Carnival Freedom - May 18, 2026 Itinerary Map with Port Markers
Carnival Freedom
Port Canaveral, F
Nassau, Bahamas
Princess Cays

Carnival Freedom - May 18, 2026

The May 18, 2026 cruise on the Carnival Freedom departs from Port Canaveral, Florida. On this 5 Night Bahamas (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 4 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Carnival Freedom sets sail on Monday, May 18th and returns on Saturday, May 23rd.

5nights

May 18, 2026

May 18th - May 23rd

Carnival Freedom

Carnival Freedom

Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Freedom - May 18, 2026

5 Night Bahamas

from Port Canaveral, Florida

Cruise Price - Historic & Current

The graph below tracks historic price of the Carnival Freedom cruise ship departing May 18, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $608 ($122 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $615 ($124 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 1%.

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inside
$608
($121 / night)
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oceanview
$708
($141 / night)
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balcony
$891
($178 / night)
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suite
$1,311
($262 / night)
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Carnival Freedom Size Infographic

Carnival Freedom

110 k
tonnage
952 ft
length
2007
year built
1,489
cabins
3,754
passengers
1,150
crew

CARNIVAL FREEDOM SIZE

The Freedom has a construction date of 2007 and a total size of 110,000 gross tons. The ship measures 952 feet (290 meters) in length. Carnival Freedom is included in Carnival’s Conquest Class. At full capacity, the Carnival Freedom holds 4,904 passengers. That includes 3,754 cruise vacationers and 1,150 staff members. The Freedom total number of staterooms is 1,489.

Carnival Freedom Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:110,000 GT
  • Length:952 ft (290 m)
  • Beam:116 ft (35 m)
  • Draft:27 ft (8 m)
  • Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
  • Year Built:2007
  • Years Served:2007–Present
  • Capacity:3,754
  • Crew Members:1,150
  • Total on Board:4,904
  • Total Staterooms:1,489
  • Flagged Country:Panama
  • Ship Cost:500 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Carnival Freedom age and stats vs all Carnival ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Carnival Freedom Deck Plans.

Itinerary

Carnival Freedom - May 18, 2026 - 5 Nights

DayDatePort
1May 18thPort Canaveral, Florida
2May 19thNassau, Bahamas
3May 20thCelebration Key, Bahamas
4May 21stPrincess Cays (Cruise Line Private Island)
5May 22ndAt Sea
6May 23rdPort Canaveral, Florida

Cruise Itinerary

The Carnival Freedom sails on May 18, 2026 for a 5 Night Bahamas (Port Canaveral Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Port Canaveral, Florida at 3:30 PM and will return to the port of Port Canaveral, Florida on May 23rd at 8:00 AM. During the 6-day journey, the Carnival Freedom will visit 3 additional ports and will spend 1 days at sea.

Day1
MAY 182026
D:3:30 PM

You won't find many places where nature exists in harmony with technology, but it does in Cape Canaveral on Florida's Space Coast. Visit the world-famous Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, or, on the same land, check out the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. You'll also find pristine beaches, fabulous fishing and great golfing all within driving distance of Florida's biggest attractions.

Day2
MAY 192026
A:10:00 AMD:6:00 PM

Nassau/Paradise Island is the capital of the Bahamas. Explore Parliament Square, the government center that dates back to the early 1800s or check out the port's vibrant night life, including more casinos, theatres, and fabulous cuisine than you could possibly fit into a short stay. During the day, there's plenty of golfing, tennis, and swimming.

Day3
MAY 202026
A:8:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Day4
MAY 212026
A:8:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Princess Cays is a private beach resort located on the southern tip of Eleuthera Island in the Bahamas. It is owned by Princess Cruises and is exclusively available to their guests. The resort covers over 40 acres and features pristine white sand beaches, crystal clear turquoise waters, and a lush tropical landscape. The beach is surrounded by coral reefs, making it an ideal location for snorkeling and scuba diving.

Day5
MAY 222026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day6
MAY 232026
A:8:00 AM

You won't find many places where nature exists in harmony with technology, but it does in Cape Canaveral on Florida's Space Coast. Visit the world-famous Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, or, on the same land, check out the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. You'll also find pristine beaches, fabulous fishing and great golfing all within driving distance of Florida's biggest attractions.