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Overview
Thanks to a major facelift in 2014, Carnival Freedom features all of the “Fun Ship 2.0” amenities, including Guy’s Burger Joint and BlueIguana Cantina. The nearly 3,000-passenger ship offers plenty of daytime activities, from four swimming pools to a mini-golf course.
While parents relax at the Serenity adults-only retreat, children ages 2 to 17 can enjoy age-appropriate youth clubs. Other family-friendly activities include the interactive Hasbro, The Game Show and the Seuss at Sea program. 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.
In 2018-19, Carnival Freedom sails from Galveston to destinations in the Caribbean and along the Panama Canal.
Thanks to a major facelift in 2014, Carnival Freedom features all of the “Fun Ship 2.0” amenities, including Guy’s Burger Joint and BlueIguana Cantina. The nearly 3,000-passenger ship offers plenty of daytime activities, from four swimming pools to a mini-golf course.
While parents relax at the Serenity adults-only retreat, children ages 2 to 17 can enjoy age-appropriate youth clubs. Other family-friendly activities include the interactive Hasbro, The Game Show and the Seuss at Sea program. 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.
In 2018-19, Carnival Freedom sails from Galveston to destinations in the Caribbean and along the Panama Canal.
- Ship Size
- L
- Price
- $$$$
- Year Built
- N/A
Pros & Cons
Recent guests report great service on board
Ship has not been refurbished since 2014
- 4.0Expert Rating »
- 3.9Traveler Rating »
- 4.0Health Rating »
Rankings
Carnival Freedom ranks #3 out of 25 Carnival Cruise Line Cruise Ships based on an analysis of expert and user ratings, as well as health ratings.
Cabins
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Deck Plans
Carnival Freedom contains 13 decks. Find out which features are available on each Carnival Freedom deck.
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A ship’s traveler rating is provided under license by Cruiseline.com , which manages one of the largest databases of cruise reviews and ratings by travelers. A total of 2412 guests have reviewed Carnival Freedom, giving it a rating of 3.9 on a scale of 1-5.
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