Carnival has to do better.

Item: Carnival Freedom
Rating: 2.9
Author: Cruiser87032666

Carnival Freedom Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

Cruiser87032666

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 11

Overall rating:

2.9 out of 5

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7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 14, 2017

Ship: Carnival Freedom

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 7254

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

This cruise line is for families not for couples or singles looking for quiet and relaxation. This information should be given before the cruise is booked.

Embarkation

1 out of 5

Too confusing, people everywhere with little direction.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5

No flavor in the food even the desserts. The staff was great and was constantly cleaning. Simplify and season.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Smoking in the casin was horrible but the machines was fun. Not enough shops on board. Again people were trying to enjoy but so congested in pool area which you had to go through to get to the buffet.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Good music and talented entertainment.

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Good staff but sheets and pillows smelled even after soaking with lysol .

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Confusion but clean.

Cabin / Stateroom

1 out of 5

Congested, tight, no air in the middle of the night. Dish cable was horrible.

Ship tip

Don't.

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Ports of call

Key West, Florida

4 out of 5

Hot and hard to navigate.

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Freeport, Grand Bahama Island

4 out of 5

Crowded not a lot of things to choose from in the shopping area.

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Nassau, Bahamas

4 out of 5

Was able to take care of shopping and passport stamped. Secure somewhat with soldiers around.

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Disembarkation

2 out of 5

Kaos and confusion

16 Comments

Summerholiday 7 years ago

Really hubby and i loved our cruise just a normal couple just retired couple liked to have a best of both a quite time snooze and drink ... it really is what you make of it 18 cruises been to great places and have amazing memories.. just enjoy 😎🍹

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CruisinTrkrs3 7 years ago

Lol

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davidc1962 7 years ago

Oh damn not for couples ... well I’m going with my X wife not sure if that counts 😜

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davidc1962 7 years ago

I booked carnival for my next cruise, because I like the fun ship ! To each their own.

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katiej512 7 years ago

I think Carnival ships have people of all ages with all interests. There are honeymooners, singles, famlies, and yes us " old folks" inour 60s and above. Some want to party, some want peace and quiet, some stay in the casino all the time. Any cruise is what you make of it.

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GIL155 7 years ago

Research, research, research!!! Just like resort vacations. Different resorts draw different crowds. Same on cruise ships.

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danderson3673 7 years ago

I'm a very young 70's and my wife and I enjoy our cruises. We enjoy meeting people of all ages. If you want quite and rest you may want to book a cabin on the hospital ship USS Hope.

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Travelwizard1 7 years ago

Guess you didn't do your research dear.

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dwkcruiser 7 years ago

I think Carnival caters to everyone.My Fiancee and I went on the Freedom in Sept.the ship was great,staff was wonderful and plenty of peace and quiet.there were plenty of couples having a great time.it just depends on the time of year you go.and the Ship you cruuse on.We are taking the kiddos on the Breeze in December.Im expecting lots of families on this cruise because its December and its a more family friendly ship.

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sfcvan 7 years ago

Yes, I'm afraid it is. What did you guys expect with a name like Carnival. I will cruise with Carnival for the 3rd time on March 3rd and the 4th time May 26th Memorial weekend. There are plenty places for rest and relaxation, far as kids. You picked the time you cruise and it seems as if you did no research prior to cruising Carnival and I'm in my 60's and enjoyed the activities on the Dream and will also enjoy the Freedom. Like someone said it's what you make of it, in my opinion you didn't give it your all. One bad experience and you are done. Well more room for me and all my Carnival family.

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Dutch3901 7 years ago

Every cruise is what you make of it... (I am in my 60s- it’s not an age thing, it’s an attitude thing)

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crystalshaw 7 years ago

Agree 1000%

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gatoraugustine 7 years ago

No cruises listed in bio. I guess he never has seen a Carnival ad or looked at their web site, lol

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joeyy 7 years ago

If I had to guess, I would say you are in your 60s, right?

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shingaling 7 years ago

I completely disagree. Sometimes I cruise with a friend, sometimes I cruise with my spouse. I've never cruised with kids. Without exception, every cruise with Carnival has been complete relaxation for us. As for quiet, we choose our cabin carefully so that our stateroom is in a very quiet area, and we always get a balcony. We also cruise (with rare exception for a Journeys cruise or for Cuba) only from November through February, when there are few children on board. Was there some specific issue on your cruise?

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dwkcruiser 7 years ago

We were on the Freedom in Sept.Ship was great.Plenty of peace and quiet on the Serenity Deck.

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