Fun but lacking

Item: Carnival Freedom
Rating: 3.3
Author: jgreenglobal

Carnival Freedom Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

jgreenglobal

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 28

Overall rating:

3.3 out of 5

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5 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 21, 2023

Ship: Carnival Freedom

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 1260

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

You get what you pay for. This cruise was very cheap and we had a great time. First class it was not. I wish they would improve the food and charge us a little more

Embarkation

5 out of 5

This is a quick and easy process

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

2 out of 5

The food was disappointing compared to our prior cruises. Portions are smaller (4small shrimp in the shrimp cocktail appetizer for example). Guy fieris burgers being the exception. Excellent all the time.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Not as many activities as on prior cruises

Entertainment

4 out of 5

The djs were good and the comedy show was fun

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Friendly and always smiling

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Clean but it’s an older ship showings it’s age

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Adequate size and comfortable

Ship tip

Go in with your eyes open. There is a reason why it’s priced like it is

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Ports of call

Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic

4 out of 5

Grand Turk Island

3 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Quick and painless. Take your luggage with you and it’s an easy time

10 Comments

Cruisers4Lyfe 6 months ago

Thanks for sharing

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Gwbigdog 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

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Dutch3901 1 year ago

"Clean but showing age" is something we enjoy. I prefer older ships that have earned their dings )fair wear and tear... Fantasy Class ships come to mind). Have you tried other cruise lines where you pay more, and get different food fares. Anyway, I appreciate you giving your thoughts, and the way you did it.

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AuntPinkie 1 year ago

Appreciate your detailed feedback. I’d rather the price stay lower and I can decide if I need to pay more for more food. Glad you mostly enjoyed cruise.

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cortneyb 1 year ago

I'll never understand why people expect 5 or even 4 start food/ dining in carnival or even royal Caribbean or norwegian. these are budget friendly cruise lines. you want better food, sail seabourn or cunard

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onewayjc 1 year ago

Your second appetizer, entree, and dessert is still free. I always order 2 shrimp cocktails. Sometimes, I order 2 entrees and 2 desserts if I skipped lunch.

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javawoody 1 year ago

Thanks for the review

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deboftheseas 1 year ago

You’re either in our out with Carnival. After our 3rd we decided it wasn’t for us

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CruzeFan 1 year ago

Try the specialty restaurants since you are open to paying more for better food.

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lsbs 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing.

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