carnival freedom cruise director andy

List of Carnival Cruise Directors by Ship for August and September 2023

by Prof. Cruise · August 2, 2023

A cartoon "cruise director" with text that reads: List of Carnival cruise directors by ship for Aug and Sept 2023.

One of the most common questions I receive and see asked on cruise boards and social media sites is: Who will my cruise director be? To which there are always several follow up questions asked by new cruisers to the effect of: What the heck is a cruise director? Well I’m here to answer both of those questions! First…

What does a Cruise Director do?

Besides not sleep, smile through exhaustion and frustration, and dish out almost as many corny jokes as yours truly? Quite a lot! In fact, cruise directors are the most visible crew members onboard a cruise ship and often work up to 16 hours per day with no days off during their contract period (usually lasting around 4 months, but up to 9 months in some cases). While passengers will see them constantly out and about introducing shows, MC’ing activities and events, and interacting with guests, they are also responsible for behind-the-scenes scheduling and coordination of all entertainment and activities and certain safety protocols.

Many regular Carnival cruisers have a favorite cruise director they look forward to sailing with. So, let’s get to our second question, who will the cruise director be on my Carnival cruise?

Who will the Cruise Director be on my upcoming Carnival Cruise?

Wondering who the cruise director will be on your upcoming Carnival cruise? Find the list of cruise directors by ship for the months of August and September 2023 here.

Important notes: * There is usually a week of overlap in the contracts of a current cruise director and their replacement. So, if you’re booked on the last sailing of a certain cruise director, you may actually see more of their replacement who is gearing up to take over. I’ve noted the exact “sign-off” and “sign-on” dates during August and September for each cruise director where there is overlap. ** While I try my best to keep this up-to-date, schedules sometimes change at the last minute, so I can’t guarantee this will always be 100% accurate. If you need 100% certainty as to who your cruise director will be, I recommend asking John Heald, Carnival’s Brand Ambassador, via the “community” tab on his Facebook page a week or so before your sailing date. ***All photos courtesy of Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Cruise Directors by Ship for August and September 2023

INDEX (jump to):

Breeze Celebration Conquest Dream Elation Freedom Glory Horizon Legend Liberty Luminosa Magic Mardi Gras Miracle Panorama Paradise Pride Radiance Spirit Splendor Sunrise Sunshine Valor Venezia Vista

Carnival Breeze Cruise Directors for August and September 2023

August: Lawrence West (sign-off date: 8/28)

Lawrence West

September: Alex Siegler (sign-on date: 8/24)

Alex Siegler

Carnival Celebration Cruise Directors for August and September 2023

August: Chris Williams (sign-off date: 9/9)

Chris Williams

September: Lee Mason (sign-on date: 9/9)

Lee Mason

Carnival Conquest Cruise Director for August and September 2023

August and September: Zackary Paiement-Dockrill

Zackary Paiement-Dockrill

Carnival Dream Cruise Directors for August and September 2023

August: Simon London (sign-off date: 9/3)

Simon London

September: Adriaan Van Wyk (sign-on date: 8/26)

Adriaan Van Wyk

Carnival Elation Cruise Directors for August and September 2023

August: Stjepan Neral (sign-off date: 8/31)

Stjepan Neral

September: Gabriel Coppolla (sign-on date: 8/26)

Gabriel Coppolla

Carnival Freedom Cruise Director for August and September 2023

August and September: Andrew Mercer

Andrew Mercer

Carnival Glory Cruise Directors for August and September 2023

August: John Loney (sign-off: 8/27)

John Loney

September: Jake Miller (sign on: 8/20)

carnival freedom cruise director andy

Carnival Horizon Cruise Directors for August and September 2023

August: Johnathan “Cookie” Adams (sign-off: 8/13) and Leon Smith (sign-on: 8/5)

Johnathan "Cookie" Adams

September: Leon Smith

Leon Smith

Carnival Legend Cruise Director for August and September 2023

August and September: Cam Chavis

Cam Chavis

Carnival Liberty Cruise Director for August and September 2023

August and September: Adam Gilbert

Adam Gilbert

Carnival Luminosa Cruise Directors for August and September 2023

August: Neil Macmillan (sign off 9/14)

Neil Macmillan

September: Simon London (sign-on 9/8)

Simon London

Carnival Magic Cruise Director for August and September 2023

August and September: Dustin Gabriel

Dustin Gabriel

Carnival Mardi Gras Cruise Director for August and September 2023

August and September: Jacky Tang

Jacky Tang

Carnival Miracle Cruise Director for August and September 2023

August and September: Louis Clare

Louis Clare

Carnival Panorama Cruise Director for August and September 2023

August and September: Christian “Deon” Williams

Christian "Deon" Williams

Carnival Paradise Cruise Directors for August and September 2023

August: Amber Lynne Celen (sign-off: 8/13) and Todd Evans (sign-on: 8/13)

Amber Lynne Celen

September: Todd Evans

Todd Evans

Carnival Pride Cruise Director for August and September 2023

August and September: Frankie Portera

Frankie Portera

Carnival Radiance Cruise Directors for August and September 2023

August: Lia Stivers

Lia Stivers

September: Lia Stivers (sign-off: 9/11) and Ricardo Alfonso Betancourt Lopez (sign-on: 9/18)

Lia Stivers

Carnival Spirit Cruise Directors for August and September 2023

August: Jake Miller (sign-off: 8/15) and Erin Weigand (sign-on: 8/15)

Jake Miller

September: Erin Weigand

Erin Weigand

Carnival Splendor Cruise Directors for August and September 2023

August: Savannah Mitchell (sign-off: 8/10) and Marty Pitts (sign-on: 7/31)

Savannah Mitchell

September: Marty Pitts

Marty Pitts

Carnival Sunrise Cruise Directors for August and September 2023

August: Tyler Meehan (sign-off: 9/9)

Tyler Meehan

September: Georgia Craig (sign-on: 9/9)

Georgia Craig

Carnival Sunshine Cruise Directors for August and September 2023

August: James Love (sign-off: 8/10) and Jasper Wade (sign-on: 8/5)

James Love

September: Jasper Wade

Jasper Wade

Carnival Valor Cruise Directors for August and September 2023

August and September: Austin Morris

Austin Morris

Carnival Venezia Cruise Directors for August and September 2023

August: Marq Anthony

Marq Anthony

September: Joseph Boyes

Joseph Boyes

Carnival Vista Cruise Directors for August and September 2023

August: Michael D’Auria (sign-off: 8/19) and TJ Partida (sign-on: 7/29)

Michael D'Auria

September: TJ Partida

TJ Partida

And with that…

Class Dismissed!

Homework (10 points): Do you have a favorite Carnival Cruise Director? Share to the comments who it is and why!

And don’t forget to subscribe to the blog to receive new course materials directly to your e-mail. Scroll up to the top right if on a computer or keep scrolling if on a mobile device. And be sure to follow  Prof. Cruise  on your favorite social media sites:

Twitter  (@cruiseprof)

Instagram  (@profcruise)

TikTok  (profcruise)

Share this:

Tags: Carnival cruise directors

You may also like...

carnival freedom cruise director andy

Wonder of the Seas Bar and Drink Menus

August 19, 2022

 by Prof. Cruise · Published August 19, 2022

carnival freedom cruise director andy

New Therapy Practice Targets Disgruntled Cruisers

October 5, 2022

 by Prof. Cruise · Published October 5, 2022

carnival freedom cruise director andy

Breaking News: Prof. Cruise Gets Kicked Off Noordam Hours After Embarking

May 6, 2023

 by Prof. Cruise · Published May 6, 2023

  • Next story NEW Princess “Casual Dining” Menus
  • Previous story Cruise Sweepstakes: Win a Viking Cruise for Two

About Prof. Cruise

carnival freedom cruise director andy

Given name Sarah, but also answers to Prof. Cruise. Retired after 10 years as a college professor to focus full-time on her primary research interest: travel. With a concentration in cruising.  Home port: Seattle.  Mom of a shaggy-haired dog and a shaggy-haired human.  Lover of books and dessert.  Fancies herself a bit of a comedian – you’ve been warned.

carnival freedom cruise director andy

Email Address

Subscribe To Blog

Search and you shall (hopefully) find!

Save on shore excursions.

Viator

Start your own travel blog with hosting from Bluehost!

carnival freedom cruise director andy

Popular Posts

carnival freedom cruise director andy

Carnival Freedom Returns To Service With New Look - And New Funnel

Carnival Freedom at Barcelona

MIAMI, Oct. 23, 2023 – Once again sporting an iconic winged funnel, Carnival Freedom marked its return to service by welcoming guests on board in Barcelona, Spain for a 14-day transatlantic voyage to its homeport of Port Canaveral, Fla. The ship underwent an extensive refurbishment that included the installation of the new funnel, the addition of the signature Carnival red, white and blue hull livery and other enhancements.

Earlier this month, the 2,980-guest ship entered its 16-day dry dock at the Navantia shipyard in Cadiz, Spain. The ship’s vibrant transformation is a significant milestone for the shipyard. While the yard’s team members have worked on other projects across the fleet, this is the first time they have designed and manufactured a Carnival funnel.

Among the other enhancements is a newly installed Heroes Tribute Bar, which is an expanding venue across the Carnival fleet and honors military veterans and active-duty service members. Carnival Freedom now also features a Dreams Studio, where guests can capture memories that become keepsakes from their cruise with the help of Carnival’s photography staff. Some of the other work includes an expansion to the ship’s casino, and renovations and upgrades across the ship’s staterooms and public areas.

Carnival Freedom’s two-week-long transatlantic Carnival Journeys cruise from Spain is offering guests an unforgettable journey that includes visits to Valencia, Malaga and Las Palmas, Spain as well as Bermuda. From Port Canaveral, the ship offers four- and five-day sailings to destinations in The Bahamas, such as Nassau and Princess Cays, as well as other Caribbean destinations, including Grand Turk. Many new itineraries were recently opened for the ship, and among them are sailings that feature Carnival’s upcoming exclusive destination, Celebration Key, as a port of call beginning in 2025.

For additional information on Carnival Cruise Line and to book a cruise vacation on Carnival, call 1-800-CARNIVAL, visit http://www.carnival.com , or contact your favorite travel advisor or online travel site.

carnival freedom cruise director andy

Cruise with Leo

Full and Updated Carnival Cruise Director Schedule (2024)

Photo of author

February 17, 2024

carnival cruise director schedule 2024

Hello everyone, down below you will find the 2024 Carnival Cruise Director Schedule .

As you probably know, the cruise directors are the heart and soul of onboard entertainment. Carnival is renowned for its diversity and the unique character of each ship, and its directors are able to create experiences tailored to different tastes and preferences .

Table of Contents

The Full 2024 Schedule

Carnival elation 2024 cruise director schedule:.

  • Zachary Paiement-Dockrill: 1/13/2024 – 4/15/2024
  • Gabriel Coppolla: 4/11/2024 – 5/13/2024
  • Zachary Paiment-Dockrill: 5/13/2024 – 8/15/2024

Carnival Elation and Carnival Spirit remind us of Carnival’s rich history, with directors like Zachary Paiement-Dockrill and Alex Siegler bringing a mix of tradition and contemporary flair to the seas.

Carnival Spirit 2024 Cruise Director Schedule:

  • Alex Siegler: 11/25/2023 – 02/17/2024
  • Ricardo Alfonso Betancourt Lopez: 2/11/2024 – 3/30/2024
  • Alex Siegler: 3/30/2024 – 7/30/2024

Carnival Conquest 2024 Cruise Director Schedule:

  • Robby Howell: 10/12/2023 – 2/19/2024
  • Stjepan Neral: 2/16/2024 – 5/17/2024
  • Savannah Mitchell: 5/10/2024 – 10/4/2024

Carnival Conquest and Carnival Dream boast a lineup of engaging directors like Robby Howell, Stjepan Neral, and Savannah Mitchell, ensuring the classic Carnival spirit is alive and thriving.

Carnival Glory 2024 Cruise Director Schedule:

  • Cam Chavis: 1/7/2024 – End Date TBD

Carnival Valor 2024 Cruise Director Schedule:

  • Austin Morris: 1/4/2024 – 4/20/2024
  • John Loney: 4/15/2024 – 6/10/2024
  • Louis Clare: 6/6/2024 – 11/2/2024

Carnival Liberty 2024 Cruise Director Schedule:

  • Adam Gilbert: 1/15/2024 – 6/9/2024

Carnival Freedom 2024 Cruise Director Schedule:

  • Todd Evans: 11/20/2023 – 2/17/2024
  • Erin Weigand: 2/12/2024 – 6/17/2024

Carnival Splendor 2024 Cruise Director Schedule:

  • Savannah Mitchell: 11/8/2023 – 03/03/2024
  • Simon London: 2/28/2024 – 7/4/2024

Carnival Dream 2024 Cruise Director Schedule:

  • Tyler Meehan: 11/4/2023 – 2/18/2024
  • Andrew Mercer: 2/10/2024 – 6/23/2024

Carnival Magic 2024 Cruise Director Schedule:

  • Jake Miller: 1/13/2024 – 4/6/2024
  • Name to be announced: 4/6/2024 – 7/14/2024
  • Jake Miller: 7/14/2024 – 11/10/2024

Carnival Breeze 2024 Cruise Director Schedule:

  • Lawrence West: 1/11/2023 – 4/18/2024
  • Keegan Van Zyl: 4/13/2024 – 6/22/2024
  • Felipe Serrina Do Couto: 6/17/2024 – 11/14/2024

On Carnival breeze you can experience the warmth and charisma of Lawrence West up until April 18, 2024, followed by the energy of Keegan Van Zyl and Felipe Serrina Do Couto.

Carnival Sunshine 2024 Cruise Director Schedule:

  • James Love: 10/14/2023 – 2/12/2024
  • Elizabeth Clough: 2/8/2024 – 4/13/2024
  • James Love: 4/13/2024 – 8/12/2024

Carnival Vista 2024 Cruise Director Schedule:

  • Marty Pitts: 1/31/2024 – 6/15/2024

Carnival Horizon 2024 Cruise Director Schedule:

  • Georgia Craig: 1/28/2024 – 5/11/2024
  • To be announced: 5/11/2024 – 7/14/2024
  • Georgia Craig: 7/14/2024 – 11/17/2024

Carnival Panorama 2024 Cruise Director Schedule:

  • Christian “Deon” Williams: 12/30/2023 – 6/2/2024

Mardi Gras 2024 Cruise Director Schedule:

  • TJ Partida: 1/27/2024 – 5/25/2024
  • Jacky Tang: 5/19/2024 – 7/14/2024
  • TJ Partida: 7/14/2024 – 10/12/2024

Mardi Gras and Carnival Panorama will have directors like TJ Partida and Christian “Deon” Williams. They will elevate your cruise experience with their innovative program and contagious enthusiasm.

Carnival Celebration 2024 Cruise Director Schedule:

  • Louis Claire: 1/7/2024 – 3/10/2024
  • Leon Smith: 1/21/2024 – 2/11/2024
  • Lee Mason: 3/10/2024 – 7/7/2024

With Louis Claire kicking off the year, followed by the talents of Leon Smith and Lee Mason, the newest addition to the fleet is set to dazzle with innovative entertainment options.

Carnival Miracle 2024 Cruise Director Schedule:

  • Felipe Serrina Do Couto: 11/25/2023 – 3/26/2024
  • Lia Stivers: 3/21/2024 – 7/26/2024

Carnival Legend 2024 Cruise Director Schedule:

  • Dustin Gabriel: 1/7/2024 – 4/27/2024
  • Jake Miller: 5/23/2024 – 11/10/2024

Carnival Pride 2024 Cruise Director Schedule:

  • Christian Matthieu: 11/12/2023 – 2/17/2024
  • Japer Wade: 2/11/2024 – 6/16/2024

Carnival Paradise 2024 Cruise Director Schedule:

  • John Loney: 10/24/2023 – 2/19/2024
  • Amber Lynne Celen: 2/15/2024 – 6/16/2024
  • John Loney: 6/16/2024 – 8/15/2024

Carnival Radiance 2024 Cruise Director Schedule:

  • William “Paully” Munhollon: 1/12/2024 – 3/18/2024
  • Michael D’Auria: 3/15/2024 – 7/15/2024

Carnival Radiance and Carnival Sunrise offer a fresh take on cruising, with directors focused on crafting personalized and immersive experiences for every guest.

Carnival Jubilee 2024 Cruise Director Schedule:

  • Kyndall Fire: 11/26/2023 – 3/23/2024
  • Louis Claire: 3/11/2024 – 5/4/2024
  • Kyndall Fire: 5/4/2024 – 9/7/2024

Carnival Luminosa 2024 Cruise Director Schedule:

  • Rainer Scholtz: 11/12/2023 – 3/24/2024
  • Tyler Meehan: 3/17/2024 – 7/25/2024
  • Marty Pitts: 7/18/2024 – 11/17/2024

Carnival Venezia 2024 Cruise Director Schedule:

  • Marq Anthony: 10/28/2023 – 3/15/2024
  • Jacky Tang: 3/3/2024 – 5/6/2024
  • Marq Anthony: 5/6/2024 – 9/7/2024
  • Lee Mason: 8/31/2024 – 1/12/2025

Carnival Firenze 2024 Cruise Director Schedule:

  • To be announced

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

  • Carnival Cruise Lines

Upcoming Freedom Cruise Director

By Robpuffdaddy , November 30, 2022 in Carnival Cruise Lines

Recommended Posts

Cool Cruiser

Robpuffdaddy

I saw that  Ricardo Alfonso Bentancourt Lopez  will be the cruise director on the Freedom starting 1/12 thru 5/8.  Just curious if anyone recently has had him as your cruise director.  I know a cruise director can not make or break the cruise, but it can be a more pleasurable cruise if he or she is good at what they do.

Link to comment

Share on other sites.

  • 1 month later...

angela12345

angela12345

Would love to know as well. Plus will he be doing QUEST ?!

Saint Greg

There was a change a couple weeks ago. Ricardo is no longer on the CD schedule. Gabe Coppolla is the one taking over Freedom this month. I do expect more schedule updates soon now that the holidays are over. They have holes to fill including one for Elation in less than three weeks.

https://www.saintgregtravel.com/carnival-cruise-director-schedule/

Like

12 hours ago, Saint Greg said: There was a change a couple weeks ago.

Thanks so much !  Question...Where do you access your info ?  

Anyone know anything about Gabe Coppolla (Gabriel) ? Does he do Quest ?

5 hours ago, angela12345 said: Thanks so much !  Question...Where do you access your info ?     Anyone know anything about Gabe Coppolla (Gabriel) ? Does he do Quest ?

I get it from the link below and put it into a better format. He’s a new CD. I doubt many people have had him. I think he just got promoted over the summer and he’s coming back from break now. 

https://airtable.com/shrxzucqLGHbpDmm8/tblZJCAW6us7UhDmZ

Please sign in to comment

You will be able to leave a comment after signing in

  • Welcome to Cruise Critic
  • New Cruisers
  • Cruise Lines “A – O”
  • Cruise Lines “P – Z”
  • River Cruising
  • Digital Photography & Cruise Technology
  • Special Interest Cruising
  • Cruise Discussion Topics
  • UK Cruising
  • Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
  • Canadian Cruisers
  • North American Homeports
  • Ports of Call
  • Cruise Conversations

Announcements

  • New to Cruise Critic? Join our Community!

Write Your Own Amazing Review !

WAR_icy_SUPERstar777.jpg

Click this gorgeous photo by member SUPERstar777 to share your review!

Features & News

LauraS

LauraS · Started 14 hours ago

LauraS · Started Wednesday at 05:35 PM

LauraS · Started Wednesday at 11:50 AM

LauraS · Started Tuesday at 02:48 PM

LauraS · Started Monday at 05:25 PM

RX007369.JPG

  • Existing user? Sign in OR Create an Account
  • Find Your Roll Call
  • Meet & Mingle
  • Community Help Center
  • All Activity
  • Member Photo Albums
  • Meet & Mingle Photos
  • Favorite Cruise Memories
  • Cruise Food Photos
  • Cruise Ship Photos
  • Ports of Call Photos
  • Towel Animal Photos
  • Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos
  • Write a Review
  • Live Cruise Reports
  • Member Cruise Reviews
  • Create New...
  • Cruise Ships
  • Carnival Freedom

Carnival Freedom ®

aerial view of waterworks on board carnival freedom

  • Dining & Activities
  • Past Guest Photos
  • Sails From:
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.

carnival freedom cruise director andy

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

Onboard dining, where to for you.

This ship is always visiting great vacation spots. Where will your next vacation take you?

* Taxes, fees, and port expenses are additional per person.

TAG & THEY'RE IT!

  • Vacation Rentals
  • Restaurants
  • Things to do
  • Carnival Cruises
  • Carnival Cruises from California
  • Carnival Cruises from Florida
  • Carnival Cruises from Texas
  • Carnival Cruises from Mobile
  • Carnival Cruises from Los Angeles
  • Carnival Cruises from Fort Lauderdale
  • Carnival Cruises from Miami
  • Carnival Cruises from Port Canaveral
  • Carnival Cruises from Tampa
  • Carnival Cruises from Charleston
  • Carnival Cruises from Galveston
  • Carnival Cruises from Norfolk
  • Carnival Cruises from New York City
  • Carnival Cruises from Jacksonville
  • Carnival Cruises from Baltimore
  • Carnival Cruises from New Orleans
  • Carnival Cruises from Seattle
  • Carnival Cruises from Barbados
  • Carnival Cruises from San Juan
  • Carnival Cruises from Vancouver
  • Carnival Cruises to Sitka
  • Carnival Cruises to Honolulu
  • Carnival Cruises to Aruba
  • Carnival Cruises to Bermuda
  • Carnival Cruises to Barbados
  • Carnival Cruises to Bonaire
  • Carnival Cruises to Curaçao
  • Carnival Cruises to Dominican Republic
  • Carnival Cruises to La Romana
  • Carnival Cruises to Palma de Mallorca
  • Carnival Cruises to Canary Islands
  • Carnival Cruises to Tenerife
  • Carnival Cruises to Catalonia
  • Carnival Cruises to Barcelona
  • Carnival Cruises to Region of Murcia
  • Carnival Cruises to Cartagena
  • Carnival Cruises to Italy
  • Carnival Cruises to Campania
  • Carnival Cruises to Naples
  • Carnival Cruises to Lazio
  • Family Carnival Cruises
  • Things to Do
  • Travel Stories
  • Rental Cars
  • Add a Place
  • Travel Forum
  • Travelers' Choice
  • Help Center

Carnival Freedom Deck Plans & Reviews

carnival freedom cruise director andy

Carnival Freedom

carnival freedom cruise director andy

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
  • All languages ( 123 )
  • English ( 120 )
  • Spanish ( 3 )

Upcoming itineraries

The map for this itinerary is not available at this time.

EatSleepCruise.com

Home » Cruise » Carnival Cruise Line » Carnival Announces Next Round of Cruise Directors

Carnival Announces Next Round of Cruise Directors

Carnival Cruise Line announces its next round of Cruise Directors for Carnival Glory, Pride, Dream, Freedom, Elation, Valor, and Legend.

Carnival Announces Next Round of Cruise Directors

Share this post:

Carnival cruise line announces cruise directors for next round of ships returning to service.

Ships Include Carnival Glory, Carnival Pride, Carnival Dream, Carnival Freedom , Carnival Elation, Carnival Valor, and Carnival Legend Sailing This Fall

MIAMI, September 3, 2021 – With eight of its ships already in guest operations, and more restarting throughout the fall season, Carnival Cruise Line today announced its next round of cruise directors who will entertain guests across the fleet.

At the helm of the excitement on board will be Leon Smith on Carnival Glory and Marty Pitts on Carnival Valor from New Orleans; Frankie Portera on Carnival Pride and Leigh Xuereb on Carnival Legend from Baltimore; Deon Williams on Carnival Dream from Galveston; TJ Partida on Carnival Freedom from Miami; and Paully Munhollon on Carnival Elation from Port Canaveral sailing in September, October and November.

Carnival Announces Next Round of Cruise Directors

“As we continue to successfully restart our guest operations with additional ships on the way, we are also bringing back the fun in many ways, and our wonderful cruise directors who define the fun on board are leading the charge,” said Chris Nelson, vice president of entertainment for Carnival Cruise Line. “It’s been such a special experience seeing our ships get Back to Fun, and we’re just getting started!”

SOURCE Carnival Cruise Line

What do you think of the news that Carnival announces the next round of Cruise Directors? Have your cruise with any of these CDs before? Drop us an anchor below to share your upcoming plans with Carnival Cruise Line.

Stay up to date with the latest cruise news and travel updates!

Related Posts

Related Posts

Carnival Cruise Line Announces More Cruise Directors

Cruiseline module – Remove Title

Leave a reply cancel reply.

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Sign up to our newsletter!

Viking Jupiter Docked in Tallinn, Estonia

DB & The Princess

Welcome Aboard! We are Don and Heidi, the husband and wife travel team behind EatSleepCruise.com. We took our first cruise vacation together 13 years ago and have been hooked ever since. Follow along as we share our travel tips, cruise reviews, information on ports of call, and the latest cruise news to help you plan the ultimate cruise vacation. Are you ready to embark on your journey to “sea the world, one port at a time”?

carnival freedom cruise director andy

What’s Trending

Royal Caribbean Drink Prices 2023

Contact Us: [email protected]

carnival freedom cruise director andy

  • New Terms of Use
  • New Privacy Policy
  • Your Privacy Choices
  • Closed Captioning Policy

Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by  Factset . Powered and implemented by  FactSet Digital Solutions .  Legal Statement .

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2024 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. FAQ - New Privacy Policy

Carnival Freedom passenger onboard during fire recounts 'dangerous, terrifying' experience

Carnival freedom will be back in service once funnel repairs are completed, spokesman confirms.

Check out what's clicking on FoxBusiness.com

FOX Business Flash top headlines for March 28

Check out what's clicking on FoxBusiness.com

A passenger who was onboard the Carnival Freedom during the cruise ship's second fire in less than two years over the weekend recounted a frightening experience at sea.

The blaze, which occurred Saturday, ignited on the port side of the ship's exhaust funnel, casually known as the "whale tail." Initial information from Carnival about the fire came on X, confirming that the fire broke out at 3:15 p.m. ET while the ship was 20 miles off Eleuthera Island in the Bahamas.  

"A fire in the middle of the ocean is one of the most dangerous things that I can possibly think of," Tambra Jones of Virginia told Fox Business. "It was terrifying." Jones recalled that her eyes and chest were burning as a result of the fire, and that smoke was "everywhere."

Carnival noted that the port side of the funnel fell onto one of the ship's decks during the incident.

CRUISES CANCELED FOLLOWING CARNIVAL FREEDOM FIRE DURING BUSY SPRING BREAK SEASON

Carnival Freedom collapsed funnel

Part of the Carnival Freedom's funnel that collapsed onto an open deck.  (Tambra Jones)

Jones considers herself a veteran cruiser and has been sailing with Carnival since 2009. She said she did not know that the Freedom had been involved in another fire in May 2022 before she booked her March 21-26 voyage.

"Had I had that information prior, I would have done more research," she said. "I wouldn't have put myself in that type of situation had I known. All information should be divulged." 

Jones also alleged that the ship was not well-equipped to handle fires.

"Stepping on the Freedom with hoses that can't reach every aspect of that boat in the event there's a fire is putting your life on the line," she said. 

When asked about the hoses, Carnival spokesman Matt Lupoli noted that the crew put out the fire, and he said that the ship turned into a storm in order to get help from the rain.

Jones claimed she was considering legal action against Carnival, but she has not brought any action against the cruise line yet. Lupoli did not address potential litigation.

CARNIVAL FREEDOM CRUISE SHIP CATCHES FIRE FOR SECOND TIME IN LESS THAN 2 YEARS

Carnival Freedom route second fire

Carnival's onboard television provides maps that show the ship's traveled route.  (Tambra Jones)

The cause of the fire remains unclear. Carnival acknowledged that some witnesses reported a lightning strike, and said they were investigating. Jones is skeptical of this theory.

"Lightning did not hit that boat," Jones insisted. "I was sitting there watching it." Both she and the Carnival spokesman say the Freedom turned into a storm during the fire on March 23 to assist in fighting the flames. Jones said she was observing the situation from her cabin on the ship's live video feed, and claims that she saw smoke before any lightning. She also said that she never saw lightning strike the ship.

Jones said some people were blocked out of their rooms during the fire.

Two cruises this week were canceled as a result of the damage, Lupoli said. The ship was sent to the Freeport shipyard so work could be done to stabilize the funnel. It will be put back into service once repairs are completed, Lupoli said Wednesday. 

CARNIVAL FREEDOM CRUISE SHIP SEEN ON FIRE AT GRAND TURK

Carnival Freedom in storm

Screenshot from a video provided showing the weather conditions once the Carnival Freedom turned into the storm to assist in fighting the fire.  (Tambra Jones)

A fire broke out aboard the Carnival Freedom cruise ship about 20 miles away from Eleuthera Island, Bahamas, on March 23, the cruise line announced. Courtesy: @breezebreeze via Storyful.

Carnival cruise passenger catches video of Freedom on fire again

A fire broke out aboard the Carnival Freedom cruise ship about 20 miles away from Eleuthera Island, Bahamas, on March 23, the cruise line announced. Courtesy: @breezebreeze via Storyful.

Carnival provided a refund and a 100% future cruise credit to those impacted by the March 25 and March 29 cancelations from Port Canaveral. However, Jones said, guests who experienced the fire first hand have not been given anything. Lupoli said it was because their cruise "went as planned," and that the "crew worked very hard to give them a good time." 

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ON FOX BUSINESS  

"We greatly appreciate our terrific guests for their outstanding cooperation and support," Lupoli said.

carnival freedom cruise director andy

  • CruiseMapper

Carnival Freedom cabins and suites

Carnival freedom staterooms review, floor plans, photos.

Carnival Freedom cabins and suites review at CruiseMapper provides detailed information on cruise accommodations , including floor plans, photos, room types and categories, cabin sizes, furniture details and included by Carnival Cruise Line en-suite amenities and services.

The Carnival Freedom cruise ship cabins page is conveniently interlinked with its deck plans showing deck layouts combined with a legend and review of all onboard venues.

Captain's Suite

Layout (floor plan), grand suite, ocean suite, aft extended balcony cabin, premium vista balcony cabin, balcony cabin, scenic oceanview cabin, oceanview cabin, porthole cabin, walkway view interior cabin, interior cabin, small interior single cabin, carnival freedom cabins review.

The Carnival cruise ship Freedom has a total of 29 wheelchair-accessible cabins (for disabled passengers) and 18 Spa cabins (all Balcony). The number of all cabin categories is 27.

Connecting rooms ("family cabins") are located on decks 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11. The list of connecting cabins grades includes 2 beds (4E), 3 beds (PT), 2-3 beds (8B), 2-4 beds (6J-Scenic Oceanview), 2-3-4 beds (6A, 6B, 6C, 8C, 8D) and 4 bed (8F-Spa Balcony). Handicap staterooms (29 total) are in categories OS-Ocean Suie (1), Balcony (2), Oceanview (1) and Interior (25).

Follows the review of Carnival Freedom staterooms as amenities, furniture, and complimentary services:

Each of the two Captain’s Suites has master bedroom (2 twin beds convertible to king, Pullman bed), dressing area (vanity, large walk-in closet), large bathroom, separate living room (double sofa bed, coffee table, desk, armchairs), second bathroom (shower), fridge and mini-bar.

Carnival Freedom Suites (Captain's, Grand, Ocean) have king beds, living room (walk-in closet, desk, vanity table, chair, drawers, double sofa bed), private bathroom (WC, shower, whirlpool bathtub, double sinks).

Premium Balcony (9B, 9C) and Extended Balcony cabins (8N, 8M) have twin beds convertible to a Queen-size double bed, ample closet/storage space, bathroom (shower), living area. Some (C staterooms have an additional sofa bed for 3rd person. These staterooms have 50% larger balconies, 3 closets (in all grades balcony rooms), full bathroom (shower). All grades balcony accommodations feature a private step-out balcony with sliding glass doors (table, patio chairs).

Passengers booked in Spa cabins (category 8F /balcony) enjoy the following complimentary amenities, services and perks (applicable for two guests per stateroom only): complimentary unlimited access to all Spa Carnival facilities, 2 fitness classes (Yoga or Pilates), 2 metabolism tests, bathrobes, slippers, deluxe in-room bath amenities by Elemis (shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, vitamin-rich body lotion, 1 hand and 1 body soap disks), priority Spa reservations (appointments must be made by 6 pm on embarkation day), spa treatment discounts on port days (while the ship is docked in ports of call- 20% off /1st, 30% off /2nd, 40% off /3rd treatment).

Scenic Oceanview cabins have floor-ceiling slanted windows, 2 twin beds (convertible to king), living area (sofa, coffee table, chairs). Some have additionally sofa bed for 3rd/4th person. Oceanview cabins have a large picture window, twin beds (convertible to queen), living area. Some have a sofa and/or upper beds (Pullman) for 3rd/4th person.

Inside cabins with windows (category 4J-Obstructed view) have Picture Window, while category PT has Porthole Window). Some 4J-Inside rooms have 1 upper bed (bunk bed) for 3rd person, and some are with not-convertible twin beds. Some of the Porthole Inside staterooms have a sofa bed or upper/bunk beds for a 3rd-4th person. Small Inside cabins have bunk beds (upper/lower Pullman beds), living area, bathroom (shower).

All Carnival Freedom staterooms offer as standard/complimentary amenities a living area (vanity, seating), smart HDTV (infotainment system, Internet, on-demand-movies, bookings-reservations, Room Service ordering), direct-dial phone, electronic safe box and lifejackets (in the closet), hairdryer, en-suite bathroom (WC-toilet, shower, single sink-vanity, bathrobes, bathroom amenity basket/replenished upon request), custom-made beds (Carnival Comfort Bed System), beach towels, mini-bar/fridge, individual air-conditioning, complimentary 24-hour room service. Bibles (Gideon version) are provided upon request.

Bathroom amenities vary each time, so it’s advisable you bring your own. Samples may include toothpaste, mouthwash, dental floss, body lotion, razor, antiacids. There is a wall-mounted dispenser in the shower stall (for liquid soap and shampoo). Electric power outlets are located in the desk/vanity area – one 110 V outlet (3-pronged, USA grounded) and one 220 V outlet (European standard). The bathroom’s 2-pin plug can be used only for electric razors.

The ship’s interactive TV system allows passengers to purchase movies on demand, to order room service and to check the Sail & Sign account’s status. The on-demand movie list has approx 25 films available for ordering at USD 5 per movie. Adult-content films cost USD 10 per movie. Depending on satellite reception (Carnival Freedom location at sea), the complimentary in-cabin TV programming includes the following channels: ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, CNN (Domestic, International, Espanol), TCM (classic movies), cartoons (Boomerang, CN), TNT, TBS. There are 2 complimentary movie channels showing a film every 3 hours (both starting at 12 noon). One shows all-time favorites (PG -13 rated) and the other shows all-time family favorites (G / PG-rated). The following TV channels are Carnival-themed and also complimentary: Fun Finds TV, Cruise Director, Fun Aboard, Park West Art, Shore Tours, Ship Position, live cam views (webcams positioned forward and on lido deck), Audible Funtimes, Photo, Music. Sporting events (ESPN, ESPN 2) are shown only on big screens – at the ship’s Sports Bar and Seaside Theatre (not in cabins/suites). All the TV’s connection ports are intentionally disabled, which makes it impossible to connect it with personal devices (cameras, DVDs, USBs, iPods, gaming consoles, etc).

The new Carnival beds are Europe-manufactured exclusively for the company. The ensemble includes custom pillows (trademarked “New Generation Pillows”, 100% cotton), duvet (100% hypoallergenic, ultra-fine, satin-striped), cover, deluxe sheets (high-quality cotton), pillowcases (ultra-fine, satin-striped), 8-inch / 20 cm spring mattresses (trademarked “Carnival Comfort”). Alternative (non-allergenic) bedding is also available. It includes 100% polyester blankets, sheets and pillowcases (60/40 cotton-polyester) and New Generation Pillows (100% cotton). Note: Trundle beds don’t have Carnival Comfort mattresses.

The Carnival’s Sail & Sign card (cashless onboard credit account) doubles as stateroom key. The S&S credit program allows charges on purchases and tips/gratuities directly to a personal account throughout the Carnival cruise. The card has a designated owner and must be utilized for all money transactions on the ship as cash is accepted as a form of payment only at the casino. These cards are provided to all passengers (incl minors) immediately upon boarding the ship. Balance updates are provided at Guest Services desk (at any time). They can also be checked via the smart TV in each stateroom.

Carnival-logoed Beach Towels are provided in each cruise accommodation for passengers to take ashore. Beach towels are also available for purchasing (at $22). Bathrobes (2) are provided in all suites and also in Spa cabins. Additional bathrobes are provided upon request. For all other cruise accommodations, bathrobes are provided (upon request) during the turndown service on the first evening. Bathrobes can be purchased at $49 (adult size) and $24 (children sizes /2-4 yo and 6-8 yo).

Life jackets are used in cases of emergency only (not at the ship pools). Lifejackets are located within passenger/crew cabins (in the closet). They are available in 3 sizes – adult, child, and infant.

Each of the cabins has a safe (located in the closet) with approx dimensions (inches/centimeters) – width (10/25), height (9/23) and depth (8/20). Cabin safes can be accessed by any magnetic strip card. It is advisable not to use a valid credit card (or driver’s license), but an old expired card (or some rewards card) instead. Some safes are with a keypad (personal code). Safes can be opened also by the ship’s security.

All passenger cabin and suite mini-bars are stocked with premium liquors ($6-9,25), beer ($6,25), energy drinks ($5), soft soda/beverages ($2), bottled water ($3,75). 

In-cabin babysitting is not available (read more at Camp Ocean below). Cribs in cruise cabins are provided complimentary (upon request). In Main Dining Rooms are provided complimentary high chairs and booster seats.

Smoking in cabins/suites and on their balconies is prohibited. On Carnival Freedom, smoking allowed areas (cigarettes /incl electronic cigarettes) are 70’s Nightclub (disco /not allowed on the dance floor), Casino (designated areas), Casino Bar. Smoking (incl of cigars and tobacco pipes) is allowed on designated outdoor areas on Deck 3 portside (forward) and on Deck 11 portside.

Funville@Sea is free of charge Intranet service providing information on onboard activities and events schedule, bar and restaurant menus, deck maps, Fun Times (newspaper), FunAshore (tour guides), Carnival cruise news, itinerary-related weather reports, onboard social network (tracking/messaging other passengers). The complimentary service is available via the Infotainment system (in all cabins) and also at the FunHub stations around the ship.

Current cruise ship gratuities (per day per person) are USD 12,95 (for standard cabin passengers) and USD 13,95 for suite passengers. The list of perks for all suites includes: priority embarkation/debarkation/tendering (all ports), priority main dining room reservations, complimentary bottled water in cabins, a complimentary bag of laundry (one per cruise), enhanced turndown service.

Since 2017, Carnival Cruise Line offers a new program allowing ship passengers to customize their steward service by choosing to have the cabin serviced in the morning, at night or both (twice a day). All guests can choose from a list of additional cabin amenities, among which are bathrobes, extra pillows, blankets, closet hangers. All guests can also specify how often the bed linens to be changed during the cruise. Your personal preferences can be selected from a services menu card left in each of the ship’s staterooms. By default, if you make no selections on the card, your room service steward will service the accommodation twice daily.

You can see all the furniture details on Carnival Cruise Line Carnival Freedom cabin plans in the above table.

Cruise Ship Room Service

In 2016, Carnival Cruise Lines rolled out fleetwide for-fee (chargeable) room service menu, which items can be ordered 24/7. The new menu still has free of charge items – hot and cold sandwiches, salads, desserts, beverages, Continental Breakfast selections. At extra cost (ranging between USD 1,50 and 6) are items that include shrimp, also sushi, pizza, quesadillas, cheesesteaks, chicken wings/tenders, fries. Bar drinks orders through room service are at regular bar menu prices (no extra fee added).

Complimentary room service menu

  • Continental Breakfast (upon request)
  • Sandwiches are served with potato salad, coleslaw, potato chips/pretzels, bread (white, whole wheat, rye, gluten-free). The list of sandwiches includes Tuna Salad, Roast Turkey, Ham & Cheese, Peanut Butter and Jelly, Bacon-Lettuce-Tomato, Grilled Cheese, Grilled Reuben (corned beef, Swiss cheese).
  • Salads – Garden, Caesar, Vegetable Platter (with dips)
  • Desserts – cheesecake, cookies, chocolate cake
  • Beverages – juices (tomato, orange, apple, grapefruit), tea (hot, iced), hot chocolate, milk, soft drinks (club soda, ginger ale, tonic water, coke, and sprite /also diet)
  • Beers – domestic (Budweiser, Bud Light, Miller Lite, Coors Light, Samuel Adams), imported (Heineken, Corona, Stella Artois), also available are beer buckets and wines by the bottle.

For-fee room service menu

The following items are available for ordering 24 hours but are at an additional charge.

  • Chicken Wings ($5) – choice of Honey BBQ, Teriyaki, Garlic Parmesan, Buffalo Sauce, Caribbean Jerk
  • Chicken Tenders ($5) – choice of sauce (BBQ or Honey Mustard)
  • Firecracker Shrimp ($6) – fried with chili ginger, served with fries
  • Chicken Quesadilla ($5)
  • Philly Cheesesteak ($5) – served with fries
  • Pan Pizza ($5) – handmade and baked-to-order (Cheese, Pepperoni, Ham, and Pineapple)
  • French Fries ($1,50), Sweet Potato Fries ($2), Banana Split ($4).

Continental Breakfast room service menu

The following items are available for ordering free of charge.

  • Cereals and Fruits –  Banana, Melon, Frosted Flakes, Special K, Raisin Bran, Rice Krispies, Corn Flakes, Fruit Loops, Cheerios, Lucky Charms, Cinnamon Toast Crunch
  • Bakery –  toasts (white, wheat, gluten-free), danish pastries, muffins, croissants, bagels
  • Yogurt – plain, strawberry, peach, raspberry
  • Drinks – juices (orange, apple, tomato, grapefruit), hot tea, milk (also skim and chocolate), fresh coffee (regular and decaf)
  • Half-and-half (milk-cream), butter, margarine, cream cheese, jelly (grape, diet, strawberry, guava), honey, orange marmalade.

Carnival Freedom cabin and suite plans are property of Carnival Cruise Line . All floor plans are for informational purposes only and CruiseMapper is not responsible for their accuracy.

Woman talking(l+r), Carnival Cruise(c)

Jouni Niskakoski/Shutterstock @destinationftk/Tiktok (Licensed)

‘Can we get a do-over?’: Traveler calls out Carnival Freedom cruise. Here’s why

'i was just in a carnival cruise and the same thing happened to me'.

Photo of Grace Fowler

Grace Fowler

Posted on Mar 20, 2024   Updated on Mar 20, 2024, 11:28 am CDT

A Carnival Freedom cruise traveler posted a viral video complaining that the ship didn’t drop them off at one of the scheduled ports.

TikToker @destinationftk has reached over 351,000 views and 1,300 likes on her video by Wednesday. She captioned her video, “Carnival Freedom was a BUST. Can we get a do-over?!”

@destinationftk starts her video by telling the audience that the cruise did not stop in Grand Turk, an island in Turks and Caicos, as it was scheduled to the day prior. 

“They said that the wind was up too high for us to dock safely,” she says. 

Next, she says, “Today, they done brought us through the Bahamas. But they ain’t stop.”

“We is tired of being on this damn boat,” she continues. “They couldn’t stop nowhere and let us out for a while? I don’t believe it.”

Her next complaint is that Carnival brought the ship through the Bahamas rather than taking another route.

“‘Cause you didn’t have to go this way to take us home. You could have went around,” she says.

@destinationftk tells Carnival, “I’m feeling some type of way.” She says the only thing travelers have received so far for a refund is “$16 for the taxes, the port fees.”

“We can’t even buy a drink for that,” she adds.

Then she asks, “Carnival, what is y’all gonna do? I’mma need you to check the books and see what y’all got for us because, baby, this ain’t gonna do.”

She says that she’s been on the ship “all day, every day” and has “only had one stop.”

“And I’m sad about that,” she says. “People’s was telling us how pretty and beautiful it was, and all of that stuff, and we ain’t even get to see it.” 

Before ending her video, @destinationftk says she will be booking another cruise in hopes of still visiting Grand Turk. 

“So what y’all gonna do?” she asks.

@destinationftk Carnival Freedom was a BUST. Can we get a do-over puh-lease?! #CarnivalCruiseLine #CarnivalFreedom #AmberCove #GrandTurk #DestinationFTK #VacationVibes ♬ original sound – Destination FTK

Viewers in the comments section gave @destinationftk tips on booking her next cruise. 

“Do not choose this season again to travel by cruise, the weather is very changeable. I am from the Caribbean, the best months are between March to June and October to November,” one said.

Another viewer joked, “Dang… Carnival control the weather will ya??”

“Cruise documents ports aren’t promised. That’s why they give you the port fees back,” one added.

The Daily Dot reached out to Carnival Cruise Line via email and @destinationftk via TikTok comment for more information. 

In recent headlines, a traveler called out Carnival for inconsistent information at the front desk, and another says Carnival cut them off at the bar even though they purchased the drink package. 

The internet is chaotic—but we’ll break it down for you in one daily email. Sign up for the Daily Dot’s web_crawlr newsletter  here  to get the best (and worst) of the internet straight into your inbox.

Grace Fowler is a summer reporting and media fellow with the Daily Dot. She's a recent graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

Featured Local Savings

carnival freedom cruise director andy

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

A fire in the exhaust funnel of the Carnival Freedom this weekend has disrupted a cruise of the Port Canaveral-based ship for the second time in less than two years — and will mean that the ship's next two cruises are canceled.

Damage to the funnel will require the cancellation of Carnival's next two cruises out of Port Canaveral, which were scheduled to depart Monday and Friday.

Thousands of passengers with scheduled cruises will be affected by the canceled cruises during a busy spring break period for Carnival and other cruise lines.

Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.

Carnival initially had said it expected no changes in its upcoming cruises, but on Sunday afternoon said the cancellations would be required.

"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."

Carnival said it made the decision after "our technical team completed a thorough assessment" during the ship’s visit Sunday to Freeport in the Bahamas.

In the 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 canceled 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."

In a Facebook post, Carnival's widely followed brand ambassador, John Heald, conceded that many people who booked one of the canceled cruises are "feeling very disappointed," and he apologized for the turn of events.

But, Heald added that he wanted to assure affected passengers that, "when you rebook, using your full refund and your 100% future cruise credit, that the crew will be standing by to give you all the fun you deserve."

More than 500 people responded to the post, with many saying they thought Carnival was generous with the compensation offer. But some people who said they were on the cruise that experienced the fire said they thought Carnival should have done more for the people who were on the ship.

Carnival said the fire was confined to the funnel area. The cruise line said there are no reports of injuries to passengers. Two firefighting crew members were treated for minor smoke inhalation.

Carnival said that, at about 3:15 p.m. Saturday, the Carnival Freedom reported a fire on the port side of the ship’s exhaust funnel. The ship was 20 miles off Eleuthera Island, Bahamas, heading to Freeport after a canceled call to the Carnival private island of Princess Cay due to adverse weather.

Details of previous fire: Fire breaks out on Carnival Freedom while Port Canaveral-based ship was in Grand Turk

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

By 5:20 p.m. Saturday, the fire was extinguished. 

Carnival said the ship's captain made multiple announcements to passengers and crew, and advised all but essential safety personnel to stay away from balconies and all open decks. 

The port-side portion of the funnel had fallen onto Deck 10, and the firefighting response put out any flames. 

The U.S. Coast Guard has been notified of the fire, and Carnival activated its incident response team to support the ship’s crew. 

Carnival said there were no other operational issues with the ship’s systems, and the ship, which was on a four-night cruise, was visiting Freeport on Sunday.

The Freedom sailed into the channel at Port Canaveral around 7:30 a.m. Monday, and docked at Cruise Terminal 6, letting off the passengers who were on the cruise. Carnival then awaited a Coast Guard inspection of the ship before it could be cleared to leave Port Canaveral for the Freeport shipyard for repairs. The ship left the port about 6:20 p.m.

A cruise ship funnel generally serves as a smokestack to lift emissions above the deck, thus away from passengers and crew.

On Saturday evening, "Carnival Freedom guests enjoyed the Elegant Night dinner as planned, and, with the exception of the open decks, all areas of the ship are fully functioning," Carnival said in its statement. 

The sailing had about 3,700 passengers onboard. And the two upcoming sailings that were canceled each likely would have had a similar passenger count, because this is a busy time for the cruise industry.

The Carnival Freedom's next voyage was scheduled to depart from Port Canaveral on Monday afternoon on a five-night Eastern Caribbean cruise. That cruise had port-of-call stops scheduled at Amber Cove in the Dominican Republic and at Grand Turk Island in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

But that sailing and a Friday sailing both have been canceled. Friday's five-night sailing also was scheduled to stop at those two ports of call, but in reverse order.

In May 2022, a fire broke out in the funnel area of the Carnival Freedom while it was docked in Grand Turk. Carnival then canceled three scheduled sailings of the Carnival Freedom out of Port Canaveral because of the need to repair the ship's fire damage at a shipyard in Grand Bahama.

More recently, in October 2023, the Carnival Freedom debuted a new iconic winged funnel after returning from a 16-day dry-dock refurbishment in Cadiz, Spain.

Dave Berman is business editor at  FLORIDA TODAY.  Contact Berman at  [email protected] , on X at  @bydaveberman  and on Facebook at  www.facebook.com/dave.berman.54

This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Carnival Freedom's next two cruises from Port Canaveral canceled after exhaust funnel fire

The Carnival Freedom came into Port Canaveral at 7:30 Monday morning. The smoke stack of the ship was damaged on its last cruise. Carnival is cancelling the ship’s next two cruises to make repairs.

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?

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<' Carnival Cruises said in a statement. "We are providing all guests on both canceled 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."

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.

  • International

March 26, 2024 - Baltimore Key Bridge collapses after ship collision

By Helen Regan , Kathleen Magramo , Antoinette Radford, Alisha Ebrahimji , Maureen Chowdhury , Rachel Ramirez , Elise Hammond , Aditi Sangal , Tori B. Powell , Piper Hudspeth Blackburn and Kathleen Magramo , CNN

Our live coverage of the Baltimore bridge collapse has moved here .

Crew member on DALI said everyone on board was safe hours after bridge collapse, official says

From CNN’s Amy Simonson

A crew member on the DALI cargo ship sent a message hours after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed Tuesday saying everybody on board was safe, according to Apostleship of the Sea director Andy Middleton.

Middleton, who spent time with the captain of the DALI Monday, told CNN’s Laura Coates he reached out to a crew member after hearing about the incident Tuesday morning. 

He said there were 22 members aboard the ship from India who were setting sail earlier Tuesday morning and were heading toward Sri Lanka.

“I was able to reach out to a crew member very early this morning around 5:30 (a.m. ET) or 6 (a.m. ET) and get a message to them asking if they were OK,” he said. “That crew member responded within just a few minutes advising that the crew was safe, and everybody that [was] on board was safe.”

Middleton was told by the ship's captain Monday that the vessel was going to take a longer route to avoid risks along the Yemen coast.

“When I was out with the captain yesterday, we were talking while we were driving, and he advised that they were sailing down and around the tip of South Africa in order to avoid the incidents that are going on off the Yemen coast, and it was a safer way to go,” he said.

Middleton said the  Apostleship of the Sea  is a ministry to seafarers with members that spend time in the port and on the vessels as a friendly face to the seafarers that visit the Port of Baltimore, “taking care of their needs to make sure that they're reminded of their God-given human dignity when they're here in Baltimore.”

Search operation ends in "heartbreaking conclusion," Maryland governor says. Here's the latest

From CNN staff

The Dali container vessel after striking the Francis Scott Key Bridge that collapsed into the Patapsco River in Baltimore, Maryland, on Tuesday, March 26.

Six people, who were believed to be part of a road construction crew, are presumed dead after Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed early Tuesday morning. The collapse came after a 984-foot cargo ship hit the bridge's pillar.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore told reporters Tuesday evening it's a "really heartbreaking conclusion to a challenging day."

Late Tuesday, it was discovered that two of the construction workers who went missing after the bridge collapsed were from Guatemala , the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said late Tuesday.

Here's what you should know to get up to speed:

  • The victims: Eight people were on the bridge  when it fell, according to officials. At least two people were rescued — one was taken to the hospital and was later  discharged , fire official and the medical center said.
  • The incident: Video shows the moment the entire bridge structure falls into the water, as the ship hits one of the bridge's pillars. CNN analysis shows that the  ships lights flickered  and it veered off course before it hit the bridge. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said the crew on the ship were able to issue a "mayday" before colliding into the bridge, which allowed the authorities to stop incoming traffic from going onto the bridge.
  • Response efforts: Earlier, dive teams from various state and local agencies were brought in to assist in search-and-rescue operations, according to Maryland State Police Secretary Col. Roland L. Butler Jr.. The mission started with 50 personnel and continued to grow before the Coast Guard announced Tuesday evening that it was suspending its active search-and-rescue operation and transitioning to a "different phase."
  • The investigation: Authorities are still working to establish exactly how the crash occurred. The National Transportation Safety Board will look into  how the bridge was built  and investigate the structure itself. It will "take time to dig through" whether the bridge had ever been  flagged for any safety deficiencies , NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said.
  • Rebuilding the bridge: US Sen. Chris Van Hollen said the path to rebuilding the bridge will be "long and expensive." Senior White House adviser Tom Perez told reporters Tuesday “it’s too early” to tell how long it will take to rebuild the bridge. President Joe Biden said Tuesday he wants the federal government to bear the full cost of rebuilding the collapsed bridge, noting that it will not wait for the company who owns the container ship DALI to shoulder the costs. Funding could come from the Federal Highway Administration as well as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, but it may require additional funding from Congress.

2 of the missing construction workers from bridge collapse were from Guatemala, foreign ministry says

From CNN’s Allison Gordon, Flora Charner and Amy Simonson

Two of the construction workers missing from the bridge collapse in Baltimore were from Guatemala, the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement late Tuesday.

Those missing included a 26-year-old originally from San Luis, Petén. The other is a 35-year-old from Camotán, Chiquimula, the statement said.

The ministry said both were part of a work team “repairing the asphalt on the bridge at the time of the accident.”

The statement did not name the two people missing, but it said the country’s consul general in Maryland “went to the area where the families of those affected are located,” where he hopes to be able to meet with the brothers of both missing people.

The consulate   also issued a statement Tuesday saying its consul general in Maryland "remains in contact with local authorities," and also confirmed that two of those missing "were of Guatemalan origin.”

Six people, who were believed to be part of a road construction crew, are presumed dead after Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed early Tuesday morning when a cargo ship hit the bridge's pillar.

State and federal officials have not released information about the identities of any of the six missing workers.

Underwater mapping of bridge collapse area to begin Wednesday, Baltimore fire chief says

From CNN's Jennifer Henderson

Search operations near the Key Bridge collapse have shut down for the night due to dangerous conditions, but the process of underwater mapping with many local, state and federal dive teams will begin Wednesday, Baltimore City Fire Chief James Wallace told CNN’s Anderson Cooper Tuesday night.

Wallace said the portion of the Patapsco River is “tidal influenced, so it goes through tide cycles just like the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay does.”

The water depths in the area under the bridge vary from 40 feet to more than 60 feet, Wallace said. The deeper the divers go, the colder the temperatures they encounter, and the visibility is zero, he added.

 Wallace said when crews arrived Tuesday morning, the surface water temperatures of the Patapsco River were about 47 degrees with an air temperature of 44-45 degrees.

Here's what you should know about the historic Francis Scott Key Bridge

The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed early Tuesday after a massive container ship lost power and crashed into the iconic Baltimore bridge, sending people and vehicles into the frigid Patapsco River.

Six people, believed to be part of a road construction crew, are presumed dead and the Coast Guard has ended its active search and rescue mission.

Here's what you should know about the historic bridge:

  • How old?: The Francis Scott Key Bridge, also referred to as just the Key Bridge, opened to traffic in March 1977 and is the final link in the Baltimore Beltway, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA.) It crosses over the 50-foot-deep Patapsco River, where former US attorney Francis Scott Key found inspiration to write the lyrics to the Star Spangled Banner, the MDTA says.
  • How long?: The bridge was 1.6 miles long when standing, MDTA reports.
  • Traffic volume: More than 30,000 people commuted daily on the bridge, according to Maryland Gov. Wes Moore.
  • How much did it cost?: The bridge cost $60.3 million to build, MDTA says. Since its collapse, President Joe Biden said he’s committed to helping rebuild the bridge as soon as possible.
  • About the port: Baltimore ranks as the ninth biggest US port for international cargo. It handled a record 52.3 million tons, valued at $80.8 billion, in 2023. According to the Maryland state government, the port supports 15,330 direct jobs and 139,180 jobs in related services.
  • About the ship: The bridge collapsed after a container vessel called Dali collided with one of its supports. Dali is operated by Singapore-based Synergy Group but had been chartered to carry cargo by Danish shipping giant Maersk . The ship is about 984 feet long , according to MarineTraffic data. That’s the length of almost three football fields.

Baltimore woman says bridge collapse was "like a piece of family dissolved"

From CNN's Kit Maher

For longtime Baltimore resident, Ceely, who opted not to share her last name, seeing footage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse  Tuesday was deeply personal.

“I was very heavy-hearted,” Ceely told CNN. “Very tearful, thinking about the families whose loved ones may be in the water and just remembering when the bridge was constructed, and it was just like a piece of family dissolved.”

Ceely was at a prayer group Tuesday morning when she saw the news. She recalled being afraid when she first crossed the bridge while in Ford Maverick in 1975, but grew to like it because it saved time on the road.

“It was a main artery just like a blood line. It was a main artery to the other side of town. It was awesome. It beat going through the city all the time,” she said.

Elder Rashad A. Singletary , a senior pastor who led Tuesday night’s vigil at Mt. Olive Baptist Church told CNN that many church members watched the bridge's construction.

"It’s a part of the community. A lot of our individuals in our congregation drive that bridge to go to work, and so now it’s really a life changing moment,” he said.

"Heartbreaking conclusion to a challenging day," Maryland governor says as Coast Guard ended search operation

From CNN's Aditi Sangal

People look out toward the Francis Scott Key Bridge following its collapse in Baltimore, Maryland on March 26.

More than 18 hours after the collapse of the Baltimore bridge, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said it was a heartbreaking conclusion after the Coast Guard ended the search-and-rescue operation for the six people who were on the bridge when it collapsed.

It's a "really heartbreaking conclusion to a challenging day," he said.

"We put every single asset possible — air, land and sea" to find the missing people, he told reporters on Tuesday evening. "While even though we're moving on now to a recovery mission, we're still fully committed to making sure that we're going to use every single asset to now bring a sense of closure to the families," the governor added.

6 people presumed dead after Baltimore bridge collapse, Coast Guard says. Here's what we know

As the sun sets in Baltimore, six people are presumed dead after a major bridge collapsed overnight Tuesday, according to the Coast Guard. The Francis Scott Key Bridge came down around 1:30 a.m. ET after a cargo ship collided with it.

The Coast Guard said it has ended its active search-and-rescue operation for the missing construction workers who were on the bridge when it collapsed.

  • What we know: Eight people were on the bridge when it fell, according to officials. At least two people were rescued — one was taken to the hospital and has been discharged . The Coast Guard has been searching for six other people. But, around 7:30 p.m. ET, the Coast Guard said it has transitioned to a “different phase” of operation, now it did “not believe we are going to find any of these individuals alive,” Rear Adm. Shannon Gilreath said.
  • About the ship: The bridge collapsed after a container vessel called Dali collided with one of its supports. The vessel is operated by Singapore-based Synergy Group but had been chartered to carry cargo by Danish shipping giant Maersk . The US Embassy in Singapore has been in contact with the country’s Maritime and Port Authority, a State Department spokesperson said.
  • The investigation: The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation into the collapse. A team of 24 experts will dig into nautical operations, vessel operations, safety history records, owners, operators, company policy and any safety management systems or programs, said NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy. A voyage data recorder will be critical to the investigation, she added. 
  • Vehicles on the bridge: Officials are also working to verify the numbers of how many cars and people were on the bridge, Homendy said. Gov. Wes Moore said the quick work of authorities in closing the bridge had saved lives . Radio traffic captured how authorities stopped traffic and worked to clear the bridge seconds before the impact . Maryland State Police Secretary Col. Roland L. Butler Jr. said there is a “ distinct possibility ” more vehicles were on the bridge, but authorities have not found any evidence to support that.
  • Looking ahead: NTSB will look into how the bridge was built and investigate the structure itself, including if it was flagged for any safety deficiencies , Homendy said. The federal government has also directed its resources to help with search and rescue, to reopen the port and rebuild the bridge, Vice President Kamala Harris said . Earlier, President Joe Biden said t he federal government will pay to fix the bridge.
  • The economy: Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg warned the collapse will have a serious impact on supply chains . Until the channel is reopened, ships will likely already be changing course for other East Coast ports. Ocean carriers are already being diverted from the Port of Baltimore, where the bridge collapsed, to the Port of Virginia to “keep trade moving."

Please enable JavaScript for a better experience.

IMAGES

  1. Carnival Cruise Line Reveals Cruise Directors for Ships Restarting in

    carnival freedom cruise director andy

  2. Carnival Cruise Line Announces Cruise Directors for Seven More Ships

    carnival freedom cruise director andy

  3. Carnival freedom

    carnival freedom cruise director andy

  4. Carnival Freedom

    carnival freedom cruise director andy

  5. Carnival Freedom Deck Plans

    carnival freedom cruise director andy

  6. Carnival Freedom 2024 Full Ship Tour

    carnival freedom cruise director andy

VIDEO

  1. Carnival Freedom Cruise 2023

  2. Carnival Freedom Cruise. Outside The Villages bubble

  3. Carnival Freedom Cruise Tour 1

  4. Cruise director double D

  5. Embarkation Day

  6. Carnival Freedom Ship Tour

COMMENTS

  1. Andy Entertainment

    Andy Entertainment. 15,716 likes · 306 talking about this. My name is Andy your cruise director here on Carnival cruiseline! This is my Facebook page but if you have a instagram feel follow me there...

  2. Carnival Cruise Director Schedule 2024/2025

    March 14, 2024. Cruise Director's often lead games shows like Family Feud onboard. Carnival Cruise Line has released a schedule of Cruise Directors from 2024 to 2025, which specifies the name of the cruise director assigned at a particular time. This schedule is accessible to the public, and Carnival ensures it is frequently updated to reflect ...

  3. Carnival Freedom Transatlantic Sail Away Party with Cruise Director

    Carnival Freedom Transatlantic Sail Away Party with Cruise Director Andy & the Fun Squad. We are embarking on a 300 plus Land & Sea Journey and part of our j...

  4. Carnival Cruise Director Announces a Major Change

    Her current contract as cruise director of Carnival Freedom was set to extend through June 17, 2024, but now Todd Evans will be returning to the ship on March 30 to take over as Weigand moves on ...

  5. Carnival Cruise Director Schedule 2024/2025

    3/9/2025. LEE MASON. LEON SMITH. MARTY PITTS. The Carnival Celebration cruise director schedule has finally cleared up after a month or two of confusion. Lee Mason is back on the ship after an earlier stint - he joined on 10th March and will stay onboard until July 2024, with Leon Smith then joining until November.

  6. List of Carnival Cruise Directors by Ship for August and September 2023

    If you need 100% certainty as to who your cruise director will be, I recommend asking John Heald, Carnival's Brand Ambassador, via the "community" tab on his Facebook page a week or so before your sailing date. ***All photos courtesy of Carnival Cruise Line. Carnival Cruise Directors by Ship for August and September 2023. INDEX (jump to ...

  7. Carnival Freedom Review

    Carnival Freedom Cruises: Read 1367 Carnival Freedom cruise reviews. Find great deals, tips and tricks on Cruise Critic to help plan your cruise. ... The cruise director, Andy, was my favorite of ...

  8. Carnival Cruise Line Provides Update on Seven Cruise Directors

    Carnival Liberty - Dustin Gabriel. Carnival Sunshine - Chris "Donkey" Salazar (through January 12, 2022) Carnival Sunshine - Jake Miller (from January 13, 2022) Carnival Magic - Andy ...

  9. Carnival Freedom Cruise Review by Samud

    Read the Carnival Freedom review by Cruiseline.com member Samud from September 16, 2023 of the 5 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) cruise. ... Both shows were excellent. We Really enjoyed the comedy show with Andy the cruise director. He was better than any comedian we have seen in the last 3 cruises. Service and Staff. 5 out ...

  10. Carnival Freedom Cruise Review by CheryllovesPat

    Read the Carnival Freedom review by Cruiseline.com member CheryllovesPat from May 27, 2023 of the 5 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) cruise. ... LOVED the cruise director, Andy!!! He was hysterical and really got the crowd involved. Especially enjoyed the 80's Dance party on the lido deck. Children's Programs.

  11. Carnival Freedom Reviews, Ship Details & Photos

    Find everything you'll need to know before sailing on Carnival Freedom. Including Carnival Freedom reviews, ship details, photos, dining, and more! Carnival Freedom is a large ship, carrying 3754 passengers and 1180 crew, and sails from Port Canaveral, Florida.

  12. Carnival Freedom Returns To Service With New Look

    MIAMI, Oct. 23, 2023 - Once again sporting an iconic winged funnel, Carnival Freedom marked its return to service by welcoming guests on board in Barcelona, Spain for a 14-day transatlantic voyage to its homeport of Port Canaveral, Fla. The ship underwent an extensive refurbishment that included the installation of the new funnel, the ...

  13. Carnival Freedom

    Talked to Housekeeping Director at the Diamond cocktail party about Viktor, he said only the very best are assigned to the suites! I agreed with that because he was the best! My DH has a chronic illness that gives him issues a lot of times, unfortunately this cruise was one!

  14. Full and Updated Carnival Cruise Director Schedule (2024)

    Carnival Celebration 2024 Cruise Director Schedule: Louis Claire: 1/7/2024 - 3/10/2024. Leon Smith: 1/21/2024 - 2/11/2024. Lee Mason: 3/10/2024 - 7/7/2024. With Louis Claire kicking off the year, followed by the talents of Leon Smith and Lee Mason, the newest addition to the fleet is set to dazzle with innovative entertainment options.

  15. Upcoming Freedom Cruise Director

    Upcoming Freedom Cruise Director. I saw that Ricardo Alfonso Bentancourt Lopez will be the cruise director on the Freedom starting 1/12 thru 5/8. Just curious if anyone recently has had him as your cruise director. I know a cruise director can not make or break the cruise, but it can be a more pleasurable cruise if he or she is g...

  16. Carnival Freedom

    Hashtag your cruise photos #carnivalfreedom and you may see them right here. Carnival Freedom offers some of the latest and greatest features across our fleet. Explore the cruise ship and you'll find a wide range of fun options to make the most of your time at sea. See photos, onboard activities, staterooms, deck plans, and itineraries.

  17. Carnival Freedom Itinerary, Current Position, Ship Review

    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.

  18. Carnival Freedom

    Carnival Freedom. 123 reviews. 1-800-764-7419 Website. All photos (1,891) Traveler ( 317) Common Areas ( 923) Dining and Bars ( 422)

  19. Carnival Freedom Cruise Ship Review

    Carnival Freedom was refurbished in spring 2019, bringing with it the line's Fun Ship 2.0 upgrades. Its deck plans changed quite a bit, with the addition of a great waterpark with a 203-foot-long ...

  20. Carnival Announces Next Round of Cruise Directors

    CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE ANNOUNCES CRUISE DIRECTORS FOR NEXT ROUND OF SHIPS RETURNING TO SERVICE. Ships Include Carnival Glory, Carnival Pride, Carnival Dream, Carnival Freedom, Carnival Elation, Carnival Valor, and Carnival Legend Sailing This Fall. MIAMI, September 3, 2021 - With eight of its ships already in guest operations, and more restarting throughout the fall season, Carnival Cruise ...

  21. Carnival Cruise Director Schedule

    The Carnival Cruise Director Schedule is a list of cruise directors for 2024 on each Carnival Cruise ship. Carnival publishes the schedule of cruise directors and the dates each cruise director is planned to be onboard. This post shares the Carnival Cruise director schedule by ship. ... Carnival Freedom Cruise Director Schedule: ...

  22. Carnival Freedom passenger onboard during fire recounts 'dangerous

    A fire broke out aboard the Carnival Freedom cruise ship about 20 miles away from Eleuthera Island, Bahamas, on March 23, the cruise line announced. Courtesy: @breezebreeze via Storyful.

  23. Carnival Releases Latest Cruise Director Schedule

    Carnival Breeze: Jonathan "Cookie" Adams through May 19, 2022. Carnival Conquest: Eversen "Dr. E" Beville through May 16; Alex Siegler through November 7, 2022. Carnival Dream: Christian ...

  24. Carnival Freedom cabins and suites

    The Carnival cruise ship Freedom has a total of 29 wheelchair-accessible cabins (for disabled passengers) and 18 Spa cabins (all Balcony). ... The following TV channels are Carnival-themed and also complimentary: Fun Finds TV, Cruise Director, Fun Aboard, Park West Art, Shore Tours, Ship Position, live cam views (webcams positioned forward and ...

  25. Traveler Calls Out Carnival Freedom Cruise

    A Carnival Freedom cruise traveler posted a viral video complaining that the ship didn't drop them off at one of the scheduled ports. TikToker @destinationftk has reached over 351,000 views and ...

  26. Carnival Freedom's next two cruises from Port Canaveral canceled after

    The Freedom sailed into the channel at Port Canaveral around 7:30 a.m. Monday, and docked at Cruise Terminal 6, letting off the passengers who were on the cruise. Carnival then awaited a Coast ...

  27. Two Carnival Freedom cruises canceled after funnel fire

    Carnival said it will provide guests on both canceled cruises a full refund and a 100% future cruise credit, according to the line. This is the second time the Carnival Freedom's funnel has caught ...

  28. Carnival Freedom catches fire, cancels Monday, Friday Florida cruises

    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.

  29. Baltimore Key Bridge collapses after ship collision

    A crew member on the DALI cargo ship sent a message hours after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed Tuesday saying everybody on board was safe, according to Apostleship of the Sea director Andy ...