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Carnival Freedom Undergoes Multi-Million-Dollar Dry Dock That Adds A Variety Of Popular Onboard Experiences

NewWaterWorks Aqua Park and Mini Golf Course, Updated Deli, Bonsai Sushi Expressand Retail Spaces Added During Extensive Three-Week Renovation

MIAMI (March 12, 2019) – CarnivalFreedom has undergone a multi-million-dollar renovation added avariety of exciting experiences, including an expansive new WaterWorks aquapark, enhanced dining options such as a re-branded Deli and Bonsai SushiExpress, expanded retail spaces, a new miniature golf course and more.


Part of the line's industry-leading $2billion ship enhancement program that has added popular Fun Ship 2.0innovations across the fleet, the updated spaces were added during a three-weekdry dock that took place in Freeport, The Bahamas. The new andenhanced experiences include:


  • WaterWorks: Featuring a 203-foot-long AquaTunnel slide and Carnival's signature 212-foot-long Twister slide along with a 75-gallon PowerDrencher tipping bucket and SplashZone area for kids.
  • Bonsai Express: the success of the full-service Bonsai Sushi restaurants has spawned this casual spot, featuring a mouth-watering array of sushi, sashimi, rolls and more.
  • Expanded Retail Spaces: a mall-style shopping area lined with retail outlets offering fine jewelry, watches, fragrances, and more along with the line's own branded spaces including the all-new Carnival Adventures shop. The new shop offers everything guests need to maximize their fun on board and ashore, from snorkel gear and swim fins to sunscreen and waterproof backpacks.
  • Mini-Golf Course: A nine-hole miniature golf course has been relocated to Deck 11, providing a fun and relaxing pastime for families to enjoy in the fresh sea air.
  • Re-Branded Deli: Located on Deck 9, the newly expanded Deli offers a tantalizing menu of piled-high sandwiches, paninis and traditional sides.

These complement the widearray of popular experiences on board Carnival Freedom, including Guy's BurgerJoint created by Food Network star Guy Fieri, the poolside BlueIguana TequilaBar, RedFrog Rum Bar, and BlueIguana Cantina, along with favorites like aclassic American steakhouse, Punchliner Comedy Club, the cocktailpharmacy-themed Alchemy Bar, and the Caribbean-inspired RedFrogPub.

Family-friendly optionsinclude Seuss at Sea operated exclusively with Dr. Seuss Enterprises thatincludes the Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast with The Cat in The Hat and Friendsand an all-ages reading venue called Dr. Seuss Bookville, along with funsupervised programming for kids ages 2-17.

Following the dry dock,Carnival Freedom resumed its year-round schedule of six- and seven-dayCaribbean cruises from Galvestonthat visit top destinations in Jamaica, Mexico, Belize and Grand Cayman.


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