Disappointted

Item: Carnival Freedom
Rating: 3.3
Author: JohnLeatherwooJ

Carnival Freedom Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

JohnLeatherwooJ

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 22

Overall rating:

3.3 out of 5

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4 Night Bahamas (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 06, 2022

Ship: Carnival Freedom

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8351

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

I will not book that cruise again. I have sailed with Carnival 11-12 times and this was the first less than pleasant experience.

Embarkation

2 out of 5

Held up on check in

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

2 out of 5

Main dining had same menu all 4 nights with the same 3 antres. Buffets were very good

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Had to go t guest services each morning to find out what activities were scheduled. Past cruises the menu and activities were placed in the mailbox each morning

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

The cabin was clean and comfortable. The bed was another story. as usual, it was two singles pushed together, but on this occasion, the mattresses maintained a 2 to 4 inch separation, making it difficult for a couple to get comfortable.

Ports of call

Port Canaveral, Florida

4 out of 5

Easy t park and get around. I felt the parking expense was a bit like gouging as it was $25.00 per night. When I questioned the attendant, her response was, take it up with management.

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Nassau, Bahamas

3 out of 5

Whole dock area was under construction. If you didn't purchase an activity all that was left was to walk a few blocks in slum area

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Princess Cays (Cruise Line Private Island)

2 out of 5

Nothing but sand and walking trails. More comfortable to lay in the sun onboard. Also, pre paid cheers program was not accepted there even though it was the ships crew operating the bar.

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

The only time the " priority" status was recognized!!

9 Comments

jimbo502 2 years ago

That’s what the hub app is for. Showing all activities for the day along with food menus. Don’t blame the freedom, do your homework.

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Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing

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byhisgrace 2 years ago

Thanks for your review

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javawoody 2 years ago

Appreciate your view

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deboftheseas 2 years ago

The ship is beyond ugly, especially the centrum area that looks like a million portholes looking in on you.

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WhippetMum 2 years ago

Thanks for your review

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lsbs 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing.

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AuntPinkie 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing. Agree with JT!

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CruzeFan 2 years ago

Thanks for the review. I would love to see you post the menus showing the same exact items every night. Are you sure you were not just looking at the Steakhouse Selections or Always Available section(s) of the menu, possibly on the App? You should have been able to see the daily activities / schedule on the Carnival Hub App.

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