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Carnival Freedom
Carnival Freedom is a Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship of the Conquest class, in service since 2007. She measures 110,000 gross tons and carries 2,980 guests with a crew of 1,150. She sails Bahamas, Caribbean, Bermuda, Canada and New England, Transatlantic itineraries.
About Carnival Freedom
Carnival Freedom is the last of the Conquest-class ships, built at Fincantieri's Marghera yard, launched in Venice in April 2006 and delivered in February 2007. She carries about 2,980 guests on 110,000 gross tons. A 2023 funnel fire was followed by a dry dock in Cádiz that fitted a new funnel and the red, white and blue livery, and she had a second funnel fire in 2024. A 35-day dry dock in Marseille in 2026 installed a lower whale-tail funnel that lets her reach more ports, along with a redesigned casino and accessibility improvements. She sails Bahamas and Caribbean cruises from Port Canaveral until May 2027, then moves to Norfolk, Virginia.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
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Where she sails
- Bahamasshort trips from Florida, often with a day on a line's private island
- CaribbeanEastern, Western and Southern Caribbean islands, sailing year-round from Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico
- Bermudaspring to autumn from New York, New Jersey and Boston
- Canada and New EnglandBoston to Quebec City, at its best in autumn
- Transatlanticcrossings between Europe and the Americas, mostly in spring and autumn
Home port: Port Canaveral, Florida.
Flying in for your cruise?
Carnival Freedom sails from Port Canaveral, Florida. The airport is Orlando International (MCO), with 6 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Plaza Premium LoungeMCO Terminal C4.7 ★
- The Club MCO (Airside 4)MCO Terminal B4.5 ★
- American Airlines Admirals ClubMCO Terminal B4.0 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Carnival Freedom?
Carnival Freedom is operated by Carnival Cruise Line and belongs to its Conquest class.
How big is Carnival Freedom?
Carnival Freedom measures 110,000 gross tons and 290 metres in length, with 13 decks.
How crowded does Carnival Freedom feel?
Carnival Freedom has a passenger space ratio of 36.9: 110,000 gross tons for 2,980 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Carnival Freedom feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Carnival Freedom carry?
Carnival Freedom carries 2,980 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 1,150 (about 2.6 guests per crew member).
When did Carnival Freedom enter service?
Carnival Freedom entered service in 2007 and was last refurbished in 2026.
Where does Carnival Freedom sail?
Carnival Freedom sails Bahamas, Caribbean, Bermuda, Canada and New England and Transatlantic itineraries. Her home port is Port Canaveral, Florida.
Which airport should I fly into for Carnival Freedom?
Carnival Freedom sails from Port Canaveral, Florida. Fly into Orlando International (MCO), which has 6 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Carnival Freedom?
Carnival Cruise Line publishes the deck plans for Carnival Freedom; this page links to Deck plans (PDF).
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