xSAILEDx Freedom of the Seas - March 11-15, 2024 4-night sailing

[Cactus527]

I figured I should start this thread and see who else might be on board. Looking forward to this trip!

[Cactus527]

I've been finding this fascinating. Anyone want to guess when most Floridians are getting spring break?

[recogneyes]

That's one of the weeks for the College Party Cruise - they have a group booking for a large amount of rooms on one of the 4 night cruises and this year it is on Freedom.

[Kevin C]

On 1/9/2024 at 8:43 AM, Cactus527 said:

I've been finding this fascinating. Anyone want to guess when most Floridians are getting spring break?

January, February, March and parts of April find some of the best prices for Caribbean cruises, other than during hurricane season. The good thing about those four months is you might have an occasional storm, but weather is great otherwise.

[Cactus527]

On 1/11/2024 at 11:54 AM, recogneyes said:

That's one of the weeks for the College Party Cruise - they have a group booking for a large amount of rooms on one of the 4 night cruises and this year it is on Freedom.

Ugh, I think I'm *definitely* going to cancel my Hideaway Beach reservation then...that could get scary!

[Cactus527]

Oh, @recogneyes, I found it: https://collegepartycruise.com/. This will definitely skew the average age a little younger! 

[recogneyes]

13 hours ago, Cactus527 said:

Oh, @recogneyes, I found it: https://collegepartycruise.com/. This will definitely skew the average age a little younger! 

That's the one!  We were on a 4 nighter years back and had no idea we were on the college party cruise.  For the most part it was ok;  definitely skews the average age a little younger as you say.  It's not a full charter which is why it's open for other bookings.

[Cactus527]

2 hours ago, recogneyes said:

That's the one!  We were on a 4 nighter years back and had no idea we were on the college party cruise.  For the most part it was ok;  definitely skews the average age a little younger as you say.  It's not a full charter which is why it's open for other bookings.

I'm glad you said it wasn't too bad - I figure I'll just keep my usual early riser/early bed time schedule and I should avoid most of the crazy.

[Cactus527]

The ship will be departing from Terminal A on March 11th. 

It appears it will also be returning to Terminal A on March 15th. 

[Cactus527]

Check in starts Friday, January 26th at 12am EST! Are you ready??!?

[Cactus527]

Earliest check-in time of 11:00-11:30am gone within the first 8 hours. I find it interesting that it's now 11:00 a.m. as opposed to the 10:30 a.m. I'm used to as the earliest time slot. What time slot did you get?

[Lukahn]

Got the 11-11:30am time slot. Seriously wondering about the college party though now.... looks like they can get down lol

 

[Cactus527]

30 days until our cruise! Cruise documents are now available - just log into your RC account to view/print/download. Luggage tags are there too!

[Cactus527]

19 days to go!

 

[Cactus527]

Schedule is now up in the RC app! You can't add it to your calendar yet, but it gives you a good idea of when everything is happening (e.g. Flow Rider times, theme nights in the MDR, 80s night, art auction, etc.).

[Cactus527]

8 days to go! Remember that if you want to buy anything via the RC Cruise Planner, you have to have it completed by Friday. They won't let you do anything in there once you reach 48 hours to boarding - then you have to do it on board.

[Cactus527]

3 days to boarding! RC sent out an email this morning that includes stateroom preferences. Check it out and do it TODAY if you have preferences like separated beds, sharps container, medical fridge, etc. 

Today is also the LAST DAY you can do anything in the Cruise Planner. If not today, you'll have to reserve on board.

Finally, RC says there is construction around Port Miami, so give yourself extra time. See you on board!

[Cactus527]