Carnival Freedom

[SpliceTheMainbrace]

msnbc had feature on new ships; this is what they had on Carnival Freedom (more new ships described in full story located at http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14471443/ )

Carnival Freedom: Thirteen decks high, 1,160 feet long, and 110,000 tons hefty, the newest addition to the Carnival fleet — part of the aptly named Conquest class — will carry almost 3,000 passengers when it debuts in March 2007.

Like other new Carnival ships, Freedom will sport an eye-popping decor in which each public area evokes a different era. London circa 1880 in the Victoriana Show Lounge. 17th-century France and the court of Louis XIV in the Sun King Supper Club. Going back even further, the ship’s casino will recall ancient Babylon — think Hanging Gardens and the Ishtar Gate — by way of the Vegas Strip.

Sure, it’s a bit over the top, but considering the ship’s proposed schedule, the journey-through-the-centuries motif actually makes some sense. Launching from Civitavecchia, outside Rome, on March 14, Freedom will offer 12-day Mediterranean and Greek Isle cruises that include visits to history-rich cities from Istanbul to Barcelona.

[Maxax]

Sounds Great to me!

[deborahjo]

I love that they are designing these beautiful larger ships. That will leave the smaller ships for me..

[lyttleone1977]

Liberty of the Seas is WAYYYYY too big for me. I dont think that many people live in my little town!!

[DqALEX]

That ship will be something to see

[Maryutah]

Ooo thanks for the post! I can't wait to see pictures of her (only seen the ones of scafolds all over the side of her etc., ) - the decor sounds interesting, but hard to picture.

 

She starts crusing in March, do they usually take new ships out for tests w/people before the 'real' cruises begin?

[bphman]

Just returned from the Liberty Med cruise and we could see her from our veranda while in Venice so I know it's real.

[I&MsMom]

Just returned from the Liberty Med cruise and we could see her from our veranda while in Venice so I know it's real.

 

Is the scaffolding down? Does the exterior look complete? Can't wait to know more!