Carnival Freedom 2/18-2/23 quick review

[vase]

We were very worried about this cruise after seeing negative comments here as well as on YouTube - especially concerning food quality and the nasty smell on the ship.  First,  we very rarely encountered "the smell" and it was no more than on other cruises. Our cabin was on the 8th floor.  The service - room steward, bar and lido staff, wait staff etc... was excellent!  It felt like there was a renewed and genuine effort from ALL the service staff to be  very friendly and to remember our names and preferences. AND they were constantly cleaning!  MDR food was very good - much better than on the last 2 cruises we've been on.  No, it's not like it was 15 years ago but we always left full and satisfied.     Everyone has a different idea of what constitutes a great cruise.  For us, service, cleanliness and quality/variety of food are our priorities and Carnival Freedom definitely exceeded our expectations.  Would be happy to answer any questions....

 

[hurricane0226]

1 hour ago, vase said:

We were very worried about this cruise after seeing negative comments here as well as on YouTube - especially concerning food quality and the nasty smell on the ship.  First,  we very rarely encountered "the smell" and it was no more than on other cruises. Our cabin was on the 8th floor.  The service - room steward, bar and lido staff, wait staff etc... was excellent!  It felt like there was a renewed and genuine effort from ALL the service staff to be  very friendly and to remember our names and preferences. AND they were constantly cleaning!  MDR food was very good - much better than on the last 2 cruises we've been on.  No, it's not like it was 15 years ago but we always left full and satisfied.     Everyone has a different idea of what constitutes a great cruise.  For us, service, cleanliness and quality/variety of food are our priorities and Carnival Freedom definitely exceeded our expectations.  Would be happy to answer any questions....

 

Will be on the Freedom the week of 18 March, what shows were in the main theater? 

[monykalyn]

Thanks for the review! We are booked for the 5 day in August for our anniversary. Was looking for shorter inexpensive cruise and Freedom fit the bill. Was also worried after so many neg reviews.

[ObstructedView2]

48 minutes ago, hurricane0226 said:

Will be on the Freedom the week of 18 March, what shows were in the main theater? 

 

Hi @hurricane0226🙂

 

On Freedom the 3 Playlist shows in the main theater (Victoriana Theater) are:

 

 

88 Keys

Getaway Island

80's Pop To The Max

 

 

 

🍹

[craig01020]

2 hours ago, vase said:

Would be happy to answer any questions....

We sailed on Freedom last year...no complaints.  Is Monika still working in the MDR? We loved her!

[vase]

2 hours ago, hurricane0226 said:

Will be on the Freedom the week of 18 March, what shows were in the main theater? 

I see someone responded  - we saw 80s Pop to the Max and one other singing show and thought they were very good.  On the last night the CD hosted music trivia at the lobby bar.  As he gave the answers, the songs were played and sung by 3 floors of people watching.  This was incredible!

 

[vase]

1 hour ago, craig01020 said:

We sailed on Freedom last year...no complaints.  Is Monika still working in the MDR? We loved her!

We didn't have Monika but the we loved our two main waiters!!

[bigcstyle4]

1 hour ago, ObstructedView2 said:

 

Hi @hurricane0226🙂

 

On Freedom the 3 Playlist shows in the main theater (Victoriana Theater) are:

 

 

88 Keys

Getaway Island

80's Pop To The Max

 

 

 

🍹

I was on 3 weeks ago and they did Heart of Soul & 80's Pop to the Max.

Edited February 25, 2023 by bigcstyle4

[hurricane0226]

8 hours ago, ObstructedView2 said:

 

Hi @hurricane0226🙂

 

On Freedom the 3 Playlist shows in the main theater (Victoriana Theater) are:

 

 

88 Keys

Getaway Island

80's Pop To The Max

 

 

 

🍹

Thank you.