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Item: Carnival Freedom
Rating: 3
Author: WP

Carnival Freedom Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 39

Overall rating:

3 out of 5

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8 Night Western Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 20, 2008

Ship: Carnival Freedom

Cabin type: Balcony

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 15 years ago

Review summary

We were totally surprised by the excellent dancers and live entertainment. It is clear that they did the very best possible with the resources (music, staging, and costumes). The dancers worked hard (and we didn't even necessarily liked the music). Also, if you select the right shore excursions - we took a canal cruise in Costa Rica and a city tour of Panama City - you will also be delighted. Very, very informed hosts. The only negatives were of the ship itself - tacky and over the top decor. Also, the food looked good but were neither delectable to the palate nor aromatic. So, it filled the stomach without being fulfilling.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5

Also, the food looked good but were neither delectable to the palate nor aromatic. So, it filled the stomach without being fulfilling.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

We're use to Broadway, so we were totally surprised by the excellent dancers and live entertainment. It is clear that they did the very best possible with the resources (music, staging, and costumes). The dancers worked hard (and we didn't even necessarily liked the music).

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Great stateroom and dining staff. Just wished they had a few less loudspeaker announcements.

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

The only negatives were of the ship itself - tacky and over the top decor. Staff, service, and cleanliness were excellent, however.

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Comfortable sheets and towels. Clean. Attentive. Just the over the top decor. Pink everywhere. They really need to have fired the original interior designer.

Ports of call

Puerto Limon, Costa Rica

5 out of 5

The port city itself is not great. But the excursion was excellent. Just have reasonable expectations of seeing wildlife in Costa Rica. It is not like vising a zoo where the animals are all crammed together. It's sparse as is the case in wild areas. Loved the sloths!

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Don't Miss: Canal tour! The wildlife soak up the sun by the river. Great guides!

Colon, Panama

5 out of 5

The port city itself is not great. The ride from Colon to Panama City was unexpectedly interesting. I am not a big boat guy but the canal was more interesting than I anticipated. And Panama City is quite cosmopolitan.

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Don't Miss: The old city of Panama City is quaint and beautiful.

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5

Lots of outdoor sporting activity options. Mexicans are always welcoming.

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Pros: Entertainment & Excursions

Cons: Food was very mediocre

Recommends Carnival Freedom? No.

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