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Carnival Freedom itinerary map for October 9, 2026 (8 nights)
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8 nights · 6 ports
Round-trip · Barcelona, Spain
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Carnival Freedom
October 9, 2026

8-Night Mediterranean aboard Carnival Freedom · Departing October 9, 2026 from the Port of Barcelona, Spain.

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// AT A GLANCE

This 8-night cruise aboard the Freedom departs from Barcelona, Spain on Friday, October 9, 2026 and returns on Saturday, Oct 17th. October weather across this route averages 84°/44°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 6.7 out of 10, averaged across 6 ports. Balcony cabins dropped $610 on Jul 28.

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE
6.7OUT OF 10
MODERATE TIER
Safer than 67% of all cruises
Ranked across every sailing in our database.
LEAST SAFESAFEST
FULL BREAKDOWN →
01
8
night cruise
Fri → Sat
02
Barcelona
departure port
Spain
03
6
port stops
Mediterranean
04
2
sea days
Day 6
// ON THIS PAGE10 SECTIONS
01Roll Call↓02Cruise Price Tracker↓03Itinerary map↓04Cruise ports↓05Weather↓06Shore excursions↓07Safety score↓08Cruise ship↓09Cruise director↓10FAQ↓

The Carnival Freedom, operated by Carnival Cruise Line, sets sail on Friday, October 9, 2026 from Barcelona, Spain for a 8-night Mediterranean cruise. This itinerary includes 6 unique port stops and 2 days at sea. October weather across the route averages 84°F highs and 44°F lows. The itinerary safety score is 6.7 out of 10, combining travel advisories, crime statistics, and Global Peace Index data. Cabin fares start from $889, with daily price tracking available for inside, oceanview, balcony, and suite categories. Gangwaze monitors pricing daily so you can set a price-drop alert and book when the fare is right. Explore the full day-by-day port schedule, shore excursion options, onboard amenities, and weather forecasts for each stop on this Carnival Freedom sailing.

// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE

Carnival Freedom October 9, 2026 Roll Call

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// 02 · CRUISE PRICE

Carnival Freedom October 9, 2026 Price & Tracking

CARNIVAL FREEDOM·OCTOBER 9, 2026

The graph below tracks historic price of the Carnival Freedom cruise ship departing October 9, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $889 ($112 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $981 ($123 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 9%.

Carnival Freedom cruise departing October 9, 2026 — 8-night itinerary. Current Inside Cabin price: $889 ($112 per night). Average price: $981.

// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE
Last 6 months · refreshes daily
This cabin
Avg $1,072
LIVE RATE
INSIDE CABIN
Carnival Freedom · October 9, 2026
$889
$112 per night · 8 nights
↓
17% below average
Avg $1,072 · You save $183

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// 03 · ITINERARY

8 Night Mediterranean (Barcelona Roundtrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapOCTOBER 9, 2026
The Carnival Freedom sails on October 9, 2026 for a 8 Night Mediterranean (Barcelona Roundtrip) (Barcelona Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Barcelona, Spain at 6:30 PM and will return to the port of Barcelona, Spain on Oct 17th at 6:00 AM. During the 9-day journey, the Carnival Freedom will visit 5 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.
// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE
Carnival Freedom
OCTOBER 9, 2026
9 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓
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8 NIGHTS · 5 PORTS
ROUND-TRIP · BARCELONA
// 04 · PORTS

8 Night Mediterranean (Barcelona Roundtrip) Port List

Carnival Freedom·October 9, 2026
Barcelona, Spain — Day 1 of Carnival Freedom October 9, 2026 cruise
DAY
1
EMBARKATION
FRIDAY·OCT 9

Barcelona

Spain
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
—
6:30 PM

Barcelona, Spain, offers docking at Barcelona Port. Travelers explore Sagrada Familia and Park Güell. Excursions visit Montserrat Monastery. Local markets sell paella. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures Gaudí architecture and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes tapas, a Spanish favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Catalan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Barcelona’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of modernist landmarks and scenic coasts, making Barcelona an engaging destination for exploring Spain’s Catalan region.

OCTOBER FORECAST
62°F avg · Avg
Marseille (Provence), France — Day 2 of Carnival Freedom October 9, 2026 cruise
DAY
2
PORT 1
SATURDAY·OCT 10

Marseille (Provence)

France
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
4:00 PM

Marseille (Provence), France, offers docking at Marseille Port. Travelers explore Notre-Dame de la Garde and Vieux-Port. Excursions visit Aix-en-Provence’s lavender fields. Local markets sell bouillabaisse. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures basilicas and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes ratatouille, a French favorite. Souvenirs, like lavender crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Provençal history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Marseille’s cultural charm offers a vibrant French stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic ports and scenic fields, making Marseille an engaging destination for exploration.

OCTOBER FORECAST
61°F avg · Avg
Livorno, Florence, Italy — Day 3 of Carnival Freedom October 9, 2026 cruise
DAY
3
PORT 2
SUNDAY·OCT 11

Livorno

Florence, Italy
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
7:00 PM

Livorno, Florence, Italy, offers docking at Livorno Port with excursions to Florence. Travelers explore Florence’s Duomo and Uffizi Gallery. Excursions visit Pisa’s Leaning Tower. Local markets sell ribollita. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures Renaissance art and Tuscan vistas. Dining onboard includes bistecca alla fiorentina, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like leather crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Medici history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Livorno’s cultural gateway offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic art and scenic hills, making Livorno an engaging destination.

OCTOBER FORECAST
64°F avg · Avg
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy — Day 4 of Carnival Freedom October 9, 2026 cruise
DAY
4
PORT 3
MONDAY·OCT 12

Civitavecchia (Rome)

Italy
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
8:00 PM

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, offers docking at Civitavecchia Port with excursions to Rome. Travelers explore Colosseum and Pantheon. Excursions visit Vatican City’s Sistine Chapel. Local markets sell gelato. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Tyrrhenian vistas. Dining onboard includes carbonara, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like Murano glass, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Roman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Civitavecchia’s cultural gateway offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient landmarks and scenic coasts, making Civitavecchia an engaging destination.

OCTOBER FORECAST
63°F avg · Avg
Naples, Italy — Day 5 of Carnival Freedom October 9, 2026 cruise
DAY
5
PORT 4
TUESDAY·OCT 13

Naples

Italy
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
7:00 PM

Naples, Italy, offers docking at Naples Port. Travelers explore Pompeii ruins and Royal Palace. Excursions visit Capri’s Blue Grotto. Local markets sell margherita pizza. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Tyrrhenian vistas. Dining onboard includes spaghetti alle vongole, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like cameo crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Roman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Naples’ cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of archaeological sites and scenic islands, making Naples an engaging destination for exploration.

OCTOBER FORECAST
63°F avg · Avg
Valletta, Malta — Day 7 of Carnival Freedom October 9, 2026 cruise
DAY
7
PORT 6
THURSDAY·OCT 15

Valletta

Malta
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
4:00 PM

Valletta, Malta, offers docking at Valletta Port. Travelers explore St. John’s Co-Cathedral and Upper Barrakka Gardens. Excursions visit Mdina’s medieval walls. Local markets sell pastizzi. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Baroque architecture and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes rabbit stew, a Maltese favorite. Souvenirs, like lace crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Knights of Malta history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Valletta’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Maltese stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic harbors, making Valletta an engaging destination.

OCTOBER FORECAST
72°F avg · Avg
// 05 · WEATHER

8 Night Mediterranean (Barcelona Roundtrip) Weather Forecast

Carnival Freedom·October 9, 2026
OCT FORECAST · BARCELONA
Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.
62°
AVG · °F
Mostly sunny days
AVG HIGH
88°
AVG LOW
37°
AVG RAINFALL
2.8"
Source: 30-year historical climate averages via Open-Meteo
// YEAR-ROUND AT BARCELONA
Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.
AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN
62°JANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDEC12-MONTH AVERAGE · DATA: 30-YEAR HISTORICAL
// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

Carnival Freedom October 9, 2026 Excursions

Carnival Freedom·October 9, 2026

From beach breaks and snorkeling to local food tours and cultural landmarks, these shore excursions help you make the most of every stop. Browse by port below to compare top-rated options and plan your day before you board.

// BROWSE BY PORT
EMBEDDED · POWERED BY VIATOR

Browse shore excursions for each port on this Carnival Freedom itinerary. Tours, activities, and transfers are provided by Viator.

Pricing & availability provided by Viator. Book directly from listing.
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// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

8 Night Mediterranean (Barcelona Roundtrip)

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

ITINERARY AVERAGE
MODERATE TIER
0OUT OF 100
LOWHIGH
Safer than 67% of all cruises
6.7/10 itinerary average · ranked across every sailing in our database.
LEAST SAFESAFEST
// HOW WE SCORE
Four signals, weighted by recency.

Scores combine recent crime reports, government travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and port-specific security incidents. Refreshed monthly.

8.0 – 10.0
Safe — Low-risk; standard precautions apply.
6.5 – 7.9
Moderate — Generally safe with normal vigilance.
5.0 – 6.4
Caution — Stay alert; avoid certain areas after dark.
0 – 4.9
High caution — Significant risk; book guided excursions.
REFRESHED MONTHLY
// PORT-BY-PORT BREAKDOWN06 PORTS
01

Barcelona 🇪🇸

Spain · SpainMODERATE

Travelers should stay vigilant against pickpocketing in crowded areas and secure their belongings to ensure safety while enjoying the city.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
02

Marseille (Provence) 🇫🇷

France · FranceCAUTION

Travelers in Marseille should stay vigilant in certain neighborhoods due to higher crime rates and secure their belongings in crowded areas.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
03

Livorno 🇮🇹

Florence, Italy · ItalyMODERATE

Travelers should remain vigilant against pickpocketing and bag snatching in crowded areas while enjoying the attractions in Livorno and Florence.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
04

Civitavecchia (Rome) 🇮🇹

Italy · ItalyMODERATE

Civitavecchia is generally safe, but travelers should remain vigilant against petty theft and scams in crowded areas and near attractions.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
05

Naples 🇮🇹

Italy · ItalyCAUTION

Travelers in Naples should stay vigilant against petty crime and be cautious of traffic while exploring the city.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
06

Valletta 🇲🇹

Malta · MaltaSAFE

Valletta is a safe cruise destination, but travelers should stay vigilant against petty theft in crowded areas while enjoying the sights.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

Carnival Freedom Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsCARNIVAL
Carnival Freedom
CARNIVAL · CONQUEST
CHRISTENED
2007
STATEROOMS
1,489
TONNAGE
110,000GT
9.2% BELOW AVG· vs avg 121,145 GT
YEAR BUILT
2007
2 YEARS OLDER· vs avg 2009
LENGTH
952ft
4.1% BELOW AVG· vs avg 992 ft
PASSENGER COUNT
3,754cruisers
9.7% BELOW AVG· vs avg 4,158 cruisers
// ABOUT THE SHIP

The Carnival Freedom has a construction date of 2007 and a total size of 110,000 gross tons. The ship measures 952 feet in length. Carnival Freedom is included in Carnival's Conquest class. At full capacity, the Freedom holds 3,754 passengers. That includes 2,604 cruise vacationers and 1,150 staff members. The Freedom total number of staterooms is 1,489.

// INSIDE THE FULL SHIP PAGE
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// 09 · CRUISE DIRECTOR

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// 10 · FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for yourCarnival Freedom·October 9, 2026sailing

  • The lowest currently-tracked fare for this sailing is $889 for an Inside cabin. Pricing is updated daily — see the live price chart above for the latest snapshots.

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Researched and assembled by Gangwaze Cruise Editorial using daily-refreshed itinerary, pricing, weather, and safety data.
LAST UPDATED · JUL 28, 2026
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