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Carnival Freedom Pt. 1 | Embarkation, Spa Raffle Scam, Sail Away Party, Disgusting Dinner

Portholes and Pixie Dust
Portholes and Pixie Dust
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πŸ‘οΈ 4K viewsπŸ“… 1 years ago⏱️ 18:56
What This Creator Said
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πŸ‘Ά Best for Family (Young Kids)Caribbean Β· 4 nightsFrom Port CanaveralVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

we've been on Carnival Freedom before I think it was September of 2022 so really excited to see the differences in the ship here

they announced you as the grand prize winner for $100 but because you were not there you cannot claim said prize and they wouldn't let Matt claim it either

I will say that Carnival Carnival as a whole has added a little more seasoning to their meals um everything has a little bit more of a kick than I remember on the paradise

we are going to try out the kids club this time around on this ship we really are trying out the kids club they're open all day tomorrow

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Make sure you can get the life jacket on your little one when you first get on the ship
βœ“Faster to the fun is not worth it on short 3-4 day cruises unless you have many tender ports
βœ“Bring cruising ducks to hide and share with other cruisers

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting life jacket on a young child β€” Make sure you can get the life jacket on your little one when you first get on the ship
Wasting money on Faster to the Fun β€” It's not worth it on short 3-4 day cruises unless you have many tender ports

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the embarkation process like on Carnival Freedom?
QWhat are some tips for first-time cruisers?
QWhat happened with the spa raffle scam?

Topics Covered

Dining Main2 Happy BaconService Crew1 Sad BaconValue Pricing1Β½ Sad BaconEmbarkation1Β½ Happy BaconCabin Interior2 Happy BaconKids Family2 Happy BaconSpa Fitness2 Sad BaconDining Bars Drinks2Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Nassau1Β½ Happy Bacon
Port Canaveral1Β½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description↓

Day 1 on Carnival Freedom, one of our favorite Carnival ships. In this video, we go through the embarkation process, attend the sail away party, give you some tips for first time cruisers, and get scammed by the spa team on the Carnival Freedom. This is part 1 in a four part series, so stay tuned. Want to see more family travel content?? Make sure you SUBSCRIBE and hit that NOTIFICATION BELL to become a part of the Pixie Dust Posse! Instagram & Tik Tok Portholesandpixiedust TIME STAMPS 0:00- Teaser 0:21- Intro 01:20- Family Cruise Outfits "Fit Check" 02:00- Embarkation Process 03:20- Entering the Carnival Freedom 03:40- Room Tour 04:30- Not Our Room Tour 05:45- Lido Deck 07:30- Fitness Center Tour 09:10- Room tour with Baby Crib 09:50- Sail Away Party 10:44- Spa Raffle Story 11:45- Alchemy Bar Drinks 12:30- Night 1 Dinner 13:28- Maizie Dancing 14:09- Night 1 Dinner Review 16:38- Spa Raffle Scam Pt. 2 17:42- Night 2 Sign off 18:42- Campsnap Photos Day 1