Carnival Celebration vs Carnival Freedom

2 ships compared
Fares per person start at €240 on Carnival Freedom and €390 on Carnival Celebration. Carnival Celebration is the bigger ship, carrying 5,362 guests to 2,980. Carnival Freedom has the fewest guests per crew member, at 2.6 to 1. Carnival Celebration is newer, built in 2022 against 2007, though Carnival Freedom was refurbished in 2024. Carnival Celebration runs 7–8 night cruises from Miami, while Carnival Freedom runs 3–8 night cruises from Norfolk and Port Canaveral.
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5,3622,980
1,7351,150
3.1 : 12.6 : 1
2013
344 m290 m
42 m35 m
23 knots22 knots
Cruise lineCarnival Cruise LineCarnival Cruise Line
Ship classExcel ClassConquest Class
20222007
–2024
RegistryBahamasPanama
Onboard currencyUS DollarUS Dollar
≈ €390≈ €240
≈ €28≈ €24
≈ €682≈ €396
72135
7–8 nights3–8 nights
189
116
73
All venues
  • Big Chicken · Assorted chicken dishes
  • Blue Iguana Cantina · Mexican
  • Carnivale Restaurant (Main Dining Room) · Continental
  • Chibang! · Chinese and Mexican fusion
  • Blue Iguana Cantina · Mexican
  • Guy's Burger Joint · Burgers
  • Mongolian Wok · Asian
  • Ol' Fashioned BBQ · Barbecue
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