Carnival Freedom Cruise Ship Profile

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Carnival Freedom

Carnival Freedom underwent an extensive multi-million-dollar makeover in May, 2014, as part of the line’s Fun Ship 2.0 product enhancement initiative.

In addition to the new features listed below, Carnival Freedom offers the Seaside Theater,  the Twister Waterslide,  a 9-hole mini-golf course, the adult's only Serenity retreat and the Chef's Table.

Specs	Accommodations
News	Notable Rooms
Itinerary	Outdoor Areas
CDC Ratings	Adults Only
Deck Plan	Kid's Camps
Dining Venues	Smoking Policy
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Specifications

Ship Class: Freedom

Cost: $500 million

Launched: 2007

Refurbished: March 2019

GRT: 110,000

Length: 952 ft.

Draft: 27 ft.

Speed: 21 Knots

Passengers: 4,075 passenger capacity

Crew: 1,150

Accommodations

Carnival Comfort Beds in all staterooms with two twin beds that convert to a queen or king, sitting area, desk, bathroom with shower, phone, and TV with first-run movies and amenity basket displayed in the bathroom. The amenities are subject to change and are only sample sizes. The basket may include such things as: his/her razors; shampoo and conditioner; body wash; Tylenol; deodorant; hard candies. Supplies will be replenished by the room steward, if quantities allow.

Stateroom sizes

Inside	185	Sq. ft.
Outside	185	Sq. ft.
Balcony	225	Sq. ft. w/veranda
Suite	360 - 415	Sq. ft. w/veranda

Interior

Interior staterooms use Carnival Collection Linens, a private bathroom, and 24-hour room service. Upper/lower rooms maximize space using an upper Pullman or sofa bed. Some interior rooms include two portholes or picture windows.

Ocean View

Ocean view staterooms provide you with views of the sea right from your stateroom. Deluxe staterooms are perfect for families with space to fit up to five cruisers, a full bathroom and separate wash area.

Balcony

Balcony staterooms provide private sea view access. Relax on your balcony and appreciate the sea breeze. Extended balconies have extra room for relaxing. The Premium Vista Balcony rooms wrap around the aft portion of the ship for maximum sea views.

Suites

All suites come with VIP check-in and extra features like walk-in closets and balcony views.

The junior suite features a standard-sized balcony and a whirlpool tub. The Grand Suite has expansive space and a dressing vanity. Ocean Suites include a large balcony and picturesque windows.

Self-Service Launderettes

Hours: hours are posted on the laundry room door
2 or 3 washers and 2 or 3 dryers ($) 
1 iron and ironing board
Vending machines dispense small boxes of detergent and water softener ($)
Locations
Riviera Deck 1 - midship / across from 1357 and 1359
Main Deck 2 - midship / across from 2365 and 2367
Upper Deck 6 - midship / across from 6385 and 6387
Empress Deck 7 - midship / across from 7337 and 7339
Verandah Deck 8 - midship / across from 8349 and 8351
Lido Deck 9 - midship / across from 9268 and 9270

Dining Venues

($) = Specialty restaurant, surcharges apply

Posh and Chic Dining Room

Eat early, late, or whenever you like. Your time dining available. Menu includes a variety of enticing entrees, appealing appetizers and delectable desserts, with special options for vegetarians, kids, and anyone looking for options low in fat, sodium or cholesterol.

Freedom Restaurant

Eat whatever you like, whenever you like at the Freedom Restaurant on the Lido deck. Stroll around the buffet and explore many international cuisines and made-to-order options.

Viennese Cafe

Offering complimentary coffee and pastries throughout the day.

Guy’s Burger Joint

A free-of-charge poolside venue developed in partnership with Food Network personality Guy Fieri serving hand-crafted burgers and fresh hand-cut fries in an atmosphere that celebrates the chef’s California roots and love of car culture

BlueIguana Cantina

A complimentary poolside Mexican eatery where guests can enjoy authentic, freshly made burritos and tacos on homemade tortillas that can be personalized with a variety of salsas and toppings.

Pizza Pirate

24-hour pizza by the slice, or have one delivered to you for a fee, anywhere on the ship using the HUB app.

The Taste Bar

Complimentary bite-size offerings inspired by popular Carnival dining venues.

Seafood Shack ($)

New-England style Seafood venue serving lobster roll, clam chowder and more. Located on Lido deck aft.

Bonsai Sushi Express($)

Sushi restaurant offering a wide variety of Asian-inspired delicacies and serving soups, sakes, and desserts. Prices range from $1 for appetizer portions to $15 for a sushi ship for two.

Sun King Steakhouse ($)

Manhattan-chic steakhouse menu includes gourmet delicacies and mouth-watering favorites to your specifications. A $35 per person surcharge applies.

Chef's Table ($)

A VIP, private tour of the kitchen starts this experience. After signature cocktails, the chefs cook a private, multi-course meal of items not found on regular menus. A $75 per person surcharge applies.

Room Service

24-hour room service menu. Room service orders are delivered to guests’ staterooms any time of the day or night at no charge.

Notable Rooms

SkyBox Sports Bar

A sports and video game lovers’ paradise where guests can catch live sporting events, check out scores on the real-time 24/7 sports ticker, and play the latest EA SPORTS games on a 16-screen video wall

RedFrog Rum Bar

Poolside adaptation of the RedFrog Pub offering the quintessential Caribbean vacation vibe with refreshing Caribbean rum-based frozen drinks and beers, including Carnival’s own private label draft brew, ThirstyFrog Red.

BlueIguana Tequila Bar

A fun and festive outdoor watering hole offering a laid-back Mexican-themed atmosphere and tequila-based frozen drinks and beers, perfect for chillin’ by the pool.

Alchemy Bar

A vintage-themed cocktail “pharmacy” that’s the go-to spot for guests seeking a unique experience with mixologists who “prescribe” concoctions from different elixirs and ingredients or guests’ own custom-created cocktails. Bar menu

RedFrog Pub

Guests can enjoy the Caribbean’s best rums and beers – including, of course, Carnival’s own ThirstyFrog Red – while soaking up the distinct British-West-Indies-meets-Key-West ambiance.

Hasbro

The Game Show where guests are part of the show through a series of larger-than-life productions and entertainment activities based on the company’s iconic and popular games.

Bookville

Family reading venue – part of the recently launched Seuss at Sea program in partnership with Dr. Seuss Enterprises.

Other Seuss at Sea activities include the Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast with the Cat in the Hat and Friends, an interactive reading event called Seuss-a-palooza Story Time, and the Seuss-a-palooza Character Parade along the ship’s promenade.

Cherry on Top

Celebrates the joys of simple indulgences with bins of bulk candy, fun fanciful gifts and novelties, custom apparel and more.

The Warehouse

A family-friendly entertainment center where the young – and the young at heart – can play a wide variety of video and arcade games and win tickets that can be redeemed for fun prizes.

Victoria Main Show Lounge

Sit back and enjoy musical and stage productions. Sit forward for interactive activities like bingo, trivia and other games. And sit on the edge of your seat while experiencing action-packed, feature-length 3D movies!

International Lounge

Cabaret-style venue featuring live music, karaoke and comedy shows.

Babylon Casino

Full gaming casino located on Promenade deck midship with blackjack, slots, craps, and bingo.

Swingtime Bar

Chill out in this modern Jazz club.

70's Night Club

Dance the night away to today's latest hits in a 1970's themed disco.

Scott's Piano Bar

A venue for live music and sing-alongs located on Atlantic deck.

Outdoor Venues

WaterWorks

An expansive aqua park towering over Verandah Deck. Designed with all-ages appeal, the sprawling, open-air facility includes a 300-foot-long spiral water slide – the longest at sea – along with twin 82-foot-long racing slides and various water spray apparatus.

City Sports Park

Play a 9-hole mini-golf course, run padded jogging track, or pass the time away with volleyball, shuffle board, basketball, or ping pong.

Lido Deck

The Endless pool and bar, and the Sky pool and Bar aft, the perfect place to soak in the sun. 

Carnival’s Seaside Theatre

This 270-square-foot LED screen and poolside seating is the perfect spot for guests to sit back, relax and watch classic and first-run movies, sporting events, news, concerts and other programming, either during the day or night. Panorama deck.

Adults Only Serenity Retreat

The Serenity area is designed as an oasis for tranquility and relaxation, offering colorful, oversized umbrellas, comfortable chaise lounges and chairs, whirlpools, and breathtaking sea views.