Carnival Freedom (Before Funnel Fire) The Carnival Freedom is scheduled to have a drydock for work & repairs in 2023. After the 2022 funnel fire the ship's funnel was damaged, but according to John Heald this drydock period will include work that brings back the "whale tail" funnel.
In May 2022 the Carnival Freedom's funnel suffered a fire that resulted in the disruption to the ship's operations. During a brief time out of service Carnival made a temporary modification to the funnel which resulted in the ship not having the "whale tail" sides. The temporary modification was a vertical stack that looked more like some of Carnival's original ships.
In May 2022 the Carnival Freedom's funnel suffered a fire that resulted in the disruption to the ship's operations. During a brief time out of service Carnival made a temporary modification to the funnel which resulted in the ship not having the "whale tail" sides. The temporary modification was a vertical stack that looked more like some of Carnival's original ships.
When is the Carnival Freedom's 2023 drydock taking place?
As of the time of writing, the Carnival Freedom is scheduled to be in dry-dock from 10/4/2023 - 10/22/2023. The ship's previous scheduled routine dry-dock was in 2019.
As of the time of writing, the Carnival Freedom is scheduled to be in dry-dock from 10/4/2023 - 10/22/2023. The ship's previous scheduled routine dry-dock was in 2019.
Will any other work be done to the Carnival Freedom during the 2023 dry-dock?
Carnival has not yet released the scope of work that will be done during the 2023 dry-dock. However, we do know that the funnel will be replaced or repaired during this time based on information from John Heald, Carnival's Brand Ambassador. Further, Carnival will likely (but not confirmed yet) use this time to paint the exterior of the ship with the red, white, & blue hull livery. Also, Carnival usually uses dry-dock time for routine maintenance and other work items that are best suited for times when the ship is without guests.
Carnival has not yet released the scope of work that will be done during the 2023 dry-dock. However, we do know that the funnel will be replaced or repaired during this time based on information from John Heald, Carnival's Brand Ambassador. Further, Carnival will likely (but not confirmed yet) use this time to paint the exterior of the ship with the red, white, & blue hull livery. Also, Carnival usually uses dry-dock time for routine maintenance and other work items that are best suited for times when the ship is without guests.
Is the ship getting any new features or upgrades during this dry-dock?
This is not yet announced! I recommend checking back closer to time.
This is not yet announced! I recommend checking back closer to time.
Where can I view more dry-dock information for other Carnival Cruise ships?
I upkeep an unofficial Carnival dry-dock schedule here on RyG's Cruise Guide. Please click here to view my unofficial dry-dock schedule.
I upkeep an unofficial Carnival dry-dock schedule here on RyG's Cruise Guide. Please click here to view my unofficial dry-dock schedule.
Stay tuned for more Carnival Freedom and Carnival Cruise dry-dock information!