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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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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. 
Cozumel
Looking At The Crew Only Entrance To The Pier
Puerta Maya Cozumel
View Of The Cozumel Shoreline - From The Pier
Carnival Freedom & Carnival Triumph
Carnival Freedom & Carnival Triumph
                          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
Carnival Freedom
Carnival Freedom
The Very Back Of The Carnival Freedom
Carnival Freedom & Carnival Triumph
Looking Down The Sides Of Each Ship
                      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. 
Carnival Freedom & Carnival Triumph
Walking Down The Pier
Carnival Freedom
Covered Seats & Water By The Gangway
Carnival Freedom
Covered Seats
Carnival Freedom
Regular Water & Flavored Water - Available For Free!
Carnival Freedom Gangway
Carnival Freedom's Gangway
Carnival Freedom Gangway Entrance
Entrance To The Gangway
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. 
Carnival Freedom Beverage Collection Station on Deck 0
Beverage Collection Station On Deck 0
Carnival Freedom Medical Center
Ship's Deck 0 Medical Center
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. 
Carnival Freedom Guy's Burger Joint
Guy's Burger Joint's Menu
Guy's Burger Joint Fries
Fries - Waited To Be Served From Behind The Counter
Carnival Freedom Guy's Burger Joint
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
Guy's Burger Joint
"Straight Up" Hamburger (Was Good!)
Carnival Freedom Salad Bar
Food From The Salad Bar
Carnival Freedom
Mongolian Wok & Comfort Kitchen Food
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:
  • 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
Here are some pictures of food from various buffet lines & stations:
Carnival Freedom Chef's Choice Buffet Line
Chef's Choice Buffet Line
Carnival Freedom Chef's Choice Buffet Line
Chef's Choice Buffet Line
Carnival Freedom Chef's Choice Buffet Line
Chef's Choice Buffet Line
Carnival Freedom Chef's Choice Buffet Line
Chef's Choice Buffet Line
Carnival Freedom Chef's Choice Buffet Line
Chef's Choice Buffet Line
Carnival Freedom Chef's Choice Buffet Line
Chef's Choice Buffet Line
Carnival Freedom Chef's Choice Buffet Line
Chef's Choice Buffet Line
Carnival Freedom Chef's Choice Buffet Line
Chef's Choice Buffet Line
Carnival Freedom Chef's Choice Buffet Line
Chef's Choice Buffet Line
Carnival Freedom Chef's Choice Buffet Line
Chef's Choice Buffet Line
Carnival Freedom
Salad Bar Fruits & Meats
Carnival Freedom Fruit Decoration Display
Display - For Decoration Only
Carnival Freedom Dessert Station
Dessert Station
Carnival Freedom Dessert Station
Dessert Station
Carnival Freedom Dessert Station
Dessert Station
Carnival Freedom Dessert Station
Dessert Station
Carnival Freedom Dessert Station
Dessert Station
Carnival Freedom Dessert Station
Dessert Station
Carnival Freedom Comfort Kitchen Buffet Line
Comfort Kitchen Buffet Line
Carnival Freedom Comfort Kitchen Buffet Line
Comfort Kitchen Buffet Line
Carnival Freedom Comfort Kitchen Buffet Line
Comfort Kitchen Buffet Line
Carnival Freedom Comfort Kitchen Buffet Line
Comfort Kitchen Buffet Line
Carnival Freedom Comfort Kitchen Buffet Line
Comfort Kitchen Buffet Line
Carnival Freedom Comfort Kitchen Buffet Line
Comfort Kitchen Buffet Line
Carnival Freedom Comfort Kitchen Buffet Line
Comfort Kitchen Buffet Line
Carnival Freedom Comfort Kitchen Buffet Line
Comfort Kitchen Buffet Line
Carnival Freedom
Dessert
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! 
Carnival Freedom Mini Golf Course
One Side Of The Mini Golf Course
Carnival Freedom Mini Golf Course
Mini Golf Course
Carnival Triumph
View Of The Carnival Triumph & Cozumel
Carnival Freedom Mini Golf Course
Mini Golf Course & Side Of The C. Triumph
Carnival Freedom Basketball Court
Basketball Court
Carnival Freedom Volleyball Court
Volleyball Court
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. 
Carnival Freedom
View Of The Lido Pool Area From Deck 10
Carnival Freedom Atrium Skylight
Atrium Skylight & Waterslide
Carnival Magic
Carnival Magic
Carnival Freedom
View Of The Carnival Freedom's Front
Carnival Triumph & Freedom Docked In Cozumel
View From Deck 10 Of The Pier
Carnival Freedom Cherry On Top
Cherry On Top
                   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. 
Carnival Freedom Shops
Shops On Deck 5
Carnival Freedom Promenade
Walking Down The Promenade Walkway
Carnival Freedom
Stairwell That Leads To Deck 4
Carnival Freedom Taste Bar
The Taste Bar
Carnival Freedom International Lounge
International Lounge
Carnival Freedom International Lounge
International Lounge
                    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.
Carnival Triumph
View From Deck 3
Carnival Magic
Carnival Magic - View From Deck 3
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A Few Deck Chairs On Deck 3
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:
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Carnival Freedom Chic Dining Room
Chic Dining Room - Tables Setup For Dinner
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Bread Basket
Carnival Freedom Greek Salad
Appetizer - Greek Salad
Carnival Freedom Shrimp Cocktail
Appetizer - Shrimp Cocktail
Carnival Freedom Baked Meatballs
Appetizer - Baked Meatballs
Carnival Freedom Vegetable Spring Rolls
Appetizer - Vegetable Spring Rolls
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Appetizer - Caesar Salad
Carnival Freedom Seared Tilapia
Main Course - Seared Tilapia
Rosemary Lamp Shank on Carnival Freedom
Main Course - Rosemary Lamb Shank
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Main Course - Veal Parmesan
Carnival Freedom Flat Iron Steak
Main Course - Flat Iron Steak
Carnival Melting Cake
Dessert - Carnival Melting Cake
Carnival Freedom Apple Pie
Dessert - Pie A La Mode (Apple Flavored)
Carnival Freedom Tropical Fruit Plate
Dessert - Tropical Fruit Plate
                    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. 
Carnival Freedom Stateroom
My Stateroom After Nightly Turndown
Carnival Freedom
View Of The Moon Reflecting On The Water
Carnival Freedom
Deck 10 Outside - Near The Back Of The Ship
Carnival Freedom
Deck 10 - Near The SeaSide Theater
Carnival Freedom
Looking Up At The Ship's Funnel From Deck 10
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