DBeas0106 4 Report post Posted July 16, 2018 Looking forward to our cruise out of San Juan on Freedom of the Seas later this summer. A friend and I were looking for something to do while our wives take advantage of the Spa (thank you Cruise Planner Sales). I've read varying reports about a Cigar Bar on RC ships. I know they were labeled as Connoisseur Clubs, but I hear the familiar mantra (in Matt's voice) telling me "These vary ship to ship and sailing to sailing". So I ask in this forum, does Freedom have a Connoisseur Club? Thanks and Happy Sailing to all, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WAAAYTOOO 7,641 Report post Posted July 16, 2018 According to the most current deck plans, the Connoisseur Club is still there, on Freedom. I think most of the ships have removed this lounge which is a shame. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenline627 29 Report post Posted July 17, 2018 I know I loved the one on the Explorer years ago. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 20,784 Report post Posted July 17, 2018 Explorer still has hers. Decent selection of cigars that were not in terrible condition either. This was 3 weeks ago. Watched some football while enjoying a cigar with my son. Quite enjoyable. Possibly the best $24 I've spent on board a cruise in a while. 1 MikeK reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JBC 100 Report post Posted July 17, 2018 I was on Freedom two years ago and can confirm the Connoisseur Club was there as I spent some time in it. Very nice inside, nicely air conditioned, the ventilation system was great, it was not smoky at all. The attendant working was great as well, helped us out with cigars, got us drinks, etc. I too find it is a shame that they are removing these spaces from the ships, and I would bet that when Freedom goes in for her next dry dock, the CC will be removed. There were always people in there, but it was never packed at all. Last year on Harmony, which doesn't have a CC, we went to the smoking area by the pool bar later in the evening one night to have a cigar, and the entire area was packed with people smoking. To me it wasn't nearly as nice as being in a CC. These ships are so massive, you would think they could spare the minimal space required for a CC. It sort of takes me back to the old days of cruising, relaxing in a nice lounge with some scotch and a cigar. Call me old fashioned I guess. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 8,420 Report post Posted July 17, 2018 9 hours ago, twangster said: Explorer still has hers. Decent selection of cigars that were not in terrible condition either. This was 3 weeks ago. Watched some football while enjoying a cigar with my son. Quite enjoyable. Possibly the best $24 I've spent on board a cruise in a while. Next time invite me! I checked it out to see if it was still there (and it was). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
