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Activities & entertainment

• Art Auction
• Beauty Salon *
• Dance Classes
• Deck Parties
• Evening Kids Programs *
• Fitness Center
• Fitness Classes *
• Green Eggs n Ham Breakfast *
• Groove For St. Jude *
• Hot Tubs (7)
• Ice Carving Demonstrations
• Jogging Track
• Lip Sync Battle
• Massage Room *
• Monticello Library
• Photo Portraits *
• Seuss-A-Palooza Parade & Storytime
• Spa Carnival® *
• Spa Parties *
• Sports Deck
• Whirlpool Spa
• White Party
• Wine Tasting *
• Waterslides
• The Warehouse *
• Circle "C"®
• Dr. Seuss Bookville
• 70s Dance Club
• Carnival's Seaside Theatre®
• Comedy Shows
• International Aft Lounge
• Live Nightly Music
• Outdoor Movies
• The Centuries Promenade
• Victoriana Main Lounge
• Bar - Pool Bar *
• Dining Room Annex - American
• The Chic Restaurant - American
• The Posh Restaurant - American
• Cherry On Top - Candies *
• Centuries Bar - Casino Bar *
• Freedom Restaurant - Casual
• Coffee Shop - Coffee & Pastries *
• Guy's Burger Joint - Fast Food
• Fish & Chips - Fish & Chips
• Swingtime Bar - Jazz Bar *
• Taste Bar - Light Bites
• Alchemy Bar - Martini Bar
• BlueIguana Cantina - Mexican
• Scott's Piano Bar - Piano Bar *
• Pizza Pirate - Pizza
• BlueIguana Tequila Bar - Pool Bar *
• RedFrog Rum Bar - Pool Bar *
• RedFrog Pub™ - Pub *
• Skybox Sports Bar - Sports Bar *
• Sun King Steakhouse - Steakhouse *
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About Carnival Freedom

Free yourself of the daily routine on the 110,000-ton, 2,980-guest Carnival Freedom. Experience resort-style amenities on this Conquest Class ship with a happy atmosphere. Boasting a theme of time travel, public rooms are decorated to reflect historic periods, such as ancient Babylon, the Victorian era, the 1970s days of disco, complete with a glitter ball and the 1950s "golden era of sports" showcased in a bar.

Carnival Freedom was updated in 2014 with "Fun Ship 2.0" amenities, making her more family-friendly than ever, with added features for kids, a candy store, more entertainment options, unique and diverse bars, plus dining venues. She has everything today's cruisers are looking for in a vacation — lots of thrilling activities, spacious accommodations, mouthwatering cuisine and more. She boasts over 20 bars and lounges, plus a stunning nine-deck-high atrium, which is a popular meeting spot and a great place to people watch.

Families flock to this ship, with kids' programs with plenty of fun age-specific activities at a 4,200-square-foot playroom. Teens and tweens have their own soda bar and dance floor, while a video game arcade has air-hockey and other fun options.

Another highlight of Carnival Freedom are four swimming pools, including one for children, plus a thrilling three-deck-high 214-foot-long water slide for fun-lovers. The main pool is flanked by a set of super-large hot tubs where you can completely unwind. Indulge in some me time at the expansive 14,500-square-foot spa facility where European-style treatments will leave you feeling like new. A gym boasts the latest exercise equipment and the salon offers hair, nail and make-up services.

Mealtime is fun and easy as something is offered to please everyone's palate. A kids' menu has all their favorites, such as mac-n-cheese chicken nuggets and more, available at most onboard dining venues . Chic elegant dining rooms offer extensive menus as well as wine lists. Upscale dining is offered at the elegant steakhouse with an intimate ambiance. Enjoying the sun? Simply head to the casual poolside restaurant for a full breakfast, lunch and an incredible dinner buffet, where you can get a nosh at the New York-style deli, savor Asian dishes and much more. Dining room menus include vegetarian dishes, spa fare and other healthy choices. The ship also has a sushi bar, patisserie and complimentary 24/7 room service.

After an exciting day, retreat to roomy accommodations, filled with such amenities as ultra-comfy beds with plush mattresses, luxurious duvets and high quality sheets and linens. Select from a wide range to best suit your needs, including spacious staterooms with a balcony.

Exciting entertainment choices offers guests a variety to have a fantastic evening. Kick up your heels at the dance club, hear your favorite tunes at the piano bar, where you can join in sing-alongs and chill-out at the jazz club. The stunning three-level theater offers over-the-top Vegas-style song and dance productions along with music by a live orchestra.

Feel the freedom on this spectacular ship that is great for multi-generational cruising.

Cruise on the Carnival Freedom to the Caribbean.

Captain's Suite

This is the best room you can get… without bunking up with the guy himself. A Captain’s Suite aboard Carnival Freedom features tons of indoor space, and a huge balcony when you need a little more. Back inside you’ll find a king-size bed, two full bathrooms (one with whirlpool tub), plus a separate living room that sleeps another three. And VIP check-in? Naturally.

Grand Suite

A Grand Suite aboard Carnival Freedom features even more space than the standard suite — plenty of room in your room! This stateroom is loaded for an unparalleled experience: VIP check-in, a huge balcony, and even a convenient dressing area with vanity.

Ocean Suite

A Carnival Freedom suite is the ultimate way to cruise. With more space for stretching out indoors, plus a large balcony for kicking back outdoors, try an Ocean Suite to experience private, luxurious relaxation. Ocean Suites also include VIP check-in, walk-in closet and full bathroom.

Premium Vista Balcony

Premium Vista Balcony staterooms were designed to wrap around the aft corners of Carnival Freedom, giving you a unique vantage point from which to enjoy luxuriously panoramic views of the sky and the sea — and yes, take in even more of that sunshine.

Premium Balcony

Step into a Premium Balcony stateroom aboard Carnival Freedom and it’s easy to see exactly what you're getting: one seriously spacious stateroom. It's about more than just the room itself, you'll find... step onto your oversized balcony and you'll find that when there's a sea breeze in your hair, there's no limit to the relaxation you can have.

Aft-View Extended Balcony

Aft-View Extended Balcony staterooms feature a larger balcony for more lounge-around room, more kick-back space... not to even mention some of the best stern-side views you'll find anywhere. Get ready to relax as you gaze upon Carnival Freedom's gentle wake from your spacious balcony.

Balcony Staterooms

Balcony staterooms were designed for maximum sea breeze and the most stunning views, so look to a balcony if you're looking to cruise aboard Carnival Freedom. Any time you're in your room, you're just steps away from your own personal outdoor oasis, featuring the sort of sea view you can also feel.

Balcony Stateroom

Scenic Grand OceanView

Your Scenic Ocean View stateroom aboard Carnival Freedom provides the best view of the sea that lies ahead of the ship, with views unlike any on land. And you'll get more of them, too, with floor-to-ceiling windows providing plenty of looking-glass for gazing at the natural wonders of the sea... and let's not forget sunrise and sunset.

Scenic Oceanview

Oceanview Stateroom

A picture window gives you views of scenery you won’t find anywhere on land, all from the comfort of your stateroom. Dedicated stateroom attendant, Soft, cozy linens, Plenty of closet and drawer space, In-room safe for valuables, Television, Stateroom climate control.

Interior with Picture Window (walkway view)

Your picture window gives you a view beyond your stateroom, to the observation deck outside, including a great sky view. (Note: view will be partially obstructed.) Dedicated stateroom attendant, Soft, cozy linens, Plenty of closet and drawer space, In-room safe for valuables, Television, Stateroom climate control.

Inside Porthole Stateroom

A pair of round windows in your room give you the classic seafarer’s view times two, a view of the ocean without breaking the budget.Dedicated stateroom attendant, Soft, cozy linens, Plenty of closet and drawer space, In-room safe for valuables, Television, Stateroom climate control.

Inside Stateroom

This is an affordable way to cruise without leaving out the comfort or convenience! Great for curling up after a long day of fun.Dedicated stateroom attendant, Soft, cozy linens, Plenty of closet and drawer space, In-room safe for valuables, Television, Stateroom climate control.

Upper/Lower Inside Stateroom

These staterooms are great for a pair of cruisers on a budget, creatively maximizing space with a different layout — featuring one Twin bed, and either an upper Pullman or sofa bed.

View Deck Plan

Blue Iguana Cantina

Deck: 9 Lido

Nobody knows Mexican dining like a blue iguana. Well, our blue iguana, at least. That’s why it should come as no surprise that the BlueIguana Cantina features freshly made tacos and burritos stuffed specially for your enjoyment. Throw our homemade tortillas and salsa into the mix, and you have a casual dining experience that will make you say “mmmm” (which is actually Iguanese for “more, please”).

Bonsai Sushi Express

Bonsai Sushi Express.

Chic Dining Room Annex

Deck: 3 Lobby

Chic Dining Room Annex.

Coffee Shop

Deck: 5 Promenade

Coffee Shop.

Grand Buffet

Grand Buffet.

Guys burger joint

We went looking for someone to help us grill up the best burgers at sea, and we found just the guy. Carnival has teamed up with best-selling author, restaurateur and Food Network personality Guy Fieri to bring all the authentic appeal of a roadside burger shack to Guy’s Burger Joint, the cool poolside spot for hot burgers and hand-cut fries. Try a fresh-off-the-grill burger Guy’s way, or take it off-road to our toppings bar and truly make it your own.

Mongolian wok

Chow down on some delicious Asian goodness. First, select your noodles and veggies. Then tell one of our chefs which sauce and meat you want in the wok. Will it be mussels and Szechuan? Beef and Thai barbecue? Chicken and black bean? Don’t worry, the decision doesn’t have to be final — you can come back to Mongolian Wok and try all the combos your heart desires!

Ol Fashioned BBQ

Deck: 10 Panorama

Pizza pirate

Tossing dough is an age-old art passed down the generations. Lucky for you, someone passed us the secret to the perfect pie. While aboard, this is the place that will shiver your timbers and warm you to the bone, 24 hours a day, with a Margherita, Funghi, Prosciutto, Pepperoni or Quatttro Formaggi pizza served with a delicious Caesar salad. Savvy? Then it’s the pirates’ life for you!

Seafood Shack

A good seafood dish is quite the catch. However you like yours served — whether it’s on a roll or a platter — Seafood Shack’s the place to cast your net. Imagine a New-England-style seaside spot where you can take it all in, enjoying a great meal complete with a side of ocean view. On a Carnival cruise is where you’ll find this shack by the sea, wherever in the world you happen to be!

The Chic Restaurant

Decks: 4 Atlantic 3 Lobby

The Chic Restaurant is an elegant setting for savoring fine continental cuisine.

The Freedom Restaurant

The Freedom Restaurant.

The Posh Restaurant

The Posh Restaurant.

The Sun King Steakhouse

The Sun King Steakhouse.

Swingtime Bar

Swingtime Bar.

Deck: 8 Verandah

International AFT Lounge

International Aft Lounge

The Centuries Promenade

The Centuries Promenade.

Jogging Track

Deck: 11 Spa

Jogging Track.

The Decades Atrium

Decks: 3 Lobby 5 Promenade 4 Atlantic

The Decades Atrium.

The Millennium Atrium

Decks: 4 Atlantic 5 Promenade 6 Upper 7 Empress 8 Verandah 9 Lido

The Millennium Atrium.

The Millennium Lobby

Dr. Seuss Bookville

Deck: 12 Sun

Dr. Seuss Bookville.

Waterworks Entrance

Deck: 14 Sky

Waterworks Entrance.

Babylon Casino

Babylon Casino.

Carnival Seaside Theater

Carnival Seaside Theater.

Victoriana Main Lounge

Decks: 5 Promenade 3 Lobby 4 Atlantic

Victoriana Main Lounge.

Monticello Library

Deck: 4 Atlantic

Monticello Library.

70's Night club

70's Night club.

Your parents deserve a nice vacation… but then again, so do you. So let’s let them go do their thing while you do yours. Where to? Club O2®. Hang out doing stuff like watching movies, listening to music from this decade, playing sports and video games, joining karaoke jam sessions… maybe even attending Carnival’s version of prom, all with other high schoolers ages 15 to 17.

Internet Cafe

Decks: 5 Promenade 3 Lobby

Internet Cafe.

Endless Pool

Sliding Sky Dome

Sliding Sky Dome.

Timeless Pool

Ah, imagine a perfect day out on the links, the golfer's zen of the ball, the hole and nothing in between but well-manicured fairway... plus one cactus, a treasure chest... and wait, is that a windmill in the way? Just who designed this course anyway? Whoever it was, they had one thing in mind — maximum fun for mini-golfers, big and small! That's precisely why you'll find a course on every Carnival® ship, where you can hit the holes and take in everything you’d expect, like the sights and the sounds... plus the seagulls.

Art Gallery

Art Gallery.

Carnival Water Works

Carnival Water Works.

Decks: 14 Sky 12 Sun

The Photo Gallery

The Photo Gallery.

The Warehouse

The Warehouse.

Carnival Adventures

Carnival Adventures.

Cherry on top

A cruise is the perfect time to treat yourself to something sweet, and Cherry On Top happens to be the perfect place. You'll find this well-stocked candy-and-more-store not only great for enjoying some of your confectionery favorites, but the place to pick up food and apparel gifts for that special someone, even if — admit it — that someone happens to be you!

Guest Services

Guest Services.

It’s the onboard spot where teens ages 12 to 14 go to hang out, meet new friends, and enjoy some pretty awesome activities. Like what? Think dance parties, games, outdoor movies and more, some in the exclusive Circle “C” lounge and others around the ship. These are all supervised by the friendly and fun-loving counselors who make sure teens have the best vacation ever.

Shore Excursions

Shore Excursions.

The Fun Shops

The Fun Shops.

Beauty salon

A trip to the salon is an opportunity to relax, to chat with others, to focus on yourself. It’s about more than just getting your hair or nails done… but it’s definitely about getting your hair or nails done! Even though you’re on vacation, you won’t have to settle for anything less than the salon style you’re used to back on land. And these good looks go beyond the usual — we even offer services like teeth whitening… great for taking those ‘I’m on vacation and I’m looking great!’ smiles to the next level.

Aerobic Room

Aerobic Room.

Fitness center

We have some bad news for you — your ship has a gym. In other words, there’s no excuse for leaving your fitness routine back on land. That’s great news, however, for your body, which will definitely benefit from all the extra energy that vacationing pumps directly into you. And let’s not forget the extra time you’ll have, since you won’t be waking up and spending most of the day at the office or anything like that. If those were some of your go-to excuses, we’re sorry, but we all know this is important. Why not treat yourself to some of our fitness classes — you might even have a little fun while you do something great for yourself!

Massage room

Cruising always feels good, but it doesn’t usually — ooh, right there. Right where? Sorry, we’re at the onboard spa, where they do these amazing massages by hand. But they don’t just stop there — they’ve got tools to enhance the benefits too. Select from different hands-on experiences featuring seaweed for detox, herbal poultice for energy, bamboo for deep tissue penetration and hot stones for — ahhh — for perfection. We know you’re all about feeling good, and so are these massages.

Spa Carnival

Burn off some calories with a workout in the gym or an invigorating aerobics class. Then rejuvenate in the steam room or sauna. Next, it's time for a relaxing full-body massage. Finally, head to the beauty salon for a facial, manicure, pedicure, the works! Now you're ready for an exciting evening onboard ship.

Sports deck

Decks: 3 Lobby 5 Promenade

Camp Ocean.

Alchemy Bar

No magic spells are required to enjoy a cocktail creation at Alchemy Bar®, our unique vintage-themed cocktail "pharmacy" — all you need is a willingness to be surprised, to try something new. We’ve flipped through dusty old texts to uncover enticing combinations: select spirits, fresh juices, infused syrups, spices… and other tantalizing secrets performed before your very eyes by the true mix-masters: our bartenders. Choose a remedy from the menu, or let us prescribe you a custom elixir just for you, with or without alcohol.

Blue Iguana tequila bar

BlueIguana Tequila Bar is the onboard spot to chill and enjoy a slushy tequila drink or an ice-cold Mexican cerveza. The menu offers up Mexican favorites, including several brands of tequila and a slew of Mexican brews. There’s a lineup of frozen concoctions, cocktails and margaritas served by the glass or by the pitcher, and even a special Mexican beer cocktail (yes, really).

Centuries Bar

Centuries Bar.

Habana Bar.

Red Frog Pub

Get into an island state of mind before you even set foot on one. RedFrog Pub is our laid-back, no-worries, oh-so-lively Key West-inspired pub. Sample Caribbean fare, dominate at the foosball table, enjoy some sweet tunes from live musicians and sip our tasty signature private-label brew, ThirstyFrog Red. So kick back and feel the island vibe come to life. You’ll be a local here before you know it.

Red Frog Rum Bar

Guests have told us we hit on something special with the cool Caribbean chill of the RedFrog Pub. We've taken the best parts and brought them poolside with the RedFrog Rum Bar, where the frog keeps the fun hopping day and night with all the island flava you know and love. Join the party at this poolside bar featuring a great selection of frog-approved Caribbean rum-based concoctions available by the glass or pitcher, plus plenty of Carnival’s signature private-label draft beer, ThirstyFrog Red.

SkyBox Sports Bar

SkyBox Sports Bar.

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Carnival Freedom Overview

When taking a vacation, everyone wants one thing: freedom. Freedom from their stresses, jobs and responsibilities, and in this case, everyone wants Carnival Freedom . After a brief refurbishment in 2019, this ship emerged, housing new and exciting features and enhancements. Make a splash at WaterWorks, which now has waterslides that are 100+ feet long and send guests speeding to the pool below. Another feature of the newly refurbished Carnival Freedom is Bonsai Express, a quick service version of the Carnival Cruise Line favorite, Bonsai. With new features and classic Carnival Cruise Line attractions, Carnival Freedom is waiting for you and your family. Don’t wait—call The Cruise Web today at 1-800-377-9383 to book your vacation!

• Passenger Capacity: 2,980 (double occupancy)
• Year Built: 2007
• Last Refurbished: 2023

• WaterWorks For the first time on Carnival Freedom, guests can slip and slide through the aqua park, or splash around with their families at the improved Splash Pad.  

• Bonsai Express A quick service version of Carnival Cruise Line’s classic Bonsai restaurant, guests will be able to grab sushi, sashimi and more on-the-go from Bonsai Express.  

• Mini Golf Transformed and relocated, the mini-golf course on Carnival Freedom is 9 holes of fun for the whole family.  

• BlueIguana Freshly made Mexican dishes, with a side of homemade salsa and chips, will have you coming back for more!  

• Guy’s Burger Joint Carnival teamed up with Guy Fieri and the best burgers at sea to bring you this classic burger joint, hand-cut fries and all.  

Carnival Freedom Cruise Destinations

Spanning 6 continents and countless countries ranging from Croatia to the Bahamas, Carnival Cruise Lines' list of destinations below is nothing short of inspiring. There's somewhere for the culinary enthusiast, the history buff, the beachside lounger and the rugged explorer. Destinations include, but are not limited to: the Bahamas, Northern Europe, Canada and New England, the Caribbean and the Mexican Riviera, just to name a few. You can follow the links to learn more about each particular destination.

Bring the whole family for a sunny Bahamas cruise full of smiles, sandy beaches, and maybe a snorkel or two.

Cruise to the Caribbean for tropical weather and splendid beach-side excursions.

Carnival Freedom Departure Ports

Carnival has ships home ported in cities across the U.S. making sure you’re never more than a car ride away from embarking on an unforgettable vacation. You can find Carnival ships in Charleston, New York, Long Beach and New Orleans. Ready to sail, call The Cruise Web to start your trip today!

The seafood is fresh, the sun is shining and there’s a whole lot to do, so get out there and explore the city before, during and after your cruise from Port Canaveral, Florida.

Carnival Freedom Deck Plans

Riviera deck, atlantic deck, promenade deck, empress deck, verandah deck, panorama deck, carnival freedom staterooms.

Balcony (8M)

Aft-View Extended Balcony staterooms feature a larger balcony for more lounge-around room, more kick-back space... not to even mention some of the best stern-side views you'll find anywhere. Get ready to relax as you gaze upon Carnival Freedom's gentle wake from your spacious balcony.

Balcony (8N)

Balcony (BL)

Any balcony stateroom, depending on availability.

Balcony (8A)

Balcony staterooms were designed for maximum sea breeze and the most stunning views, so look to a balcony if you're looking to cruise aboard Carnival Freedom. Any time you're in your room, you're just steps away from your own personal outdoor oasis, featuring the sort of sea view you can also feel.

Balcony (8B)

Balcony (8c), balcony (8d), balcony (8e), balcony (8f).

Balcony (9C)

Premium Vista Balcony staterooms were designed to wrap around the aft corners of Carnival Freedom, giving you a unique vantage point from which to enjoy luxuriously panoramic views of the sky and the sea - and yes, take in even more of that sunshine.

Balcony (9B)

Step into a Premium Balcony stateroom aboard Carnival Freedom and it's easy to see exactly what you're getting: one seriously spacious stateroom. It's about more than just the room itself, you'll find... step onto your oversized balcony and you'll find that when there's a sea breeze in your hair, there's no limit to the relaxation you can have.

Balcony (CS)

This is the best room you can get... without bunking up with the guy himself. A Captain's Suite aboard Carnival Freedom features tons of indoor space, and a huge balcony when you need a little more. Back inside you'll find a king-size bed, two full bathrooms (one with whirlpool tub), plus a separate living room that sleeps another three. And VIP check-in? Naturally.

Inside (1A)

A Carnival Freedom Interior Upper/Lower stateroom creatively maximizes space for a pair of cruisers. These staterooms feature all the same amenities as other Interior staterooms, with a different layout - including one Twin bed, and either an upper Pullman or sofa bed. They also feature linens from the Carnival Comfort Collection, a full private bathroom and more.

Inside (4A)

An Interior stateroom is the most affordable way to cruise, and Carnival Freedom's interiors are not just cozy, but are full of things you'd expect from any Carnival stateroom: a full private bathroom, Carnival Comfort Collection linens and just-a-call-away 24-hour room service.

Inside (4B)

Inside (4c), inside (4d), inside (4e), inside (4f), inside (4g), inside (4h).

Inside (4J)

An Interior with Picture Window stateroom on Carnival Freedom gives you a view beyond your stateroom, out to the observation deck outside including a great sky view. (Note that the view will be partially obstructed.)

Inside (IS)

Any inside stateroom, dependng on availability.

Inside (PT)

Carnival Freedom's Porthole staterooms give you the classic seafarer's view times two - a pair of round windows providing an affordable view of the ocean. If you tire of ocean-gazing, there's plenty more to do onboard, but 24-hour room service is one amenity you can enjoy as you continue to take in the view.

Oceanview (OV)

Any ocean view Stateroom, depending on availability.

Oceanview (6A)

Catch a glimpse of what's going by from your Ocean View stateroom aboard Carnival Freedom, where you'll get views you won't find anywhere on land. Don't miss sunrise and sunset at sea - your comfy stateroom is the best way to experience these!

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Oceanview (6c).

Oceanview (6K)

Your Scenic Ocean View stateroom aboard Carnival Freedom provides the best view of the sea that lies ahead of the ship, with views unlike any on land. And you'll get more of them, too, with floor-to-ceiling windows providing plenty of looking-glass for gazing at the natural wonders of the sea... and let's not forget sunrise and sunset.

Oceanview (6J)

A Carnival Freedom suite is the ultimate way to cruise. With more space for stretching out indoors, plus a large balcony for kicking back outdoors, try an Ocean Suite to experience private, luxurious relaxation. Ocean Suites also include VIP check-in, walk-in closet and bathroom with whirlpool.

A Grand Suite aboard Carnival Freedom features even more space than the standard suite - plenty of room in your room! This stateroom is loaded for an unparalleled experience: VIP check-in, a huge balcony, and even a convenient dressing area with vanity.

Any suite, depending on availability.

As you step into a Junior Suite aboard Carnival Freedom, you can't help but feel that you're stepping into full-size luxury in a smaller package. Featuring a standard-size balcony, in a Carnival Freedom Junior Suite you'll find everything else there is to love about a suite, including VIP check-in, a walk-in closet... and even a whirlpool tub for relaxing.

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Carnival Freedom Cruise Ship Profile and Tour

The Carnival Freedom became the 22th ship in the Carnival Cruise Lines' fleet in February 2007. The 3000-passenger, 110,000-ton ship is a sister ship to the Carnival Liberty , which was launched in 2005. The Carnival Freedom offers a wide range of amenities including almost two dozen lounges and bars, a huge spa, jogging track, Internet café, and four swimming pools—one with a 214-foot-long water slide.

The vessel debuted during the 35th anniversary of Miami-based Carnival Cruise Lines, a company that began with just one ship. Its parent company, Carnival Corp. & plc, has grown into the world's largest cruise company.

The Carnival Freedom arrived in Venice, Italy, following a short voyage from the Italian Fincantieri shipyard on March 3, 2007. The cruise ship is 952 feet long and has 1,487 staterooms.

Dining Venues on the Carnival Freedom Cruise Ship

The Seafood Shack was added to the Carnival Freedom in 2017 and is the newest dining venue on the cruise ship. The a la carte seafood venue is appropriately located within the ship's poolside Lido restaurant and offers a variety of fresh-from-the-sea delicacies such as lobster rolls, lobster BLTs, crab cake sliders, fish and chips, and a fried seafood platter with shrimp, clams, calamari, and fish.  There are also buckets of fried buffalo shrimp and fried clams or a combination featuring both items.   Diners can also enjoy steamed lobster, snow crab, and peel and eat shrimp, and oysters, all available at market price.

The Carnival Freedom offers a wide variety of other casual and formal dining options , including the Chic and Posh formal dining rooms with diverse menus and wine lists; a casual poolside restaurant, Freedom Restaurant, with full breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets and a 24-hour pizzeria, Guy's Burger Joint, and the Blue Iguana Cantina. The ship also has an intimate reservations-recommended specialty steakhouse serving U.S.D.A. prime dry-aged beef, seafood and other cuisine.

Dining room menus also include vegetarian dishes and children’s menus, as well as Spa Carnival Fare, delicious health-conscious menu items that are lower in fat, sodium, cholesterol and calories. The ship also features a patisserie and a sushi bar, as well as 24-hour room service and ice cream and frozen yogurt.

Carnival Freedom Cruise Ship Interiors

The multi-deck atrium on the Carnival Freedom is bright, noisy, and full of activity.  Like many large cruise ships, the atrium is the hub of the ship. The rest of the interiors take guests on a journey through the centuries by decade. Public rooms looking like they came from ancient Babylonia, the disco era, 19th-century Victorian, and the contemporary style of the 1990s, all celebrate many periods in time on the Carnival Freedom. 

Highlights include the ship’s Victorian show lounge named after Britain’s Queen Victoria and designed to evoke theaters in London’s West End with ornate moldings, fancy marble and gold leaf; Studio 70 dance club, which recreates the ambiance of the famed Studio 54 disco in New York with black interior, spinning mirror balls hanging from the ceiling, and pulsating lights; and Player’s Sports Bar, which shines with chrome, sports medallions and memorabilia highlighting the 1950s, often referred to as the “golden era of sports.”

Among other decades represented in Carnival Freedom’s public rooms are the American Revolution era of the 1770s in the Monticello Library; the 1910s in Scott’s piano bar, named after ragtime piano master Scott Joplin; the 1930s in Swingtime jazz club; and the 900s in the Dynasty Room, an homage to ancient China.

Guests sailing on the Carnival Freedom will appreciate the ship’s 14,500-square-foot “Spa Carnival” facility, which features exercise equipment, a gymnasium, and body and facial treatments, including a number of exotic “European-style” therapies. The ship also features a salon offering a variety of hair, nail, and make-up services.

Outdoor Decks on the Carnival Freedom

Like all Carnival cruise ships, the Carnival Freedom has lots of places for outdoor fun.  Carnival Freedom also houses four swimming pools, including a children’s wading pool and an aft pool offering a 214-foot-long water slide. 

Carnival Freedom also features the line’s popular “Carnival Seaside Theatre,” a massive 270-square-foot LED screen on Lido Deck displaying movies, concerts, sporting events, and other programming, including a “Morning Show” hosted by the ship’s cruise director.  Utilizing the same technology featured in large stadiums and New York’s Times Square, the state-of-the-art entertainment system includes a 70,000-watt sound system, providing concert quality sound, even outdoors.

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Thanks to a major refurbishment in March 2019, Carnival Freedom features a Bonsai Sushi Express, a rebranded deli, a WaterWorks waterpark (with a 203-foot-long slide), an aerobics room within the gym and a mini-golf course. On top of that, the 2,980-passenger vessel features all of the “Fun Ship 2.0” amenities, including Guy’s Burger Joint and BlueIguana Cantina. The ship also received some general maintenance work in 2023.

While parents relax at the Serenity adults-only retreat, children ages 2 to 17 can enjoy age-appropriate youth clubs and the Seuss at Sea program, which is aimed at younger patrons. Recent guests note that shows at the Punchliner Comedy Club can be a bit raunchy, so they may not be appropriate for children.  

Food options are also versatile, including two main dining rooms, a steakhouse, and the Lido Deck which offers everything from pizza to the popular Mongolian Wok.

As far as cabins go, cruisers can choose from Interior, Ocean View, Balcony or Suite category rooms, all of which offer flat-screen TVs and 24-hour room service. Recent passengers note that thanks to the 3-to-1 passenger-to-crew ratio, service is above par. 

Carnival Freedom sails from Orlando  and Barcelona, Spain , to destinations in the Caribbean and transatlantic voyages.

Pros & Cons

Numerous family-friendly activities on board

Comedy club can be raunchy

• Expert Rating » 3.5
• Traveler Rating » 4.0
• Health Rating » 4.0

Carnival Freedom ranks # 16 out of 25 Carnival Cruise Line Cruise Ships based on an analysis of expert and user ratings, as well as health ratings.

• # 16 in Best Carnival Cruise Line
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• # 45 in Best Cruises for Families
• # 76 in Best Cruises to the Caribbean
• # 97 in Best Affordable Cruises

Carnival Freedom offers a wide range of accomodation options. Browse cabins to find the stateroom that suits your needs.

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A ship’s traveler rating is provided under license by Cruiseline.com , which manages one of the largest databases of cruise reviews and ratings by travelers. A total of 3078 guests have reviewed Carnival Freedom , giving it a rating of 4 on a scale of 1-5.

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Carnival Freedom deck plan review at CruiseMapper provides newest cruise deck plans (2024-2025-2026 valid floor layouts of the vessel) extracted from the officially issued by Carnival Cruise Line deckplan pdf (printable version).

Each of the Carnival Freedom cruise ship deck plans are conveniently combined with a legend (showing cabin codes) and detailed review of all the deck's venues and passenger-accessible indoor and outdoor areas. A separate link provides an extensive information on Carnival Freedom staterooms (cabins and suites), including photos, cabin plans and amenities by room type and category.

Carnival Freedom (2007-built, last refurbished in 2024 March) is the last of all five Conquest-class Carnival cruise ships - together with Conquest , Glory , Liberty , and Valor .

Carnival Freedom cruise ship deck plan shows a total of 1492 staterooms for 2984 passengers (max capacity 3581) served by 1150 crew-staff. The boat has 13 passenger decks (8 with cabins), 22 lounges and bars, 4 swimming pools (one with retractable glass roof), 7 outdoor Jacuzzis (large whirlpool hot tubs), 18 elevators.

Carnival Freedom decks with passenger cabins have a total of 54 Suites, 527 Balconies, 340 Oceanviews, 577 Inside cabins, Self Service Laundromats (passenger-use launderettes). Laundry facilities are at extra-charge - $3,25 (per washer or dryer load) and $1,5 per box (detergent/water softener, dispensed from the vending machine in the room). Launderettes (open between 6:30 am - 12 midnight) are located on all cabin decks. Each laundry room is equipped with 2-3 washers, 2-3 dryers, 1 ironing board/iron. All laundry machines are coinless (can be operated using S&S cards only). While the ship is in port, washing machines are closed (only dryers and irons can be used). Valet laundry service is handled through the cabin steward. Prices are per item - wash-and-press ($2 - $7,50) and dry-cleaning ($3 - $10,50).

Carnival Freedom deck plan changes 2019 refurbishment review

The 2019 drydock refurbishment (February 14 - March 8, done in Freeport Bahamas ) resulted in the following deckplan changes:

WaterWorks Aqua Park (Deck 10) replaced the Stressless Pool area (with waterslide). The new aquapark features a 62-m / 203-ft long AquaTunnel (waterslide), CCL's signature 65-m / 212-ft long Twister slide, a 75-gallon / 285-liter PowerDrencher (tipping bucket) and the kids-only SplashZone.

Bonsai Sushi Express (Deck 9 starboard) is a new outdoor food bar offering a variety of rolls, sushi, sashimi.

The Deli (Deck 9 portside / outdoor food bar) now offers an expanded menu with sandwiches, traditional side dishes, paninis.

Retail shopping areas (Promenade Deck 5) were expanded and redesigned (as mall-style space) with outlets selling watches, perfumes, jewelry, Carnival-branded merchandise (including at the new Carnival Adventures Shop / next to the Internet Cafe / midship-starboard).

The 9-hole Mini-Golf Course was relocated from Deck 12 to Deck 11.

The Carnival Freedom's last drydocking was in 2024 (March 26-April 4) at Grand Bahama Shipyard in Freeport. The project was for routine maintenance and classification works/inspections.

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Deck 01 - riviera-cabins, deck 02 - main-cabins, deck 03 - lobby-dining, deck 04 - atlantic-teens, deck 05 - promenade-lounge-casino-shops, deck 06 - upper-cabins, deck 07 - empress-cabins, deck 08 - verandah-cabins-bridge, deck 09 - lido-pools-cabins, deck 10 - panorama-cabins-waterworks, deck 11 - spa-sports, deck 12 - serenity1-sundeck-kids, deck 14 - serenity2-skydeck.

Carnival Freedom deck plans are property of Carnival Cruise Line . All deck layouts are for informational purposes only and CruiseMapper is not responsible for their accuracy.

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Built in 2007, the Carnival Freedom cruise ship weighs 110K tons and has 1492 staterooms for up to 3581 passengers served by 1150 crew . There are 13 passenger decks, 8 with cabins. You can expect a space ratio of 31 gross tons per passenger on this ship. On this page are the current deck plans for Carnival Freedom showing deck plan layouts, public venues and all the types of cabins including pictures and videos.

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CAPTAINS SUITE

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Sleeps up to: 5 2 Cabins Cabin: 500 sqft (47 m 2 ) Balcony: 150 sqft (14 m 2 )

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Sleeps up to: 4 10 Cabins Cabin: 345 sqft (32 m 2 ) Balcony: 85 sqft (8 m 2 )

OCEAN SUITE

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Sleeps up to: 3 42 Cabins Cabin: 275 sqft (26 m 2 ) Balcony: 65 sqft (6 m 2 ) * Size may vary, see details below.

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PREMIUM BALCONY

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Sleeps up to: 3 8 Cabins Cabin: 185 sqft (17 m 2 ) Balcony: 75 sqft (7 m 2 )

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Sleeps up to: 4 513 Cabins Cabin: 185 sqft (17 m 2 ) Balcony: 35 sqft (3 m 2 ) * Size may vary, see details below.

SCENIC OCEANVIEW

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Sleeps up to: 4 6 Cabins Cabin: 220 sqft (21 m 2 )

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Sleeps up to: 4 327 Cabins Cabin: 220 sqft (21 m 2 )

INTERIOR WITH PICTURE WINDOW

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Sleeps up to: 4 16 Cabins Cabin: 170 sqft (16 m 2 ) * Size may vary, see details below.

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Sleeps up to: 4 6 Cabins Cabin: 170 sqft (16 m 2 )

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Sleeps up to: 4 541 Cabins Cabin: 170 sqft (16 m 2 )

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Sleeps up to: 2 21 Cabins Cabin: 160 sqft (15 m 2 )

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Carnival Freedom's next two sailings canceled after funnel fire, second within 2 years

A fire in the exhaust funnel of the Carnival Freedom this weekend has disrupted a cruise for the second time in less than two years — and will mean that the Florida-based ship's next two sailings are canceled.

Damage to the funnel will require the cancellation of Carnival's next two cruises out of Port Canaveral, which were scheduled to depart Monday and Friday.

There were about 3,700 passengers onboard the ship when the fire occured. And the two upcoming sailings, which were canceled, likely would have had a similar passenger count amid the busy Spring Break season.

Carnival initially had said it expected no changes in its upcoming cruises, but on Sunday afternoon said the cancellations would be required.

"Regrettably, the damage is more than we first thought, and will require an immediate repair to stabilize the funnel, resulting in the cancellation of the March 25 and March 29 cruises from Port Canaveral," according to a statement issued by Matt Lupoli, Carnival Cruise Line's senior manager of public relations. "The funnel has been stabilized for the ship’s return to Port Canaveral overnight to disembark guests, and then it will go to the Freeport shipyard on Monday afternoon to begin the required repairs."

Carnival said it made the decision after "our technical team completed a thorough assessment" during the ship’s visit Sunday to Freeport in the Bahamas.

In the statement, Carnival said: "We sincerely regret the impact to our embarking guests, as we know they have been looking forward to their spring break vacation. We are providing all guests on both canceled cruises a full refund and a 100% future cruise credit, so they can come back and enjoy a future cruise with us. We also greatly appreciate the terrific guests who are currently sailing with us, for their outstanding cooperation and support."

In a Facebook post, Carnival's widely followed brand ambassador, John Heald, conceded that many people who booked one of the canceled cruises are "feeling very disappointed," and he apologized for the turn of events.

But, Heald added that he wanted to assure affected passengers that, "when you rebook, using your full refund and your 100% future cruise credit, that the crew will be standing by to give you all the fun you deserve."

More than 500 people responded to the post, with many saying they thought Carnival was generous with the compensation offer. But some people who said they were on the cruise that experienced the fire said they thought Carnival should have done more for the people who were on the ship.

Carnival said the fire was confined to the funnel area. The cruise line said there are no reports of injuries to passengers. Two firefighting crew members were treated for minor smoke inhalation.

Carnival said that, at about 3:15 p.m. Saturday, the Carnival Freedom reported a fire on the port side of the ship’s exhaust funnel. The ship was 20 miles off Eleuthera Island, Bahamas, heading to Freeport after a canceled call to the Carnival private island of Princess Cays due to adverse weather.

"The ship’s fire response team was quickly activated, and the ship’s captain also turned the vessel towards the heavy rain in the area to maximize the efforts to put out the flames," an earlier Carnival statement said. "Eyewitnesses reported the possibility of a lightning strike, and that is being investigated, but cannot yet be confirmed."

By 5:20 p.m. Saturday, the fire was extinguished. 

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Carnival said the ship's captain made multiple announcements to passengers and crew, and advised all but essential safety personnel to stay away from balconies and all open decks. 

The port-side portion of the funnel had fallen onto Deck 10, and the firefighting response put out any flames. 

The U.S. Coast Guard has been notified of the fire, and Carnival activated its incident response team to support the ship’s crew. 

Carnival said there were no other operational issues with the ship’s systems, and the ship, which was on a four-night cruise, was visiting Freeport on Sunday.

A cruise ship funnel generally serves as a smokestack to lift emissions above the deck, thus away from passengers and crew.

On Saturday evening, "Carnival Freedom guests enjoyed the Elegant Night dinner as planned, and, with the exception of the open decks, all areas of the ship are fully functioning," Carnival said in its statement. 

The Carnival Freedom's next voyage was scheduled to depart from Port Canaveral on Monday afternoon on a five-night Eastern Caribbean cruise. That cruise had port-of-call stops scheduled at Amber Cove in the Dominican Republic and at Grand Turk Island in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

But that sailing and a Friday sailing both have been canceled. Friday's five-night sailing also was scheduled to stop at those two ports of call, but in reverse order.

In May 2022 , a fire broke out in the funnel area of the Carnival Freedom while it was docked in Grand Turk. Carnival then canceled three scheduled sailings of the Carnival Freedom out of Port Canaveral because of the need to repair the ship's fire damage at a shipyard in Grand Bahama.

More recently, in October 2023, the Carnival Freedom debuted a new iconic winged funnel after returning from a 16-day dry-dock refurbishment in Cadiz, Spain.

Dave Berman is business editor at  FLORIDA TODAY.  Contact Berman at  [email protected] .

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Should a guest require medical attention while aboard one of our vessels, the Medical Center staff is available to assist 24 hours a day. The on board medical centers are staffed and equipped to treat routine medical conditions as well as to initiate stabilization of more serious conditions. Physicians are available to render services at a customary fee. While at sea or in port, the availability of medical care may be limited.

Medical Center Hours The Medical Center has daily office hours which are listed in the HUB App. The medical staff is on call 24 hours a day for emergencies. Routine hours are subject to temporary change due to extenuating circumstances: 

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A charge for medical services will be billed to the guest's Sail & Sign® Account and a receipt will be provided for the guest to submit to their medical insurance provider upon return for possible reimbursement.

The physicians on board are independent contractors and are entitled to render services at a customary fee which may vary from ship to ship based on the time of day. The basic fee does NOT include medication, tests or treatment. 

Note: Guests who purchased  Carnival Vacation Protection™  may be eligible for reimbursement of up to $10,000 for covered medical-related expenses and up to $30,000 for necessary Emergency Medical Evacuation expenses should they become ill or injured or require medical evacuation while on their cruise vacation. The medical benefits are secondary to coverage the guest may have through their regular health insurance provider(s). Refer to  https://www.carnival.com/about-carnival/vacation-protection.aspx for additional details.

Medication Over-the-Counter medications for cold, cough, upset stomach or other minor illnesses can be purchased at the Medical Center during business hours. In addition, the shops on board may carry some of these items. Prescription drugs and vitamins may not be readily available, either on board the ship or in the ports. 

Meclizine, motion sickness pills can be purchased at the Medical Center, Guest Services or through Room Service. The cost is $3.29 USD for four pills. We do not carry motion sickness patches or wristbands. A motion sickness injection is available for a fee at the Medical Center but will only be administered to those who are actively vomiting and not as a preventative measure.

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Staterooms on a number of  ships are equipped with  non-stocked mini bar units which are designed to maintain the temperature of beverages. Please do not use them to store medications that have specific temperature requirements. Should you need to store medicine that needs proper refrigeration, medi-coolers are available on board in limited quantities, and on a first come, first serve basis - please visit our Guest Services Desk once on board; a $75 refundable deposit is required. If a medi-cooler is not available, our ship’s Medical Center will arrange storage - please contact them once on board. Note: A small, personal-sized cooler no larger than 12” x 12” x 12” for the purpose of housing medications is permitted as carry-on luggage. 

Medical Staffing and Equipment  In order to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for our guests, our medical centers meet or exceed the standards established by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP).

Our medical centers are staffed by qualified physicians and nurses who are committed to providing the highest quality of shipboard medical care. Medical staffing is correlated to the size of the ship and varies from one physician and three nurses to as many as two physicians and five nurses.

Ship’s physicians meet or exceed the credentialing guidelines established by the cruise ship medicine section of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). In addition, doctors must demonstrate competent skill levels and hold current certification in basic and advanced cardiac life support and cardiac care, have experience in general medicine or general practice including emergency or critical care, and have one to three years clinical experience and minor surgical skills, and board or similar international certification is preferred. The doctors on board are independent contractors.

Shipboard medical facilities are set up to provide reasonable emergency medical care for guests and crew. In cases of extreme emergency where more comprehensive facilities are required, patients are referred to shoreside facilities.

In addition to standard lifesaving equipment such as defibrillators and external pacemakers, our medical centers carry some of the latest in medical technology including thrombolytic therapy, electrocardiograph machines, lab equipment, pulse oximetry and x-ray machines on many of our ships.

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Carnival Freedom cruise ship catches fire near Bahamas

TAMPA, Fla. ( WFLA ) — A Carnival Cruise ship’s funnel caught on fire during their voyage near the Bahamas on Saturday.

Carnival said that at 3:15 p.m., the Carnival Freedom reported a fire on the port side from the ship’s exhaust funnel.

In a statement from Carnival, the team said, “The ship’s fire response team was quickly activated, and the ship’s captain also turned the vessel towards the heavy rain in the area to maximize the efforts to put out the flames. Eyewitnesses reported the possibility of a lightning strike and that is being investigated but cannot yet be confirmed.”

A portion of the funnel on the port side fell onto Deck 10.

Crews were able to extinguish the fire at 5:20 p.m. All aboard were asked to stay away from balconies and open decks for their safety.

Two crew members fighting the fire were treated for minor smoke inhalation, according to Carnival. As of this report, there are no reported injuries for guests.

The U.S. Coast Guard was alerted and has activated their response team. The cruise is expected to continue sailing to Freeport and arrive on Sunday morning.

The ship was around 20 miles from Eleuthera Island in the Bahamas, heading to Freeport. The ship departed from Port Canaveral on Thursday for a four-day trip.

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On May 26, 2022, the same ship caught on fire while docked in Grand Turk . The inside of the Freedom’s funnel erupted in smoke and flames. The trip that was scheduled following the voyage had to be canceled.

The cruise does not expect the fire to impact the next voyage scheduled for Monday.

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Norovirus outbreaks linked to 2 cruise ships with over 150 infected

A total of 161 passengers have reported falling ill during voyages on princess cruises' sapphire princess and royal caribbean international's radiance of the seas.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are investigating two seemingly separate outbreaks of Norovirus linked to U.S. cruise ships.

Cases have been linked to Princess Cruises' Sapphire Princess and Royal Caribbean International's Radiance of the Seas.

The CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) is tracking the "very contagious" outbreaks following reports of passengers in distress .

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Approximately 67 out of 1,993 passengers on the Radiance of the Seas reported falling ill during its voyage from Tampa to Los Angeles between Apr. 8 and 22. An additional two crew members also reported illness . 

The predominant symptoms reported from those affected by the Norovirus were diarrhea and vomiting.

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Approximately 94 of 2,532 passengers on the Sapphire Princess reported similar symptoms during its voyage from Los Angeles into the South Pacific that began Apr. 5 and is scheduled to conclude on May 7.

An additional 20 members of the 1,066 crew reported symptoms as well.

Fox Business reached out to both Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean International for comment on the situation but did not receive a response.

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"Norovirus is a very contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea. Anyone can get infected and sick with Norovirus," the CDC states on its website. "Norovirus is sometimes called the 'stomach flu' or 'stomach bug.' However, norovirus illness is not related to the flu, which is caused by influenza virus."

One of the biggest health risks posed by Norovirus infection is dehydration — the CDC recommends those infected drink plenty of liquids to aid recovering.

The CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program requires cruise lines to report and document cases of illness on their ships in order to facilitate coordinated responses in case of emergency.