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IMO: 9333149

Carnival Freedom

Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.

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Carnival Freedom — exterior view

The Blueprint

Ship Class
Conquest-class
Gross Tonnage (GT)
110,556
Length (FT / M)
952 / 290.2
Beam (FT / M)
116 / 35.4
Decks (Passenger / Total)
13 / 13
Shipyard
Fincantieri, Marghera (Venice), Italy
Registry
Panama
Godparent(s)
Kathy Ireland
LNG Powered
No
Build Cost
$500,000,000
Class Sisters: Carnival ConquestCarnival GloryCarnival LibertyCarnival Valor

Timeline & Evolution

Inaugural Sail Year
2007
Major Refurbishments
2014 2019 2022 2023 2024
Significant Changes
  • 2014: Three-week routine drydock at Freeport, Bahamas (March-April 2014).
  • 2019: March 2019 drydock: Carnival WaterWorks aqua park debut and major renovation.
  • 2022: Emergency drydock at Grand Bahama after 26 May 2022 funnel fire at Grand Turk; damaged funnel wings removed, service resumed 11 June 2022.
  • 2023: 16-day drydock at Navantia, Cadiz (4-22 Oct 2023): new winged funnel, red/white/blue hull livery, Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge, Dreams Studio, casino expansion, stateroom and public-area upgrades.
  • 2024: March 2024 funnel fire (suspected lightning strike); funnel wings removed at Freeport and exhausts re-routed, two cruises cancelled.

Registry & Build Record

IMO Number
9333149
MMSI
371154000
Call Sign
3EBL5
Classification Society
Lloyd's Register
Hull / Yard Number
6129
Maiden Voyage
5 March 2007
Maximum Draft
8.2 m (26.9 ft)
Maximum Beam
38.1 m (125.0 ft)

Capacity & Space

Double Occupancy
2,980
Maximum Capacity
4,075
Total Crew
1,150
Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
2.59:1
Space Ratio
37.10

Onboard Inventory

Swimming Pools
2
Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
7
Waterslides
2
Bars & Lounges
16
Complimentary Dining Venues
7
Specialty Dining Venues
1
À la Carte Dining
3
Elevators
18*

* Unofficial count — the cruise line publishes no official total for this figure.

Power & Propulsion

Propulsion
Diesel-electric, two shafts (twin propellers)
Propellers
2
Maximum Speed
22.5 Knots
Engine Configuration
6x Sulzer (Wartsila) ZAV40S medium-speed diesel generating sets - 4x 16ZAV40S + 2x 12ZAV40S, ~63,360-63,400 kW total installed

Logistics

Cruising Speed
21 Knots
Medical Center
Deck 0 (crew deck), below Deck 1 (Riviera Deck)
Designated Smoking Zones
  • Babylon Casino (designated section)
    casino
    Location: Deck 5, midship
    Cigarette/e-cigarette smoking allowed only at designated slot machines and gaming tables while seated and actively playing; not at the casino bar; not when the casino is closed; a non-smoking section exists
  • Outdoor smoking area - Deck 3 forward
    outdoor
    Location: Deck 3, starboard side, forward
    Cigarette smoking permitted in this designated outdoor area
  • Outdoor smoking area - Deck 10 midship
    outdoor
    Location: Deck 10, starboard side, midship
    Cigarette smoking permitted; this is the only area where cigars and tobacco pipes are also permitted

Cabin Summary

Total: 1,492
Solo Configured: 21
ADA Compliant: 45
Suites
54
Balcony
521
Oceanview
339
Inside
578
The Apex Suite
Captain's Suite
500 SQ FT

Two Captain's Suites (CS) on Deck 9, approx. 500 sq ft interior plus approx. 150 sq ft balcony, sleeping up to 5 - the largest accommodations aboard.

Stateroom Taxonomy

Suites
  • Captain's Suite2
  • Grand Suite10
  • Ocean Suite / Junior Suite42
Balcony
  • Premium Balcony / Premium Vista Balcony8
  • Balcony493
  • Aft-Facing Extended Balcony20
Oceanview
  • Scenic Ocean View / Scenic Grand Ocean View6
  • Ocean View327
  • Porthole6
Inside
  • Interior with Picture Window (Walkway View)16
  • Interior541
  • Small Interior Single (Upper/Lower)21

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Features & Amenities

Family & Youth

  • Kids Club
  • Teen Club
  • Waterpark
  • Mini Golf
  • Sports Court

Adults & Wellness

  • Adults Only Area
  • Spa
  • Thermal Suite
  • Casino

Entertainment & Culture

  • Production Theater
  • Art Gallery
  • Library

Staterooms & Service

  • Open Seating Dining

Signature Experiences

The last Conquest-class ship
only
Time-travel 'decades' theming
unique
WaterWorks aqua park added in 2019 refit
unique
Two funnel fires and a 2023 rebuild
unique
Carnival WaterWorks aqua park (AquaTunnel and Twister slides, PowerDrencher, SplashZone) - Deck 10
top-deck attraction
Serenity Adult-Only Retreat - Decks 12/14
top-deck attraction
Sports Deck with mini golf and jogging track - Deck 11
top-deck attraction
Carnival Seaside Theater outdoor movie screen - Deck 10
top-deck attraction
SkyDome retractable glass roof over Endless aft pool - Deck 9
top-deck attraction

Venues

Complimentary Dining
  • Chic Dining Room
    main_dining_room
    Location: Decks 3-4, Midship
    Main dining room (midship)
  • Posh Dining Room
    main_dining_room
    Location: Decks 3-4, Aft
    Main dining room (aft); shown as 'The Posh Aft Dining Room' on deck plan
  • Lido Marketplace
    buffet
    Location: Deck 9
    Lido buffet (former Freedom Restaurant); includes Mongolian Wok station
  • Guy's Burger Joint
    burgers
    Location: Deck 9
    Guy Fieri burgers, poolside
  • BlueIguana Cantina
    mexican
    Location: Deck 9
    Tacos and burritos, poolside
  • Pizza Pirate
    pizza
    Location: Deck 9
    Hand-tossed pizza, 24 hours
  • Swirls
    ice_cream
    Location: Deck 9
    Complimentary self-serve soft-serve ice cream and frozen yogurt
Specialty Dining
  • Sun King Steakhouse
    steakhouse
    Specialty steakhouse
  • The Chef's Table
    experience
    Hosted VIP dinner for 14 with galley tour
À la Carte Dining
  • Bonsai Sushi Express
    sushi_express
    Surcharge walk-up sushi-express counter (a-la-carte)
  • Seafood Shack
    seafood
    Location: Deck 9
    Walk-up à-la-carte seafood counter, no table service
  • JavaBlue Cafe
    coffee_bar
    Specialty coffee, tea and baked treats
Bars & Nightlife
  • Alchemy Bar
    cocktail
    Location: Deck 5
    Mixology-themed cocktail bar
  • RedFrog Pub
    pub
    Location: Deck 5
    Key West-inspired pub with Carnival's private-label brew
  • RedFrog Rum Bar
    pool_bar
    Location: Deck 9
    Poolside Caribbean rum bar
  • BlueIguana Tequila Bar
    pool_bar
    Location: Deck 9
    Poolside tequila bar
  • Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 5
    Military-tribute bar added in Oct 2023 refit (replaced SkyBox Sports Bar)
  • Nouveau Bar
    wine_bar
    Location: Deck 5
    Intimate wine bar with tastings
  • Casino Bar
    casino_bar
    Location: Deck 5
    Bar serving the casino floor
  • Endless Bar
    pool_bar
    Location: Deck 9
    Aft pool bar at the Endless pool under the SkyDome
  • Serenity Bar
    retreat_bar
    Location: Deck 12
    Waiter-served bar in the adults-only Serenity retreat
  • Scott's Piano Bar
    piano_bar
    Location: Deck 5
  • 70s Nightclub
    nightclub
    Location: Deck 5
    Decades-themed disco/nightclub
  • Swingtime Jazz Club
    jazz_club
    Location: Deck 5
    Live jazz and karaoke
  • Habana Bar
    cigar_bar
    Location: Deck 4
    Latin-inspired bar with live music
  • Centuries Promenade Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 5
    Bar on the Centuries Promenade
  • Millennium Lobby Bar
    lobby_bar
    Location: Deck 3
    Atrium lobby bar
  • International Lounge
    entertainment_lounge
    Location: Deck 5
    Aft entertainment lounge with its own bar; hosts the Punchliner Comedy Club
Pools & Aquatics
  • Timeless Main Pool
    main_pool
    Location: Deck 9, Midship
    Main pool with two bars and two whirlpools
  • Endless Aft Pool
    aft_pool
    Location: Deck 9, Aft
    Aft pool under retractable SkyDome glass roof, with whirlpools
  • Carnival WaterWorks
    waterpark
    Location: Deck 10
    Aqua park added 2019: AquaTunnel slide, Twister slide, PowerDrencher, SplashZone
  • Serenity Adult-Only Retreat
    adults_only_deck
    Location: Decks 12/14
    Adults-only retreat with whirlpools and bar
Active Recreation
  • Sports Deck
    sports_court
    Location: Deck 11
    Multi-sport court, shuffleboard, ping-pong, jogging track
  • Mini Golf
    mini_golf
    Location: Deck 11
Entertainment Venues
  • The Punchliner Comedy Club
    comedy_club
    Location: Deck 5
    Comedy brand staged in International Lounge
  • Victoriana Theater
    main_theater
    Location: Decks 3-5, Forward
    Main show lounge; Playlist Productions shows
  • Carnival Seaside Theater
    outdoor_screen
    Location: Deck 10
    Outdoor movie screen
  • Video Arcade
    arcade
    24-hour video arcade
Casino
  • Babylon Casino
    casino
    Location: Deck 5
    Expanded during Oct 2023 refit
Spa & Fitness
  • Spa Carnival
    spa
    Location: Deck 11, Forward
    Spa with massages, facials, body wraps, thermal suites; salon
  • Fitness Center
    gym
    Location: Deck 11, Forward
    Gym within the spa complex
Youth & Teen
  • Camp Ocean
    ages_2_11
    Location: Deck 12
    Children's club with outdoor playground
  • Circle 'C'
    ages_12_14
    Location: Deck 4
  • Club O2
    ages_15_17
    Location: Deck 4
Retail & Shopping
  • The Fun Shops
    shops
    Location: Deck 5
  • Cherry On Top
    retail
    Location: Deck 5
    Candy and sweets shop
Leisure & Public Spaces
  • Monticello Library
    library
    Location: Deck 4
  • Art Gallery
    art_gallery
    Location: Deck 3
  • The Centuries Promenade
    promenade
    Location: Deck 5
    Indoor promenade
  • The Decades/Millennium Atrium
    atrium
    Location: Decks 3-9
    Central atrium ('Millennium Lobby' on deck plan)
Guest Services
  • Dreams Studio
    photo_studio
    Location: Deck 3
    Photo studio added in Oct 2023 refit
  • Carnival Adventures
    excursion_desk
    Location: Deck 5
    Shore excursion store/desk
  • Guest Services
    service_desk
    Location: Deck 3
  • Internet Cafe
    internet_cafe
    Open 24/7

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Data Provenance

Last Verified: 2026-06-10