Our first Back2Back cruise was awesome!

Carnival Freedom Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 9
Helpful Votes: 240

Overall rating:

5 out of 5
Carnival Freedom

8 Night Southern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 12, 2022

Ship: Carnival Freedom

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 6289

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

If you ever get an opportunity, book a Back2Back cruise. Carnival made it easy. When we booked our cabin we made sure to let Carnival know so that we didn't have to move our clothes etc. It's great to be cruising again!

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Smooth and very easy, used VERIFLY and sailed right through!

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Brunch in the main dining room was really tasty but we enjoyed the lido marketplace everyday.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Trivia, karaoke, the shows, and the comedy club did not disappoint!

Entertainment

5 out of 5
The stage shows were mediocre but the musicians including the Freedom Rock Band and Junior with calypso music/steel drums were outstanding.

Children's Programs

We didn't have any children in our group

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Orlando in the Red Frog Pub was friendly and personable. Herman our cabin steward took great care of us with extra pillows and a clean room for 2 weeks. James Love, Cruise Director was very energetic and entertaining.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
The Conquest class is an easy to learn layout and we liked the Carnival Freedom. The ship was very clean and well maintained.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
We booked an interior, interior for our 14 day back2back cruise. We love this layout as it seems larger than a standard interior. (more cubed)

Ship tip

Don't skip the Mongolian Wok. There isn't an extra charge and it gives you a little change in the foods served on the buffet. If you get a chance, go to deck 6 forward to see the very front of the ship.

Ports of call

Miami, Florida

5 out of 5
Miami is full of excitement.

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)

5 out of 5
If you love the beach, you will love this port. Tendering over to shore can be a little rocky at times and a long wait for boarding, exiting the tender boat.

Grand Turk Island

5 out of 5
We usually book a cabana but didn't on this trip. We enjoyed the beach and the pool at Margaritaville. Fun entertainment.

Oranjestad, Aruba

5 out of 5
The locals make Aruba a great destination. The weather never disappoints.

Bonaire, Netherlands Special Municipality

5 out of 5
A fun little island. We learned so much about the small community feel and enjoyed the shops.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Smooth process for Back2Back and at the final disembarkation in Miami after our 14 day journey
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4 Comments

blackholesun    2 years ago

Thanks for the review

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Glad you enjoyed yourselves. Thanks for sharing your cruise with us.

AuntPinkie    2 years ago

You started your B2B as we ended ours on the Freedom. Glad you enjoyed yours as much as we did. Appreciate your feedback.

nicgrl74    2 years ago

Happy that you enjoyed your cruise. The Carnival Freedom is one of our favorite ships. 3 cruises so far on her. Will definitely take your advice on the b2b. Sounds fun!

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