Hello from the Liberty of the Seas

[WebmasterJohn]

Hey Gang!!!

We are onboard the Liberty of the Seas.

Took us about 4 hours to get to Miami from St. Cloud (with several stops along the way). We have checked-in, made our specialty dining reservations (Portofino = Italian Food and Chops = Steakhouse on this ship) - bought our soda package (no free soda like on DCL - $7 per person per day and you get a cool souvenier mug) - ate lunch (mmmmm) and are now hagning out in the stateroom awaiting the lifeboat drill - then our vaca can really begin.

What's nice about this ship is I can get WiFi in the room so I can blog, post, check email and work all from the comfort of our room.

We booked a balcony guarantee stateroom this cruise and wound up with a superior balcony room forward. We usually like to travel aft but we will see how we like this location.

I hope to get a blog up tonight with picures of our stateroom - that's if I'm not in the Casino.

That's it for now.

John

 

[lovethecastle]

Lucky you!! I am at home while my ds & his friends are playing in his room. My home is too small for his 3 friends & him & the rest of my family.
Looking foward to the pictures (if I can't be there in person then pictures are 2nd best) If you could try & get some of your view fromyour balcony. thanks.
ps-how did your granite counter go? I'm guessing it's finished if your are vacationing.
_________
Sandy

 

[WaltD4Me]

Hope you guys have a fabulous time! I don't know what an "aft" is, but I hope you don't miss staying there too much.

And John, if Kevin is going to tell all the annoying souvenir sellers that you are the one with all the money, I think you should make him several spa appointments that he must keep.

And hey, did you hear the rumor? I think someone said Rex started driving to Miami yesterday afternoon....Could it be? .....

 

[tmli]

I am so glad you posted!! After reading about your upcoming cruise DH started researching the ship and has decided we should give it a try!!

Crazy thing is, doesn't matter what I (a seasoned traveller and somewhat of a self proclaimed expert) say. It has no merit until he hears it from one of you guys!!

So if you don't mind....could your next trip be Hawaii? You see I really want to go, and unless you and Kevin or Pete or Julie go and talk all about it on the disboards or the podcast, Dh will not consider it!

But seriously, she looks like a fabulous ship. Have a great cruise and I look forward to hearing all about it!!

 

[cocowum]

What's nice about this ship is I can get WiFi in the room so I can blog, post, check email and work all from the comfort of our room.


John

I'm sure Kevin is just thrilled about that!

j/k I can't wait to see your pics. I was hoping you guys would post while aboard.

You guys can't expect us to go a whole week without some John and Kevin!

 

[mommyceratops]

So glad you have wi-fi!!! I hope you can fit in blogging in between dinner and the casino. unless you are winning.......

Have fun guys!!!!!!!!

 

[cocowum]

Oh and Kevin...

Don't forget the food porn!

 

[Annette_VA]

Hi, John (and Kevin!)

Cool about the wifi. Can't wait to hear all about your trip

 

[simonkodousek]

Hi guys! Glad to hear you are having a good trip so far. Honestly though John, just put down the computer and relax for a few days; you deserve it!

Good luck in the casino and we hope to hear from you soon!
~Simon

 

[Halbleib1]

Hey guys have a great trip. Try not to lose too much money in the casino though. Kevin try to keep John from working so hard. I know probably not an easy task right? Esp. with wifi in the room. Sorry that we keep missing you on chatzy Kevin. Tammy or I are usually always there but she is in Disney World right now as you know and I have been trying to spend some time with my dh and son. They are feeling a bit left out since I started chatting.

Have fun,

Kelly

 

[Disney Khi]

Awesome!! I sailed Freedom of the Seas (Liberty's sister ship) in Sept 2006, and my family and I just fell in love with the ship! I know that you are going to have a great time. Thanks for letting us live vicariously through you. But don't spend too much time in your cabin on the computer; get out there and enjoy yourself! (BTW, the cantilevered hot tubs are a great place to relax at night.)

 

[Mozart]

Will we be getting a dining review on Portofino's?

 

[tinkbutt]

glad your havin fun.... while we are all workin LOL have fun guys!

 

[Kimberle]

Sounds wonderful! Enjoy yourselves and best of luck in the casino!

 

[Disneybridein2k3]

Hi guys! Glad to hear you are having a good trip so far. Honestly though John, just put down the computer and relax for a few days; you deserve it!

Good luck in the casino and we hope to hear from you soon!
~Simon

NO, NO, NO!!! If John wants to blog while cruising, let him blog! I'm dying to hear all about this cruise! We have only sailed Disney (3x - all on the Magic) but have the Freedom of the Seas booked for this October. I'd love to hear how John and Kevin compare the two cruises, particularly your opinion on Labadee vs Castaway Cay.

Will we be getting a dining review on Portofino's?

Oh, I hope so!!! I know it won't be a "working dinner" so therefore not a regular review, but I so hope to get a review of the specialty restaurants.

Seriously though, I hope you both have a wonderful time on your cruise and enjoy every moment. Don't forget the pictures!!!

 

[BRobson]

Have a great time guys

 

[dizney4us]

I'd love to see some pictures too, we are considering a Liberty of the sea's cruise. Where are you visiting on this one?

 

[Stinasmom]

oooh, oooooh!! I want to hear all about this cruise too!
We love DCL but can see the day when we branch out to RCCL.

Hey, would you guys consider giving a trip report interview to Jamie and Veronica "crowncast dot org?" They host a weekly (unofficial) podcast about Royal Caribbean Cruiseline. They are huge WDW fans too and would probably LOVE to hear your experience on RCCL.
I suspect you'll cover it some on the DIS podcast, but maybe you could go further in depth with hosts and an audience of RCCL fans.

In the meantime, have the best vacation!!!

Marcy

 

[elemusing]

oh please fill us in on every detail John! I love living vicariously through others when they do a live trip report.

 

[Cyrano]

Sounds like Kevin and yourself are up for a good break
Hope we see some serious blogging and judicious use of iPhone