BoardwalkBabe Posted July 24, 2011 #1 Share Posted July 24, 2011 We're looking at possibly sailing on the Carnival Freedom later this year. How old is this ship? Any pros or cons to sailing on her? We're looking for an aft balcony cabin. Any areas to avoid? This would be the firs time we've sailed with Carnival if it all works out. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy4Koko Posted July 24, 2011 #2 Share Posted July 24, 2011 absolutely LOVED the Freedom for the most part, with the exception of always getting myself stuck in the cigar bar trying to get to the dining room. She's a beautiful ship, and the aft wrap balconies are great!! I've had friends on deck six aft wraps and deck 7 aft wraps.. I think I like the layout of the deck 7 better, but the deck 6 balcony was MONSTROUS compared to deck 7 ( 7 didn't wrap as far) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flutterbugs Posted July 24, 2011 #3 Share Posted July 24, 2011 We'll be in this ship in Oct--Can't wait!! I was built in 2007. I don't know of any areas to avoid. There is a web site out there that tells you which rooms might have 'issues' but I don't remember what that site is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allener58 Posted July 24, 2011 #4 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Great ship. Loved it. Stay away from the casino, it takes your money:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ooulio Posted July 24, 2011 #5 Share Posted July 24, 2011 We loved the Carnival Freedom. We sailed her in 2007 and 2008. It is one of our favorite ships. I liked it better than the Dream. We actaully won in the casino. Supper club is Wonderful. I think you will like this ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puntacana Posted July 24, 2011 #6 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Say yes to Freedom. We had A balcony Panorama deck just 3 cabins from doors to pool and slide. Great location. Beautiful ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhraformula00 Posted July 24, 2011 #7 Share Posted July 24, 2011 We are sailing on it in DEC,our 9th carnival cruise. Go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dst Posted July 24, 2011 #8 Share Posted July 24, 2011 You will love the ship - We have sailed the Freedom twice (Jan 09 & Jan 11) We had an aft cabin and a suite. We have also sailed the Valor twice and the Truimph twice :) The ship staff was wonderful, although will most likely switch over before you set sail. The Steakhouse is well worth the extra money, the pool area was never too crowded and the big screen TV is a nice touch. We never book a cruise for a specific ship - we usually look at the itinerary then the ship.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted July 24, 2011 #9 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Two cruises and two great times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserChloe Posted July 24, 2011 #10 Share Posted July 24, 2011 I'm not saying the Freedom is bad, but looking at the long list of awesome cruises in your signature, I think the Freedom might be a bit of a disappointment. It'll be fine as long as you have an open mind and look forward to trying something new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelerCruiser Posted July 24, 2011 #11 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Yay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelCruisin Posted July 25, 2011 #12 Share Posted July 25, 2011 We sailed the Freedom a couple of years ago and had a blast. It was our 1st Carnival cruise and we had reservations after sailing RCCL and NCL, but they were unfounded and we actuallly will be sailing CCL again this Thanksgiving.....GO Steelers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBumb Posted July 25, 2011 #13 Share Posted July 25, 2011 we are getting close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoardwalkBabe Posted July 25, 2011 Author #14 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Thanks, everyone! We're more interested in the itinerary than the ship, but with three sea days we want to enjoy the ship too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaNavy Posted July 25, 2011 #15 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Another 'yes' vote here. I stayed in an aft balcony (not a wrap) on deck 7 - nice balcony and you can't beat the views, but there was no sofa in that cabin, if that matters to you, just two chairs. Fine entertainment, excellent food, neat facilities - I'd sail her again in a minute. Btw, I also stayed in a 1A cruising solo - one of the cabins that has portholes. It didn't have a king bed, just a twin and a sofa, but it was very spacious for just one person. Let Freedom ring! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJinFLA00 Posted July 25, 2011 #16 Share Posted July 25, 2011 YES! Love this ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuted126 Posted July 25, 2011 #17 Share Posted July 25, 2011 LOVE the Freedom! I would sail her again in a heartbeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billieholiday Posted July 25, 2011 #18 Share Posted July 25, 2011 wev were on board in the innaguration year in europe it was great, now we are going in three weeks for b2b cruise on the carnival freedom from us a yeh do it man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spideyfam Posted July 25, 2011 #19 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Been on the Freedom twice and those are my 2 favorite cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanislandcruisers Posted July 25, 2011 #20 Share Posted July 25, 2011 The Freedom was our first cruise together.....LOVED It..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w4kry Posted July 25, 2011 #21 Share Posted July 25, 2011 We loved the Freedom! Looks like we are sailing with her again in May 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryutah Posted July 25, 2011 #22 Share Posted July 25, 2011 We were on her in May 2007, her 7th sailing ever. Loved the ship! So easy to get around, lovely decor, and I'm sure not the same staff, we loved our dinning room waiter/staff, and would highly recommend her to anyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallen* Posted July 25, 2011 #23 Share Posted July 25, 2011 YEAH ... definitely yeah! First cruise for us and we loved the ship - would definitely sail her again. Our room was deck 7 balcony (#7430), close to aft wrap, and it was very quiet. We have booked the extended balcony rooms for our next 2 cruises. No areas to avoid other than maybe the casino if you like hanging on to your money. Our favorite places to hang out were Serenity, Comedy Club, and eating up in the fish & chips area. Very quiet up there. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMSACE6 Posted July 25, 2011 #24 Share Posted July 25, 2011 We're looking at possibly sailing on the Carnival Freedom later this year. How old is this ship? Any pros or cons to sailing on her? We're looking for an aft balcony cabin. Any areas to avoid? This would be the firs time we've sailed with Carnival if it all works out. Thank you! Yeah! For sure! I think Freedom was either built or launched in 2007, so fairly new for a cruise ship. I sailed a year ago on her, and had a wonderful cruise, no cons that I can think of. Loved the Serenity deck, and just cant find one thing that I can say I didnt like. But Im easy to please. Of the 5 Carnival ships I have been on, it has not been my favorite decor, a bit disjointed or odd in places, but not unsettling and certainly not a complaint. I have only had inside, Oceanview, or Porthole rooms, never had the pleasure of a balcony ( yet ), so cant comment on the best area for your stateroom choice. So for Carnival Freedom, I can only Yeah Yeah Yeah!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shatima Posted July 25, 2011 #25 Share Posted July 25, 2011 LOVE the Freedom! I would sail her again in a heartbeat. Where do u live in Virginia... I seen u were from VA... Me too *_* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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