Carnival Freedom 6-Day Western Caribbean Cruise

[jwalk03]

Sharing some pictures and thoughts from my 6-Day Western Caribbean Cruise on the Carnival Freedom!

 

First up embarkation at Port Canaveral. Traffic into the port was a bit heavy and took a while, but once in the terminal everything went quick and very easy. Got my booze past security no problem. (my friend's attempt was not so successful. and we were on board in no time.

 

 

 

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The Atrium looking down

 

Looking out the top of the attrium

 

 

 

More Atrium

 

Looking up from the Lobby Deck

 

Millennium Lobby & Bar

[melsyded]

Can't wait to see and read more! Thanks for posting.

[SMSACE6]

Nice photos! More please!:)

[rpach10115]

We leave in 1,605 hours!

 

Yes, more please :-) :) :o

[lucky13elec]

Looking forward to the rest of this review. I am thinking of booking this for our next cruise. I think Key West would be a blast for a longer stay.

[jwalk03]

Atrium Elevators

 

Looking out the Atrium

 

Fun Shops & Photo Gallery

 

[NHNEV2003]

This was our first cruise two years ago and will always have special memories.

:)

[jwalk03]

Allure of the Seas was in port beside us, and that ship is gigantic! We were the last ship to leave port so we got to watch several other ships sail away from deck.

 

Heliport on Allure

 

 

 

Watching Allure turn

 

Allure Sailing Away.... Almost our turn now!

 

A Princess ship got to leave before us too.

[jwalk03]

Finally our turn to go! I cant remember for sure, but I think we left about 60 minutes after the posted departure time.

 

 

 

 

[MrFunInTheSun]

Such a fun ship. This 6 day is a nice little trip too. Thanks for sharing.

[Frank12]

Keep it coming.

We just booked this same cruise for May 2013.

 

Did the same itinerary a few years ago on the Liberty and loved it. Always look forward to a new ship!

[jwalk03]

Back of the Carnival Whale Tail

 

Sport Court on the Spa Deck

 

Sea Side Theater

 

 

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Stressless Pool on Panorama Deck

 

Timeless Main Pool & Spas. These hot tubs were always packed!! The pools were almost never as packed as the hot tubs. I must say I don't like the way the pools are setup on this ship. It's often very hard to get much sun in the pools because of the setup.

 

 

The Aft Pool was the best of the 3, but usually the most crowded as well. It is adults only, and for the most part kids in this pool were not an issue. The staff were very good about enforcing the rule. This pool also has a retractable roof. These hot tubs were also frequently packed!

 

 

[jwalk03]

Looking forward to the rest of this review. I am thinking of booking this for our next cruise. I think Key West would be a blast for a longer stay.

 

I LOVE Key West! It's a great port (I really want to actually vacation there sometime to truly experience it!) This itinerary definitely gives you enough time there, though i still wish some ship would do a late night or overnight call in Key West.

[jwalk03]

Water slide and funnel

 

 

 

Me going down the water slide!

 

[jwalk03]

We did Anytime Dinning, as usual. We like the flexibility, and have never experienced excessive wait times. Though I've never tried traditional seating, I would recommend anytime dinning.

 

 

[jwalk03]

Cigar Bar. Let me just say that I am not a smoker, but its really really dumb that smoking isn't allowed in the Cigar Bar! I'm all for protecting us non-smokers from second hand smoke, but it seems to me that providing a proper place for smokers to smoke makes a lot of sense! You know, and what better place to be allowed to smoke than a Cigar Bar! Anyway... the cigar bar had very cumfy couches and was a good place to relax with an after dinner drink or three, when there wasn't activities planned there.

 

 

 

Posh Dinning Room

 

Aft Elevators

 

That's it for tonight, more tomorrow.

[PathfinderEss]

Love your photo's, looking forward to the rest of them. Thanks for posting.

[jwalk03]

Entrance to the Main Show Lounge. (My girlfriend in the picture)

 

Main Show Lounge

 

 

 

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The entrance to the Main Show Lounge (My girlfriend in the pic)

 

 

 

 

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70s Club

 

 

 

Video Arcade Entrance

 

Wine Bar

[cruzkitty]

Great Pics!! Thanks for taking the time to post.:D

[jwalk03]

Piano Bar

 

 

Casino

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Freedom Lido Restaurant

 



 

Casino Bar



 

The Promenade