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Carnival Freedom Cruise Review

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Reviews: 8
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Overall rating:

4.4 out of 5
Carnival Freedom

5 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 20, 2022

Ship: Carnival Freedom

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8461

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

We had a great time. Can’t wait for the next one!

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Scott's Piano Bar

5 out of 5

We enjoyed our entertainer, Felicia, very much. The drinks there are great! Try the Spicy Diva!

Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse

5 out of 5

Best steaks around! The staff is very attentive and kind. We enjoyed our experience, and the extra charge it costs to eat there is so worth it.

The Chic Restaurant

5 out of 5

Great menu, delicious food, amazing staff. They worked hard to give us a classy experience every time.

Lido Marketplace

4 out of 5

Don’t be fooled by the fact that it’s a buffet. The food was fresh and well-prepared. Great when you want something quick.

Guy's Burger Joint

2 out of 5

Nothing special about the burgers here. Sorry, Guy!

70's Dance Club

5 out of 5

A fun spot! Different kinds of music each night.

Swingtime Jazz Bar

2 out of 5

I never saw anyone in here.

Redfrog Pub

2 out of 5

We called this place the Dead Frog. Not much happening here. Just taking up space on the ship.

Habana Cigar Bar

5 out of 5

Daily Karaoke was fun to watch. This place fills up fast!

JavaBlue Cafe

5 out of 5

The ladies here were able to accommodate me with almond milk, as I am not able to have dairy. The Mexican spiked coffee is the best!

Alchemy Bar

5 out of 5

Zora and Jea are amazing bartenders! Watching them is a great show in itself. They know their stuff and they are very engaging. A nightly stop for us.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Photo Gallery

4 out of 5

If someone asks to take your photo, do it! If it’s a bad photo you can dispose of it. We didn’t know they would be available to see and purchase until after the second day.

Serenity

4 out of 5

Nice area. Quiet and sunny!

Mini Golf

2 out of 5

Lacking in excitement here.

Timeless Pool and whirlpools

3 out of 5

Busy spot!

Babylon Casino

2 out of 5

This is a smoking area. Not pleasant.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Victoriana Theater

5 out of 5

Lots of space and seating. The waitstaff does a great job making sure drinks are easily ordered.

The Millennium Lobby Bar

4 out of 5

This is a hopping joint. Always packed and something going on. I wish there was more seating. Lots is music, fun, and games.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
We were so impressed with the friendliness, attentiveness, and generosity of every staff member we came in contact with. I can’t say enough good things about the staff on this ship. Everyone was amazing.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
The ship was very tidy and the staff was very obviously dedicated to keeping things clean. We were very impressed with the presentation.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Our room steward was fantastic, quick, and super-friendly. The room always felt clean, we had just enough space for the two of us, and the bed was actually very comfortable.

Ship tip

Be prepared to walk! It takes a few days to figure out where you’re going and the best route to get there.

Ports of call

Princess Cays (Cruise Line Private Island)

4 out of 5
Lovely place. Good access to restrooms, food and expensive drinks. We took a bike ride excursion and loved our guide. We wished the ride would have been longer, but we enjoyed our trip. The beach is beautiful and the beach front that has been created there is very nice.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Very organized and easy. We took care of our own bags. No problems.
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8 Comments

WhippetMum    2 years ago

Thanks for your extensive review

xraymomma    2 years ago

Glad you enjoyed!

Ramsey1986    2 years ago

I’m glad you had a great cruise on the Carnival Freedom. Our next cruise is on the Freedom and we appreciate you taking the time to share your review. 😎🚢☀️🩴🏝🪸🐠🌺

AuntPinkie    2 years ago

Appreciate your detailed detailed feedback. Glad you mostly enjoyed your cruise!

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise with us.

javawoody    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing

cruising2004    2 years ago

Thank you for sharing your cruising experience. Glad you had a great time!

RetiredRay    2 years ago

Thanks for the decent review.

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