Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Freedom
- Cruises
- 19
- From
- $261
Ship comparison
Carnival Freedom vs Carnival Liberty
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Liberty
- Cruises
- 9
- From
- $409
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Freedom is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,980 passengers, in service since 2006. Carnival Liberty is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,974 passengers, in service since 2015.
Choose Carnival Freedom if you want a more active cruise, a lower starting fare or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores Carnival Liberty for active (8.0 vs 6.0) and family friendly (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $261 (vs $409).
Choose Carnival Liberty if you want a newer ship or more of a party: it outscores Carnival Freedom for party (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2015 (vs 2006).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Freedom | Carnival Liberty | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2006 | 2015 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 110,000 | 110,000 |
| Passengers | 2,980 | 2,974 |
| Crew | 1,150 | 1,160 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 36.9 | 37.0 (better) |
| Decks | 13 | 13 |
| Length | 952 ft | 952 ft |
| Beam | 116 ft | 116 ft |
| Speed | 24 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 19 | 9 |
| Upcoming sailings | 91 | 83 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–15 nights | 6–14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $261 (better) | $409 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Carnival Freedom leads on 4 of the ten, Carnival Liberty on 1, with 5 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Freedom
The last Conquest-class ship to be built for Carnival Cruise Line, Carnival Freedom is inspired by and pays tribute to decades of the past, so passengers feel as if they are stepping into not only a different place, but a different time entirely.
Highlights
- Splash down the spiraling Twister Waterslide, filled with twists, turns and squeals of thrilled delight from kids and adults alike.
- Guy's Burger Joint, a partnership between Guy Fieri and Carnival, brings all the authentic appeal of a roadside burger shack to the poolside.
Sailing now
19 cruises on sale, from $261.
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Liberty
Guess which is the first ship to serve up gourmet Guy Fieri burgers daily? How about one with a sports bar that combines live sports on TV with lively competition through the latest EA SPORTS titles, not to mention delicious drinks?
Highlights
- Dancing to beats by DJ Irie
- Competitive games such as ping pong and mini-golf at City Sports Park
- Delicious sweets from Cherry on Top
Sailing now
9 cruises on sale, from $409.
Questions
Carnival Freedom or Carnival Liberty?
Which is bigger, Carnival Freedom or Carnival Liberty?
They are the same size, 110,000 gross tons each. Carnival Freedom carries 2,980 passengers and Carnival Liberty carries 2,974.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Freedom or Carnival Liberty?
Carnival Liberty is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2015 against 2006 for Carnival Freedom.
Which has more space per passenger?
Carnival Liberty, with 37.0 gross tons per passenger against 36.9 on Carnival Freedom. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 2.6 passengers.
Which is better for families?
Carnival Freedom scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 9.0 out of 10, against 8.0 for Carnival Liberty.
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