This was my first cruise with Carnival and I think so far the Freedom is my favorite ship! embarkation and debarkation was just like doing so with any other cruise, however it did move pretty smoothly. Ship was gorgeous, and huge! Beautiful dinning room, with delicious food. Our room was great, and always well kept, it was a balcony room on deck 8 Verandah deck.
Never was there a boring minute on this cruise! The staff was a crew of amazing people, they became your friends on the first day, always made sure our cabin was cleaned/stocked (towels, mini fridge, etc) our stops were Key West, Grand Cayman, and Ocho Rios Jamaica.
My favorite port was Key West, what a town! The moment you step off the ship you fall in love with this place with lots of stores, restaurants, and an easy to get to tram-bus that would pick and drop you off at any location constantly through out your time in port. I would definitely sail on the Freedom again!