Carnival Freedom
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Freedom is one of Carnival's 31 active ships and first entered service in 2007 with its most recent renovation in 2024. In terms of size, it comes in at 110,000 gross tons, 952 feet in length, and 13 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 3,754 guests and approximately 1,150 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $500 million and is flagged in Panama.
Carnival Freedom
Ship Stats
Year Built
2007
Last Renovated
2024
Tonnage
110,000 GT
Length
952 ft
Capacity
3,754
Crew
1,150
Cost
$500 million
Decks
13
Conquest Class
Conquest Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within Carnival. The first ship introduced in this class was Carnival Conquest (2002), followed by Carnival Glory (2003), Carnival Valor (2004), Carnival Liberty (2005), and Carnival Freedom (2007).
Carnival Freedom Ship Age
Carnival Freedom entered service in 2007. Across Carnival's active fleet, the average build year is 2009 and across all major active cruise lines the average ship launch year is 2011. Ranked newest-to-oldest, this ship is 16 of 31 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
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Current ship
Carnival Freedom Renovations
Latest recorded dry dock / major renovation date: 2024.
Renovation details
After suffering a funnel fire in 2022 and 2024, the ship received a brand-new, iconic "whale tail" funnel during a 2024 emergency dry dock. During this time, the interior public spaces were refreshed, and the Heroes Tribute Bar was added. It is scheduled for a more standard cosmetic dry dock in September 2026. The next scheduled ship refurbishment will occur in October 2026. This Carnival Freedom upgrade is a major milestone for the ship. Carnival is expected to use this time to fully finalize the restoration of its iconic Whale Tail funnel (following its modified temporary fix) and perform an extensive refresh of the stateroom interiors.
Carnival Freedom Ship Size
Length and tonnage across Carnival's fleet
Carnival Freedom measures 952 feet (290 m) (vs Carnival fleet average of 992 ft) and has gross tonnage of 110,000 GT (vs fleet average of 121,145 GT). It ranks 20 of 31 by length and 16 of 31 by tonnage in Carnival's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
Carnival Freedom vs Carnival fleet averages
Carnival Freedom carries 3,754 passengers (vs Carnival average of 4,085) and has 1,150 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 1,226). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 3.26:1 compared with Carnival's overall 3.33:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
3,754
passengers
Crew Members
1,150
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
3.26 : 1
Carnival Avg
3.33 : 1
Carnival Freedom
Venues & Experiences
Explore dining, bars, activities, and onboard experiences available on Freedom.
Deck 9buffetFreedom Restaurant Lido Marketplace
Deck 5cafeCoffee Bar
Decks 3 & 4main dining roomThe Chic Restaurant
Decks 3 & 4main dining roomThe Posh Restaurant
Deck 9quick eatsBlue Iguana Cantina
Deck 9quick eatsGuy's Burger Joint
Deck 9quick eatsMongolian Wok
Deck 10quick eatsOl Fashioned BBQ
Deck 9quick eatsPizza Pirate
Deck 9quick eatsThe Carnival Deli
Deck 9specialtyBonsai Sushi Express
Deck 9specialtySeafood Shack
Deck 10specialtySun King Steakhouse
Deck 5sweetsCherry On Top
Deck Plans
The Carnival Freedom has a total of 13 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 1. The highest passenger deck is Deck 14. Click below to access deck plans for the Carnival Freedom. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.
Cruise Director
On duty now · Todd Evans
The cruise director is the heartbeat of the ship... the person responsible for onboard entertainment, activities, and guest engagement from embarkation to farewell. Think emcee, social director, and morale officer rolled into one. Below you'll find the current cruise director's bio, followed by a full historical timeline of every director who has served aboard Carnival Freedom.
Todd Evans
Todd Evans is a Carnival Cruise Line cruise director recognized for his friendly demeanor and steady, professional hosting style.
Todd Evans Full ProfileCruise Director Schedule
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Frequently Asked Questions
Carnival Freedom quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the Carnival Freedom Casino on Deck 5 of the ship.
You will find the Carnival Freedom buffet on Deck 9 of the ship.
After suffering a funnel fire in 2022 and 2024, the ship received a brand-new, iconic "whale tail" funnel during a 2024 emergency dry dock. During this time, the interior public spaces were refreshed, and the Heroes Tribute Bar was added. It is scheduled for a more standard cosmetic dry dock in September 2026. The next scheduled ship refurbishment will occur in October 2026. This Carnival Freedom upgrade is a major milestone for the ship. Carnival is expected to use this time to fully finalize the restoration of its iconic Whale Tail funnel (following its modified temporary fix) and perform an extensive refresh of the stateroom interiors.
The ship belongs to the Carnival class of ships known as the Conquest class.
The ship features 16 restaurants, 13 bars, 32 activities, 0 shows and 7 other venues for your enjoyment. You can click on our ship deck plans or details pages for a full list of activities, sorted by feature type.
The Carnival Freedom has a total of 13 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 1. The upper most passenger deck is Level 14.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the Carnival Freedom. The ship's capacity is 3,754. When comparing the occupancy to the average Carnival passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 4,158 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Carnival ships.
The Carnival Freedom was built in 2007. Carnival includes 31 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1996 while the newest ship was built in 2028. The average Carnival ship is 17 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2007
Each of Carnival's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Carnival Freedom is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
From end to end, the Carnival Freedom length equals 952 feet (290 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 31 active vessels in Carnival fleet, measuring 992 feet (302 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.