Carnival Freedom
Carnival

Carnival Freedom

66
SCORE
Dining 80Activities & Thrills 79Entertainment 66Pools & Relaxation 58Space & Comfort 49Value / Cost 38
Line
Carnival
Built
2007
Guests
2,980
Tonnage
110,320 tons
Length
290 m
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What We Like
+Strong Dining — scores 80/100
+Strong Activities & Thrills — scores 79/100
Worth Knowing
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Space & Comfort is a relative weak point at 49/100
Fewer crew per guest — about 2.6 guests to each crew member
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare

General

Cruise Line
Carnival
Ship Name
Freedom
Maiden voyage
5 March 2007

Physical

Year Built
2007
Refurbished
The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
2019
Builder
Fincantieri
Gross Tonnage
A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
110,320 tons2937250800
Length
Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
290 m88365
Width/Beam
The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
42 m
Total decks
Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
13
Passenger Decks
13
Speed
Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
22.5 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew
1,150
Passenger to Crew Ratio
Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
2.614
Total Cabins
1,492
Single Occupancy Cabins
Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
No
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins
58
Passenger Capacity
The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
2,980487662
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
37.022128

Amenities

Restaurants
Included: The Chic Restaurant and The Posh Restaurant (main dining rooms), Freedom Restaurant (Lido buffet), Guy's Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, Ol' Fashioned BBQ, Pizza Pirate, Carnival Deli, Mongolian Wok, Swirls soft-serve. Specialty (extra charge): The Steakhouse and The Chef's Table.
Restaurants - Paid
2
Restaurants - Included
9
Onboard Currency
The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
US Dollar
Total Pools
2
- Pools - General Access
1
- Pools - Adults Only
1
- Pools - Exclusive
0
Outdoor Pools
2
Retractable Roof Pools
1
Water Playground/Splash Park
Yes
Kiddie/Splash Pool
Yes
Total Hot Tubs
6
- Hot Tubs - General Access
2
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only
2
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive
0
WiFi
Yes
Internet Center
Yes
Cell Phone Service
Yes
Bars/Lounges
7
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop
Yes
Casino
Yes
Chapel
No
Night Club
Yes
Laundromats (self service)
Yes
Laundry/Dry Cleaning
Yes
Library
Yes
Movie Theatre
No
Outdoor Movie Screen
Yes
Onboard Weddings
Yes
Spa
Yes
Video Arcade
Yes
Basketball Court
Yes
Sports Court
Yes
Tennis Court
No
Fitness Center
Yes
Ice Skating Rink
No
Jogging Track
Yes
Mini-Golf Course
Yes
Rock Climbing Wall
No
Water Slide
Yes
Water Sports Platform
No
24-Hour Room Service
Yes
Babysitting
Yes
Children's Playroom
Yes
Supervised Youth Program
Yes
Teen Center
Yes
Kosher Meals
Yes
Adult Only Relaxation Area
Included
Special Amenities
Nothing according to CSL

Costs and Gratuities

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)
The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
$16.00
Tip added to drinks & services
The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
18%
Soda Price
$2.75
Domestic Beer Price
$7.50
Drink Package Price (From..)
$59.95
Tipping Expected?
Yes

Dining and Food Services

Total Restaurants
13
Restaurants Price: Included
8
Restaurants Price: Premium
5
Restaurants Price: Exclusive
0
Restaurants Type: Sit down
3
Restaurants Type: Quick Serve
9
Restaurants Type: Buffet
1
Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type
0

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign
The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
3EBL5
IMO number
A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
9333149
MMSI number
A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
371154000
Port of registry
The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.
Panama City,  Panama
66.3
SCORE /100
Overall score for this persona, built from the section scores below.
Dining 80
Activities & Thrills 79
Entertainment 66
Pools & Relaxation 58
Space & Comfort 49
Value / Cost 38