Crew nice, ship old, entertainment below expectations
Carnival Freedom Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern
7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip)
Sail date: August 27, 2016
Ship: Carnival Freedom
Cabin type: Balcony
Cabin number: 8346
Traveled as: Couple
Reviewed: 8 years ago
Review summary
First, we were disappointed to be re-routed because of tropical storm, but tried to enjoy anyway. Immediately noticed that the ship was old, balcony cabin was not great. Bed had dips in mattress, furniture was dated, one drawer was not working. The wait staff in dining hall was very attentive, but the entertainment (dancers/singers) was below par. One "show" looked as if it was thrown together in a hurry; and singers sounded off key at times. I don't think we would've noticed except that we've cruised other lines with outstanding shows, so our "bar" was set high. We spent hours at home researching excursions so that we would not have to use Carnival; with the change of ports, we had to go with their overpriced and crowded excursions. We felt like sheep being corralled at each port. One excursion advertised being transported on a catamaran, but it was actually a "tender", disappointed again.
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Ship tip
Check on the age of the ship before you book. Freedom is older, but the cost is not cheaper. If entertainment is important, book another cruise line.
Ports of call
Key West, Florida Did not visit port
Freeport, Grand Bahama Island Did not visit port
Nassau, Bahamas Did not visit port