Did not meet expectations

Carnival Freedom Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 38

Overall rating:

2 out of 5
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Carnival Freedom

7 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 09, 2019

Ship: Carnival Freedom

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 1433

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

This ship and cruise did not meet expectations. I guess I was expecting too much so I was very disappointed with the ports and entertainment. I will try another cruise line for our winter vacation.

Embarkation

3 out of 5
Satifactory experience

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5
Not enough options for vegans

Skybox Sports Bar

4 out of 5

Was able to catch a few games

Pizza Pirate

5 out of 5

My son's favorite

Guy's Burger Joint

2 out of 5

Need vegeterian and vegan options

Redfrog Rum Pub

3 out of 5

Great for chatting and hanging out

Redfrog Rum Bar

3 out of 5

Great space lacks attendees

Mongolian Wok

5 out of 5

The chefs were friendly

Lido Marketplace

1 out of 5

Not enough options for vegans

Cherry on Top

4 out of 5

Great candy bit pricey

Blue Iguana Cantina

2 out of 5

Lacking diversity

Alchemy Bar

2 out of 5

Great for meet and great

70's Dance Club

1 out of 5

The nights I popped in for a few minutes it was myself and the DJ

Onboard Activities

1 out of 5
Fitness center is great Activities very Texas oriented needs diversity.

Stress Less Pool

4 out of 5

Pool area well maintained services were great

Sports Deck

3 out of 5

This was alright

Slide Entrance

2 out of 5

Can't remember this venue. Was it that horrible?

Pool

3 out of 5

Busy but well maintained

Monticello Library

1 out of 5

Needs books to be called a library

Jogging Track

4 out of 5

Maintained

Guest Services / Shore Excursions

1 out of 5

Lacking diversity

Fitness Center

4 out of 5

Small but great selection of weights and other equipments

Entertainment

2 out of 5
Thanks to the 3 violinist and DJ with the Caribbean sounds that all the entertainment I could tolerate

Carnival Seaside Theater

1 out of 5

Carnival could do better

Children's Programs

3 out of 5
I am giving this a three not because the program is great but it allowed my son to meet new friends and they did not participate in the activities they created their own.

Club O2

2 out of 5

Not enough options and activities to attract 15 to 17 year old kids

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Komang our stateroom steward provided services over and above. Great personality, introduced himself first day found out our needs and likes and was the best of the cruise

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
Common areas were maintained

Cabin / Stateroom

1 out of 5
Had a horrible reaction to the towels and bed linens maybe it was the detergent not sure spent $14.99 for benadryl at gift shop. Also had to purchase benadryl spray. Visible rash all over my body face and neck. Ate a salad at the buffet and had to take benadryl my throat was shutting down.

Ship tip

Don't do Carnival

Ports of call

Galveston, Texas

2 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

1 out of 5

Belize City, Belize

2 out of 5

Mahogany Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

1 out of 5
Do you really consider this a port?

Disembarkation

1 out of 5
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6 Comments

cgriffis3150    5 years ago

What exactly are "Texas oriented activities"

dalewhite    5 years ago

Yeah, sounds like cruising may not be for you. Perhaps you should try another form of vacationing? Seems like you went looking for things to complain about. If you're not finding enough options for vegetarians, you're not looking. Also, if your ONLY complaint is about vegan/vegetarian options, then you really have no complaints.

aharbison66    5 years ago

You don't even show a cruise. When did you go? I hope you do go to another cruise line and take your negativity with you!

jmay37    5 years ago

I don’t think you will find any cruise line that satisfies your needs. I have been on 15 cruises and have never had a bad one. I don’t think it’s meant for you.

TheDust    5 years ago

Sounds like cruising is not your thing. I see nothing but complaints from you.

dbsu58    5 years ago

Carnival is an awesome cruiseline. I haven't had one complaint about staff or entertainment in 12 cruises. Maybe cruising isnt for you.

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