Carnival Freedom Review

4.5 / 5.0
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Good time aboard, but some areas could be improved.

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BeachBlondeBombshell
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s

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Sail Date: Feb 2012
Cabin: Balcony

This was my third and my husband's second cruise with Carnival. We traveled with my in-laws who have cruised before, and my parents who were cruising for the first time. I think we all had mixed feelings about our experience.

My husband and I were initially very excited about the new Serenity Spa. However, trying to find a spot on the comfy lounges was always difficult. I think maybe two days we were able to find one. It is very popular-so maybe it could have been bigger. Or maybe carnival should switch out all their lounges to these. I know it's a big complaint with some about finding chairs, but I haven't had this problem until this cruise. I don't know if it was the time of year that we sailed, or that it was a bigger ship but it was a problem on the Freedom. And honestly, I think it's a justified complaint. You are on vacation, you want to relax. But everyone is saving seats and not sitting in them. So you end up on the top of the boat getting ripped up by the wind next to the track, trying to get some rays. I saw Carnival's posting about vacant chairs having their towels removed after a half hour, but never saw the staff actually doing this. Just think it would be nice of Carnival to try and give all their guests the same courtesy's. Leaving your towel on the oh so wonderful round lounges in the Serenity spa while you go use the RR is one thing, but leaving them there all morning while you gamble in the casino is just plain rude. I think next time I'll take the half hour rule on myself, so that I can have the same amenities as the chair hogs.

In general, we have found that some of the rudest people can be found on cruise ships. It would appear that the older we get the more manners are forgotten. I have complete respect for my elders, but it doesn't seem to go the other way! If I can and DO say, excuse me, than why can't you? Maybe it's a regional thing? I've been told that the cruisers out of Galveston are much nicer - by not only guests but the crew staff as well. Would be curious to know if more seasoned cruisers feel this way?

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