Carnival Freedom 2017 7-Day Caribbean Cruise Review
Day 3 Part 2 July 10, 2017 Cozumel, Mexico
Scheduled Arrival: 9:00AM Scheduled Departure: 6:00PM
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Day 3 Part 2 July 10, 2017 Cozumel, Mexico
Scheduled Arrival: 9:00AM Scheduled Departure: 6:00PM
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This is a continuation of Day 3's cruise review. Click here to go to Day 3 Part 1.
Getting Back On The Carnival Freedom:
Around lunchtime we decided to head back to the Carnival Freedom. In order to get back on the pier we had to go through a security checkpoint. The security checkpoint essentially consisted of us showing our Sail & Sign cards and photo identification. This process took no more than 30 seconds to 1 minute. Following the checkpoint, we were directed back into the shops on the pier. The shops were easier to move through at this time of the day because most cruisers were ashore doing excursions, shopping, and other activities.
Getting Back On The Carnival Freedom:
Around lunchtime we decided to head back to the Carnival Freedom. In order to get back on the pier we had to go through a security checkpoint. The security checkpoint essentially consisted of us showing our Sail & Sign cards and photo identification. This process took no more than 30 seconds to 1 minute. Following the checkpoint, we were directed back into the shops on the pier. The shops were easier to move through at this time of the day because most cruisers were ashore doing excursions, shopping, and other activities.
Looking At The Crew Only Entrance To The Pier
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View Of The Cozumel Shoreline - From The Pier
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Carnival Freedom & Carnival Triumph
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Walking through the shops did not take too long. After getting through the shops, we continued to walk on the outside part of the pier. Here are some pictures taken on the pier:
Carnival Freedom
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The Very Back Of The Carnival Freedom
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Looking Down The Sides Of Each Ship
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Near the Carnival Freedom's gangway was a covered tent area. This covered tent area had some chairs as well as water available for guests. Regular water, lemon flavored water, and orange flavored water were all available for free.
Walking Down The Pier
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Covered Seats & Water By The Gangway
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Covered Seats
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Regular Water & Flavored Water - Available For Free!
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Carnival Freedom's Gangway
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Entrance To The Gangway
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Getting Back On The Carnival Freedom:
In order to get back on the Carnival Freedom, we had to get our Sail & Sign cards scanned by the ship's security guards. Each of the security guards working the gangway had a handheld tablet that was used for card scanning. Once our cards were scanned, we waited in line to go through the ship's security checkpoint. This checkpoint consists of going through a metal detector and having all belongings scanned. We were required to empty our pockets of all cameras, phones, electronics, keys, and place them in a little bucket that would go through a larger scanner. It appeared security did a very good job and paid close attention to all of the objects going through the machine. For those that wear sunglasses, be prepared to take off your sunglasses to get through the security checkpoint. The security guards were constantly asking people to remove sunglasses.
Going through security did not take too long. When I took my wallet out of my pocket one of my credit cards fell out and slipped through the cracks of the scanning machine's conveyor belt. Security was nice about it and they stopped the machine to get my credit card.
In order to get back on the Carnival Freedom, we had to get our Sail & Sign cards scanned by the ship's security guards. Each of the security guards working the gangway had a handheld tablet that was used for card scanning. Once our cards were scanned, we waited in line to go through the ship's security checkpoint. This checkpoint consists of going through a metal detector and having all belongings scanned. We were required to empty our pockets of all cameras, phones, electronics, keys, and place them in a little bucket that would go through a larger scanner. It appeared security did a very good job and paid close attention to all of the objects going through the machine. For those that wear sunglasses, be prepared to take off your sunglasses to get through the security checkpoint. The security guards were constantly asking people to remove sunglasses.
Going through security did not take too long. When I took my wallet out of my pocket one of my credit cards fell out and slipped through the cracks of the scanning machine's conveyor belt. Security was nice about it and they stopped the machine to get my credit card.
Beverage Collection Station On Deck 0
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Ship's Deck 0 Medical Center
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Visiting Guy's Burger Joint For Lunch:
The Carnival Freedom has Guy's Burger Joint, which is a complimentary burger eatery located on the Lido Deck (9) . Guy's Burger Joint serves several different types of hamburgers. A self-service toppings bar is available for cruisers to add lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and other toppings/sauce to their hamburgers. Fries are available for all burgers, but they are served by a crew member from behind the counter. On sea days, Guy's Burger Joint typically has a long line. However, on port of call days the line for Guy's Burger Joint was much shorter. The crew working Guy's Burger Joint were friendly and did a great job.
The Carnival Freedom has Guy's Burger Joint, which is a complimentary burger eatery located on the Lido Deck (9) . Guy's Burger Joint serves several different types of hamburgers. A self-service toppings bar is available for cruisers to add lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and other toppings/sauce to their hamburgers. Fries are available for all burgers, but they are served by a crew member from behind the counter. On sea days, Guy's Burger Joint typically has a long line. However, on port of call days the line for Guy's Burger Joint was much shorter. The crew working Guy's Burger Joint were friendly and did a great job.
Guy's Burger Joint's Menu
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Fries - Waited To Be Served From Behind The Counter
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A Crew Member Preparing A Hamburger
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Self Service Toppings Bar At Guy's Burger Joint
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Self Service Toppings Bar At Guy's Burger Joint
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Self Service Toppings Bar At Guy's Burger Joint
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"Straight Up" Hamburger (Was Good!)
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Food From The Salad Bar
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Mongolian Wok & Comfort Kitchen Food
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Lunch Options For Day #3:
The Freedom Restaurant was serving a variety of different foods once again for lunch. Here are the eateries and open times listed in the Fun-Times (daily activity newsletter) for Day 3's lunch:
The Freedom Restaurant was serving a variety of different foods once again for lunch. Here are the eateries and open times listed in the Fun-Times (daily activity newsletter) for Day 3's lunch:
- Blue Iguana Cantina 12:00pm - 3:30pm
- Caribbean Food - Chef's Choice Line 12:00pm - 3:30pm
- Mongolian Wok 12:00pm - 3:30pm
- Ol' Fashioned BBQ 12:00pm - 3:30pm
- Seafood Shack (Costs Extra) 12:00pm - 5:00pm
- Sushi At Sea (Costs Extra) 12:00pm - 5:00pm
- Guy's Burger Joint 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Chef's Choice Buffet Line
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Chef's Choice Buffet Line
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Chef's Choice Buffet Line
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Chef's Choice Buffet Line
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Chef's Choice Buffet Line
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Chef's Choice Buffet Line
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Chef's Choice Buffet Line
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Chef's Choice Buffet Line
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Chef's Choice Buffet Line
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Chef's Choice Buffet Line
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Salad Bar Fruits & Meats
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Display - For Decoration Only
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Dessert Station
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Dessert Station
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Dessert Station
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Dessert Station
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Dessert Station
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Dessert Station
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Comfort Kitchen Buffet Line
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Comfort Kitchen Buffet Line
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Comfort Kitchen Buffet Line
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Comfort Kitchen Buffet Line
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Comfort Kitchen Buffet Line
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Comfort Kitchen Buffet Line
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Comfort Kitchen Buffet Line
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Comfort Kitchen Buffet Line
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Dessert
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After Lunch Game Of Mini Golf:
After lunch, we headed up to the Carnival Freedom's Mini Golf course. The mini golf course is located on Deck 12. We played two rounds of mini golf before heading inside. The best time to play mini golf, in my opinion, is when the ship is docked. Since the wind was almost non-existent, our game was able to be played without wind interference. It was a fun game and it was nice to look at Cozumel while playing mini golf!
After lunch, we headed up to the Carnival Freedom's Mini Golf course. The mini golf course is located on Deck 12. We played two rounds of mini golf before heading inside. The best time to play mini golf, in my opinion, is when the ship is docked. Since the wind was almost non-existent, our game was able to be played without wind interference. It was a fun game and it was nice to look at Cozumel while playing mini golf!
One Side Of The Mini Golf Course
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Mini Golf Course
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View Of The Carnival Triumph & Cozumel
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Mini Golf Course & Side Of The C. Triumph
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Basketball Court
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Volleyball Court
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Afternoon Walk Around The Ship:
After playing mini golf we began to head toward the front of the ship to go inside. We walked from Deck 10 down to Deck 5.
After playing mini golf we began to head toward the front of the ship to go inside. We walked from Deck 10 down to Deck 5.
View Of The Lido Pool Area From Deck 10
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Atrium Skylight & Waterslide
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Carnival Magic
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View Of The Carnival Freedom's Front
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View From Deck 10 Of The Pier
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Cherry On Top
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The Promenade Deck was mostly empty as we walked around. The casino was closed since we were docked, but also many of the bars around the ship were closed too.
Shops On Deck 5
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Walking Down The Promenade Walkway
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Stairwell That Leads To Deck 4
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The Taste Bar
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International Lounge
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International Lounge
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Before heading to the dining room, I stopped to take a quick look outside on Deck 3. I first looked out at the Carnival Triumph and then I changed sides to look at the Carnival Magic. I knew after dinner we would be sailing so I would not have any more opportunities to enjoy this view again.
View From Deck 3
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Carnival Magic - View From Deck 3
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A Few Deck Chairs On Deck 3
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Dinner #3 In The Chic Dining Room:
Once again, we ate dinner in the Chic Dining Room. Since not as many cruisers were expected for dinner, the dining room did not open early like it did for formal night. Around 5:45pm, the doors to the dining room opened and we were seated. We had the same servers as the first night. They did a great job again and the food was extremely good! Here are some food pictures from the evening's dinner:
Once again, we ate dinner in the Chic Dining Room. Since not as many cruisers were expected for dinner, the dining room did not open early like it did for formal night. Around 5:45pm, the doors to the dining room opened and we were seated. We had the same servers as the first night. They did a great job again and the food was extremely good! Here are some food pictures from the evening's dinner:
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Chic Dining Room - Tables Setup For Dinner
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Bread Basket
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Appetizer - Greek Salad
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Appetizer - Shrimp Cocktail
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Appetizer - Baked Meatballs
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Appetizer - Vegetable Spring Rolls
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Appetizer - Caesar Salad
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Main Course - Seared Tilapia
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Main Course - Rosemary Lamb Shank
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Main Course - Veal Parmesan
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Main Course - Flat Iron Steak
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Dessert - Carnival Melting Cake
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Dessert - Pie A La Mode (Apple Flavored)
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Dessert - Tropical Fruit Plate
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During our time eating dinner, we began to sail from Cozumel. The Carnival Triumph and Carnival Magic both left before us. It was nice being able to look outside and see Cozumel as we sailed away. The Carnival Magic was also heading to Belize so we were able to see them in the distance throughout the evening.
Production Show - "Getaway Island":
Tonight's production show was "Getaway Island". The show was being held in the Victoriana Theater at 8:15pm and 10:15pm. However, the show's pre-show entertainment was scheduled for 7:45pm and 9:45pm. The pre-show consisted of the cruise director introducing us to the "residents" of Getaway Island. We attended the early show and it began right around 8:15pm. Unlike other Carnival Cruise Line shows, Getaway Island seemed to have a storyline that matched the singing and dancing. This was a very good show! The singers and dancers once again did a great job!
After the show I went to the Lido Deck (9) to get some water before going to bed. Since we had another big day ahead, I wanted to be well rested in order to enjoy Belize.
Tonight's production show was "Getaway Island". The show was being held in the Victoriana Theater at 8:15pm and 10:15pm. However, the show's pre-show entertainment was scheduled for 7:45pm and 9:45pm. The pre-show consisted of the cruise director introducing us to the "residents" of Getaway Island. We attended the early show and it began right around 8:15pm. Unlike other Carnival Cruise Line shows, Getaway Island seemed to have a storyline that matched the singing and dancing. This was a very good show! The singers and dancers once again did a great job!
After the show I went to the Lido Deck (9) to get some water before going to bed. Since we had another big day ahead, I wanted to be well rested in order to enjoy Belize.
My Stateroom After Nightly Turndown
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View Of The Moon Reflecting On The Water
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Deck 10 Outside - Near The Back Of The Ship
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Deck 10 - Near The SeaSide Theater
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Looking Up At The Ship's Funnel From Deck 10
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