All about the Carnival Freedom

The Carnival Freedom was built in 2007. It was renovated in 2023. It's considered a medium size ship. Coming in at 952 ft long and 116 ft wide, it's roughly the length of 2.6 football fields, as wide as 2.2 tractor trailers, and the same height as a 13-story building.

Carnival Freedom Overview

• Ship and Passengers
• Food and Restaurants
• Bars and Drinks
• Pools and Hot Tubs
• Ship Features and Activities
• Cruise Costs
• Onboard Costs

Carnival Freedom Size and Passengers

The Freedom can hold 2,980 based on double occupancy (two people per room) and more when you take into account 3rd and 4th passengers. When you compare the total tonnage of the ship to the number of passengers, the Freedom has a space ratio of 37. Depending on the ship, this number can range from 30 to 52 (with a bigger number meaning more space per person) so this ship has less space per person than average.

	Carnival Freedom
Class	Conquest
Gross Tonnage	110,000
Length	952
Beam/Width	116
Passenger Decks	13
Passengers (double occupancy)	2,980
Crew	1,150
Passenger to Crew Ratio	2.6
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)	37

Carnival Freedom Space Ratio

30 37 52

The Freedom is one of six Conquest Class ships currently sailing with Carnival. The Conquest-class has the most number of ships in the Carnival fleet. They're similar in design to the Sunshine-class ships but haven't received the major overhauls those ships had. Still, these ships have many Carnival staples like Dive-in Movies, Guy's Burger Joint, Blue Iguana Burritos, a kid's splash area, and the Alchemy Bar. The Freedom is very similar to its sister-ships; Conquest, Glory, Valor, Liberty and Splendor, although each ship may have some differences.

Carnival Freedom Food and Restaurants

Food is a big part of any cruise, and there will plenty on the Carnival Freedom. You have thirteen different dining options to choose from. Of those options, eight are complementary, or included with your cruise fare. The other five options have an additional fee. Some of those options are a set price and some have a la carte menu pricing. 62% of the dining options are included which means if you're watching your budget, you won't feel like you're missing out by not going to a lot of extra fee dining places.

Restaurant	Restaurant Type	Type of Food
Included
Blue Iguana Cantina	Quick serve	Mexican
Carnival Deli	Quick serve	Sandwiches
Guy's Burger Joint	Quick serve	American
Lido Buffet	Buffet	Buffet
Main Dining Room	Sit down	Main dining room
Mongolian Wok	Quick serve	Asian
Pizza Pirate	Quick serve	Pizza
Swirls	Quick serve	Dessert
A la carte
Bonsai Sushi Express	Quick serve	Sushi
Coffee Bar	Quick serve	Coffee
Seafood Shack	Quick serve	Seafood
Flat fee
Steakhouse	Sit down	Steakhouse
The Chef's Table	Sit down	Gourmet

Carnival Freedom Bars and Drinks

Carnival Freedom has 13 different bars and lounges where you can enjoy a beer or cocktail.

Bar	Location
70's Night Club	Deck 5 Mid	See Menu
Alchemy Bar	Deck 5 Mid	See Menu
Atrium Bar	Deck 3 Mid	See Menu
BlueIguana Tequila Bar	Deck 9 Mid	See Menu
Casino Bar	Deck 5 Mid	See Menu
Endless Bar	Deck 9 Aft	See Menu
Habana Bar	Deck 4 Mid	See Menu
Heroes Tribute Bar	Deck 5 Mid	See Menu
International Aft Lounge	Deck 5 Aft	See Menu
Java Blue Cafe	Deck 5 Mid	See Menu
RedFrog Rum Bar	Deck 9 Mid	See Menu
Scott's Piano Bar	Deck 5 Aft	See Menu
Swingtime Bar	Deck 5 Aft	See Menu

Alcohol is not included in the base price of this cruise ship. To see if you would save money with a drink package, try our Drink Package Calculator.

Carnival also serves the Pepsi family of products. That means Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Starry, Mug Root Beer, and Mountain Dew, although the selection can vary by ship.

Pools and Hot Tubs on Carnival Freedom

Nothing beats relaxing in a pool, cooling off while enjoying the ocean breeze. The Carnival Freedom has a total of two pools and four hot tubs.

Looking to get away from the kids onboard? Try relaxing in the Serenity Adult-only area, for guests 21 and older only. It's located at the front of the ship, which offers beautiful ocean views but may be more windy than the back. Here, you'll find two adult-only hot tubs.

	Carnival Freedom
Total Pools	2
- Pools - General Access	1
- Pools - Adults Only	1
- Pools - Exclusive	0
Total Hot Tubs	4
- Hot Tubs - General Access	2
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only	2
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive	0

Carnival Freedom Features and Activities

There are quite a few things to do on the Freedom. These are the main amenities that are available. Some are included in the cost of the cruise, while others have an additional charge.

	Carnival Freedom
Adult Only Relaxation Area	Included
Arcade	A la carte
Basketball	Included
Casino	A la carte
Comedy Club	Included
Dr Seuss Breakfast	A la carte
Fitness Center	Included
Jogging Track	Included
Mini golf	Included
Pool-side Movies	Included
Shows - musical review	Included
Spa	Flat fee
Splash park	Included
Water slides	Included

Carnival is also known for its energetic theme parties which vary per ship.

Cruise Costs

Carnival is a mainstream cruise line. Mainstream cruise lines cater to a variety of guests, hoping to provide something for everyone. These typically cost about $100 - $350 per person per day.

Cruise pricing is dynamic and varies for each specific sailing based on factors such as departure point, ports of call, and time of year.

The cost will also vary depending on the type of cabin you book. You can see the differences between the Carnival cabins and how to choose the best one here:

Carnival Freedom Onboard Costs

Another way to gauge the cost of a cruise is to consider how much you'll spend on board. Even though a lot is included in the base cruise fare, you may still spend money on things like spa treatments, specialty dining, drinks, and excursions. In addition, guests can also have to pay for things like gratuities and tips.

Typically guests can expect to spend about 25 - 40% of the cost of the cruise on onboard expenses. In other words, if the cruise fare is $1,000 per person, you might spend between $250 and $400 on extra expenses.

The table below will help you understand what you might spend onboard a Carnival ship.

	Carnival
Base Daily Gratuities* (Per Person Per Day)	$16.00
Tip added to drinks & services	18%
Soda Price	$3.00
Domestic Beer Price	$8.75 See drink menus
Drink Package Price	$83 - $88 Learn more
Internet Plan	$18.70 to $23.80 per device per day
*Daily gratuities for a standard cabin. Suites or specialty rooms may have higher rates.

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