Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Freedom
- Cruises
- 19
- From
- $261
Ship comparison
Carnival Freedom vs Carnival Valor
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Valor
- Cruises
- 17
- From
- $298
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Freedom is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,980 passengers, in service since 2006. Carnival Valor is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,980 passengers, in service since 2004.
Choose Carnival Freedom if you want a more active cruise: it outscores Carnival Valor for active (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Carnival Valor does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Freedom | Carnival Valor | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2006 (better) | 2004 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | 2021 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 110,000 | 110,000 |
| Passengers | 2,980 | 2,980 |
| Crew | 1,150 | 1,180 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 | 2.5 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 36.9 | 36.9 |
| 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 | 17 |
| Upcoming sailings | 91 | 94 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–15 nights | 4–14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $261 (better) | $298 |
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 2 of the ten, Carnival Valor on 0, with 8 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 Valor
Hosting more than 3,000 passengers when fully booked, Carnival Valor features a heroes and heroics theme as it calls on sand-filled, sun-soaked ports in the Caribbean and Bahamas.
Highlights
- Laughing at jokes in the Punchliner Comedy Club
- Splishing and splashing on the Twister Waterslide
- Singing along at the onboard Piano Bar
- Tasting gourmet treats at the Chef's Table
Sailing now
17 cruises on sale, from $298.
Questions
Carnival Freedom or Carnival Valor?
Which is bigger, Carnival Freedom or Carnival Valor?
They are the same size, 110,000 gross tons each. Carnival Freedom carries 2,980 passengers and Carnival Valor carries 2,980.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Freedom or Carnival Valor?
Carnival Freedom is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2006 against 2004 for Carnival Valor.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 36.9 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Carnival Valor, with one crew member for every 2.5 passengers against one for every 2.6 on Carnival Freedom.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 9.0 out of 10.
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