New Ship Gives Carnival The "freedom" To Sail The Greek Isles

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As Carnival's new ship "Freedom" prepares to launchYou Choose When & How You Dine
in March 2007, she will bring with her a new era forAs with all Carnival ships, you choose when and how
Carnival. Previously missing Europe from its list ofyou dine. From the elegant sophistication of the main
itineraries until the launch of "Liberty" in 2005, Carnivaldining room featuring signature selections from Chef
now sails the Mediterranean. With the addition ofGeorge Blanc to intimate reservations-only dining to
"Freedom," Carnival will venture on its first visit to themidnight buffets and 24-hour pizza, you'll find fresh,
Greek Isles as well.delightful dishes every member of your family will
Extensive tours whisk passengers away for 12-daylove.
cruises with seven ports each. Filled with history, art,Accommodations
architecture and scrumptious food, guests can elect aFrom economical interior cabins to elaborate verandah
Greek Isles tour that makes a figure eight throughsuites, accommodations onboard "Freedom" include
the region. Ports include Naples, Italy; Rhodes,TV, radio, telephone, wall safe, hair dryer and minibar
Greece; Izmir and Istanbul, Turkey; Athens andrefrigerator. Sixty percent of "Freedom's" staterooms
Katakolon, Greece and Livorno, Italy.are ocean view, and of those, 60% have balconies
For those interested in the Mediterranean, a 12-daygiving you the best views on the ship.
coastline tour is available, stopping in Naples andFor those seeking more space and luxury, suites and
Venice, Italy; Dubrovnik, Croatia; Messina, Sicily;demi-suites offer two to three times the square
Barcelona, Spain; Cannes, France and Livorno, Italy.footage along with large balconies complete with
Decades Through the Agespatio furniture, spacious living rooms, vanity/dressing
Joe Farcus, Carnival’s ship architect, wantedareas and whirlpool tubs.
to step back (and forward) in time, so he took hisKids Love It, Too!
inspiration from various decades of the past and oneBecause families need activities that appeal to
decade yet to come. The public areas of "Freedom"everyone, "Freedom" offers extensive activities for
each represent a particular era of time. Thekids and teens. From the indoor/outdoor pool with
nine-story Millennium Atrium looks forward to thesliding sky dome and 250' waterslide to cookie
decade, starting with 2010, with lots of curves,decorating and teen-only dances, kids will find
cylindrical forms, stainless steel and glass. Here you'llage-appropriate activities in five age groups. There's
find special entertainment, including string quartets,even a teen club with dance floor, coffee bar and
jazz musicians, pianists and more.video games.
Other impressive areas of the ship include theOf course, our entire children's and youth staff is
Victorian Show Lounge, named after British Queentrained and attentive to be sure your children have a
Victoria. The ornate molding, marble and gold leaffabulous time in a safe, secure environment.
give the distinct feeling that you're in an 1800sThe entire family can meet back up to watch
London theatre. The Sun King Supper Club adorns amovies, sporting events or concerts on the outdoor
fabulous theme accredited to Louis XIV and the12-foot high movie screen, the Seaside Theater.
glorious 18th century complete with massiveFor those who want affordable cruising that still
chandelier and skylight dome. From Studio 70 Danceoffers luxury and style, look for the launch of
Club (with its disco theme) to Babylon Casino (taken"Freedom" in March 2007.
from 1000 B.C.), passengers will find interesting twists