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CARNIVAL FREEDOM

 

Carnival Freedom: May 2015 – April 2016 sailings

 

FORT LAUDERDALE

 

 7-day Exotic Eastern Caribbean from Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), FL (Sunday

departure)

 

2015: 01/18/2015

 

 8-day Exotic Eastern Caribbean from Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), FL (Sunday

departure)

2015: 01/25/2015

Sun Freedom

Fort Lauderdale (Port

Everglades), FL 04:00 PM

Mon Freedom "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Tue Freedom Grand Turk 7:00 AM 3:00 PM

Wed Freedom San Juan, Puerto Rico 11:00 AM 8:00 PM

Thu Freedom St. Kitts, WI 10:00 AM 7:00 PM

Fri Freedom St. Maarten, NA 7:00 AM 4:00 PM

Sat Freedom "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Sun Freedom "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Mon Freedom

Fort Lauderdale (Port

Everglades), FL 08:00 AM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sun Freedom

Fort Lauderdale (Port

Everglades), FL 04:00 PM

Mon Freedom "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Tue Freedom Grand Turk 7:00 AM 3:00 PM

Wed Freedom San Juan, Puerto Rico 11:00 AM 7:00 PM

Thu Freedom St. Maarten, NA 8:00 AM 6:00 PM

Fri Freedom "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Sat Freedom "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Sun Freedom

Fort Lauderdale (Port

Everglades), FL 08:00 AM

4/24/2014

 

 12-day Exotic Southern Caribbean from Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), FL

(Sunday departure)

2015: 02/02/2015

Mon Freedom Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), FL 4:00 PM

Tue Freedom "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Wed Freedom "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Thu Freedom St. Maarten, NA 8:00 AM 4:00 PM

Fri Freedom St. Lucia, WI 9:00 AM 7:00 PM

Sat Freedom "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Sun Freedom Curacao 9:00 AM 8:00 PM

Mon Freedom Aruba 8:00 AM 4:00 PM

Tue Freedom "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Wed Freedom "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Thu Freedom Cozumel, Mexico 8:00 AM 4:00 PM

Fri Freedom "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Sat Freedom Galveston, TX 8:00 AM

 

 

GALVESTON

 

 4-day Western Caribbean from Galveston, TX (Thursday departure)

2015: 10/29/2015, 11/12/2015

2016: 01/21/2016, 02/04/2016

Thu Freedom Galveston, TX 4:00 PM

Fri Freedom "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Sat Freedom Cozumel, Mexico 9:00 AM 4:00 PM

Sun Freedom "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Mon Freedom Galveston, TX 8:30 AM

 

 5-day Western Caribbean from Galveston, TX (Monday departures)

 

2015: 11/02/2015

 

Mon Freedom Galveston, TX 4:00 PM

Tue Freedom "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Wed Freedom Cozumel, Mexico 8:00 AM 4:00 PM

Thu Freedom Progreso, Yucatan, Mexico 9:00 AM 6:00 PM

Fri Freedom "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Sat Freedom Galveston, TX 8:30 AM

4/24/2014

 

 

 5-day Western Caribbean from Galveston, TX (Monday departures)

 

2015: 11/16/2015

2016: 01/25/2016, 02/08/2016

 

Mon Freedom Galveston, TX 4:00 PM

Tue Freedom "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Wed Freedom

Progreso, Yucatan,

Mexico 7:30 AM 4:00 PM

Thu Freedom Cozumel, Mexico 9:00 AM 4:00 PM

Fri Freedom "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Sat Freedom Galveston, TX 8:30 AM

 

 5-day Western Caribbean from Galveston, TX (Saturday departures)

2015: 10/24/2015, 11/07/2015

2016: 01/16/2016, 01/30/2016

Sat Freedom Galveston, TX 4:00 PM

Sun Freedom "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Mon Freedom

Progreso, Yucatan,

Mexico 7:30 AM 4:00 PM

Tue Freedom Cozumel, Mexico 9:00 AM 4:00 PM

Wed Freedom "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Thu Freedom Galveston, TX 8:30 AM

 

 6-day Exotic Western Caribbean from Galveston, TX

 

2015: 02/15/2015

 

Sun Freedom Galveston, TX

 

4:00 PM

Mon Freedom "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Tue Freedom Costa Maya, Mexico 1:00 PM 8:00 PM

Wed Freedom Cozumel, Mexico 8:00 AM 4:00 PM

Thu Freedom Progreso, Mexico 9:00 AM 5:00 PM

Fri Freedom "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Sat Freedom Galveston, TX 8:00 AM

 

 

 

 

4/24/2014

 

 7-day Eastern Caribbean from Galveston, TX

 

2015: 03/28/2015, 04/18/2015, 06/06/2015, 06/13/2015, 07/18/2015, 08/01/2015,

08/08/2015, 09/05/2015, 10/10/2015

2016: 04/02/2016, 04/16/2016

Sat Freedom Galveston, TX

 

4:00 PM

Sun Freedom "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Mon Freedom Key West, FL 10:00 AM 6:00 PM

Tue Freedom Freeport, The Bahamas 8:00 AM 5:00 PM

Wed Freedom Nassau, The Bahamas 7:00 AM 5:00 PM

Thu Freedom "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Fri Freedom "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Sat Freedom Galveston, TX 8:00 AM

 

 7-day Western Caribbean from Galveston, TX

 

2015: 02/21/2015, 02/28/2015, 03/07/2015, 03/14/2015, 04/11/2015, 04/25/2015,

05/09/2015, 05/23/2015, 06/27/2015, 07/11/2015, 08/15/2015, 08/29/2015,

09/19/2015, 10/03/2015, 11/28/2015, 12/12/2015

2016: 01/02/2016

Sat Freedom Galveston, TX

 

4:00 PM

Sun Freedom "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Mon Freedom "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Tue Freedom Montego Bay, Jamaica 9:00 AM 6:00 PM

Wed Freedom

Grand Cayman, Cayman

Islands 7:00 AM 4:00 PM

Thu Freedom Cozumel, Mexico

10:00

AM 6:00 PM

Fri Freedom "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Sat Freedom Galveston, TX 8:00 AM

 

 7-day Western Caribbean from Galveston, TX

 

2016: 02/27/2016, 03/12/2016, 03/26/2016, 04/23/2016

 

Sat Freedom Galveston, TX

 

4:00 PM

Sun Freedom "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Mon Freedom Cozumel, Mexico 7:00 AM 3:00 PM

Tue Freedom

Grand Cayman, Cayman

Islands 9:00 AM 5:00 PM

Wed Freedom Montego Bay, Jamaica 8:00 AM 4:00 PM

4/24/2014

 

Thu Freedom "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Fri Freedom "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Sat Freedom Galveston, TX 8:00 AM

 

 7-day Exotic Western Caribbean from Galveston, TX

 

2015: 03/21/2015, 04/04/2015, 05/02/2015, 05/16/2015, 05/30/2015, 06/20/2015,

07/04/2015, 07/25/2015, 08/22/2015, 09/12/2015, 09/26/2015, 10/17/2015,

11/21/2015, 12/05/2015, 12/19/2015, 12/26/2015

2016: 01/09/2016, 02/13/2016, 02/20/2016, 03/05/2016, 03/19/2016, 04/09/2016,

04/30/2016

Sat Freedom Galveston, TX

 

4:00 PM

Sun Freedom "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Mon Freedom "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Tue Freedom Mahogany Bay, Isla Roatan 8:00 AM 6:00 PM

Wed Freedom Belize 8:00 AM 5:00 PM

Thu Freedom Cozumel, Mexico 8:00 AM 4:00 PM

Fri Freedom "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

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CARNIVAL CONQUEST

 

Carnival Conquest: January 2015 – April 2016 sailings*

*not available until Tuesday, April 29th, 2014

 

 5-day Exotic Eastern Caribbean from Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), FL (Monday

departure)

 

2015: 06/08/2015, 08/31/2015

 

Mon Conquest Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), FL 04:00 PM

Tue Conquest Nassau, The Bahamas 08:00 AM 05:00 PM

Wed Conquest Half Moon Cay, The Bahamas 08:00 AM 04:00 PM

Thu Conquest Grand Turk 11:00 AM 05:00 PM

Fri Conquest "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Sat Conquest Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), FL 08:00 AM

 

 

 

 

 

 

4/24/2014

 

 5-day Exotic Eastern Caribbean from Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), FL (Monday

departure)

 

2015: 07/20/2015, 09/21/2015, 10/12/2015

 

Mon Conquest Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), FL 04:00 PM

Tue Conquest "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Wed Conquest Grand Turk 07:00 AM 02:30 PM

Thu Conquest Half Moon Cay, The Bahamas 09:30 AM 05:30 PM

Fri Conquest Nassau, The Bahamas 07:00 AM 05:00 PM

Sat Conquest Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), FL 08:00 AM

 

 5-day Western Caribbean from Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), FL (Monday

departure)

 

2015: 05/18/2015, 06/29/2015, 08/10/2015

 

Mon Conquest Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), FL 04:00 PM

Tue Conquest "Fun Day" at Sea At Sea At Sea

Wed Conquest Ocho Rios, Jamaica 10:00 AM 05:00 PM

Thu Conquest Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands 09:00 AM 04:30 PM

Fri Conquest "Fun Day" at Sea At Sea At Sea

Sat Conquest Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), FL 08:00 AM

 

 6-day Western Caribbean from Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), FL (Sunday

departure)

 

2015: 01/18/2015

 

Sun Conquest Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), FL 09:00 PM

Mon Conquest Key West, FL 10:00 AM 06:00 PM

Tue Conquest "Fun Day" at Sea At Sea At Sea

Wed Conquest Cozumel, Mexico 08:00 AM 04:00 PM

Thu Conquest Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands 10:00 AM 06:00 PM

Fri Conquest "Fun Day" at Sea At Sea At Sea

Sat Conquest Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), FL 08:00 AM

 

 6-day Western Caribbean from Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), FL (Sunday

departure)

 

2015: 02/15/2015, 03/29/2015, 10/25/2015, 11/22/2015, 12/20/2015

2016: 01/31/2016, 03/13/2016, 04/10/2016

 

Sun Conquest Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), FL 04:00 PM

Mon Conquest "Fun Day" at Sea At Sea At Sea

Tue Conquest Ocho Rios, Jamaica 10:00 AM 05:00 PM

Wed Conquest Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands 08:00 AM 04:00 PM

Thu Conquest Cozumel, Mexico 10:00 AM 06:00 PM

4/24/2014

 

Fri Conquest "Fun Day" at Sea At Sea At Sea

Sat Conquest Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), FL 08:00 AM

 

 6-day Western Caribbean from Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), FL (Sunday

departure)

 

2015: 03/01/2015, 03/15/2015, 11/08/2015, 12/06/2015

2016: 01/03/2016, 01/17/2016, 02/14/2016, 02/28/2016, 03/27/2016, 04/24/2016

 

Sun Conquest Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), FL 04:00 PM

Mon Conquest Key West, FL 08:00 AM 04:00 PM

Tue Conquest "Fun Day" at Sea At Sea At Sea

Wed Conquest Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands 08:00 AM 04:00 PM

Thu Conquest Cozumel, Mexico 10:00 AM 06:00 PM

Fri Conquest "Fun Day" at Sea At Sea At Sea

Sat Conquest Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), FL 08:00 AM

 

 6-day Western Caribbean from Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), FL (Sunday

departure)

 

2015: 04/12/2015

Sun Conquest Fort Lauderdale, FL 4:00 PM

Mon Conquest "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Tue Conquest Falmouth, Jamaica 9:00 AM 5:00 PM

Wed Conquest Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands 8:00 AM 4:00 PM

Thu Conquest Cozumel, Mexico 10:00 AM 6:00 PM

Fri Conquest "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Sat Conquest Fort Lauderdale, FL 8:00 AM

 

 6-day Western Caribbean from Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), FL (Sunday

departure)

 

2015: 02/01/2015, 04/26/2015

 

Sun Conquest Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), FL 04:00 PM

Mon Conquest Key West, FL 08:00 AM 04:00 PM

Tue Conquest "Fun Day" at Sea At Sea At Sea

Wed Conquest Cozumel, Mexico 08:00 AM 04:00 PM

Thu Conquest Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands 10:00 AM 06:00 PM

Fri Conquest "Fun Day" at Sea At Sea At Sea

Sat Conquest Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), FL 08:00 AM

 

 

 

 

 

4/24/2014

 

 8-day Eastern Caribbean from Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), FL (Saturday

departure)

 

2015: 03/07/2015

Sat Conquest Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), FL 04:00 PM

Sun Conquest "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Mon Conquest "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Tue Conquest San Juan, Puerto Rico 08:00 AM 04:00 PM

Wed Conquest Antigua 08:00 AM 06:00 PM

Thu Conquest St. Thomas, USVI 08:00 AM 04:00 PM

Fri Conquest "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Sat Conquest Nassau, The Bahamas 01:00 PM 07:00 PM

Sun Conquest Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), FL 08:00 AM

 

 8-day Exotic Southern Caribbean from Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), FL (Sunday

departure)

 

2015: 06/21/2015, 07/12/2015, 09/13/2015, 10/04/2015

 

Sun Conquest Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), FL 04:00 PM

Mon Conquest "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Tue Conquest Grand Turk 07:00 AM 02:00 PM

Wed Conquest La Romana, Dominican Republic 09:00 AM 04:00 PM

Thu Conquest Curacao 01:00 PM 11:00 PM

Fri Conquest Aruba 08:00 AM 04:00 PM

Sat Conquest "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Sun Conquest "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Mon Conquest Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), FL 08:00 AM

 

 8-day Exotic Southern Caribbean from Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), FL

(Saturday departure)

 

2015: 01/24/2015, 02/21/2015, 03/21/2015, 04/18/2015, 05/02/2015, 05/23/2015,

07/25/2015, 08/15/2015, 10/31/2015, 11/28/2015, 12/26/2015

2016: 01/23/2016, 02/20/2016, 03/19/2016, 04/16/2016, 04/30/2016

 

Sat Conquest Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), FL 04:00 PM

Sun Conquest "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Mon Conquest Grand Turk 07:00 AM 02:00 PM

Tue Conquest La Romana, Dominican Republic 09:00 AM 04:00 PM

Wed Conquest Curacao 01:00 PM 11:00 PM

Thu Conquest Aruba 08:00 AM 04:00 PM

Fri Conquest "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Sat Conquest "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Sun Conquest Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), FL 08:00 AM

 

 

4/24/2014

 

 8-day Exotic Eastern Caribbean from Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), FL (Sunday

departure)

 

2015: 05/10/2015, 05/31/2015, 08/23/2015

Sun Conquest Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), FL 04:00 PM

Mon Conquest "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Tue Conquest "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Wed Conquest St. Maarten, NA 09:00 AM 06:00 PM

Thu Conquest St. Kitts, WI 07:00 AM 05:00 PM

Fri Conquest San Juan, Puerto Rico 07:00 AM 02:00 PM

Sat Conquest Grand Turk 09:00 AM 05:00 PM

Sun Conquest "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Mon Conquest Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), FL 08:00 AM

 

 8-day Exotic Eastern Caribbean from Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), FL (Saturday

departure)

 

2015: 02/07/2015, 04/04/2015, 06/13/2015, 07/04/2015, 09/26/2015, 10/17/2015,

11/14/2015, 12/12/2015

2016: 01/09/2016, 02/06/2016, 03/05/2016, 04/02/2016

 

Sat Conquest Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), FL 04:00 PM

Sun Conquest "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Mon Conquest "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Tue Conquest St. Maarten, NA 09:00 AM 06:00 PM

Wed Conquest St. Kitts, WI 07:00 AM 05:00 PM

Thu Conquest San Juan, Puerto Rico 07:00 AM 02:00 PM

Fri Conquest Grand Turk 09:00 AM 05:00 PM

Sat Conquest "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Sun Conquest Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), FL 08:00 AM

 

 8-day Eastern Caribbean from Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), FL (Saturday

departure)

 

2015: 08/02/2015

Sun Conquest Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), FL 04:00 PM

Mon Conquest "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Tue Conquest "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Wed Conquest St. Maarten, NA 09:00 AM 06:00 PM

Thu Conquest Antigua 08:00 AM 06:00 PM

Fri Conquest St. Thomas, USVI 08:00 AM 04:00 PM

Sat Conquest "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Sun Conquest Nassau, The Bahamas 01:00 PM 07:00 PM

Mon Conquest Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), FL 08:00 AM

 

 

 

4/24/2014

 

 8-day Eastern Caribbean from Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), FL (Saturday

departure)

 

2015: 09/05/2015

Sat Conquest Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), FL 04:00 PM

Sun Conquest "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Mon Conquest "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Tue Conquest St. Maarten, NA 09:00 AM 06:00 PM

Wed Conquest Antigua 08:00 AM 06:00 PM

Thu Conquest St. Thomas, USVI 08:00 AM 04:00 PM

Fri Conquest "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea

Sat Conquest Nassau, The Bahamas 01:00 PM 07:00 PM

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hmmmmm. It's not on the website yet, and last week on the Freedom they did talk about how important Fort Lauderdale was and Carnival had argreements with FLL to keep her there. She already has voyages through those dates. And what would they do with the Triumph? Keep it there? Why do they need 3 ships in Galveston?

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LOL at the "EXOTIC" Eastern Caribbean, visiting....Nassau! :)

 

 

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Does anyone know what will happen with a booking on the Conquest that is moving to Fort Lauderdale? Will I be able to make the switch without paying any increases in fare?

I am sure you will be contacted regarding the booking, after the announcement. Whether they hold price protection or not has been a bit of a crap shoot based upon things like this that have been posted here in the past. Let us know how it all works out.

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I am sure you will be contacted regarding the booking, after the announcement. Whether they hold price protection or not has been a bit of a crap shoot based upon things like this that have been posted here in the past. Let us know how it all works out.

Thanks for the info. I will be calling my PVP this morning when she gets in at 11 and I will let you know what she has to say

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CARNIVAL TO ADD THIRD YEAR-ROUND SHIP IN GALVESTON;

CARNIVAL FREEDOM JOINS CARNIVAL’S TEXAS FLEET IN FEBRUARY 2015

 

Prior to Arrival in Galveston, Ship to Undergo Multi-Million-Dollar Fun Ship 2.0 Makeover

 

MIAMI (April 24, 2014) – Carnival Cruise Lines – Texas’ number one cruise line – will add a third year-round ship in Galveston when Carnival Freedom launches a seven-day cruise schedule in February 2015, marking the first time that a cruise line has deployed three year-round ships in Texas.

Carnival’s repositioning of Carnival Freedom represents a 38 percent capacity increase for the line in Galveston, carrying more than 600,000 guests a year from that port – the most of any cruise operator.

Prior to its arrival in Galveston, Carnival Freedom will undergo a previously announced makeover that will add an array of innovative new features that are part of the line’s fleetwide Fun Ship 2.0 product enhancement initiative.

With the addition of Carnival Freedom, Carnival will offer three highly innovative and exceptional ships sailing year-round from Galveston that offer a huge variety of exciting features. Carnival Freedom will join Carnival Magic, which offers seven-day Caribbean cruises, and Carnival Triumph sailing four- and five-day departures to Mexico. Together, these three ships will operate nearly 200 four- to seven-day voyages annually from Galveston, providing consumers with an array of cruise lengths, departure days and itineraries for “Fun Ship” cruising from Texas.

“Galveston is already one of our most popular embarkation ports and with Carnival Freedom we’re not only dramatically expanding capacity in the market but also providing consumers with yet another exciting opportunity to experience our spectacular Fun Ship 2.0 innovations on a Texas-based ship,” said Gerry Cahill Carnival president and CEO. “In partnership with the Port of Galveston and the local community we have been able to increase our passenger counts five-fold since we first launched service from Galveston in 2000. Additionally, we are extremely grateful for the support of our travel agent partners who have played a key role in the growth of our Texas cruise program,” he added.

“We are thrilled to have an additional member of the Carnival Cruise Lines fleet, Carnival Freedom, call the Port of Galveston its new home,” said Galveston Port Director Michael Mierzwa. “For the past 14 years, the Port and Carnival Cruise Lines have enjoyed a wonderful partnership. Not only does home-porting these three ships represent the largest-ever capacity commitment by a cruise line to Texas but it also reinforces the partnership that we have fostered with Carnival through the years.”

 

Attractive Caribbean Itineraries from Galveston

Carnival Freedom will kick off its new schedule from Galveston with a special six-day Caribbean voyage to Costa Maya, Mexico; Belize; and Cozumel departing Feb. 15, 2015.

Following the six-day voyage, Carnival Freedom will launch year-round seven-day departures from Galveston Feb. 21, 2015, encompassing three different itinerary choices that visit beautiful ports throughout Mexico, the Caribbean, Bahamas and Florida.

Carnival Freedom’s week-long itineraries from Galveston include:

• Exotic western Caribbean voyages departing Saturdays to Cozumel; Belize; and Mahogany Bay, Roatan

• Western Caribbean voyages departing Saturdays with stops at Montego Bay, Jamaica; George Town, Grand Cayman; and Cozumel

• Eastern Caribbean sailings departing Saturdays visiting Key West, Fla.; and Freeport and Nassau, The Bahamas

 

Value-Packed Short Cruise Options from Galveston

Carnival Freedom will also offer a series of four- and five-day cruises from Oct. 24 through Nov. 21, 2015; and Jan. 16, 2016 through Feb. 13, 2016. Four-day cruises visit Cozumel, while five-day cruises call at Cozumel and Progreso, Mexico.

 

Special Voyage from Fort Lauderdale to Galveston

In preparation for its Galveston arrival, Carnival Freedom will offer a unique 12-day cruise departing Fort Lauderdale Feb. 2 and arriving in Galveston on Feb. 14, 2015. The one-time voyage will feature port calls at five magnificent Caribbean island destinations – St. Kitts, St. Lucia; Curacao; Aruba; and Grand Cayman, each of which boasts gorgeous white-sand beaches, a variety of watersports opportunities and an array of shopping, dining and sightseeing experiences.

Carnival Conquest, currently based in Miami, will assume Carnival Freedom’s year-round six- and eight-day Caribbean schedule from Fort Lauderdale, beginning Jan. 18, 2015.

 

Exciting Fun Ship 2.0 Innovations

A wide range of popular Fun Ship 2.0 features will be added to Carnival Freedom this spring. Here’s a look at the many new offerings:

• Guy’s Burger Joint, a free-of-charge poolside venue developed in partnership with Food Network personality Guy Fieri serving hand-crafted burgers and fresh hand-cut fries in an atmosphere that celebrates the chef’s California roots and love of car culture

• BlueIguana Cantina, a complimentary poolside Mexican eatery where guests can enjoy authentic, freshly made burritos and tacos on homemade tortillas that can be personalized with a variety of salsas and toppings

• EA SPORTS Bar, a sports and video game lovers’ paradise where guests can catch live sporting events, check out scores on the real-time 24/7 sports ticker, and play the latest EA SPORTS games on a 16-screen video wall

• BlueIguana Tequila Bar, a fun and festive outdoor watering hole offering a laid-back Mexican-themed atmosphere and tequila-based frozen drinks and beers, perfect for chillin’ by the pool

• Alchemy Bar, a vintage-themed cocktail “pharmacy” that’s the go-to spot for guests seeking a unique experience with mixologists who “prescribe” concoctions from different elixirs and ingredients or guests’ own custom-created cocktails

• RedFrog Rum Bar, a poolside adaptation of the RedFrog Pub offering the quintessential Caribbean vacation vibe with refreshing Caribbean rum-based frozen drinks and beers, including ThirstyFrog Red

• Hasbro, The Game Show, where guests are part of the show through a series of larger-than-life productions and entertainment activities based on the company’s iconic and popular games

• Playlist Productions, which builds upon Carnival’s reputation for high quality entertainment by combining captivating live performances and spectacular staging and special effects to create enthralling music revues produced by the top directors and choreographers in the industry

• Cherry on Top - which celebrates the joys of simple indulgences with bins of bulk candy, fun fanciful gifts and novelties, custom apparel and more

• RedFrog Pub where guests can enjoy the Caribbean’s best rums and beers – along with Carnival’s own ThirstyFrog Red private label draft brew – while soaking up the distinct British-West-Indies-meets-Key-West ambiance (scheduled to be completed by the departure of May 18)

• Camp Ocean – a new marine-themed children’s program that will immerse kids ages 2-11 in the wonders of the ocean through fun, educational experiences with more than 200 new activities, all hosted in engaging custom-created spaces inspired by the sea (scheduled to be completed by the departure of May 24)

• Dr. Seuss Bookville – part of Carnival’s recently announced Seuss at Sea program, this unique play space will feature iconic décor, colors, shapes and funky furniture inspired by the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss (scheduled to be completed by the departure of May 24)

• The Warehouse, a family-friendly entertainment center where the young – and the young at heart – can play a wide variety of video and arcade games and win tickets that can be redeemed for fun prizes (scheduled to be completed by the departure of June 14)

 

Reservations are currently being accepted for Carnival Freedom’s new Galveston-based program. Carnival Conquest’s new sailings from Fort Lauderdale will be open for reservations on Tuesday, April 29.

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Thanks for the info. I will be calling my PVP this morning when she gets in at 11 and I will let you know what she has to say

Based upon reading the announcement posted here, you may have to wait until the 29th to get more info.

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JdoggCruiser

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Thanks for the info. I will be calling my PVP this morning when she gets in at 11 and I will let you know what she has to say

 

Please let us know. I emailed my PVP but waiting for response. I also asked John Heald but got a vague response from him

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Galveston can support a 3rd ship, but come on, give us some different itineraries. A couple 10/11 day on the Triumph that require airfare somewhere else isn't giving us anything different and exciting!!

 

The problem is that there are few other ports that can be reached from Galveston on a 7 day round trip cruise. Longer cruises do not fit the target demographic for Carnival as well, as many people can only afford 1 week of vacation at a time.

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