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

• 110,000 Gross Tonnage
• 2980 Guest Capacity
• 952 Length In Feet
• 1150 Onboard Crew

INSIDE THIS SHIP

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

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.

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Activities & entertainment

• Art Auction
• Beauty Salon *
• Dance Classes
• Deck Parties
• Evening Kids Programs *
• Fitness Center
• Fitness Classes *
• Green Eggs n Ham Breakfast *
• Groove For St. Jude *
• Hot Tubs (7)
• Ice Carving Demonstrations
• Jogging Track
• Lip Sync Battle
• Massage Room *
• Monticello Library
• Photo Portraits *
• Seuss-A-Palooza Parade & Storytime
• Spa Carnival® *
• Spa Parties *
• Sports Deck
• Whirlpool Spa
• White Party
• Wine Tasting *
• Waterslides
• The Warehouse *
• Circle "C"®
• Dr. Seuss Bookville
• 70s Dance Club
• Carnival's Seaside Theatre®
• Comedy Shows
• International Aft Lounge
• Live Nightly Music
• Outdoor Movies
• The Centuries Promenade
• Victoriana Main Lounge
• Bar - Pool Bar *
• Dining Room Annex - American
• The Chic Restaurant - American
• The Posh Restaurant - American
• Cherry On Top - Candies *
• Centuries Bar - Casino Bar *
• Freedom Restaurant - Casual
• Coffee Shop - Coffee & Pastries *
• Guy's Burger Joint - Fast Food
• Fish & Chips - Fish & Chips
• Swingtime Bar - Jazz Bar *
• Taste Bar - Light Bites
• Alchemy Bar - Martini Bar
• BlueIguana Cantina - Mexican
• Scott's Piano Bar - Piano Bar *
• Pizza Pirate - Pizza
• BlueIguana Tequila Bar - Pool Bar *
• RedFrog Rum Bar - Pool Bar *
• RedFrog Pub™ - Pub *
• Skybox Sports Bar - Sports Bar *
• Sun King Steakhouse - Steakhouse *
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• Terrible 29
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Carnival Freedom Overview

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Carnival Freedom Cruise Destinations

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

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

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

Carnival Freedom Departure Ports

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

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

Carnival Freedom Deck Plans

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Balcony (8M)

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

Balcony (8N)

Balcony (BL)

Any balcony stateroom, depending on availability.

Balcony (8A)

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

Balcony (8B)

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

Balcony (9C)

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

Balcony (9B)

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

Balcony (CS)

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

Inside (1A)

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

Inside (4A)

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

Inside (4B)

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

Inside (4J)

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

Inside (IS)

Any inside stateroom, dependng on availability.

Inside (PT)

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

Oceanview (OV)

Any ocean view Stateroom, depending on availability.

Oceanview (6A)

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

Oceanview (6B)

Oceanview (6c).

Oceanview (6K)

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

Oceanview (6J)

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

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.

Any suite, depending on availability.

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

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Teens can hang out with their friends at Club 02

Carnival Freedom in open water

Main Lounge in the Carnival Freedom

Premium Vista Balcony Stateroom

Top 10 Carnival Freedom Cruises

• Carnival Freedom 5-day Eastern Caribbean Departing From Port Canaveral, Florida (May 2024 - Jul 2025)
• Carnival Freedom 4-day Bahamas Departing From Port Canaveral, Florida (May 2024 - Apr 2026)
• Carnival Freedom 5-day Bahamas Departing From Port Canaveral, Florida (Jul 2025 - Apr 2026)

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

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

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

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Carnival Freedom

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Built in 2007, the Carnival Freedom cruise ship weighs 110K tons and has 1492 staterooms for up to 3581 passengers served by 1150 crew . There are 13 passenger decks, 8 with cabins. You can expect a space ratio of 31 gross tons per passenger on this ship. On this page are the current deck plans for Carnival Freedom showing deck plan layouts, public venues and all the types of cabins including pictures and videos.

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CAPTAINS SUITE

Floor Diagram Similar to cabin 9202

Sleeps up to: 5 2 Cabins Cabin: 500 sqft (47 m 2 ) Balcony: 150 sqft (14 m 2 )

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Floor Diagram Similar to cabin 7289

Sleeps up to: 4 10 Cabins Cabin: 345 sqft (32 m 2 ) Balcony: 85 sqft (8 m 2 )

OCEAN SUITE

Floor Diagram Similar to cabin 9206

Sleeps up to: 3 42 Cabins Cabin: 275 sqft (26 m 2 ) Balcony: 65 sqft (6 m 2 ) * Size may vary, see details below.

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PREMIUM BALCONY

Floor Diagram Similar to cabin 7445

Sleeps up to: 3 8 Cabins Cabin: 185 sqft (17 m 2 ) Balcony: 75 sqft (7 m 2 )

Floor Diagram Similar to cabin 9267

Sleeps up to: 4 513 Cabins Cabin: 185 sqft (17 m 2 ) Balcony: 35 sqft (3 m 2 ) * Size may vary, see details below.

SCENIC OCEANVIEW

Floor Diagram Similar to cabin 9199

Sleeps up to: 4 6 Cabins Cabin: 220 sqft (21 m 2 )

Floor Diagram Similar to cabin 2480

Sleeps up to: 4 327 Cabins Cabin: 220 sqft (21 m 2 )

INTERIOR WITH PICTURE WINDOW

Floor Diagram Similar to cabin 7201

Sleeps up to: 4 16 Cabins Cabin: 170 sqft (16 m 2 ) * Size may vary, see details below.

Floor Diagram Similar to cabin 1216

Sleeps up to: 4 6 Cabins Cabin: 170 sqft (16 m 2 )

Floor Diagram Similar to cabin 6420

Sleeps up to: 4 541 Cabins Cabin: 170 sqft (16 m 2 )

SMALL INTERIOR

Floor Diagram Similar to cabin 1435

Sleeps up to: 2 21 Cabins Cabin: 160 sqft (15 m 2 )

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Carnival Freedom current position

Carnival Freedom current location is at North West Atlantic Ocean (coordinates 24.03256 N / -73.87583 W) cruising at speed of 19.3 kn (36 km/h | 22 mph) en route to USPCV>TCGDT. The AIS position was reported 21 minutes ago.

Current itinerary of Carnival Freedom

Carnival Freedom current cruise is 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean . Prices start from USD 419 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 27 Apr, 2024 and ends on 02 May, 2024 .

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Carnival Freedom Itineraries

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

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

History - construction and ownership

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

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

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

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

Decks and Cabins

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

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

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

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

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

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

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

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

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

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

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

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

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

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

Itineraries

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

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

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

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

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

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Carnival Freedom's drydock refurbishment in 2024 (March 26-April 4) was at Grand Bahama Shipyard in Freeport (Bahamas) . The project was for routine maintenance, technical overhauls, classification works/safety inspections, and some steelworks (including on the funnel that was shorted).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Carnival Freedom has a new look following last Saturday’s fire. But the new design may look familiar if you aren’t new to cruising.

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Last Saturday, due to high winds, the ship had to spend a day at sea instead of visiting its private destination, Princess Cay . While at sea, the ship encountered a severe thunderstorm.

As the ship was sailing northbound to Freeport, Bahamas, lightning struck the vessel, igniting fire to the funnel’s port side .

Along with the ship’s firefighting team, the captain brought the ship into an area of heavy rain bands to help extinguish the fire, which was successful.

The all-clear was given shortly after, and the ship proceeded to its next scheduled stop in Freeport and then onto Port Canaveral, Florida, on Monday to debark guests.

On Sunday, Carnival Cruise Line sent letters to booked guests advising them that the next two cruises were cancelled so the ship’s funnel could be repaired in Freeport, axing the March 25 and March 29 voyages.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Royal Caribbean International and Carnival Cruise Line have quite a bit in common.

Trying to choose between Royal Caribbean and Carnival for your next cruise? Check out the comparison chart below, then read on for more details.

Winner: Royal Caribbean

When it comes to fleet size as well as the features available on cruise ships, Royal Caribbean has an edge over Carnival Cruise Line. That's because Royal Caribbean already has 28 ships in operation, including its incredible Oasis Class, Quantum Class and Quantum Ultra Class ships. Oasis Class vessels like Allure of the Seas , Symphony of the Seas , Wonder of the Seas and Utopia of the Seas are some of the largest in the world – and Royal Caribbean Group is constantly rolling out new, even bigger cruise ships with better amenities and new features. For example, the new Icon of the Seas (scheduled to debut in 2024) plans to have the largest water park at sea, the largest swimming pool at sea, and a range of over-the-top cabins and suites for families of all sizes.

Meanwhile, Carnival currently operates 25 different vessels with a few more on the way. Newer ships like Carnival Celebration and Carnival Venezia aren't as large and grand as Royal Caribbean ships, nor are the brand-new vessels the company is planning for late 2023 and 2024. For example, the new Carnival Jubilee that is set to begin sailing later in 2023 will have 15 passenger decks and capacity for up to 6,631 guests, compared to 18 guest decks and 7,600 passengers on Icon of the Seas.

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Comparing cabins across cruise lines as a whole isn't an easy feat, mostly because companies tend to offer larger suites and cabins with a better layout on their newer ships . You'll therefore likely have a nicer cabin on one of Carnival's newest vessels compared to an older ship from Royal Caribbean, and of course the opposite is also true. Cabin sizes and layouts also vary widely across the vessels of both brands, and that's true even for basic interior, ocean view and balcony cabins.

That said, Royal Caribbean still comes out ahead in this category, since the line boasts more square footage in some of the most basic cabins as well as more over-the-top luxury accommodations, especially for families.

As an example, most inside cabins on Allure of the Seas feature 172 square feet of space, whereas Carnival Celebration's inside cabins are slightly smaller at 158 square feet. Meanwhile, the largest suites on Celebration are the Carnival Excel Presidential Suite, with 1,120 square feet of space including the balcony, and the Carnival Excel Aft Suite, which has 861 square feet of interior and balcony space. Compare those options to the Sky Loft Suites on Allure of the Seas, which feature 1,132 square feet across the room and balcony, and the spacious two-bedroom AquaTheater Suites with 1,595 square feet including the balcony.

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Winner: Tie

Food options vary widely across vessels within any cruise brand, and this is especially true with Royal Caribbean and Carnival. For example, older ships from both cruise lines offer fewer specialty dining options overall along with the main dining rooms and buffet options cruisers come to expect, whereas newer ships from both lines feature a lot more unique and innovative options.

When you view the cruise dining options from both lines, you'll quickly find that both Carnival and Royal Caribbean pull out all the stops when it comes to food. For example, Carnival ships include a range of eateries from large and expansive buffets to main dining rooms to unique offerings like Big Chicken, Guy's Burger Joint and BlueIguana Cantina. Meanwhile, specialty dining on Carnival vessels features options like teppanyaki, Emeril's Bistros at Sea and Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse.

Royal Caribbean ships feature convenient buffets and main dining room experiences, as well as included options like pizza kitchens, noodle bars and casual fast food. Specialty dining on Royal Caribbean ranges from the brand's Chef's Table experience to Johnny Rockets' burgers and shakes to innovative fine dining at Wonderland.

Drink packages

Both Carnival and Royal Caribbean offer drink packages that cruisers can purchase as part of their vacation to get a more all-inclusive feel . Then again, the value of these packages depends on how much you drink over the course of your trip. Also note that the cost of drink packages across all cruise lines can vary depending on the ship, itinerary, travel dates, length of trip and more.

Royal Caribbean comes out slightly ahead in this category because the line offers three tiers of drink packages for guests with different needs. Choose from the Classic Soda Package; the Refreshment Package, which includes soda along with coffees, juices and even milkshakes at Johnny Rockets; and the Deluxe Beverage Package, which adds in beer, cocktails and wine by the glass. Meanwhile, Carnival offers just two different drink packages: the Bottomless Bubbles package, which covers soft drinks and juice, and the Cheers! drink package, which adds in spirits and cocktails, beer, wine by the glass, specialty coffee, energy drinks and more.

Read: Cruise Drink Packages: Your Options by Cruise Line

Onboard activities

Analyzing onboard activities across cruise lines isn't always easy – you really have to break down this category by ship for a true comparison. When you do that with Carnival and Royal Caribbean, you'll find that both lines offer fun activities for all ages, from onboard water parks to hosted games, casinos and more.

That said, Royal Caribbean does take things up a notch in this category, especially on the line's newer ships. Some Royal Caribbean vessels offer escape rooms, surf simulators, zip lines, game shows and over-the-top water parks with incredible slides for thrill-seekers. For example, Freedom of the Seas boasts huge onboard waterslides, glow-in-the-dark laser tag, mini-golf and more. Don't forget about Icon of the Seas with its massive water park and pool offerings in the works. Meanwhile, standout activities on Carnival ships include Family Feud Live, onboard water parks and the thrilling SkyRide.

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Live entertainment

The quality of cruise ship entertainment varies widely based on the quality of the talent booked for individual ships. Both Carnival and Royal Caribbean offer their share of live music and entertainment, including performances by bands and singers, karaoke, and piano bars. Meanwhile, both lines also boast their own theaters on every vessel, which often feature Broadway-style shows, singing and dancing, comedy acts, and more.

Royal Caribbean comes out ahead in this category since its vessels feature award-winning musicals like "Hairspray," "Mamma Mia!" and "Cats." The open-air AquaTheater on Oasis Class ships also wows guests with incredible diving feats, stunts and aerial acrobatics. Some Royal Caribbean ships even have onboard ice skating performances and ice games.

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Kids programming

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Winner: Carnival

Both cruise lines have kids clubs that cater to younger guests of all ages, with each one offering supervised care so parents can drop the kids off for some alone time or a quiet dinner on the ship. However, Carnival stands out slightly in this category due to the six different clubs offered across the fleet for children and teens between 6 months and 17 years old. Carnival also offers supervised Night Owls services for kids 11 and younger, which lets parents get out and have some late-night fun for an extra charge.

Royal Caribbean offers four kids clubs for children ages six months to 12, along with a separate club for tweens and teens . Supervised child care is available for free during the day, and you can opt for paid care after hours as well.

Read: The Top Cruises for Babies and Toddlers

Adults-only offerings

Both cruise lines offer their share of adults-only spaces and things to do, from onboard casinos to luxurious spas to bars that offer cocktails and live entertainment at all hours of the day and night. Carnival and Royal Caribbean also offer adults-only areas on some of their ships.

On Carnival, for example, cruisers will find the Serenity Adults-Only Retreat for sailors 21 and older with extra space and comfortable chairs for relaxation, along with its own bar nearby. On many Royal Caribbean vessels, on the other hand, the onboard Solarium for ages 16-plus has its own pool and extra space to find peace and quiet.

Carnival's Serenity relaxation area is included for guests. While Royal Caribbean's Solarium is typically also included, on certain sailings there is restricted access by fare class.

Read: The Top Adults-Only Cruises

Shore excursions

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Shore excursions offered by cruise lines are largely operated by third-party companies and are often the same across brands. Both Carnival and Royal Caribbean boast a broad selection of excursions in destinations around the world, from snorkeling and scuba tours in the Caribbean to city tours, horseback riding, cooking classes and more.

Both cruise lines offer private and custom tours you can book through your ship as well.

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Private island experiences

Royal Caribbean and Carnival each have their own private island in the Bahamas , which is included in most itineraries to this part of the world. These private islands provide a fun beach escape for families to enjoy, whether you want to relax in the sun or take part in some of the available activities.

Royal Caribbean's private island, called Perfect Day at CocoCay, is the more impressive option due to everything it includes: a heart-thumping water park, its own wave pool, a zip line, a hot air balloon experience and overwater bungalows you can book for the day, among other offerings. Meanwhile, Carnival's Half Moon Cay has a unique beached pirate ship to explore – but fewer amenities overall.

Note that both private islands have plenty of beach space for guests to spread out and relax, as well as restaurants and bars. You can also book excursions on both private islands, which include activities like snorkeling and water sports.

Read: The Top Cruise Line Private Islands

Comparing costs across cruise lines can be tricky since fares and available sales vary throughout the year, as well as based on the vessel booked, the cruise itinerary, the number and age of travelers, and more. To get an idea of who wins on price, we looked for two similar cruises on comparable ships from Carnival and Royal Caribbean, then priced out an option for a family of four with two children ages 8 and 10. For the purpose of this comparison, we used seven-night eastern Caribbean cruises on Carnival Celebration and Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas, both of which began sailing in 2022.

The Carnival Celebration itinerary from Miami stops in Amber Cove, Dominican Republic; San Juan, Puerto Rico ; and St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands . By comparison, the Wonder of the Seas sailing leaves from Port Canaveral, Florida, with stops in Philipsburg, St. Maarten ; San Juan; and Perfect Day at CocoCay in the Bahamas.

The chart below shows the total cost (including taxes and fees) for a family of four in January 2024 in both an ocean view and a typical balcony cabin across both cruise lines. Note that, for the purpose of this comparison, we selected the least expensive room option in each category.

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Holly Johnson is a professional travel writer who has covered cruises and other family travel for more than a decade. She has cruised more than 30 times across most of the major cruise lines and has ventured on itineraries around the world. Johnson used her personal experience and research expertise to curate this cruise line comparison.

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Carnival Freedom cruise ship catches fire near Bahamas

TAMPA, Fla. ( WFLA ) — A Carnival Cruise ship’s funnel caught on fire during their voyage near the Bahamas on Saturday.

Carnival said that at 3:15 p.m., the Carnival Freedom reported a fire on the port side from the ship’s exhaust funnel.

In a statement from Carnival, the team said, “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. Eyewitnesses reported the possibility of a lightning strike and that is being investigated but cannot yet be confirmed.”

A portion of the funnel on the port side fell onto Deck 10.

Crews were able to extinguish the fire at 5:20 p.m. All aboard were asked to stay away from balconies and open decks for their safety.

Two crew members fighting the fire were treated for minor smoke inhalation, according to Carnival. As of this report, there are no reported injuries for guests.

The U.S. Coast Guard was alerted and has activated their response team. The cruise is expected to continue sailing to Freeport and arrive on Sunday morning.

The ship was around 20 miles from Eleuthera Island in the Bahamas, heading to Freeport. The ship departed from Port Canaveral on Thursday for a four-day trip.

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On May 26, 2022, the same ship caught on fire while docked in Grand Turk . The inside of the Freedom’s funnel erupted in smoke and flames. The trip that was scheduled following the voyage had to be canceled.

The cruise does not expect the fire to impact the next voyage scheduled for Monday.

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