Carnival Freedom has returned to active service following a 35-day dry dock at Chantier Naval de Marseille in Marseille, France. The cruise ship introduced a new whale tail funnel with a lower height to access additional ports. Onboard upgrades include an expanded casino with over 100 additional gaming machines, a refreshed video arcade, updated retail spaces, accessibility improvements, and a new “From Sea to Shining Sea” bow crest celebrating Carnival Cruise Line’s American cruise line status.
New Norfolk Sailings for 2028/2029
Carnival Cruise Line has opened reservations for Carnival Freedom’s 2028 and 2029 sailing seasons departing from Norfolk, Virginia. The itineraries cover six- to eight-day
cruises visiting destinations such as The Bahamas, Bermuda, the Eastern Caribbean, and Canada. Ports of call include Celebration Key, RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay, Grand Turk, and Amber Cove.
2026-2027 Service Schedule
After the dry dock, Carnival Freedom is scheduled to arrive in Barcelona, Spain, on October 9, 2026. The ship will offer an eight-day Mediterranean cruise followed by a 13-day Carnival Journeys transatlantic voyage. Carnival Freedom will then arrive at Port Canaveral, Florida, on October 30, 2026, where it will homeport through May 2027 before repositioning to Norfolk, Virginia.
