Reporting back on my Carnival Freedom cruise with ACD Dan as the CD during Spring Break .Embarkation was a breeze and we arrived at the ship about 11:15 and were on the Lido by noon! It's a Beautiful ship but I still prefer the Spirit class ships for the flow and the decks that are not broken up by a kitchen between. The food was prepared well but it was obvious to me there were cutbacks in quality.That didn't deter from the experience though.We had a horrible table location in the POSH dining room. There was a pole right in front of our booth that was on the aisle leading to the kitchen were the waiters carrying enormous trays of dirty dishes had to shimmy around sometimes leaning over us. After the first evening we asked for a different table and we were accomodated immediately by Goran who then came to visit us at the new table to ask us why we requested the switch .He apologized and asked if we were happy with the new assignment( which we were and thanked him for his prompt attention and concern).The wait team of Nando, Edwin and Achung were great. They learned our names and beverage preferences and anticipated our requests. My tea was served after dinner each night after the first night without my even requesting it. THAT showed such initiative. Very impressive!

My 16 yr old daughter signed up for Club O2. Where she had an amazing experience. Greg, the counselor (from Canada) earned rave reviews from her. She sometimes didn't return back to the cabin until 3am. The first evening when she wasn't back by 11, my husband went to check on her to make sure she was safe,went to the club and was met at the door by Greg. He described my daughter and Greg said "you mean the girl that plays the bagpipes?" My husband was floored.She was indeed in the club and was being looked after by someone that took the time to get to know a little bit about her! She met a great group of teens and he kept them all engaged and entertained.At the end of the cruise all the "Club O2ers" were given back packs, t-shirts and assorted other gifts.

Key west was the first port and I was disappointed thatwe docked at the far pier at the Naval Air Station and had to be shuttled into town.Going ,not so bad. Coming back, LONG LINES! I just hated waiting for a shuttle in the hot sun.While in Key West we toured the "Little White House" since my DD was learning about Harry Truman is her American history class.It was a pretty good tour.Then we walked down Duval and over to Kermits for some chocolate covered Key Lime pie on a stick. YUM! Read more