Where is Carnival Freedom today?
In Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida
Departs 3:30 PM local time, on embarkation day of a 4-night Bahamas cruise from Orlando (Port Canaveral) (Nov 12 to 16).
Next: Half Moon Cay, Bahamas, Sat Nov 14 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM · then Celebration Key, Sun Nov 15, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Scheduled position from Carnival Cruise Line's published itinerary, not live tracking. Ports can change for weather. Updated daily.
Next departure, Mon Nov 16: 5 nights from $241
Upcoming Carnival Freedom cruises from $241 per person. See upcoming sailings ↓
Current cruise, day by day
4-night Bahamas cruise, Orlando (Port Canaveral) round trip
Nov 12 to 16, 2026 · Half Moon Cay and Celebration Key.
Where Carnival Freedom sails, month by month
Carnival Freedom sails from Orlando (Port Canaveral) from December 2026 to May 2027 and Norfolk from May to November 2027 on 4-, 5-, 6- and 8-night cruises. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Half Moon Cay (43 calls), Celebration Key (38) and Nassau (27). It also has longer sailings of 15 nights in May 2027.
- Dec 2026Orlando (Port Canaveral) · 6 sailings4, 5 nightsSee sailings →
- Jan 2027Orlando (Port Canaveral) · 7 sailings4, 5 nightsSee sailings →
- Feb 2027Orlando (Port Canaveral) · 6 sailings4, 5 nightsSee sailings →
- Mar 2027Orlando (Port Canaveral) · 6 sailings4, 5 nightsSee sailings →
- Apr 2027Orlando (Port Canaveral) · 7 sailings4, 5 nightsSee sailings →
- May 2027Norfolk · 3 sailings5, 6, 8 nightsSee sailings →
- Jun 2027Norfolk · 4 sailings6, 8 nightsSee sailings →
- Jul 2027Norfolk · 4 sailings6, 8 nightsSee sailings →
- Aug 2027Norfolk · 5 sailings6, 8 nightsSee sailings →
- Sep 2027Norfolk · 4 sailings6, 8 nightsSee sailings →
- Oct 2027Norfolk · 5 sailings6, 8 nightsSee sailings →
- Nov 2027Norfolk · 4 sailings6, 8 nightsSee sailings →
Counts cover December 2026 to November 2027 from our listings (a port call is one port on one day). Carnival Cruise Line may add sailings later. Each month opens that month's Carnival Freedom sailings with prices.
Carnival Freedom at a glance
Carnival Freedom is a Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship in the Conquest class. It entered service in 2007 (19 years ago) and was last refurbished in 2024. It carries 2,980 passengers and 1,150 crew, about 2.6 passengers per crew member. At 110,320 gross tons and 289 m (948 ft) long, it is a large ship with 13 decks and 1,492 cabins. It was built by Fincantieri (Monfalcone, Italy) and sails under the flag of Panama.
Carnival Freedom is a contemporary cruise ship that entered service in 2007 as part of Carnival Cruise Line's Freedom-class fleet. With a passenger capacity of 2,980 and a crew of 1,150, the ship carries a substantial number of guests across 13 decks, making it a mid-sized vessel in the mainstream cruise market.
As a Freedom-class ship, Carnival Freedom shares its design and layout with sister ships in the same class, providing consistent amenities and accommodations for cruisers seeking affordable, casual vacation experiences.
The ship's size allows it to visit a range of ports while maintaining operational efficiency. Carnival Freedom operates year-round itineraries from various homeports, catering to families, couples, and groups looking for accessible cruise vacations at competitive prices.
Carnival Freedom specs
- Class
- Conquest
- Built
- 2007
- Refurbished
- 2024
- Gross Tonnage
- 110,320 GT
- Length
- 289 m
- Passengers
- 2,980
- Cabins
- 1,492
- Crew
- 1,150
- Decks
- 13
- Builder
- Fincantieri (Monfalcone, Italy)
- Flag
- Panama
- Age
- 19 years old
- Size
- Large
- Space Ratio
- 37.0 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 2.6:1
- Sister Ships
- 4 others in class
- Fleet Rank
- 15th largest of 31
- Typical Cruise
- 6 nights
- Primary Region
- Bahamas
- Next Sailing
- Nov 16, 2026
- Family
- Kids Club on board
🍽️ Dining & Bars
🎭 Entertainment
🏊 Recreation
👨👩👧 Family
🧖 Wellness & Relaxation
📚 Lifestyle
Carnival Freedom FAQ
Where is Carnival Freedom right now?
According to Carnival Cruise Line's published itinerary, Carnival Freedom is scheduled to be in Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida today (Thursday, November 12, 2026), departing 3:30 PM, on embarkation day of a 4-night Bahamas cruise from Orlando (Port Canaveral). On Sat Nov 14 it calls at Half Moon Cay, Bahamas, and it returns to Orlando (Port Canaveral) on November 16. This is the scheduled position, not live tracking.
Where does Carnival Freedom sail from?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Carnival Freedom sails from Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida from December 2026 to May 2027 and Norfolk, Virginia from May to November 2027 on 4-, 5-, 6- and 8-night cruises.
What ports does Carnival Freedom visit?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Carnival Freedom calls most often at Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (43 calls), Celebration Key, Bahamas (38), Nassau, Bahamas (27), Kings Wharf, Bermuda (20) and Puerto Plata-Amber Cove, Dominicana (9), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 21 ports in all.
How many passengers does Carnival Freedom carry?
Carnival Freedom carries 2,980 passengers in 1,492 cabins. It has 1,150 crew, about 2.6 passengers per crew member.
When was Carnival Freedom built and how old is it?
Carnival Freedom entered service in 2007, so it is 19 years old. It was last refurbished in 2024.
How big is Carnival Freedom?
Carnival Freedom is 110,320 gross tons and 289 m (948 ft) long, with 13 decks. That makes it a large ship.
How many crew work on Carnival Freedom?
Carnival Freedom has 1,150 crew.
What class of ship is Carnival Freedom?
Carnival Freedom belongs to the Conquest class, which has 4 other ships we track.
Which cruise line operates Carnival Freedom?
Carnival Freedom is operated by Carnival Cruise Line.
Where was Carnival Freedom built?
Carnival Freedom was built by Fincantieri (Monfalcone, Italy).
How much does a cruise on Carnival Freedom cost?
The cheapest upcoming Carnival Freedom cruise we track starts from $241. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.
Carnival Freedom prices
Upcoming Carnival Freedom cruises start from $241. The lowest fare we've tracked in the past 90 days was $236. Pick a sailing below, choose your cabin, and we'll email you when the price drops.
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