8 Night Eastern Caribbean (Norfolk Roundtrip)
Carnival Freedom
Carnival Freedom
December 19, 2027
8 Night Eastern Caribbean

Carnival Freedom - 12/19/2027

The December 19, 2027 cruise on the Carnival Freedom departs from Norfolk, Virginia. On this 8 Night Eastern Caribbean (Norfolk Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 4 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Carnival Freedom sets sail on Sunday, Dec 19th and returns on Monday, Dec 27th.

Cruise Length
8
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Norfolk
Virginia
Port Stops
4
Sea Days
4

Cruise Itinerary

Itinerary

Carnival Freedom - December 19, 2027 - 8 Nights

DayDatePort
1Dec 18thNorfolk, Virginia
2Dec 19thAt Sea
3Dec 20thAt Sea
4Dec 22ndHalf Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island)
5Dec 23rdGrand Turk Island
6Dec 24thAmber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic
7Dec 24thAt Sea
8Dec 25thAt Sea
9Dec 27thNorfolk, Virginia

The Carnival Freedom sails on December 19, 2027 for a 8 Night Eastern Caribbean (Norfolk Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Norfolk, Virginia at 3:30 PM and will return to the port of Norfolk, Virginia on Dec 27th at 7:00 AM. During the 9-day journey, the Carnival Freedom will visit 3 additional ports and will spend 4 days at sea.

Cruise Ship

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.

Cruise Ports

Day1
DEC 192027
United States
D:3:30 PM

Norfolk, Virginia, offers docking at Norfolk’s Half Moone Cruise Terminal. Travelers explore the Nauticus maritime museum and Battleship Wisconsin. Excursions visit Colonial Williamsburg’s historic sites. Local markets sell Virginia ham. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures waterfront views and naval history. Dining onboard includes crab cakes, a Virginia favorite. Souvenirs, like nautical crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Norfolk’s naval heritage. Light layers suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance museum walks. Norfolk’s maritime charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of naval history, colonial excursions, and scenic waterfronts, making Norfolk an engaging destination for exploring Virginia’s coastal and historical treasures along the Chesapeake Bay.

Day2
DEC 202027
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!

Day3
DEC 212027
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!

Day4
DEC 222027
A:7:00 AMD:3:00 PM

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island), offers docking at a private port. Travelers explore white-sand beaches and Stingray Cove. Excursions include horseback riding by the sea. Local markets sell conch fritters. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for island tours. Photography captures turquoise waters and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes cracked conch, a Bahamian favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Lucayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. Half Moon Cay’s island allure offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of serene beaches and marine activities, making Half Moon Cay an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day5
DEC 232027
Turks And Caicos Islands
A:10:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Grand Turk Island, Turks and Caicos, offers docking at Grand Turk Cruise Center. Travelers explore Cockburn Town and Governor’s Beach. Excursions include snorkeling at Gibbs Cay. Local markets sell conch salad. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial buildings and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes jerk fish, a Turks and Caicos favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Taino history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Grand Turk’s coastal charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic sites and marine beauty, making Grand Turk an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day6
DEC 242027
Dominican Republic
A:6:00 AMD:3:00 PM

Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic, offers docking at Amber Cove Port. Travelers explore Fort San Felipe and Amber Museum. Excursions include Damajagua Waterfalls. Local markets sell mangu. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes sancocho, a Dominican favorite. Souvenirs, like amber crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Taino history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance waterfall hikes. Amber Cove’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Dominican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic sites and adventurous waterfalls, making Amber Cove an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day7
DEC 252027
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!

Day8
DEC 262027
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!

Day9
DEC 272027
United States
A:7:00 AM

Norfolk, Virginia, offers docking at Norfolk’s Half Moone Cruise Terminal. Travelers explore the Nauticus maritime museum and Battleship Wisconsin. Excursions visit Colonial Williamsburg’s historic sites. Local markets sell Virginia ham. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures waterfront views and naval history. Dining onboard includes crab cakes, a Virginia favorite. Souvenirs, like nautical crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Norfolk’s naval heritage. Light layers suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance museum walks. Norfolk’s maritime charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of naval history, colonial excursions, and scenic waterfronts, making Norfolk an engaging destination for exploring Virginia’s coastal and historical treasures along the Chesapeake Bay.