{"id":4974,"date":"2019-04-03T09:19:08","date_gmt":"2019-04-03T14:19:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/?p=4974"},"modified":"2019-04-03T09:19:39","modified_gmt":"2019-04-03T14:19:39","slug":"cruise360-update-carnival-freedom-refreshed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/?p=4974","title":{"rendered":"Cruise360 Update: Carnival Freedom Refreshed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Freedom-Dry-Dock-Header-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4976\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Freedom-Dry-Dock-Header-1.jpg 555w, https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Freedom-Dry-Dock-Header-1-300x243.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you haven&#8217;t heard already, Carnival has great news for Galveston cruisers and they&#8217;re sharing it here at Cruise360.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><div>Here is the official release from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/carnival\">Carnival Cruise Line<\/a>:<\/div><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CARNIVAL FREEDOM UNDERGOES MULTI-MILLION-DOLLAR DRY DOCK THAT ADDS A VARIETY OF POPULAR ONBOARD EXPERIENCES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>New WaterWorks Aqua Park and Mini Golf Course, Updated Deli, Bonsai Sushi Express and Retail Spaces Added During Extensive Three-Week Renovation<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Carnival Freedom has undergone a multi-million-dollar renovation added a variety of exciting experiences, including an expansive new WaterWorks aqua park, enhanced dining options such as a re-branded Deli and Bonsai Sushi Express, expanded retail spaces, a new miniature golf course and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Part of the line\u2019s industry-leading $2 billion ship enhancement program that has added popular Fun Ship 2.0 innovations across the fleet, the updated spaces were added during a three-week dry dock that took place in Freeport, The Bahamas.&nbsp;&nbsp; The new and enhanced experiences include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>WaterWorks:\u00a0<\/strong>Featuring a 203-foot-long AquaTunnel slide and Carnival\u2019s signature 212-foot-long Twister slide along with a 75-gallon PowerDrencher tipping bucket and SplashZone area for kids.<\/li><li><strong>Bonsai Express:\u00a0<\/strong>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.<\/li><li><strong>Expanded Retail Spaces:<\/strong>\u00a0 a mall-style shopping area lined with retail outlets offering fine jewelry, watches, fragrances, and more along with the line\u2019s own branded spaces including the all-new Carnival Adventures shop.\u00a0 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.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Mini-Golf Course:<\/strong>\u00a0 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.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Re-Branded Deli:<\/strong>\u00a0Located on Deck 9, the newly expanded Deli offers a tantalizing menu of piled-high sandwiches, paninis and traditional sides.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These complement the wide array of popular experiences on board Carnival Freedom, including Guy\u2019s Burger Joint created by Food Network star Guy Fieri, the poolside BlueIguana Tequila Bar, RedFrog Rum Bar, and BlueIguana Cantina, along with favorites like a classic American steakhouse, Punchliner Comedy Club, the cocktail pharmacy-themed Alchemy Bar, and the Caribbean-inspired RedFrog Pub.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Freedom-Refurb-5-Deli-1170x780-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4977\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Freedom-Refurb-5-Deli-1170x780-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Freedom-Refurb-5-Deli-1170x780-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Freedom-Refurb-5-Deli-1170x780-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Freedom-Refurb-5-Deli-1170x780.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Family-friendly options include Seuss at Sea operated exclusively with Dr. Seuss Enterprises that includes the Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast with The Cat in The Hat and Friends and an all-ages reading venue called Dr. Seuss Bookville, along with fun supervised programming for kids ages 2-17.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Freedom-Refurb-3-WaterWorks-1170x780-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4978\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Freedom-Refurb-3-WaterWorks-1170x780-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Freedom-Refurb-3-WaterWorks-1170x780-300x200.jpg 300w, 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