rice & chicken from there, Mac and Cheese (that was pretty tasteless, and some pan fried fish from another station. Eating light because we might go to ELF later. I hate that it doesn’t open until 2pm.

Proof that I can eat in the WJ if necessary

Very quiet today! It was just Hubby and one other guy.

Maybe it’s chef dependent…

Watching Hubby at the flowrider for a bit. I see my next ride, and home, in 26 days

I did not get one today. My tradition is always to get French toast on the first cruise morning so that, combined with a cinnamon roll would be way too sweet for me.

Slept great last night. Lounge snacks. Made my morning tea, breakfast at Chops, Hubby is on the wave. We’re at PDCC but as you all know, I am likely not leaving this ship

Agreed that for 4 night it’s fine. But it’s sort of about the principle of it. Little things like laundry not included seems like nit picking. But I am starting to get the feeling that this genie package program is targeted for newer cruisers, or people who are not familiar with star class. Someone like me makes it tricky for them I think because I am constantly comparing to star class and it’s not branded as such. Just my initial thoughts.

So far…no gratuities included, laundry is pressing only, and the potential charge for movies. Otherwise, everything pretty similar so far. We have had all our requests for food and drinks delivered to the room no problem. No limit at Playmakers today.

Giovanni’s was good as usual. I went out of my usual and got the filet tonight. It was ok but not as good as CK. Hubby got his usual Alfredo pasta. Because we just had pizza yesterday, we skipped it tonight. I really wanted it because I like Giovanni’s crust but it was a good call since I walked out of there stuffed. The verdict came in over dinner. We texted Lissandra and told her we are skipping the ice show. While scanning for movies back in the room, Hubby noticed there is a charge. This is different from normal SC. Going to ask Lissandra tomorrow if movies are included or if this is another difference. We also got Royal Caribbean slippers tonight. Pretty sure this is Genie thing and not a suite thing as a JS is not a full suite.

We have done the 10:30pm Aqua shows too in the past, but never on day 1. Day 1 I am never a fan of late shows. Truth? Not as weird as the safe on the counter. They did…but…there are 2 large closets and one small one in this room so plenty of storage. Omg! Between Evian water and vintage bedtime, you get me so much! That is my prime kindle time too! You know it’s been a long day for me too cause I read it the same at first!

Spent most of the afternoon relaxing on the balcony. Hubby spent a chunk of time after lunch on the Flowrider. Now headed off to dinner. We are crawling along to PDCC. Trying to decide if we actually want to watch the ice show later. Show times on this sailing are 7:30/9:30. First one is too early for us, right in the middle of dinner time, and 9:30pm feels late. We are getting so old lol

Often on our spring break sailings when there are a lot of families, hubby doesn’t get many runs either.

I am truly envious…I cannot wait to start my retirement cruises. It’s not something that is easy to explain, it’s very hard for teachers to turn it off. But this is a great way to start!

Oh he knows that. But if you go back to my post about the “girl math logic” this adds to the value of the package for us.

Raise a glass to Freedom! ️

Same! It’s also taking up valuable counter space lol

Strange…we usually always get one. But at the mention of Starbucks, I just realized I haven’t made it there yet today. Time to go….

Happy to be on board!