Carnival Freedom Review

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Review for the Western Caribbean Cruise on Carnival Freedom
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Poodles65
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

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Sail Date: Sep 2017
Cabin: Balcony

Booked about 2 months before and looking for a relaxing cruise without too many children running around. Average age on this cruise was 40-60 years old. The biggest group on board were the Players Club (gamblers) who spent most of their time in the casino, buffet and the small outdoor area where they could smoke. They also filled the casino (mid deck 5) with smoke. We could smell it in our rooms, especially when you went from your balcony back into the room, it was pouring through the vents.

Pros: Ports of Call, Punchlines, Serenity, BBQ, Guys Burgers, Pizza & Sun King Restaurant - and most of the staff were very friendly, but with an edge - a bit stressed out. Bought alcoholic drinks at full price, but they were good and strong enough. (didn't bother with the drink package)

Cons: Food - the worst we have ever had. Buffet was hit and miss, mostly miss. Old trays of food going dry, all meat dry, salad bar very basic, we avoided as much as possible. Dining Room only good on Elegant nights. Way too many drunk people in the nasty pools, for hours-Gross! Casino, Bingo, shows, and disappointing Fun shops (small selection, cramped and staff were not interested in answering our questions.

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Balcony

Fine - typical room, smallish balcony but happy to have it.

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