jordanaire Posted June 11, 2022 #1 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Just drove past Port Canaveral and saw a really strange sight. The Carnival Freedom is back in port. At least most of it. The whale tail is missing! I guess they didn't have a spare one lying around. At least the ship is back in service. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe817 Posted June 11, 2022 #2 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Thanks for the info Jordan! She didn't stay out of commission very long. I wonder how long before she will get a new whale tail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrate13 Posted June 11, 2022 #3 Share Posted June 11, 2022 She looks rather odd but glad to see her back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted June 11, 2022 #4 Share Posted June 11, 2022 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidecat Posted June 11, 2022 #5 Share Posted June 11, 2022 The Freedom will likely have the permanent repair made at her next scheduled drydock. This has not been announced, but based on sailings available for booking, there is a gap between September 21, 2023 (September 16 sailing) and November 5, 2023 (November 6 sailing) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilovesailaway Posted June 11, 2022 #6 Share Posted June 11, 2022 2 hours ago, Capt_BJ said: Looks aerodynamic 😜 Sorry couldn't resist 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultrafighter Posted June 11, 2022 #7 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Like a bad haircut. 😆 But still glad to see her back in service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaBrz Posted June 11, 2022 #8 Share Posted June 11, 2022 LOL…Had to go to the Pt Can UPS Store a couple hours ago and saw it in north basin. Thought it looked odd ..thanks for explainin’ 🙃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfto Posted June 11, 2022 #9 Share Posted June 11, 2022 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essiesmom Posted June 11, 2022 #10 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Funnels were altered on the original Jubilee when she went to P&O Australia to become Pacific Sun, and Tropicale when she went to Costa. EM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essiesmom Posted June 11, 2022 #11 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Bon Voyage... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeMo Posted June 11, 2022 #12 Share Posted June 11, 2022 3 hours ago, Daddyfto said: I have this picture postcard. It was a free postcard at the Pursers deck onboard in 1986. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F27TW Posted June 11, 2022 #13 Share Posted June 11, 2022 When I saw that today on the Port Canaveral webcam, my initial thought was that I couldn't believe they'd put her back into service looking like that. But up closer, it really doesn't look bad at all. And as along as mechanically everything has checked out OK (and it -HAS-, right Carnival?) . ..then I commend them for putting her back in service and not screwing up the vacations of so many doublessly full loads of pax ... just for something cosmetic and image-oriented. I'll bet most of the pax won't notice the difference anyway! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mz-s Posted June 11, 2022 #14 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Just now, F27TW said: When I saw that today on the Port Canaveral webcam, my initial thought was that I couldn't believe they'd put her back into service looking like that. But up closer, it really doesn't look bad at all. And as along as mechanically everything has checked out OK (and it -HAS-, right Carnival?) . ..then I commend them for putting her back in service and not screwing up the vacations of so many doublessly full loads of pax ... just for something cosmetic and image-oriented. I'll bet most of the pax won't notice the difference anyway! They'll immediately notice the difference when driving up to the terminal unless their name is Ray Charles. Carnival's funnel is distinctive and is in fact the company's logo. But as you said it is what it is and it's the best they could do without cancelling too many cruises. This isn't like when the Horizon needed repair and they had ships on standby. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lane Hog Posted June 11, 2022 #15 Share Posted June 11, 2022 I like it. Keep this long term to make it easier to swap ships between brands... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icft Posted June 12, 2022 #16 Share Posted June 12, 2022 I think Carnival handled the entire situation with Freedom very, very well. The ship looks just plain "wrong" but that is a small thing that just brings a smile to my face. Good job Carnival! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsteph Posted June 12, 2022 #17 Share Posted June 12, 2022 17 hours ago, Daddyfto said: This is what it reminded me of!! Once I got over the "shock" of not seeing the whale tale, and looked at the ship as a whole, I actually kind of like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PC 462 Posted June 12, 2022 #18 Share Posted June 12, 2022 Freedom is pulling into Nassau right now. What a relief! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie26 Posted June 12, 2022 #19 Share Posted June 12, 2022 Pleasantly surprised to see her. We are watching her now from the Independence of the Seas. We last saw her from the Mardi Gras the day it happened. Cruise lines are resilient. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aplmac Posted June 12, 2022 #20 Share Posted June 12, 2022 Carnival needs to get her back in service and earning money! Just remember Carnival is still in recovery mode after 2 years of Covid Crap, bleeding money out! This is a quick practical solution! She'll get the new whale tail at her next scheduled dry dock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May1cruiser Posted June 12, 2022 #21 Share Posted June 12, 2022 I asked if they could lower the whale tail to fit into smaller ports. Would like to see her in port of Tampa if a low profile "Mardi Gras" style tail so she would clear the skyway 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essiesmom Posted June 12, 2022 #22 Share Posted June 12, 2022 I was speculating if she could fit under the Dames Point Bridge in JAX... Stumpy coming into Nassau: 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor75 Posted June 13, 2022 #23 Share Posted June 13, 2022 Does anyone know what caused the fire? I suspect a lack of maintenance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essiesmom Posted June 13, 2022 #24 Share Posted June 13, 2022 31 minutes ago, Sailor75 said: Does anyone know what caused the fire? I suspect a lack of maintenance. If you read through the previous threads, you will get a pretty good probable explanation from @chengkp75. EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarnivalShips480 Posted June 13, 2022 #25 Share Posted June 13, 2022 21 hours ago, May1cruiser said: I asked if they could lower the whale tail to fit into smaller ports. Would like to see her in port of Tampa if a low profile "Mardi Gras" style tail so she would clear the skyway 21 hours ago, Essiesmom said: I was speculating if she could fit under the Dames Point Bridge in JAX... Stumpy coming into Nassau: With a normal funnel, Freedom is 208 feet tall. I don't know how much height was taken off but I don't think enough when you compare it to Conquest there. Freedom should have its normal funnel look back by the next time Carnival switches homeports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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