SpliceTheMainbrace Posted August 27, 2006 #1 Share Posted August 27, 2006 msnbc had feature on new ships; this is what they had on Carnival Freedom (more new ships described in full story located at http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14471443/ ) Carnival Freedom: Thirteen decks high, 1,160 feet long, and 110,000 tons hefty, the newest addition to the Carnival fleet — part of the aptly named Conquest class — will carry almost 3,000 passengers when it debuts in March 2007. Like other new Carnival ships, Freedom will sport an eye-popping decor in which each public area evokes a different era. London circa 1880 in the Victoriana Show Lounge. 17th-century France and the court of Louis XIV in the Sun King Supper Club. Going back even further, the ship’s casino will recall ancient Babylon — think Hanging Gardens and the Ishtar Gate — by way of the Vegas Strip. Sure, it’s a bit over the top, but considering the ship’s proposed schedule, the journey-through-the-centuries motif actually makes some sense. Launching from Civitavecchia, outside Rome, on March 14, Freedom will offer 12-day Mediterranean and Greek Isle cruises that include visits to history-rich cities from Istanbul to Barcelona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxax Posted August 27, 2006 #2 Share Posted August 27, 2006 Sounds Great to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deborahjo Posted August 27, 2006 #3 Share Posted August 27, 2006 I love that they are designing these beautiful larger ships. That will leave the smaller ships for me.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyttleone1977 Posted August 27, 2006 #4 Share Posted August 27, 2006 Liberty of the Seas is WAYYYYY too big for me. I dont think that many people live in my little town!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DqALEX Posted August 27, 2006 #5 Share Posted August 27, 2006 That ship will be something to see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryutah Posted August 27, 2006 #6 Share Posted August 27, 2006 Ooo thanks for the post! I can't wait to see pictures of her (only seen the ones of scafolds all over the side of her etc., ) - the decor sounds interesting, but hard to picture. She starts crusing in March, do they usually take new ships out for tests w/people before the 'real' cruises begin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bphman Posted August 28, 2006 #7 Share Posted August 28, 2006 Just returned from the Liberty Med cruise and we could see her from our veranda while in Venice so I know it's real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I&MsMom Posted August 31, 2006 #8 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Just returned from the Liberty Med cruise and we could see her from our veranda while in Venice so I know it's real. Is the scaffolding down? Does the exterior look complete? Can't wait to know more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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