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Carnival Freedom Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

juliemarso

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 30

Overall rating:

3 out of 5

Verified Review

Western Caribbean

Sail date: June 20, 2015

Ship: Carnival Freedom

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8289

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 9 years ago

Review summary

I dont want to damper anyones vacation planning because maybe cruising just isn't for me. If you are doubting a cruise then follow your heart and just dont go or at least take a short one. 7 days in hell was too long for me. If you want a vacation that consists of moping around with not much to do, "lame quizzes" and "Name that 80's tune or movie theme", nap times and just lounging around then this vacation is for you! The food is not that great if you are from southwest Louisiana (or anywhere in Louisiana for that matter)...if you are told you are getting an onboard credit you better confirm with Carnival BEFORE you get on the boat because i DIDNT get mine, after standing in line half the time i was on my vacation with customer service. Dont wear the patches for seasickness unless you want diarrhea the whole time and if the weather strikes unexpectedly, dont be surprised if your excursion gets cancelled. First and last cruise for me. It was just awful! i wouldnt go on another cruise if it was free. Take my advice, just go to Disney!

PS. the whole 24 hour buffett did not exist on the Freedom. we could pass by at 3 or 4 in the afternoon and there was no food out. very disappointing and we spent a lot of money for nothing.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Children's Programs

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Very small, the room had not been dusted in some time. with all the news reports about viruses running rampant on cruise ships you would think that the rooms would at least be dust free. bring lysol and bring clorox wipes to be on the safe side. the staff was at least friendly

Ship tip

Just dont do it.

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Ports of call

Galveston, Texas

5 out of 5

Mahogany Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

3 out of 5

Belize City, Belize

1 out of 5

wouldnt know. the weather was so bad we couldnt get off the ship and it was canceled.

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Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5

would have liked to been able to spend more time there especially since Belize got canceled but we didnt have time. Swim with the dolphins though....highly recommend bc it was the only thing that made my trip enjoyable :)

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17 Comments

Kdo18 9 years ago

I'm sorry you had a horrible cruise and maybe you are just a miserable person on dry land but to try and ruin it for other first time cruisers is not very nice. Carnival had always given us exactly what we have paid for and then some but you have to try and enjoy yourself. If you don't line things that don't go exactly as you want them to try something else, there is always something else to do.

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CrusinTim 9 years ago

I have been on 12 cruises and ALWAYS find something new to do onboard. I have NEVER been bored (unless I chose to be). All cruise lines and ships offer different amenities. Basing your TOTAL cruise experience on 1 cruise in my opinion is a bit short sighted. Cruising is a learning experience and all ships vary from vessel to the different lines. Research and joining roll-calls will give you a lot of insight from those that have not only cruised a lot, but also from those that have cruised the particular ship or cruise line in the past you are considering. Try this, join a roll call and post you are considering this cruise (the one you are joining) but pick one that is about 1 year out and follow the threads that the many booked passengers post and you'll see what I mean. Don't give up on cruising!!

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judyclark 9 years ago

randy3452 I agree don't judge your cruise on someone experience on there's and not everyone likes the same thing but for the future cruiser the sea bracelets work for me there no side effects and in case they don't work for you there are other things out there

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msxenia 9 years ago

Sounds like you did no research before your cruise. There are no 24 hour buffets. It's not the cruises fault you put on seasick patches. You should have printed the page with your on board credit and showed it to guest service. That would have given you time to go and have fun or find something new to complain about.

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ACookCruises 9 years ago

Sorry your cruise was less than desirable. We are looking forward to our second.

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randy3452 9 years ago

clarkjt...Don't judge your cruises on someone else's. Everyone has their own experiences, some good, some bad. This person decided it was not for them. judge for yourself.

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judyclark 9 years ago

One more question did the whole group hate it or just you I'm that person that if I could do one a year be great but this year lm doing 3 and I live in the Midwest so this is not so cheap with airline tickets to buy

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randy3452 9 years ago

Carnival has always done well for us...#16 coming up and never disappointed. it's apparent that this person had expectations beyond reality.

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judyclark 9 years ago

I'm wondering did you feel like the cruise cost to much or you spend to much on the extra things that add up fast for me I think carnival does a great job keeping price down

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randy3452 9 years ago

Well... let's see you totally didn't like the cruise...we get it. Next time, do your homework. if it's sympathy you are attempting to receive, sign off...none here.

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bradoregon 9 years ago

we're all diff but I dig it

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Uebey 9 years ago

You are right that cruising isn't for everyone. For me, 7 days on the water is the best get-away in the world! However, my dad cruised once with me and he was miserable the entire time. I still don't "get it" how someone can't love the relaxation, but I also understand that we all like different things. I hope you get your perfect get-away!

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bradoregon 9 years ago

arlenep we really enjoyed the 7 day Mexican rivera

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jallaway 9 years ago

wow....7 days of hell.

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Mydolly 9 years ago

I love cruising. One coming up in August will only be my 3rd but I plan to do one at least every year u till my cruising days are over. By the way what would be good for the next besides the Caribbean? I live in Texas.

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bradoregon 9 years ago

it's just not for u I love cruises

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judyclark 9 years ago

well I for one love cruises we go on a cruise and go to Disney before or after cruise so the cruise is not the whole vacation and I wear the sea bracelets and work great it might have been your location on the ship that was bad I'm sorry you didn't enjoy your cruise though

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