A trip wiith the family

Carnival Freedom Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 3

Overall rating:

3 out of 5
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Carnival Freedom

Western Caribbean

Sail date: May 23, 2015

Ship: Carnival Freedom

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 6318

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 9 years ago

Review summary

This is the first time we have  taken our 2 boys on a cruise 12 and 17. My husband and I cruise by ourselves and have cruised on Holland America and Celebrity, both nicer ships and better service. For the price this trip was a decent value. There weren't as many activities as I though for the kids. The other cruise lines have just as many. I guess I was thinking Carnival was all about family but I would say they cater to a very diversified group. Overall a good experience.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Children's Programs

Didn't participate

Service and Staff

3 out of 5
Not nearly as friendly as other ships I have sailed. The staff seem to be worn out / over worked

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

The cabin was fine. Comparable to other cruise lines. The balcony was smaller so cramped with 2 people.

Ship tip

The burger joint and taco/burito bar are a must try early on in case you want to go back. We got surprised room service was $5/day to have coffee delivered. The comedy club was a favorite for both the PG and 18+ shows.

Ports of call

Galveston, Texas

3 out of 5

Montego Bay, Jamaica

3 out of 5
The hop on hop off bus is not worth the $20. If you plan to just go to a beach take a cab.

George Town, Grand Cayman

5 out of 5
The obvious, sting ray city.

Cozumel, Mexico

3 out of 5
The local ruins are not much to see would recommend going to mainland for that tour
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1 Comment

kathryn89122    9 years ago

ty for this review. it gave me good info. I've cruised without kids never with. planning one with the kids after April. we are sailing in November wo kids. are HA/ celebrity less expensive or comparable to carnival?

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