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Carnival Freedom Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 67

Overall rating:

4 out of 5
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Carnival Freedom

7 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 05, 2016

Ship: Carnival Freedom

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 6235

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

Our trip was great. We traveled with my 2 year old and both of our parents and they did wonderful. We loved the boat and the activities on board. Excursions seemed too expensive and not for younger or older adults so we didn't go on any, but did stop at the beaches in Jamaica and Grand Caymen. Both awesome!! Unfortunately, Cozumel was ridiculous and the "scouts" working at our stop were pretty aggressive (that is that I am also Mexican and speak Spanish), hence we walked and only shopped there. I would recommend renting a car in Cozumel and driving yourself to sight see to avoid the scams.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
food was great. Really were great about gluten free menu for in-law. she even got to order her food a day in advance to ensure it was prepared properly

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Children's Programs

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Kristian was wonderful! Helped with room and kept us feeling welcomed. Dining staff was really nice and helpful with food. My 2 yr old got served 1st a couple of times to make sure he was happy, even made a funny face with pancakes to make him laugh!

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Really spacious rooms and very clean. Loved the balcony!

Ship tip

Make sure to take your walking shoes! It is a very big boat and lots of walking to the front and back. Get a room in the middle to make it easier. Live Music is on till ~ 10pm so be ready to hear pounding in the walls some nights. Great food so you do not need to purchase a "fancy" meal.

Ports of call

Galveston, Texas

5 out of 5

Montego Bay, Jamaica

5 out of 5
decide on where you want to go then grab shuttle ONE WAY! Was told that the "round trip" drivers may not come back to get you and you will need to pay again to head back to ship. Beach was beautiful and food great.

George Town, Grand Cayman

5 out of 5
walk a little ways and ride public bus. Its basically a nice van for really cheap price.

Cozumel, Mexico

1 out of 5
rent a car to travel around. lots of scams
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