Carnival Freedom is set to return to Port Canaveral after a 35-day dry dock in France, where the ship received upgrades to its public spaces and accessibility features.
BREVARD COUNTY • PORT CANAVERAL, FLORIDA – Carnival Freedom is set to return to Port Canaveral after a 35-day dry dock in France, where the ship received upgrades to its public spaces and accessibility features.
Carnival Cruise Line said the work included installing a new whale tail funnel, redesigning the casino and refreshing the arcade and retail areas.
The expanded casino now has more than 100 additional gaming machines.
The ship also received Carnival’s new “From Sea to Shining Sea” bow crest, part of its updated look.
Carnival Freedom is scheduled to arrive at Port Canaveral on Oct. 30.
It will sail from the port through May 2027, then reposition to Norfolk, Virginia.
Carnival Freedom is a 952-foot cruise ship with room for about 2,980 guests at double occupancy and a crew of roughly 1,150, according to Carnival Cruise Line. Deck Plans, Activities & Sailings
The ship offers a mix of dining, entertainment and family activities. Guests can find Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, Bonsai Sushi Express and the ship’s main dining rooms, along with pools, the WaterWorks water park, mini-golf and youth spaces such as Camp Ocean.
Evening options include Playlist Productions shows, the Punchliner Comedy Club, bars and lounges, and an adults-only Serenity retreat.
