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Carnival Freedom has a message for you, and its "feel free to have fun!" Explore the ship and you'll find food options galore, starting with two dining rooms, but definitely extending outdoors — there's mouth-watering Guy Fieri burgers at Guy's Burger Joint ™ , plus the greatest tacos and burritos this side of the pier at BlueIguana Cantina ™ . For delicious, but quick and easy, selections from the sea, get your chopsticks around all the good stuff at Bonsai Sushi Express ™ . For every great food spot, there's a great place to enjoy drinks, too, from the toe-tapping Scott's Piano Bar to the always-hoppin' 70's Nightclub. For the thirsty, libation hotspots include Alchemy Bar ® and the place we all gather to raise very important toasts: Heroes Tribute ™ Bar & Lounge. Everybody's favorite outdoor seaside bar is here... whether yours is the RedFrog Rum Bar ® or BlueIguana Tequila Bar ™ . (Or hey, make it both!) The rum bar's older brother, RedFrog Pub ® , features drinks, live music and traditional pub games. Topping off adult-time is Serenity — adult-only, of course — the retreat where total relaxation is not only encouraged, but pretty much required. If you're a kid, Carnival Freedom means you're in for a treat. Not only will you find new friends at one of three youth spaces — like Camp Ocean ® — but you can splash around with them in one of our many pools, speed down a waterslide at Carnival WaterWorks ™ , or once you dry off, challenge them to a round of mini-golf. Oh, and adults — don't get jealous; your inner kid gets to do all this stuff too! Up on stage is Playlist Productions ™ , featuring songs you know... and dance moves you'll soon be using. And for the cherry on top... it's actually called Cherry On Top ™ . It's the spot for something special, whether that something's a little something sweet — or simply a little something to sweeten a special occasion.
  • 110,000 Gross Tonnage
  • 2980 Guest Capacity
  • 952 Length In Feet
  • 1150 Onboard Crew

INSIDE THIS SHIP

Just like a delicious cake, your ship is made of layers. Find out which fun ingredients — staterooms, dining, activities — go into each deck.

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YOUR STATEROOM

Interior with picture window (walkway view).

Every room includes:

  • Dedicated stateroom attendant
  • Soft, cozy linens
  • Plenty of closet and drawer space
  • In-room safe for valuables
  • Stateroom climate control

Interior Upper/Lower (Porthole)

Interior upper/lower, scenic ocean view.

Your Scenic Ocean View stateroom aboard Carnival Freedom provides the best view of the sea that lies ahead of the ship, with views unlike any on land. And you'll get more of them, too, with floor-to-ceiling windows providing plenty of looking-glass for gazing at the natural wonders of the sea... and let's not forget sunrise and sunset.

Ocean View (Obstructed View)

Premium vista balcony.

Premium Vista Balcony staterooms were designed to wrap around the aft corners of Carnival Freedom, giving you a unique vantage point from which to enjoy luxuriously panoramic views of the sky and the sea — and yes, take in even more of that sunshine.

Premium Balcony

Step into a Premium Balcony stateroom aboard Carnival Freedom and it’s easy to see exactly what you're getting: one seriously spacious stateroom. It's about more than just the room itself, you'll find... step onto your oversized balcony and you'll find that when there's a sea breeze in your hair, there's no limit to the relaxation you can have.

Aft-View Extended Balcony

Aft-View Extended Balcony staterooms feature a larger balcony for more lounge-around room, more kick-back space... not to even mention some of the best stern-side views you'll find anywhere. Get ready to relax as you gaze upon Carnival Freedom's gentle wake from your spacious balcony.

Balcony staterooms were designed for maximum sea breeze and the most stunning views, so look to a balcony if you're looking to cruise aboard Carnival Freedom. Any time you're in your room, you're just steps away from your own personal outdoor oasis, featuring the sort of sea view you can also feel.

Captain's Suite

This is the best room you can get… without bunking up with the guy himself. A Captain’s Suite aboard Carnival Freedom features tons of indoor space, and a huge balcony when you need a little more. Back inside you’ll find a king-size bed, two full bathrooms (one with whirlpool tub), plus a separate living room that sleeps another three. And VIP check-in? Naturally.

Amenities exclusive to suites:

  • Priority check-in and boarding
  • Priority Main Dining Room time assignment
  • Priority debarkation at homeport, and ports of call requiring a water shuttle or with arrival times later than 9:30 Am
  • Two large bottles of water
  • Pillow-top mattress

Plus, every room includes:

Grand Suite

A Grand Suite aboard Carnival Freedom features even more space than the standard suite — plenty of room in your room! This stateroom is loaded for an unparalleled experience: VIP check-in, a huge balcony, and even a convenient dressing area with vanity.

Ocean Suite

A Carnival Freedom suite is the ultimate way to cruise. With more space for stretching out indoors, plus a large balcony for kicking back outdoors, try an Ocean Suite to experience private, luxurious relaxation. Ocean Suites also include VIP check-in, walk-in closet and full bathroom.

ONBOARD ACTIVITIES

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Carnival Freedom

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Activities & entertainment

  • Art Auction
  • Beauty Salon *
  • Dance Classes
  • Deck Parties
  • Evening Kids Programs *
  • Fitness Center
  • Fitness Classes *
  • Green Eggs n Ham Breakfast *
  • Groove For St. Jude *
  • Hot Tubs (7)
  • Ice Carving Demonstrations
  • Jogging Track
  • Lip Sync Battle
  • Massage Room *
  • Monticello Library
  • Photo Portraits *
  • Seuss-A-Palooza Parade & Storytime
  • Spa Carnival® *
  • Spa Parties *
  • Sports Deck
  • Whirlpool Spa
  • White Party
  • Wine Tasting *
  • Waterslides
  • The Warehouse *
  • Circle "C"®
  • Dr. Seuss Bookville
  • 70s Dance Club
  • Carnival's Seaside Theatre®
  • Comedy Shows
  • International Aft Lounge
  • Live Nightly Music
  • Outdoor Movies
  • The Centuries Promenade
  • Victoriana Main Lounge
  • Bar - Pool Bar *
  • Dining Room Annex - American
  • The Chic Restaurant - American
  • The Posh Restaurant - American
  • Cherry On Top - Candies *
  • Centuries Bar - Casino Bar *
  • Freedom Restaurant - Casual
  • Coffee Shop - Coffee & Pastries *
  • Guy's Burger Joint - Fast Food
  • Fish & Chips - Fish & Chips
  • Swingtime Bar - Jazz Bar *
  • Taste Bar - Light Bites
  • Alchemy Bar - Martini Bar
  • BlueIguana Cantina - Mexican
  • Scott's Piano Bar - Piano Bar *
  • Pizza Pirate - Pizza
  • BlueIguana Tequila Bar - Pool Bar *
  • RedFrog Rum Bar - Pool Bar *
  • RedFrog Pub™ - Pub *
  • Skybox Sports Bar - Sports Bar *
  • Sun King Steakhouse - Steakhouse *
  • Excellent 44
  • Very Good 17
  • Terrible 28
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Photo Tour: Carnival Freedom

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  • November 25, 2019

Carnival Freedom is the final cruise ship built in the Conquest-class. In early 2019, the ship underwent a two-week dry dock to get some new features added.

Building on the 2014 dry dock where the vessel received Fun Ship 2.0 enhancements, the ship recently received a new WaterWorks waterpark, Bonsai Sushi Express, a rebranded Carnival Deli, and expanded retail spaces.

Photos of Carnival Freedom

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Since 2015, Carnival Freedom has been currently based in Galveston, Texas. Carnival Freedom will operate 21 Alaska cruises from the Port of Seattle April to Sept. 2021, departing every Tuesday.

Port calls on the week-long Glacier Route voyages include Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan, as well as Victoria, B.C., and scenic cruising of Tracy Arm Fjord.

There’s also an eight-day cruise featuring Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Icy Strait Point, Victoria and cruising Tracy Arm Fjord.

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Carnival Freedom

Carnival Freedom cruise ship

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Carnival Freedom current position

Carnival Freedom current location is at North West Atlantic Ocean (coordinates 26.53078 N / -78.75475 W) cruising en route to USPCV>BSFPO. The AIS position was reported 21 minutes ago.

Current itinerary of Carnival Freedom

Carnival Freedom current cruise is 4 days, round-trip The Bahamas . Prices start from USD 394 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 04 Apr, 2024 and ends on 08 Apr, 2024 .

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Carnival Freedom Itineraries

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The 2007-built Carnival Freedom cruise ship is the 5th/last of Carnival's Conquest-class liners, with sisterships Conquest , Glory , Valor , Liberty .

The vessel (IMO number 9333149) is currently Panama- flagged (MMSI 371154000) and registered in Colon .

History - construction and ownership

Carnival Cruise Lines (CCL) is a US shipping company, trademarked brand and subsidiary of Carnival Corporation (shipowner). CCL was founded in 1972 as an independent company by Ted Arison (1924-1999, co-founder of NCL Norwegian ).

CCL has the Corporation's largest fleet as number of vessels and GT-tonnage (ship sizes/volumes and passenger capacities). In 2023, CCL had ~9% (by revenue) and ~19% (passengers) share of the cruise industry's worldwide market. In 2024, the parent company (Carnival Corporation) had ~51% stake in the US$64+ billion industry.

Carnival Freedom cruise ship

The 3000-passenger ship Carnival Freedom was refurbished in 2014 for USD 70 million. Vessel's main architecture is a standard sandwich with most public rooms on Decks three through five; most fitness, spa and casual dining rooms on Deck 9 and above; and most cruisers cabins in among or below the public room decks. This main design has been a pattern for CCL newbuild construction since the introduction of Carnival Destiny in 1996.

There have been made few changes and enhancements in attributes and conveniences since the class was pushed in 2002, most especially, the addition of Seaside Theater (huge outdoor screen above swimming pool on Lido Deck). However, the Carnival ship Freedom suffers from the same cruisers-flow bugaboos as do the other vessels in this class. It is impossible to get from the Posh Dining Room (aft end of the liner) to the Victoriana Lounge (basic showroom) all the way forward without having to climb or descend 1 or 2 decks. And even then, one has to pass either go through the other dining room or the cigar bar.

Decks and Cabins

Carnival Freedom staterooms (1492 total, in 27 grades) include 52 Suites, 504 Balcony, 330 Oceanview and 587 Inside cabins, including 29 wheelchair-accessible (in all cabin categories). The ship has no "family cabins" but instead offers connecting rooms in various categories. Most cabins are sized 170-185 ft2 (16-17 m2). Cabin balconies are sized 35-75 ft2 (3-7 m2). The ship has 3 types of suites - Captain's, Grand, Ocean. The largest are Captain's Suites (500 ft2 / 46 m2 plus 150 ft2 / 14 m2 terrace).

The boat has 13 passenger decks , of which 8 are with cabins. Over 50% of all staterooms are outside, 60% of those are with balconies.

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

Two formal restaurants onboard Carnival Freedom serve open seating breakfast and lunch. Dinner is served in an open seating option or two assigned seatings. The casual Lido buffet offers a number of food stations with a variety of choices, including a salad bar, deli, dessert station, daily regional cuisines. The ship also boasts an upscale supper club which assesses a cover charge and requires reservations. You'll also find outdoor poolside grills, specialty coffee bar, complimentary sushi bar, pizzeria and 24-hour room service that provides a limited selection of items.

Carnival Freedom cruise ship

Onboard dining has remained mainly free of charge onboard Carnival Freedom. Apart from the main dining room and the buffet, there are burritos and burgers with enough toppings to experience something different every day of your voyage. Even the buffet themed counters seem like tiny, specialized eateries.

Follows the complete list of Carnival Freedom restaurants and food bars.

  • Chic Restaurant (744-seat forward Dining Room, with two fixed dinner seatings and “Your Time Dining”; offers “Seuss At Sea” themed breakfast for $5)
  • The Posh Restaurant (1122-seat aft Dining Room, with two fixed dinner seatings and open seating for Breakfast and Lunch)
  • Freedom Lido Buffet Restaurant (1396-seat, self-service buffet restaurant with various food stations; operates as a bistro in the evenings)
  • Sun King Steakhouse (108-seat, reservations only specialty restaurant for steaks and seafood, with dance floor and live music)
  • Carnival Deli (complimentary) offers hot/cold sandwiches, side dishes, paninis, and has a draft beer dispenser (for ThirstyFrog Red and Bud Light).
  • (refurb 2019) Bonsai Sushi Express (Deck 9 starboard) is a new outdoor food bar offering a variety of rolls, sushi, sashimi.
  • Meiji Sushi (sushi bar, complimentary)
  • Bluelguana Cantina (complimentary fast food Mexican bar - burritos, tacos)
  • Guy’s Burger Joint (complimentary fast food bar by Guy Fieri).

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

In 2012 Conquest-class ships first received the newly branded Carnival bars and comedy club. Deck parties are a staple highlighted by new musical performances and poolside bars. Carnival Freedom boasts 22 bars and lounges, giant disco, as well as a piano bar, sports bar, wood-paneled lounge with leather chairs and smoking section. The three-level theater is the special venue for Vegas-style productions accompanied by live orchestras.

Carnival Freedom cruise ship

Freedom is the first Carnival ship with Camp Ocean, which replaced Camp Carnival as children's program. Carnival Freedom is also the first ship to feature Bookville, a play space and reading room that anchors Seuss at Sea onboard experience. She's also the first ship to boast 4 full PlayList Productions shows at 30 minutes each, rotating throughout the cruise. A number of other Carnival branded experiences enhance onboard life. EA Sports Bar offers action on every wall with video games, sports games, and sports memorabilia. "Hasbro, the Game Show" plays the board games everyone knows out on the stage together with members of the audience. Apart from the "commercial breaks" showcasing Hasbro advertisements, the action is infectious.

Follows the complete list of Carnival Freedom lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens, and adults.

  • Victoriana Theatre (1400-seat, 3-level show lounge for grand shows and musical productions; also used for daily trivia game shows, movies, bingo sessions).
  • Freedom Atrium The Millennium Lobby (9-deck high open floor area with Millennium Lobby Bar for live performances)
  • Chic Card Room; Art Room Gallery; The Dynasty Conference Room
  • The Fun Shops (offer “Bon Voyage” items, duty-free liquor, jewelry, fashion boutiques, souvenirs, logo items), Carnival Adventures Shop (refurb 2019)
  • Cherry on Top (candy shop)
  • Club O2 (teens' club lounge for video games, movies, karaoke, and themed parties)
  • Players’ Bar (55-seat sports bar); Nouveau Bar (30-seat wine bar); Alchemy Bar; Scott’s Bar (100-seat piano bar); Swingtime Bar (88-seat jazz bar); Habana Bar (147-seat cigar bar with live music and a faux fireplace)
  • Babylon Casino (484-seat, served by Centuries Bar); Centuries Promenade Bar (23-seat)
  • Viennese Cafe (specialty coffee bar)
  • Video Games Arcade
  • 70’s Disco and Nightclub (211-seat)
  • International Lounge (425-seat, with dance floor; hosts Punchliner Comedy Club)
  • Blue Iguana Tequila Bar (Mexican beer, tequila, margaritas)
  • RedFrog Rum Bar (Caribbean rums selection, ThirstyFrog Red draught beer, burgers, and fries)
  • Spa Carnival complex (with steam rooms, saunas, massage room, Spa Pool, Beauty Salon, and Gymnasium)
  • Sports Deck (multi-sports court, Tennis Tables, Shuffleboard)
  • 9-hole Mini-Golf Course, Jogging Track
  • Circle C (kids' club lounge, complimentary)
  • Internet Cafe (24-hour Internet computers room)
  • Timeless Pool area (with 2 Timeless Bars, 2 Grille Bars, and 2 Whirlpools).
  • Endless Pool area (with SkyDome glass roof; two Whirlpools are served by Endless Bar, Grille and Pizzeria)
  • (refurb 2019) WaterWorks aqua park (Deck 10) features a 62-m / 203-ft long AquaTunnel (waterslide), Carnival’s signature 65-m / 212-ft long Twister slide, a 75-gallon / 285-liter PowerDrencher (tipping bucket) and the kids-only SplashZone.
  • Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge
  • Dreams Studio (photo sessions studio)
  • Carnival Seaside Theatre (poolside LED screen / outdoor cinema)
  • Serenity (adult-only sundeck with Serenity Bar, two Whirlpools, padded lounges)
  • Camp Ocean (kids' club lounge hosting complementary programs with supervised activities, an outdoor playground). Camp Carnival's wading/paddling pool for kids is no longer available.

During drydock refurbishment in 2023 (October) were added the Heroes Tribute Bar (deck 5/replacing the Skybox Sports Bar) and the Dreams Studio (deck 3, in the Lobby), while the Babylon Casino was expanded.

CCL's Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge (forward-portside/adjacent to the Casino) is the first-at-sea venue dedicated to active and retired US military personnel. The bar lounge features a distinctive decor with the logos of the USA's 5 armed forces (Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard), military memorabilia throughout, walls lined with photos and messages themed "America’s Heroes", "Welcome Home" and "Thank You for Your Service". Specialty cocktails are served in custom-made pint glasses. A portion of each beverage sale benefits Operation Homefront (nonprofit organization). The special glasses can also be purchased as souvenirs.

Itineraries

Carnival Freedom itinerary program is based on departures from Galveston TX with 7-day roundtrip cruises to Eastern and Western Caribbean. Feature port destinations include Nassau , Key West , Cozumel , Belize , Roatan .

Starting April 27, 2021, Carnival Freedom had planned cruises in Alaska leaving on roundtrips from homeport Seattle WA . The 7-day "Glacier Route" itinerary visits Skagway , Juneau , Ketchikan , Victoria (BC Canada) , Tracy Arm Fjord (scenic cruising). The ship also had an 8-day itinerary to Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Icy Strait Point/Hoonah , Victoria BC, Tracy Arm Fjord. Freedom's Seattle departures were on Tuesdays.

In 2021, in Alaska Carnival Freedom had to join Carnival Miracle (10-11-day roundtrips from San Francisco ). After Alaska, Freedom was to be relocated from Seattle to homeport Fort Lauderdale Florida with a 17-day Panama Canal itinerary (September 22, 2021) for 6- and 8-day Eastern and Southern Caribbean roundtrips. However, due to the Coronavirus crisis and Canada's extended (through 2022) ban on cruise ships, CCL's entire Alaska 2021 program was canceled and CCL's Freedom ship restartded operations on October 9, 2021, out of Miami .

In 2023, to Carnival Freedom's schedule were added two Transatlantic crossings (RepositionCruises.com) between Florida USA and Europe. The special voyages were due to the drydock (in Cadiz Spain ) scheduled for 2023 October (4-23). The first/eastbound Transatlantic voyage (Sept 21-Oct 4) is a 13-night itinerary from Port Canaveral to Barcelona . The second/westbound Transatlantic voyage (Oct 23-Nov 6) is a 14-night reverse itinerary from Barcelona to Port Canaveral.

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Carnival Freedom Wiki

Fun Ship 2.0 upgrade was done in 2014. Freedom is the first Carnival ship with a reservations-only/specialty restaurant (Sun King Steakhouse) and the adults-only "Serenity" (resort deck area). Freedom is also Carnival's last Conquest-class liner ( Fincantieri Monfalcone -built), with sisterships Conquest , Glory , Liberty , Valor . The inaugural cruise (maiden voyage) started on March 5, 2007 (Mediterranean itinerary from Civitavecchia-Rome ).

Carnival Freedom refurbishments review

Carnival Freedom's last drydock refurbishment was in 2023 (October 6-21) conducted at Navantia shipyard in Cadiz Spain . The drydocking project included the replacement of the funnel, superstructure and hull cleaning/repainting, exterior refurbishments (new decking installation, adding CCL's new red-white-blue hull livery), adding the Heroes Tribute Bar (deck 5), Dreams Studio (deck 3). The Casino was expanded, and all staterooms and public areas were renovated/upgraded. Curiously, the funnel was designed and manufactured by Navantia.

The ship's 2019 drydock refit and refurbishment (February 14 - March 8) was done at Grand Bahamas Shipyard in Freeport Bahamas , and resulted in the following deckplan changes:

WaterWorks Aqua Park (Deck 10) replaced the Stressless Pool area (with waterslide). The new aquapark features a 62-m / 203-ft long AquaTunnel (waterslide), Carnival's signature 65-m / 212-ft long Twister slide, a 75-gallon / 285-liter PowerDrencher (tipping bucket) and the kids-only SplashZone.

Bonsai Sushi Express (Deck 9 starboard) is a new outdoor food bar offering a variety of rolls, sushi, sashimi.

The Deli (Deck 9 portside / outdoor food bar) now offers an expanded menu with sandwiches, traditional side dishes, paninis.

The 9-hole Mini-Golf Course was relocated from Deck 12 to Deck 11.

Retail shopping areas (Promenade Deck 5) were expanded and redesigned (as mall-style space) with outlets selling watches, perfumes, jewelry, Carnival-branded merchandise (including at the new Carnival Adventures Shop / next to the Internet Cafe / midship-starboard).

The ship was also drydocked in 2021 (January-February) for routine maintenance and classification works.

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Carnival Freedom Overview

When taking a vacation, everyone wants one thing: freedom. Freedom from their stresses, jobs and responsibilities, and in this case, everyone wants Carnival Freedom . After a brief refurbishment in 2019, this ship emerged, housing new and exciting features and enhancements. Make a splash at WaterWorks, which now has waterslides that are 100+ feet long and send guests speeding to the pool below. Another feature of the newly refurbished Carnival Freedom is Bonsai Express, a quick service version of the Carnival Cruise Line favorite, Bonsai. With new features and classic Carnival Cruise Line attractions, Carnival Freedom is waiting for you and your family. Don’t wait—call The Cruise Web today at 1-800-377-9383 to book your vacation!

  • Passenger Capacity: 2,980 (double occupancy)
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Last Refurbished: 2023

WaterWorks Aqua Park aboard Carnival Freedom

  • WaterWorks For the first time on Carnival Freedom, guests can slip and slide through the aqua park, or splash around with their families at the improved Splash Pad.  

Bonsai Express Sushi Restaurant on Carnival Freedom

  • Bonsai Express A quick service version of Carnival Cruise Line’s classic Bonsai restaurant, guests will be able to grab sushi, sashimi and more on-the-go from Bonsai Express.  

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  • Mini Golf Transformed and relocated, the mini-golf course on Carnival Freedom is 9 holes of fun for the whole family.  

BlueIguana Mexican Restaurant onboard Carnival Freedom

  • BlueIguana Freshly made Mexican dishes, with a side of homemade salsa and chips, will have you coming back for more!  

Guy's Burger Joint dining onboard Carnival Freedom

  • Guy’s Burger Joint Carnival teamed up with Guy Fieri and the best burgers at sea to bring you this classic burger joint, hand-cut fries and all.  

Carnival Freedom Cruise Destinations

Spanning 6 continents and countless countries ranging from Croatia to the Bahamas, Carnival Cruise Lines' list of destinations below is nothing short of inspiring. There's somewhere for the culinary enthusiast, the history buff, the beachside lounger and the rugged explorer. Destinations include, but are not limited to: the Bahamas, Northern Europe, Canada and New England, the Caribbean and the Mexican Riviera, just to name a few. You can follow the links to learn more about each particular destination.

Carnival Freedom Bahamas Cruise Destination

Bring the whole family for a sunny Bahamas cruise full of smiles, sandy beaches, and maybe a snorkel or two.

Carnival Freedom Caribbean Cruise Destination

Cruise to the Caribbean for tropical weather and splendid beach-side excursions.

Carnival Freedom Departure Ports

Carnival has ships home ported in cities across the U.S. making sure you’re never more than a car ride away from embarking on an unforgettable vacation. You can find Carnival ships in Charleston, New York, Long Beach and New Orleans. Ready to sail, call The Cruise Web to start your trip today!

Carnival Freedom Port Canaveral, Florida Departure Port

The seafood is fresh, the sun is shining and there’s a whole lot to do, so get out there and explore the city before, during and after your cruise from Port Canaveral, Florida.

Carnival Freedom Deck Plans

Riviera deck, atlantic deck, promenade deck, empress deck, verandah deck, panorama deck, carnival freedom staterooms.

Carnival Freedom Balcony Stateroom

Balcony (8M)

Aft-View Extended Balcony staterooms feature a larger balcony for more lounge-around room, more kick-back space... not to even mention some of the best stern-side views you'll find anywhere. Get ready to relax as you gaze upon Carnival Freedom's gentle wake from your spacious balcony.

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Carnival Freedom Balcony Stateroom

Balcony (BL)

Any balcony stateroom, depending on availability.

Balcony (8A)

Balcony staterooms were designed for maximum sea breeze and the most stunning views, so look to a balcony if you're looking to cruise aboard Carnival Freedom. Any time you're in your room, you're just steps away from your own personal outdoor oasis, featuring the sort of sea view you can also feel.

Balcony (8B)

Balcony (8c), balcony (8d), balcony (8e), balcony (8f).

Carnival Freedom Balcony Stateroom

Balcony (9C)

Premium Vista Balcony staterooms were designed to wrap around the aft corners of Carnival Freedom, giving you a unique vantage point from which to enjoy luxuriously panoramic views of the sky and the sea - and yes, take in even more of that sunshine.

Carnival Freedom Balcony Stateroom

Balcony (9B)

Step into a Premium Balcony stateroom aboard Carnival Freedom and it's easy to see exactly what you're getting: one seriously spacious stateroom. It's about more than just the room itself, you'll find... step onto your oversized balcony and you'll find that when there's a sea breeze in your hair, there's no limit to the relaxation you can have.

Carnival Freedom Balcony Stateroom

Balcony (CS)

This is the best room you can get... without bunking up with the guy himself. A Captain's Suite aboard Carnival Freedom features tons of indoor space, and a huge balcony when you need a little more. Back inside you'll find a king-size bed, two full bathrooms (one with whirlpool tub), plus a separate living room that sleeps another three. And VIP check-in? Naturally.

Carnival Freedom Inside Stateroom

Inside (1A)

A Carnival Freedom Interior Upper/Lower stateroom creatively maximizes space for a pair of cruisers. These staterooms feature all the same amenities as other Interior staterooms, with a different layout - including one Twin bed, and either an upper Pullman or sofa bed. They also feature linens from the Carnival Comfort Collection, a full private bathroom and more.

Carnival Freedom Inside Stateroom

Inside (4A)

An Interior stateroom is the most affordable way to cruise, and Carnival Freedom's interiors are not just cozy, but are full of things you'd expect from any Carnival stateroom: a full private bathroom, Carnival Comfort Collection linens and just-a-call-away 24-hour room service.

Inside (4B)

Inside (4c), inside (4d), inside (4e), inside (4f), inside (4g), inside (4h).

Carnival Freedom Inside Stateroom

Inside (4J)

An Interior with Picture Window stateroom on Carnival Freedom gives you a view beyond your stateroom, out to the observation deck outside including a great sky view. (Note that the view will be partially obstructed.)

Inside (IS)

Any inside stateroom, dependng on availability.

Carnival Freedom Inside Stateroom

Inside (PT)

Carnival Freedom's Porthole staterooms give you the classic seafarer's view times two - a pair of round windows providing an affordable view of the ocean. If you tire of ocean-gazing, there's plenty more to do onboard, but 24-hour room service is one amenity you can enjoy as you continue to take in the view.

Carnival Freedom Oceanview Stateroom

Oceanview (OV)

Any ocean view Stateroom, depending on availability.

Oceanview (6A)

Catch a glimpse of what's going by from your Ocean View stateroom aboard Carnival Freedom, where you'll get views you won't find anywhere on land. Don't miss sunrise and sunset at sea - your comfy stateroom is the best way to experience these!

Oceanview (6B)

Oceanview (6c).

Carnival Freedom Oceanview Stateroom

Oceanview (6K)

Your Scenic Ocean View stateroom aboard Carnival Freedom provides the best view of the sea that lies ahead of the ship, with views unlike any on land. And you'll get more of them, too, with floor-to-ceiling windows providing plenty of looking-glass for gazing at the natural wonders of the sea... and let's not forget sunrise and sunset.

Carnival Freedom Oceanview Stateroom

Oceanview (6J)

Carnival Freedom Suite Stateroom

A Carnival Freedom suite is the ultimate way to cruise. With more space for stretching out indoors, plus a large balcony for kicking back outdoors, try an Ocean Suite to experience private, luxurious relaxation. Ocean Suites also include VIP check-in, walk-in closet and bathroom with whirlpool.

Carnival Freedom Suite Stateroom

A Grand Suite aboard Carnival Freedom features even more space than the standard suite - plenty of room in your room! This stateroom is loaded for an unparalleled experience: VIP check-in, a huge balcony, and even a convenient dressing area with vanity.

Carnival Freedom Suite Stateroom

Any suite, depending on availability.

As you step into a Junior Suite aboard Carnival Freedom, you can't help but feel that you're stepping into full-size luxury in a smaller package. Featuring a standard-size balcony, in a Carnival Freedom Junior Suite you'll find everything else there is to love about a suite, including VIP check-in, a walk-in closet... and even a whirlpool tub for relaxing.

Photo Gallery for Carnival Freedom Cruise Ship

Imagine the fun that’s waiting for you on a Carnival Cruise. The drinks, the games, the sights and the sun! Take a look at this photo gallery to help you envision your perfect vacation.

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Setting for the 70's dance party

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Main Lounge in the Carnival Freedom

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Premium Vista Balcony Stateroom

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Top 10 Carnival Freedom Cruises

  • Carnival Freedom 4 Day Bahamas Cruise Departing From Port Canaveral, Florida (May 2024 - Feb 2025)
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Accessibility

Learn about Carnival Cruise Lines' handicap accessible cruises and accommodations for guests with special needs or disabilities - including special staterooms, accessible elevators, dietary accommodations and more.

Carnival Freedom Dining Vendor Experience

Savor dining aboard Carnival cruises, including Guy's Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, Cucina del Capitano, Bonsai Sushi, the Asian Kitchen, Main Dining Room, Steakhouse, Pizzeria, Coffee Bar, Seadogs, Shake Spot and more.

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Enjoy Carnival's onboard entertainment, including stage shows, Thrill Theater, game shows, comedy clubs, live music, DJs, seaside theater, karaoke and more.

Carnival Freedom Onboard Activities Vendor Experience

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Take advantage of Carnival's onboard activities, including WaterWorks water slides, pools, sports courts, ropes course, mini-golf, video arcade, sports bars, casino, duty-free shopping, bars and lounges, art gallery and more.

Carnival Freedom Service & Awards Vendor Experience

Service & Awards

Learn how Carnival takes care of your every need with an extensive list of onboard services by attentive, cheerful staff. Plus, view Carnival Cruise Lines' awards.

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Relax at Carnival's Serenity Adult Retreat, Cloud 9 Spa, fitness center, jogging track, beauty salon, yoga or pilates courses. Carnivals treatments include massages, body wraps, facials, thermal suites and more.

Carnival Freedom Special Events Vendor Experience

Special Events

From weddings to parties, celebrate your special events at sea with Carnival Cruise Line.

Carnival Freedom Staterooms Vendor Experience

View Carnival's cruise ship staterooms, including suites, balconies, oceanviews and interior staterooms. Plus, Cloud 9 Balconies bring health and wellness to your room.

Carnival Freedom Youth Programs Vendor Experience

Youth Programs

Learn about cruising with children aboard Carnival. There's Camp Carnival for ages 2 - 11, Circle C for young teens and Club O2 for ages 15 - 17. Plus, Camp Carnival Night Owls will watch kids until 3 am.

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Thanks to a major refurbishment in March 2019, Carnival Freedom features a Bonsai Sushi Express, a rebranded deli, a WaterWorks waterpark (with a 203-foot-long slide), an aerobics room within the gym and a mini-golf course. On top of that, the 2,980-passenger vessel features all of the “Fun Ship 2.0” amenities, including Guy’s Burger Joint and BlueIguana Cantina. The ship also received some general maintenance work in 2023.

While parents relax at the Serenity adults-only retreat, children ages 2 to 17 can enjoy age-appropriate youth clubs and the Seuss at Sea program, which is aimed at younger patrons. Recent guests note that shows at the Punchliner Comedy Club can be a bit raunchy, so they may not be appropriate for children.  

Food options are also versatile, including two main dining rooms, a steakhouse, and the Lido Deck which offers everything from pizza to the popular Mongolian Wok.

As far as cabins go, cruisers can choose from Interior, Ocean View, Balcony or Suite category rooms, all of which offer flat-screen TVs and 24-hour room service. Recent passengers note that thanks to the 3-to-1 passenger-to-crew ratio, service is above par. 

Carnival Freedom sails from Orlando  and Barcelona, Spain , to destinations in the Caribbean and transatlantic voyages.

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Numerous family-friendly activities on board

Comedy club can be raunchy

  • Expert Rating » 3.5
  • Traveler Rating » 4.0
  • Health Rating » 4.0

Carnival Freedom ranks # 16 out of 25 Carnival Cruise Line Cruise Ships based on an analysis of expert and user ratings, as well as health ratings.

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Carnival Freedom cruise ship fire: Exhaust pipe catches fire, falls onto cruise ship deck (VIDEO)

Fire on carnival freedom leads to other cruise cancellations.

The cruises scheduled for March 25 and 29 have been canceled.

A fire broke out on a Carnival Freedom ship just 20 miles from the Bahamas, resulting in the cancellation of two cruises at the end of March.

The ship was heading to Freeport after a canceled call to Princess Cay when a fire started on the port side of the ship's exhaust funnel just 20 miles off Eleuthera in the Bahamas. 

The ship's captain turned the boat towards the heavy rain to try to help with the flames from the fire, while the ship's fire response team was activated. 

Carnival cruise ship on fire

The Carnival Freedom cruise ship had a fire onboard Saturday just outside the Bahamas.

According to Carnival, eyewitnesses said the fire possibly started from a lightning strike and that is now being investigated.

Photos below show the aftermath of the fire. 

Fire breaks out on Carnival Freedom cruise ship near the Bahamas on March 23. (Photo Credit: Lance Schwenker)

Carnival said the fire is worse than they originally though t, resulting in cruise cancellations out of Port Canaveral through the end of March.

The cruises scheduled for March 25 and 29 have been canceled.  

In a statement , Carnival said:

"We sincerely regret the impact to our embarking guests, as we know they have been looking forward to their spring break vacation. We are providing all guests on both cancelled cruises a full refund and a 100% future cruise credit so they can come back and enjoy a future cruise with us. We also greatly appreciate the terrific guests who are currently sailing with us, for their outstanding cooperation and support."

Those who made plans to cruise at the end of March will get all of their money refunded along with plane ticket reimbursement up to $200 per person, Carnival sent in a letter to cruisers. 

No one onboard was injured. 

Repairs on the ship will begin Monday afternoon. 

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Video shows Carnival Freedom on fire, again. Two upcoming cruises were canceled. Here's what to know

The Carnival Freedom 's next two sailings have been canceled after the cruise ship, based out of Florida, caught fire . Again.

Carnival initially said there were no expected changes in its schedule but on Sunday afternoon announced cancellations of the Monday and Friday cruises out of Port Canaveral, which come during a busy spring break period.

"Regrettably, the damage is more than we first thought, and will require an immediate repair to stabilize the funnel, resulting in the cancellation of the March 25 and March 29 cruises from Port Canaveral," according to a statement issued by Matt Lupoli, Carnival Cruise Line's senior manager of public relations. "The funnel has been stabilized for the ship’s return to Port Canaveral overnight to disembark guests, and then it will go to the Freeport shipyard on Monday afternoon to begin the required repairs."

This is the second time in less than two years this cruise ship's funnel has caught on fire and disrupted the schedule.

Carnival cruise fire: Carnival Freedom's next two cruises from Port Canaveral canceled after exhaust funnel fire

When did the Carnival Freedom catch on fire?

The fire broke out on the port side of the ship's exhaust funnel area at about 3:15 p.m. Saturday, Carnival said.

The ship was 20 miles off Eleuthera Island, Bahamas. It was intended to call on the Carnival private island of Princess Cay but had rerouted toward Freeport due to adverse weather.

"The ship’s fire response team was quickly activated, and the ship’s captain also turned the vessel towards the heavy rain in the area to maximize the efforts to put out the flames," an earlier Carnival statement said. The fire was put out by 5:20 p.m., the cruise line said.

Why did the Carnival Freedom cruise ship catch fire?

From Stormy Lee: “Tail on fire on Carnival Freedom. We were headed toward Freeport but it has now turned around headed back toward Princess Cays Bahamas” The fire has been extinguished and the passengers are safe. pic.twitter.com/fe1yipiq5Z — James Spann (@spann) March 23, 2024

Unknown at this time.

"Eyewitnesses reported the possibility of a lightning strike, and that is being investigated," Carnival said, "but cannot yet be confirmed."

Was anyone hurt in the Carnival Freedom fire?

The cruise line said there were no reports of passenger injuries, although two firefighting crew members were treated for minor smoke inhalation and part of the funnel fell onto Deck 10, according to Carnival.

There were about 3.700 passengers aboard.

Which Carnival Freedom cruises have been canceled?

While initially the cruise line said the schedule would not be affected, further investigation found more damage than suspected. Scheduled cruises for Monday, March 25 and Friday, March 29 have been canceled.

Can I get a refund for my canceled Carnival Freedom cruise?

"We sincerely regret the impact to our embarking guests, as we know they have been looking forward to their spring break vacation

Where is Port Canaveral?

Port Canaveral, Florida is located on a barrier island between the Banana River and the Atlantic Ocean just north of Cape Canaveral. The port is 54 miles from Orlando and 75 miles from Daytona Beach.

What is the funnel on a cruise ship?

A cruise ship exhaust funnel works as a smokestack to lift emissions away from the deck and from passengers and crew. They're often called stacks.

The Carnival Freedom debuted a new stylized winged funnel in October last year after a 16-day dry-dock refurbishment in Cadiz, Spain. Carnival cruise funnels are referred to as the whale tail.

Has the Carnival Freedom cruise ship caught on fire before?

A fire broke out in the funnel area in May 2022 while it was docked in Grand Turk. Three scheduled sailings were canceled while the ship was repaired at a shipyard in Grand Bahama.

The ship was carrying about 2,500 passengers at the time and a crew of about 1,100, according to the cruise line. There were no injuries reported.

Which cruise ship caught fire?

The  Carnival Freedom  caught on fire on Saturday, March 23.

The 110,000-ton vessel made its inaugural sail in 2007.  The Freedom, which has 13 decks, can hold up to 3,754 passengers and 1,150 crew members.

Has a Carnival cruise ship ever sank?

No. But one has been shipwrecked.

On Jan. 13, 2012, the Costa Concordia struck a reef and capsized off the Tuscan island of Giglio. The ship, which was owned by a Carnival Corporation subsidiary, when the captain steered the 952-foot, 13-deck ship close to the shore to "impress the passengers" and tore a 160-foot gash in the port hull.

Captain Francesco Schettino was found guilty of manslaughter in 2015 and sentenced to 16 years in prison for the deaths of 32 passengers and crewmembers.

This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Carnival Freedom catches fire, cancels Monday, Friday Florida cruises

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The Carnival Freedom cruise ship experienced its second fire in less than two years, and passenger footage caught the flames with smoke coming from the ship’s exhaust funnel Saturday afternoon. 

“That’s nutty,” X user @breezebreeze_ can be heard while showing the fire aboard the ship.

Carnival Cruise Line put out several tweet replies regarding the incident they say happened at 3:15 ET. 

“Carnival Freedom reported a fire on the port side of the ship’s exhaust funnel,” one of the posts read. “The ship was 20 miles off Eleuthera Island, Bahamas, heading to Freeport after a canceled call to Princess Cay due to weather.”

The news prompted passengers of the ship’s upcoming departure from Port Canaveral on Monday to ask the cruise line if their itinerary would go off as planned.

“Is the cruise for the Carnival Freedom March 25 departing cruise from Port Canaveral still planning on going?” one X user asked Carnival. “We need to know for travel purposes!”

Carnival Freedom reported a fire on the port side of the ship’s exhaust funnel March 23, 2024.

“I can almost guarantee it’ll be canceled,” another X user wrote about the ship’s next planned cruise. “This isn’t the first time this has happened ironically to this ship, and the following sailing when it happened that time were canceled, but obviously not confirm[ed].”

Carnival quickly responded to quell any rumors, saying it does not expect any impact on the next Carnival Freedom voyage. 

The Freedom’s exhaust funnel caught fire in May 2022 while the ship was docked at Grand Turk Island in Turks and Caicos. Video from then also showed the ship’s funnel – referred to by some as the whale tail – consumed by flames and smoke. 

Footage shows a Carnival Cruise ship on fire in Turks and Caicos in 2022.

The part of the ship that caught fire is designed to help direct the flow of exhaust gases away from the ship, according to the Crown Cruise Vacations website. 

“The ship’s fire response team was quickly activated, and the ship’s captain also turned the vessel towards the heavy rain in the area to maximize the efforts to put out the flames,” Carnival said about Saturday’s fire. “Eyewitnesses reported the possibility of a lightning strike and that is being investigated.”

Carnival said the captain made “multiple announcements to guests and crew” about the fire. The port side of the funnel fell onto Deck 10, Carnival said. No injuries were reported.

The Carnival Freedom was in Freeport as scheduled Sunday, according to CruiseMapper. Carnival said there are no operational issues with the ship’s systems.

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This review is overdue. It slipped my mind to leave a review for a cruise. My first cruise since covid was from Saturday, 01-21-23 through Thursday, 01-26-23. Freedom was an older ship, but it was still an enjoyable experience. While my room attendant was nice, he'd sometimes leave a rag behind. There was also something left on the space near the mirror. It was like that on day one. I wasn't sure if it was leftover from the last cruisers or something old that wasn't coming off. He did leave a nice message on the mirror for my birthday. The food was decent. The wait staff at dinner was great. I met a birthday twin at dinner. I did a non-Carnival 4-wheeler excursion in the Dominican Republic. I didn't leave the ship in Turks & Caicos. I enjoyed a discounted spa treatment. I am a gold member of the VIFP Club.

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Oh Lawd She Comin' And by "she", I mean me. With any business transaction, it doesn't matter how great everything is, if you leave the customer with a bad taste in their mouth. My experience with Carnival Freedom was excellent 4 out of 5 days of the cruise, but on the last day- they made me so mad I was sweating. On our first fun day at sea I was all over the ship, enjoying the many activities they have going on. I was in line for a free charm bracelet give away and a tray of rum samples came by, followed by a nice young man with a menu of liquor being sold on ship- duty free- for pick up at the end of the cruise. I declined the menu and said we always shop the liquor the last night of the cruise. That charming, young man told me I shouldn't wait because they sell out of things! Noted. I accepted the menu and later that night found myself with John, in the store. So this is day 2 of the cruise. There is a giant bottle of Bacardi Silver on the counter by the register. Like, obnoxiously big- I had never seen a bottle like this and John and I agreed to buy it as a gift for my mom- her mixing rum of choice is Bacardi Silver! Fast forward to the last morning of the cruise, we are pulling into port and you have a 2 hour window to pick up your liquor purchases. I had bought 2 bottles, the Bacardi and a bottle of Woodford Reserve. The checklist only had us down for one bottle pickup. Um, wait- here is my receipt! 20 minutes later, the girl came out to inform me I had been refunded and said someone should have talked to me...???!!! No- why would I wait 20 minutes for you to look for a bottle if anyone had talked to me. Apparently the double sold the bottle and refunded me. BUT- here's the best part, I had seen the bottle still on the counter the day before and wondered how many bottles they had!!! ONE! The one I bought days ago- that no one boxed up, that they refunded me INSTEAD of the person who bought it second. And I said as much to the girl. I knew it wasn't her fault- she was just delivering the bad news, so I walked away before I made a bigger scene, but I was pissed. I was so mad- I got physically hot! I was mad hours, until we disembarked and then I finally started to cool off. The man who was next to me in line for pick up saw me a little while later and told me he was mad on my behalf. That made me feel a little better- because I was feeling crazy angry. John and split off to another part of the ship for our other liquor purchases made in the DR- and he had our room charges receipt. They did in fact refund us for the bottle, and I was right- the refunded us the day before. All of the wonderful parts of the cruise were crushed in a moment of pissing me off just before the end of my vacation. The cleaning crew for our room- ah-mazing, dining room staff, wonderful. Entertainment- fantastic. Spa, Serenity Deck. bar staff across the ship. All fantastic. Shout out to Nancee- our lead for our housekeeping team. Our first couple nights in the dining room- Indrawan, Pema & Darwin!!! I wish I had you all week- you knew my food allergy and my preferences and I adored the care you took in all our interactions! The spa manager, her team including Joy and Michelle were both wonderful! The entire cast for the shows- spectacular and Morgan, I wish we had discovered you before the last night!!! Robbie- the bartender ont he Serenity deck, thank you for great service and the Alchemy Bar was the BEST every single day!!! You were all FIVE STARS. Bye Ya'll! in the words of our Cruise Director!

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The cruise itself was great. I would recommend. Really nice employees, great service, enough to do. The only complaint I have is how old and raggedy the rooms are. I get it, you're not on a cruise to be in the room but still. This has to be the original set up from the 60s. Very old and dated. The bathroom was nasty! Toilet was dirty urine caked on the toilet that clearly has not been cleaned in God knows how long, shower also nasty hair and stains on the shower wall and the shower curtain was literally dirty with mold/rust spots on it. Really creeped me out. To top it all off, the toilet or the bathroom sink had a horrible odor. And the room is tiny, so the smell permeates through the room. I wasted all the air freshener I brought and some perfume trying to mask it. Horrible. I carried my own sheets and I am glad I did. Even when I was speaking to housekeeping, I mentioned packing my own sheets to one of the housekeeping ladies, and she agreed that was good/smart without saying why or too much. The bit of counter space we had was dusty literally white glove thick finger swipe dusty all around especially around the tv. I had the wipe it all down with Lysol wipes. The food on the boat is decent but it's alot of junk fast food and you never seem to get full even though it's all you eat. The crew keeps everything outside the rooms clean. One night around 1:30am I saw them wiping down the pool, and even cleaning the dining hall lamps. But those rooms, they care nothing about. We went on the Carnival Freedom cruise to the Bahamas for a family trip. Our group of 16 rented several rooms and they were all the same. Old, and not clean. We did have a balcony which was nice but it was also old, rusted. We had a weird pipe spewing water on the balcony which was annoying. We had to move the chairs to the far right which blocked the door, just to avoid getting wet by that water which we had no idea if the source was clean or dirty water. This review would be 5 stars overall but I cannot overlook the condition of the rooms. They make millions! Not sure the cost to renovate a cruise ship of that magnitude, but they only need to do the rooms. The rest of the ship is fine. Highlights of the bought: jacuzzis in the adult only Serenity section, 70s club, fitness center, breakfast French toast, duty free alcohol cost, and the Seafood Shack food spot that requires additional payment not included in all you can eat.

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We sailed on the Carnival Freedom. 01/15-01/20/24 We've had the worst experience Saling with Carnival Freedom. It was a surprise Cruise for our daughter's 25th birthday. I notified the agent when booking it was her birthday on the 15th. Carnival's employee placed our luggage on the wrong ship (Royal). We were on this cruise with none of our essentials or clothing. Christina cried the first 2 nights which is unacceptable. I am totally disgusted in how this life changing situation was handled by Carnival Assistant Supervisor Oris. She had the worst attitude and customer service I've ever experienced. No remorse or empathy for us not having our luggage or Christina's medication. We became irate when she accused us of losing our luggage. How is it possible if we handed it to Carnival's staff? We should be fully refunded for all purchases regarding clothes. There should be some sought of a voucher given for the entirety of this trip. We couldn't go to any of our dinners (Dining Room) or most other events. We were given six t-shirts, free laundry services and a 20% off coupon at the gift shop. The Gift shop by the way had limited options. We weren't aware the insurance purchased was separate and would need to file a claim upon arriving back home. This policy should be reviewed and changed. There needs to be some way to handle a situation like this by Guest Services onboard. Natasha and Tiffany are a few employees who showed some kind of empathy. I appreciate each one of them. Natasha- checked on of us daily Tiffany- went out of her way and purchased my daughter's underwear, delivered them to our room Ultima- delivered personal items to my daughter personally D (Dewa)- our stateroom attendant was very sympathetic and did an awesome job! By the way the only thing we received from Carnival is an email apologizing no compensation or voucher........ THINK TWICE BEFORE YOU SPENDING YOUR MONEY WITH CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE

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We had a lovely time on this ship but there are definitely positive and negatives. It's an older ship so you won't necessarily get all the fancy frills people are getting used to. Service was pretty great, much better than my MSC miravaglia experience in February. Our room steward Papas was fantastic and brought us ice daily, the blue fuzzy blanket when I remembered and greeted us warmly and with care every time we ran in to him. We had decent experiences at most of the bars and those staff who weren't warm and fuzzy were at the very least efficient. The food was meh in the buffet and dining room. Pizza Pirate was great, Blue Iguana tacos were delicious, and Guy's Burgers were terrific. Swirls soft serve was ok. I will sail with Carnival again, but doubtful on this boat again as it was rockier than I have previously experienced on other ships. Thank goodness for my doctor & scopalamine patches or my very sensitive motion sickness would have ruined my trip due to the ship movement.

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First time back on a cruise ship since the pandemic. Have cruised with Carnival in the past and this was by far the worst trip. Lots of misinformation on how things operate. Improper delivery of pre-ordered cabin gifts to others in our party, credit and rebilling of prepaid spa services to be able to add gratuity on "original" price, and when cancelling an item paid with a gift card they refund on a new gift card that is sent in the mail rather than just crediting sail account. Only saving grace on this cruise was our amazing room steward I Ketut! Even the food was less than desirable compared to precious cruises. Will definitely reach out to the main office. By the way, still sitting on the boat on debarkation day because their idea of dismissing has no rhyme or reason. Supposed to be muster stations then luggage tags but of course they changed that and now people are leaving Helter skelter because we are all upset. They should send those people into the theater of those.of us that follow directions suffer the most.

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Carnival cruise ship catches fire for the second time in 2 years

By Emily Mae Czachor

Updated on: March 25, 2024 / 9:57 AM EDT / CBS News

A Carnival cruise ship will be out of commission for repairs for at least a week after its exhaust funnel caught fire and partially collapsed Saturday during a trip to the Bahamas. It marked the second time in just under two years that the funnel on this same ship, the Carnival Freedom, went up in flames while carrying passengers. 

What caused the most recent incident is still being investigated, according to the cruise company. No one on board the ship was injured, but Carnival said two fire crew members were treated for minor smoke inhalation.

The Carnival Freedom left from Port Canaveral, Florida, on Thursday and was supposed to travel for several days through the Bahamas before returning Monday to Port Canaveral. It was not immediately clear how many passengers and crew were on board the Freedom when the fire erupted, but the cruise ship can accommodate 2,980 guests and 1,150 crew members at capacity. CBS News contacted Carnival for more information.

The ship initially reported a fire at around 3:15 p.m. EDT on Saturday, on the port side of the ship's exhaust funnel as it sailed 20 miles off of the Bahamas' Eleuthera Island en route to Freeport, the company said in a statement. It had changed course to turn toward Freeport, at the northern tip of the island chain, after cancelling a stop farther south in Princess Cays because of bad weather. Eyewitnesses said that a lightning strike may have sparked the fire, a claim that Carnival said "is being investigated but cannot yet be confirmed."

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A fire response team was activated quickly to put out the blaze once it broke out, as the Freedom's captain shifted the cruise liner toward the heavy rain nearby in hopes that would help. The fire was extinguished by 5:20 p.m., Carnival said, including flames from a portion of the funnel that broke off and fell onto one of the ship decks. Funnels are essentially used as smokestacks or chimneys to expel fumes and engine exhaust.

The U.S. Coast Guard said the Carnival Freedom crew was able to extinguish the fire Saturday without their help. They were aware of the fire, though, and issued a Captain of the Port order to the cruise ship before it was scheduled to enter Port Canaveral, Florida, on Monday. Captain of the Port orders are  broad mandates that the Marine Safety and Security Council describes as a tool granting Coast Guard crews "with operational controls over an emergent situation posing safety, security, or environmental risks."

 "We are continuing to monitor the situation," the Coast Guard said in a statement.

Although Carnival said at first that it did not expect the fire to impact trips on the Freedom cruise set to depart Port Canaveral on Monday and Friday, a technical assessment carried out in Freeport on Sunday revealed more significant damage to the ship than they originally thought. The damage would "require an immediate repair to stabilize the funnel" after disembarking guests in Port Canaveral on Monday, the company said in an updated statement following the assessment. 

"The funnel has been stabilized for the ship's return to Port Canaveral overnight to disembark guests, and then it will go to the Freeport shipyard on Monday afternoon to begin the required repairs," Carnival said on Sunday. "We sincerely regret the impact to our embarking guests, as we know they have been looking forward to their spring break vacation." 

Both Carnival Freedom cruises scheduled for this week have been cancelled. Carnival said guests who had booked those cruises would receive full refunds and future cruise credits.

The Carnival Freedom's exhaust funnel last went up in flames less than two years ago, in May 2022. It was in Grand Turk at the time, during a planned five-day trip from Port Canaveral. The ship had 2,504 guests and 972 crew on board, Carnival said at the time. None of the passengers or crew were hurt.

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2 crew members die on Holland America ship; fire breaks out on Carnival cruise

MIAMI — Two crew members died on board a Holland America cruise ship, and a fire broke out on a Carnival ship while both of the ships were in the Bahamas this weekend, officials said.

The two crew on the Florida-based Nieuw Amsterdam died Friday during an "accidental steam release" while it was calling at the private resort island Half Moon Cay, Holland America said in a statement on Sunday.

"There was an accidental steam release in an engineering space on board Nieuw Amsterdam, which sadly resulted in the death of two crew members," the cruise line said.

The Bahamas Maritime Authority and the Dutch Safety Board were investigating the exact cause of the release, Holland America said.

A representative of the Bahama’s Coroner’s Court did not immediately respond to a request for information, such as the crew members’ identities and the cause and manner of death.

The cruise line said the conclusions of any investigation would be taken seriously. "Safety is always our top priority, and we are working to understand what, if anything, can be learned from this tragic accident," it said.

Passenger Laine Doss said she was on board when the captain announced the deaths on the vessel's P.A. system.

"We were celebrating the last day of the cruise," she said, when the mood changed "to something extremely somber."

The captain's voice broke, she said.

"He broke down crying," Doss said. "There was a moment of silence that the captain requested. And that entire scenario did affect the entire cruise. Things were canceled, joyous events were canceled, and we really just thought about mortality — the people who perished on the ship."

Crew members were being offered counseling, Holland America said.

Dutch government inspectors determined the vessel to be "fully operable," and this was "confirmed" by the U.S. Coast Guard, the cruise line said.

A U.S. Coast Guard spokesperson said she was looking into the statement and was unable to immediately confirm it.

The Nieuw Amsterdam returned Saturday to its home port of Fort Lauderdale, guests disembarked, and the vessel has embarked on a cruise with a stop in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, on Monday, Holland America said.

"All of us at Holland America Line are deeply saddened by this event," the cruise line said. "We’ve been in contact with the families of both team members and are offering our support to them and to all of our crew at this difficult time."  

The ship set sail out of Fort Lauderdale on March 16 for a seven-night trip.

Fire on the port-side exhaust funnel of another Florida-based cruise ship in the Bahamas, the Carnival Freedom, rocked some passengers Saturday and took the ship out of commission for repairs, the cruise line said.

No injuries were reported.

In a statement Sunday, Carnival Cruises acknowledged witness reports of a lightning strike or the sound of thunder before the fire erupted.

Passenger Heath Barnes said the ship was on a detoured path, destined for an unscheduled stop in Freeport, as a result of stormy weather and high winds when fire started.

"I was shocked," he said. "I mean, I looked out there and you're not supposed to see black smoke and fire shooting out of the tail end of the cruise."

The blaze was preceded by "the loudest thunder-lightning clap that I've ever heard in my life," Barnes said.

Ship personnel extinguished the fire, Carnival Cruises said.

The cruise line said a technical team determined the ship sustained enough damage that it will need repairs before it can be returned to scheduled cruises. The funnel was stabilized, passengers were expected to be returned to Port Canaveral, and the ship will set off to Freeport for repairs, it said.

"The damage is more than we first thought and will require an immediate repair to stabilize the funnel, resulting in the cancellation of the March 25 and March 29 cruises from Port Canaveral," Carnival Cruises said.

Passengers scheduled for those late-March cruises are being offered full refunds and credit that can be used for a future cruise, it said.

It was the second funnel fire on the Carnival Freedom since 2022.

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Carnival Freedom with its brand new winged "whale tail" funnel seen in Barcelona after its dry dock refurbishment in October 2023. (Courtesy/Carnival Cruise Line)

The Port Canaveral-based Carnival Freedom just received its new funnel less than six months ago, but it has suffered more damage because of another fire on board this past weekend as it was sailing in the Bahamas.

Carnival reported the port side of the ship’s exhaust funnel was damaged in a fire at 3:15 p.m. Saturday as it was about 20 miles off the coast of Eleuthera Island, Bahamas as it was heading to Freeport. The ship had skipped over a port of call at Princess Cay because of bad weather.

Carnival Freedom cruise ship having some minor issues pic.twitter.com/PDdZ89K6KE — Dallas Texas TV (@DallasTexasTV) March 25, 2024

“The ship’s fire response team was quickly activated, and the ship’s captain also turned the vessel towards the heavy rain in the area to maximize the efforts to put out the flames,” according to an update on X by the cruise line. “Eyewitnesses reported the possibility of a lightning strike and that is being investigated.”

This is the same ship that had its funnel burn away in 2022 to the point the ship had to sail without the iconic “whale tail” shape until it went in for a replacement last October during a dry dock in Spain.

Carnival Freedom Returns to Port Canaveral Following a stack fire March 23rd pic.twitter.com/ecVVjvvoHx — Jerry Pike (@JerryPikePhoto) March 25, 2024

“The captain has made multiple announcements to guests and crew and advised all but essential safety personnel to stay away from all open decks. There are no injuries. The port side portion of the funnel has fallen onto Deck 10 and the fire response is putting out the flames,” the line said Saturday.

At the time, the line also stated its sailings from Port Canaveral this week would not be affected, but both a Monday and Friday sailing have been canceled. Its next departure is not slated until at least April 4.

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  18. Carnival Freedom Returns To Service With New Look

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  23. Carnival Freedom cruise ship catches fire for second time in less than

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  25. Carnival Freedom has Second Funnel Fire

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  26. Carnival cruise ship catches fire for the second time in 2 years

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  28. Carnival Freedom cruise ship suffers another funnel fire

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