Longer Cruise because of Hurricane Harvey

Carnival Freedom Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 2
Helpful Votes: 21

Overall rating:

5 out of 5
Carnival Freedom

7 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 19, 2017

Ship: Carnival Freedom

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 7216

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

Our cruise was impacted by Hurricane Harvey. It his Galveston and Houston while we were out in the Caribbean. Our return was delayed and we stopped in New Orleans a couple of times to get supplies and allow people to get off. The crew did an AMAZING job during our stay. CNN was on the big screen at the pool showing the flooding and rescue efforts in and around Houston. I had many staff members ask me about my family and home. They were concerned about what displaced people would do. In the dining room Alexander, from Bosnia, was part of our wait staff. He treated us like part of his family. I learned about his home and plans for the future. He also asked about home and family to make sure we were all going to be ok. Our cruise director, Malcom, did a great job conveying information. He was professional and informative balanced with the right amount of humor and fun. I look forward to cruising on the Freedom again soon and hope to see familiar faces.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

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

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ports of call

Galveston, Texas

5 out of 5

Montego Bay, Jamaica

5 out of 5

George Town, Grand Cayman

5 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
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7 Comments

Cruisers4Lyfe     1 month ago

Thanks for sharing

RJCrabbe    6 years ago

@ JoenTrish We were on board for 11 days the cruise lasted 13 for those that did not get off in New Orleans. My family was fine. They were worried about us being "stuck" @aharbison66 ... extended family evacuated but no damage beyond normal storm clean up. I know friends of friends and family of friends that were flooded out too.

aharbison66    6 years ago

RJCrabbe, did you have family affected by Harvey? I see you're from Arlington. Luckily we weren't flooded, but I know several who were.

JoenTrish    6 years ago

P.s I hope your family was ok

JoenTrish    6 years ago

How many days extra were you delayed? Although such a tragedy at home it sounds like an extended vacation for you.

IkeDeb    6 years ago

Rich81Pauline    6 years ago

We will be on her in 31 days. Hope the storms stay away.

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