When to head to port...

From what I have read in recent discussion forums, normally boarding time for the Freedom is listed as noon on embarkation day.  However, I have read where some people have boarded as early as 10:45 a.m.  So you can bet your buns the Gleitz family will be there early.  As long as you have all of your online paperwork done and printed off and signed, your check in should go really quick!  Have I mentioned that I already did the online check in for us?  I even have my mom and dad checked in already.  So, what are you doing to ight?  Come on!  Snuggle up by the fireplace, log on to Royal Caribbean'so website and full out the blanks and get checked in now.  Don't forget to sign your waiver online for the rock wall and any other things that need waivers.

Who is ready to go?!??!  I a, COLD!  I want to go now!

Park it, mister!

Hey everyone!  Time to talk about where you might want to park your car while we are cruising.

There are a couple of options and I have listed them here for you to consider :

1.  The first option is one I have mentioned previously.  You might end up booking a hotel room that has a cruise package where they allow you to park your car at the hotel and they will take you to port on a shuttle.  Here is a nifty little website to find hotels that offer this option - https://www.hotelnparking.com/ShowSearchHotel.php

2.  Another option is to use Park and Cruise - www.parkcruise.com

3.  Another option is to just park at the cruise terminal - http://www.portcanaveral.com/cruising/parking.php

Enjoy!

The Today show "must see " list'

Good afternoon fellow cruisers!  I ran across this interesting article this past week and thought I would share!

http://m.today.com/parents/must-see-places-take-kids-theyre-grown-2D80220002

Why should this article be of any interest to us for our cruise?  Well...  I am SO glad you asked!  One of the places listed in that article is Stingray City in the Cayman Islands!  And you have a chance to go check it out for yourself!!

Here is one website I found where the rates seemed pretty good.

http://www.stingraycitytrips.com/

As always, check on the Royal Caribbean site to see what their prices are as well and do your comparisons!

Enjoy!

Who wants a little kyss?

Ok, ok!  I am not getting fresh with anyone!  Re-check my spelling above before you get any ideas !!

I was doing some research tonight and saw these bags that people were talking about using when they go to the beach.  They are supposed to be nice bags if you want to keep your items safe and sound while you enjoy the beach!  Check it out!  I thought they looked kind of cool!

http://www.kyssbags.com

Enjoy!

Grand Cayman - turtle farm

This might be a good option for anyone wanting to get up close to some marine life.  There is a turtle farm in Grand Cayman.  It could be a good thing for kids to experience.

Check out this link for more information!

http://www.turtle.ky/tours-description
 

Enjoy!

Freedom of the Seas - drydock updates

Good afternoon everyone!

 

Well, yesterday morning/afternoon the Freedom of the Seas is making its journey to Freeport in the Bahamas for its 24 day drydock.  During this time the ship will be gussied up a bit and some new things will be added.  Royal Caribbean's website is already advertising the refurbishments on their webpage.  Check out this link and scroll down to look for anything noted as "NEW" or "Coming Soon" (in highlighted yellow print):

 

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/findacruise/ships/class/ship/home.do?shipClassCode=FR&shipCode=FR&br=R

 

Enjoy!!

 

Only 178 days until we board our ship!!!  We are under the 200 day mark and have been for a while!  I cannot believe I let that milestone slip by without a shout out last month!!!  Let's have a party right now to celebrate!  Woot Woot!  Wave your hands in the air.  And wave them like you just don't care!

 

Now, step back and look at yourself.  If you are at work and really waving your hands, then you might have to explain to your work neighbors!  Haha!  Have a good day everyone!

 

Bye for now!

Need a little vitamin sea?

I sure do!  I have not forgotten about you all and I promise to start posting again soon now that the holidays are over!!