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Carnival Freedom

Carnival Freedom
The Carnival Freedom is a Conquest class ship and along with her sister ships Carnival Conquest, Carnival Glory, Carnival Valor and Carnival Liberty sail under the Carnival Cruise Lines flag

The ship, launched in 2007. The Conquest class of ships are larger than the Fantasy, Destiny, Triumph and Spirit classes of ships built by Carnival and was created using the Destiny class as a template but lengthening her by almost 60 feet and using the new increased space to inroduce a premium restaurant and more facilities.

As you step inside the Carnival Freedom, you will notice the decorations. The ship carries a real sense of class and has plenty of unique lounges and spaces for passengers to enjoy. The Millennium atrium, an important part in most Carnival ships, will amaze you with wide open spaces, the glass lifts all give such a feeling of freedom and space, you will suffer a small moment of puzzlement as your mind tries to understand that this is not a huge hotel, but actually your cruise ship. The feeling of space continues throughout the ship and through all the public spaces. Try visiting the main dining rooms, the Posh and the Chic, or to the Freedom Lido buffet & grill. Why not venture up to the swimming pools and you will find the Twister. The Twister water slide is 214 foot long and is three stories high, rushing down to splash down into its own separate pool. What a great way to have fun whilst cruising between ports. No matter what your personal choices are, you will find them and more on the Carnival Freedom.

Ship Stats

Launched: 2005
Start of service: 2005
Decks: 13
Lifts: 18
Length: 290.5 m
Beam (width): 35.4 m
Tonnage: 110,000 GRT
Speed: 22.5 knots
Capacity: 2,974 passengers
Crew and staff: 1,180
Registry: Panama

Ship Features

4 restaurants
5 bars
air-conditioned throughout
4 swimming pools & 7 whirlpools
Library and card room
Internet access
beauty salon & Spa
stabilised worldwide satellite telephone, telex and fax
Children's clubs & Virtual gaming room
Casino

Ship particulars

Food
The Carnival Liberty has two main restaurants. The main restaurants are called the Posh and the Chic restaurants. Both are similar in size and menu's however, the Posh benefits from better window views. Both restaurants are decorated in an unmistakeable blend of polished marble and painted snake skin. The restaurants are two tiered and are painted in sunset shades, with huge glass lights in a warm orange cast a warm glow over the diners as they eat.

An alternative to these more formal dining rooms is the Freedom Restaurant, this is a self serve style buffet with carving stations, an asian grill station and a fish and chip station. On top of this pizza's are also available either as pre made or made to order if you have a particular favourite. You can also opt for the more exclusive dining room called The Sun King's Supper Club. Here you can relax in cozy seating under replica 18th century chandeliers and other touches including antique golden mirrors. As you dine on some of the finest meals afloat you will gather the significance of the name of the restaurant, The Sun King. In fact, to assist you further, there is even a statue of King Louis XIV, the Sun King in the entrance. Known for his patronage of the visual arts and opulent buildings and decorations such as the spectacular Palace of Versailles. The menu contains some amazing offerings which maybe even the Sun King would approve of, such as Prime aged steaks and racks of lamb are among menu selections. This restaurant is also reported to have a large selection of fine wines, which, when all added together will make your evening special. The premium restaurant does however, get booked up in advance, and may be fully booked, so it is advisable to book in advance or at the latest, as soon as you board

For those wanting to relax in the most comfortable way, there is always the 24 hour room service, where you can order snacks or a complete meal from the restaurant menu.

Excercise

The Carnival Freedom spa is operated by Steiner and includes treatments that you would expect in any top range spa. You can enjoy massages, acupuncture, body wraps and facials.

For passengers travelling as a couple, there is even a couples massage room. Some treatments are additional to the cost of the cruise, but these will be shown on board on the price boards. You can also relax in the whirlpools within the spa.

There is also a beauty salon on board the Carnival Freedom. The salon offers most forms of hairstyling and beauty treatments. Passengers have often reported that the appointment book can fill up very quickly especially on the day of the elegant nights.

The Carnival Freedom gym has all the facilities are included in the price of the cruises. The gym is fully equipped with men and womens lockers rooms which include showers to help you refesh after the workout. There is also an option to undertake some fitness classes such as yoga and pilates, but these carry a small charge.

If the jogging track seems to much, why not visit the golf pro and have your swing analysed as you virtually play the world courses and maybe improved. For those who want the actual real feel of club on ball, there is also a driving cage. The golf pro is also just the person to discuss potential golfing opportunities when visiting port, they can even arrange to ship home any clubs you may wish to purchase while you are cruising. Whatever you do, you will do it in Carnival style.

Formal nights

On the Carnival Freedom, there is roughly one formal night a week. Carnival call these evenings elegant nights. Passengers will receive notice with their tickets and will find the elegant night is usually the second or third night into the cruise which is usually a day at sea. The male passengers wear dark suits with ties or a tux, while women will opten wear short dresses or cocktail skirts. If you do not want to dress up, you can dine in the buffet areas on the elegant night. Even on normal nights, the main rstaurants have a smart dress code, rather than jeans and t shirts.

Smoking

Cigarette smoking in public venues will only be permitted in Carnival’s dance clubs as well as in designated areas within the casino and casino bar.

Smoking (including cigars) will be permitted in designated exterior open deck areas of all our ships. Additionally, smoking will also be allowed in the jazz club.

Smoking will be prohibited in all guest staterooms. Guests in balcony staterooms may smoke (including cigars) outside on their balcony. However, Spa suites and staterooms, inclusive of the balconies, will remain an entirely smoke-free environment.

Guests who smoke in their staterooms will be assessed a $250 cleaning and refreshing fee on their on board account. Information on this fee is included in Carnival’s ticket contract.