Carnival Freedom Review

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Review for the Western Caribbean Cruise on Carnival Freedom
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judy73
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

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Sail Date: Aug 2009
Cabin: Balcony
Traveled with children

My husband(39) and I(35) along with a group of twenty cruisers, ranging in age from 4-55, flew into Fort Lauderdale 2 days prior to the cruise. We stayed at the Hampton Inn and Suites hotel. The hotel was conveniently located across the street from a strip mall. So, if you forgot something at home or last minute toiletries, you can go shopping. The hotel has a nice continental breakfast and free transportation to the cruise port. However, I had rented a van, so we could explore Fort Lauderdale and Miami.

Embarkation: We arrived at the cruise port around 11:30 a.m. and the lines were moving fast. Everyone was going through the VIP line. But, once you get up the stairs, you have to proceed to regular check-in or VIP check-in. With being a platinum member I had VIP check-in. However, if you book a suite you also will receive VIP check-in. Others in my group, had regular check-in and it was not long. We waited about 1/2 hour and we were on the ship. We all headed straight to the Lido deck and the food was good and no complaints. There was something there for everyone.

State Room: Rooms were available at 1:30 p.m. The room was very spacious for me and my husband. There was plenty of closet space as well. The balcony was nice and always kept clean. They would leave a note in you room letting you know when they will be cleaning the balcony, which they did twice(painting and cleaning the glass). I never saw my room steward. But, my room was always clean. Also my 3 teenagers(18, 16 and 16) shared a window room and it was spacious for them as well.

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Balcony

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