SURPRISINGLY AWESOME

Item: Carnival Freedom
Rating: 4.2
Author: SuiteCruisin

Carnival Freedom Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

SuiteCruisin

Contributor Level: Second Mate

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 5

Helpful Votes: 237

Overall rating:

4.2 out of 5

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip)

Sail date: June 16, 2018

Ship: Carnival Freedom

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 7307

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

We have sailed many times, and aboard Carnival's larger, newer ships (Magic and Breeze). We booked the older, smaller Freedom this time to get a change of itineraries within Galveston Port's limited offerings, and worried that it would be less enjoyable. WRONG! The Freedom turned out to be nicer, cleaner and better food than the bigger ships. Our usual Grand Suite was bigger than the others' and classy, not gawdy like those were. While still not as good as RCL, cruising the Freedom was very enjoyable, had outstanding service and care, and was smooth-sailing and comfortable with fewer misbehaving kids (and adults) than the other two ships. Great Cruise!

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Amazing, but have to admit that Priority Embarkation/Debarkation featured with Suites is the reason. On and off in no time with no lines.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Better food than the Magic or Breeze (although not as great as RCL). The added-cost Steak House was amazing and worth the charge.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Not as many offerings as the larger ships, but still fun. Things like the bean Bag competitions were great but Bingo at Carnival is always a waste of time.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

All service and staff members were efficient, courteous, enthusiastic and friendly. As good as on any ship or cruise line.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

We were apprehensive about sailing a ship smaller/older than the Breeze and Magic, but were amazed at how clean, maintained and comfortable it was.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5