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Carnival Freedom 2017 7-Day Caribbean Cruise Review
Day 6            July 13, 2017                        Day At Sea                        
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Early Morning Walk Around The Carnival Freedom:
                   Around 6:00am my alarm went off and I got up to get ready for the day. On the previous two days of the cruise (Day 4 & Day 5) I was too lazy to take a morning walk around the ship. However, since this was a sea day I wanted to maximize my time around the ship and enjoy the public areas before they became crowded. By 6:30am I had left my stateroom and I headed into the Deck 5 level of the atrium to begin my walk. 
Carnival Freedom Atrium
View Of The Atrium - Taken From Deck 5
Carnival Freedom Deck 5 Shops & Cherry on Top
Deck 5 - Looking Towards Cherry On Top & Fun Shops
Carnival Freedom Cherry On Top
Cherry on Top Entrance
                      The Skybox Sports Bar is on the Promenade Deck (5). Cruisers can enter the Skybox Sports Bar through the casino or the Deck 5 level of the atrium. The area behind the bar counter has large screens that display sports games and the back of the sports bar has a ticker that displays various sports news & information. 
Carnival Freedom Skybox Sports Bar
Skybox Sports Bar - View From The Entrance
Carnival Freedom Skybox Sports Bar
Chairs In A Corner Of The Skybox Sports Bar
Carnival Freedom Skybox Sports Bar
Bar Counter
                            Since it was early in the morning the Promenade Deck (5) was virtually empty. Many crew members were cleaning various areas of the Promenade Deck as well as the rest of the ship. 
Carnival Freedom Atrium
Deck 5 Atrium Area
Carnival Freedom Promenade
Chairs & Tables Along The Promenade
Carnival Freedom Shopping Desk
Fun Finds Shopping Desk
Carnival Freedom Promenade Stage
Promenade Stage Area
Carnival Freedom Casino Bar
Casino Bar
Carnival Freedom Internet Cafe
Internet Cafe
Carnival Freedom Coffee Bar
Coffee Bar
Carnival Freedom Taste Bar
The Taste Bar
Carnival Freedom Arcade
Entrance To The Warehouse (Arcade)
Carnival Freedom Alchemy Bar
Alchemy Bar
Carnival Freedom Alchemy Bar
View Of The Walkway By The Alchemy Bar
Carnival Freedom Promenade
Looking Towards The Front Of The Promenade
                        When I reached the back part of the Promenade Deck (5) I walked into the Swingtime Jazz Club. The Swingtime Jazz Club is located right by the International Lounge. Later in this day, I would spend a large amount of time in the Swingtime Jazz Club playing trivia. On my morning walk, I did not go into the International Lounge because several crew members were doing deep cleaning and I did not want to disturb them. 
Carnival Freedom Swingtime Jazz Club
Stage Area In The Swingtime Jazz Club
Carnival Freedom Swingtime Jazz Club
Floor Of The Swingtime Jazz Club
Carnival Freedom Swingtime Jazz Club
Seats Near The Stage Of The Swingtime Jazz Club
                         After walking around the Promenade Deck, I headed down one deck to the Atlantic Deck (4). The Habana Bar was one of the areas I walked through as I went from the back of the ship to the front. Please note, the Habana Bar is not the same thing as the Havana Bar that is on some of Carnival's newer ships. 
Carnival Freedom Habana Bar
Habana Bar
Carnival Freedom Habana Bar
Habana Bar
Carnival Freedom Habana Bar
Bar Counter In The Habana Bar
                          The Chic Dining Room was being setup for the evening's dinner. Since it was our 2nd formal night of the cruise, the tables were being setup with tablecloths and a fancier place setting. I walked along the Deck 4 level of the Chic Dining Room and looked down at the lower level (Deck 3) of the dining room as I walked by. There were crew members working in the dining room and all of them were friendly as we walked through. 
Chic Dining Room
Deck 4 Level Of The Chic Dining Room
Carnival Freedom Chic Dining Room
Hostess Station On The Deck 4 Level Of The Chic Dining Room
Carnival Freedom Chic Dining Room
Chic Dining Room - Looking Down At Deck 3
                             From Deck 4 I walked down to the Deck 3 level of the atrium. I did not stay on Deck 3 long and decided to head up to the Lido Deck (9) to see if breakfast was open early (which is wasn't). 
Carnival Freedom Atrium
Atrium
Carnival Freedom Atrium
Places To Sit On The Atrium's Deck 3 Level
Carnival Freedom Atrium
View Of The Atrium Skylight From Deck 9
                               On the Lido Deck (9) the pool was still closed and there were many empty deck chairs. Crew members were cleaning different parts of the deck on both the Lido Deck (9) and the Panorama Deck (10). 
Carnival Freedom Lido Deck
Walking Outside On The Lido Deck
Carnival Freedom Lido Deck
Lido Deck Pool Area
Carnival Freedom Towel Station
Towel Station on the Lido Deck
Carnival Freedom Lido Deck
Looking Up At The Waterslide & Deck Chairs
Carnival Freedom Lido Pool
Main Lido Pool
Carnival Freedom Lido Deck Chairs
Deck Chairs By The Pool
                         As I got closer to the buffet, I walked by the Blue Iguana Tequila Bar and Red Frog Rum Bar. Each of these bars are on separate sides of the pool. The Red Frog Rum Bar is not the same thing as the Red Frog Pub. The Carnival Freedom's Red Frog Pub is located on the Promenade Deck (5) and the Red Frog Rum Bar is on the Lido Deck (9).  
Carnival Freedom Blue Iguana Tequila Bar
Blue Iguana Tequila Bar
Carnival Freedom Red Frog Rum Bar
Red Frog Rum Bar
Carnival Freedom Red Frog Rum Bar
Inside The Red Frog Rum Bar
                        Guy's Burger Joint and the Blue Iguana Cantina were still closed as I walked by. Guy's Burger Joint would be open for lunch, but the Blue Iguana Cantina was getting ready to open for breakfast. 
Carnival Freedom Guy's Burger joint
Guy's Burger Joint Counter & Toppings Bar
Carnival Freedom Guy's Burger Joint
Guy's Burger Joint Counter
Carnival Freedom Blue Iguana Cantina
Blue Iguana Cantina
Carnival Freedom Blue Iguana Cantina
Blue Iguana Cantina Salsa Bar
Carnival Freedom Buffet
Continental Breakfast Station & Statue of Liberty in Background
Carnival Freedom Continental Breakfast
Continental Breakfast
The Continental Breakfast buffet line was already open. Pastries, fruits, yogurt, milk, and juices were available for cruisers to enjoy. 
Carnival Freedom Continental Breakfast
Continental Breakfast - Pastries
Carnival Freedom Continental Breakfast
Continental Breakfast - Pastries
Carnival Freedom Continental Breakfast
Continental Breakfast - Pastries
Carnival Freedom Continental Breakfast
Continental Breakfast - Pastries
Carnival Freedom Continental Breakfast
Continental Breakfast - Pastries
Carnival Freedom Continental Breakfast
Continental Breakfast - Pastries
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Breakfast In The Freedom Restaurant: 
                  For today's breakfast I went to the omelet station located at the Deli. The omelet station opened promptly at 7:30am and I was one of the first people in line. Unlike the Mongolian Wok omelet station, the Deli's omelet station had a few side items available. The ability to get food such as bacon, sausages, potatoes, french toast, and more, can save cruisers a trip to the main buffet lines. 
                  For cruisers that wanted to eat at the Freedom Restaurant (lido buffet) , breakfast was scheduled to begin at 7:30am and end at 10:30am. Continental breakfast (pastries, juices, and fruits) opened at 6:30am. Late Risers Breakfast was scheduled for 10:30am - 12:00pm in the Freedom Restaurant. For cruisers that did not want to eat breakfast in Lido buffet, Sea Day Brunch was available in the Posh Restaurant (aft main dining room) from 8:30am - 1:00pm.  ​
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                         After breakfast, I took a short walk around the outside open decks. I went up to Deck 10 and later moved up one deck to Deck 11. 
Carnival Freedom
Deck 10 - At The Back Of The Ship
Carnival Freedom Deck Chairs
Deck 10 - Many Empty Deck Chairs
Carnival Freedom Retractable Roof
Retractable Roof - Closed At This Point In The Morning
Carnival Freedom
Deck Chairs Temporarily Removed For Deck Cleaning
Carnival Freedom Deck 10
Looking At The Lido Pool Area From Deck 10
Carnival Freedom
Looking Down At The Lido Hottubs
                     The Carnival Freedom's mini golf course is located on Deck 12. However, to get to the mini golf course cruisers must go to the volleyball & basketball court entrance on Deck 11. Once inside the volleyball and basketball court, there is a stairwell that takes cruisers up to Deck 12. The golf clubs and golf balls are all located right by the mini golf course. At this time of the morning, there were no people playing mini golf. 
Carnival Freedom Mini Golf Course
Mini Golf Course - Deck 12
Carnival Freedom Mini Golf Course
Mini Golf Course
Carnival Freedom Mini Golf Course
Mini Golf Course
Carnival Freedom Mini Golf Course
Mini Golf Course
Carnival Freedom Mini Golf Course
Mini Golf Course
Carnival Freedom Mini Golf Course
Mini Golf Course
                        After looking at the mini golf course on Deck 12, I headed down to Deck 10 to have a look at the Sun King Steakhouse. The steakhouse costs extra. 
Carnival Freedom Sun King Steakhouse
Sun King Steakhouse
Carnival Freedom Sun King Steakhouse
Sun King Steakhouse
Carnival Freedom Sun King Steakhouse
Sun King Steakhouse
Carnival Cruise Trivia:
                   After breakfast, we went to the Swingtime Jazz Club for several trivia games. However, my favorite was the Carnival Trivia that was held at 11:30am. The questions consisted of a variety of random things related to Carnival's past and present. We won Carnival trivia and received a ship on a stick. Although some of the trivia questions were 10 years out of date, I enjoyed playing the game. 
Lunch Day #6: 
                    For today's lunch I went to the Blue Iguana Cantina for tacos. I asked for some guacamole and the crew member gave me a nice large helping of guacamole. It was good!  
​                       Today the Chef's Choice buffet line was serving Italian food.  Here are some of the food options from today's lunch:
  • Blue Iguana Cantina                           12:00pm - 2:30pm
  • Italian Food - Chef's Choice Line        12:00pm - 2:30pm
  • Mongolian Wok                                   12:00pm -  2:30pm
  • Ol' Fashioned BBQ                              12:00pm -  2:30pm
  • 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
Carnival Freedom Food
Assorted Plate Of Food
Carnival Freedom Blue Iguana Cantina Tacos
Tacos From The Blue Iguana Cantina
Carnival Freedom Food
Assorted Plate Of Food
Carnival Freedom
Mongolian Wok Stir Fry & Comfort Kitchen food
Carnival Freedom Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza From The Pizzeria
Carnival Freedom Caesar Salad
Caesar Salad From The Pizzeria
Carnival Freedom Dessert
Dessert - (Did Not Taste Good)
Carnival Freedom Ice Cream
Ice Cream
Carnival Freedom Chef's Choice Buffet Line
Chef's Choice Buffet Line
Here are some pictures of the Chef's Choice (Italian) 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
Here are some pictures from the 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 Dessert Station
Dessert Station
After Lunch Walk Around The Ship:
​                 After eating lunch, I headed up from Deck 9 to Deck 10. I walked across Deck 10 to the very front of the ship. Some deck chairs were empty, but close to the pool almost all of the deck chairs were taken. 
Carnival Freedom
Waves At The Back Of The Ship - View From Deck 10
Carnival Freedom Deck 10
Deck 10
Deck 10
Chairs On Deck 10
Carnival Freedom Ship's Front
View At The Front Of The Ship
Carnival Freedom
Looking Down The Side From Deck 10
Carnival Freedom Deck 12
Deck 12
                    After walking around Deck 10, I went up to Deck 12. I walked to the Camp Ocean playground equipment. Throughout the cruise I never saw this equipment get used by any kids. I looked down from the glass at the front of the ship and I was able to see Deck 10 below.
Carnival Freedom Deck 12
Playground Equipment On Deck 12
Carnival Freedom Deck 12
Deck 12
Carnival Freedom Deck 12
Looking Down At Deck 10 From Deck 12
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Big Chess Gameboard On Deck 12
Carnival Freedom
View Of The Crowded Pool Area From Deck 12
Carnival Freedom Funnel
Ship's Funnel
                     After looking around Deck 12, I went inside and walked down the stairs to the Lobby Deck (3). The atrium lobby was crowded with people sitting in the chairs, at the bar, and lining up for Guest Services. I went outside to have a look at the ocean from the covered areas on Deck 3.
Carnival Freedom
View Of The Water From Deck 3
Carnival Freedom Deck 3
Deck 3
Carnival Freedom Deck 3
View From Deck 3
Tea Time: 
​                   I went with some family to tea time. I am normally an iced tea drinker, but I gave hot tea a chance. The tea time for the day was being held in the Posh Restaurant from 3:00pm until 4:00pm on the Deck 4 level of the dining room. Prompty at 3:00pm, the doors to the dining room opened and we were seated. First, a waiter came around with hot water and a few minutes later another waiter came with some tea packets.  Green tea, regular tea, and decaf tea were all free. However, flavored teas were $2.00. We all got some of the free tea packets. 
                     Throughout our time in the dining room, the waiters and waitresses came around to offer us several desserts including scones, cakes, macaroons, and strawberries with cream. The desserts all looked good and they tasted good too! Here are some pictures:
Carnival Freedom Tea Time
Cart Of Desserts For Tea Time
Carnival Freedom Tea Time
Table Setting For Teatime
Carnival Freedom Tea Time Hot Water
Cup of Hot Water
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FREE Tea - Green Tea, Decaf, & Regular Tea
Carnival Freedom Tea Time
Flavored Teas - Cost Extra
Carnival Freedom Tea Time
My Cup Of Regular Tea
Carnival Freedom
Cucumber Sandwiches & Snacks
Carnival Freedom Desserts
Cart of Desserts
Carnival Freedom Cart of Desserts
Cart of Desserts
Carnival Freedom Cart of Desserts
Cart of Desserts
Carnival Freedom Scone & Blueberry Cake
Scone & Blueberry Cake
Carnival Freedom Tea Time Desserts
Plate of Desserts
Carnival Freedom Cucumber Sandwich
Cucumber Sandwich
Carnival Freedom Tea Time
Strawberries & Scone
Before getting ready for formal night, I went to front of Deck 6 to have a look out. The weather was nice throughout the day!
Carnival Freedom Front
View From Deck 6 Of The Ship's Front
Carnival Freedom Deck 6
Deck 6
Water
View Of The Sun Reflecting On The Water
Formal Night:  "American Feast" Dining Room Experience In The Chic Dining Room:
                       Tonight was our second formal night of the cruise, which meant the dining room attire was more formal than the other nights. The doors to the dining room opened at 5:30pm since the crew members were expecting more people to eat in the dining room. At 5:30pm, the dining room opened and within minutes we were seated. We had the same table and waitstaff as the previous few nights. They remembered our names once again and also remembered our drink preferences. The food and service were great!
Carnival Freedom Bread Basket
Bread Basket
Carnival Freedom Shrimp Cocktail
Appetizer - Shrimp Cocktail
Carnival Freedom Stuffed Mushrooms
Appetizer - Stuffed Mushrooms
Carnival Freedom Chesapeake Crab Cake
Appetizer - Chesapeake Crab Cake
Carnival Freedom Caesar Salad
Appetizer - Caesar Salad
Carnival Freedom Clam Chowder
Appetizer - New England Clam Chowder
Carnival Freedom Four Season Salad
Appetizer - Four Season Salad
Carnival Freedom Flat Iron Steak
Main Course - Flat Iron Steak
Carnival Freedom Chicken Breast
Main Course - Chicken Breast
Carnival Freedom Grilled Jumbo Shrimp
Main Course - Grilled Jumbo Shrimp
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Main Course - [I Am Looking Up Which food Item This Is]
Carnival Freedom
Main Course - Spanakopita and Stuffed Bell Pepper
Carnival Freedom
Main Course - Fusilli Mushroom Cream
Carnival Freedom Dessert Menu
Dessert Menu
Carnival Freedom Banana Split
Dessert - Banana Split
Carnival Cruise Key Lime Mousse
Dessert - Key Lime Mousse
Carnival Cruise Amaretto Cake
Dessert - Amaretto Cake
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Dessert - Carnival Chocolate Melting Cake
Carnival Freedom Grand Mariner Souffle
Dessert - Grand Mariner Souffle
Carnival Freedom Cheese Plate
Dessert - Cheese Plate
                             After dinner I wanted to change before lining up to enter the Victoriana Theater. I went back to my stateroom and changed clothes. While we were at dinner our stateroom steward came by and turned our room down for the evening. He also left clean towels and did some basic cleaning to the stateroom. 
Carnival Freedom Stateroom
Stateroom After Nightly Turndown
Carnival Freedom Stateroom
Stateroom After Nightly Turndown
Carnival Freedom Sunset
Sunset - View From Deck 6
                               I went outside to look at the sunset before heading to the Victoriana Theater. I almost missed the sunset, but I saw the tail end before the sun became hidden by some clouds in the distance. 
Carnival Freedom Deck 6
Sunset - View From Deck 6
Carnival Freedom sunset
Sunset - View From Deck 6
Carnival Freedom Sunset
Sunset - View From Deck 6
Carnival Freedom Playlist Productions
Stage Setup For Heart of Soul
Playlist Productions Show:  "Heart of Soul" 
                      Tonight's production show was "Heart of Soul". This was our final major production show of the cruise. The first showing of Heart of Soul was scheduled for 8:15pm and the second showing was scheduled to begin at 10:15pm. The pre-show entertainment for each showing started 15 minutes prior to each of the scheduled shows.  
                        Once again, the singers and dancers did a great job! I enjoyed the show and the time spent watching passed by quickly. I wanted to see the 2nd showing, but I was too tired from getting up early in the morning. After some internal debate, I decided to go to sleep instead of going to the second show. 
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