Carnival Freedom delivered

Fincantieri?s Marghera shipyard has delivered its latest cruise ship, Carnival Freedom, ordered by Carnival Group for the brand Carnival Cruise Lines.

Carnival Freedom is the fifth sister ship of the ?Carnival Conquest? evolved from the highly successful design of the Carnival Destiny, delivered in 1996 – from which a further 15 vessels were developed. The original ?Destiny? design was first extended by adding half a deck of cabins at the fore, then the ship was lengthened by 15 metres, and, finally she was specifically tailored to the different brands of Carnival Corporation.

The 110,200 gt, 18-deck ship, which is 295 metres long, 38 metres wide and 64 metres high, will have a cruising speed of almost 20 knots and a passenger capacity of 3,734 accommodated in 2,121 cabins.

On board there is a 1,500-seat theatre, 5 swimming pools (one with a retractable roof), 4 restaurants, 22 bars, a casino, a discotheque, an internet café, a children?s play area, shops, a fitness area, a jogging track and a volley and basketball court.

The order book of Marghera shipyard currently comprises ships for three different brands in the Carnival Group: the Queen Victoria, 90,000 gt, for Cunard Line, which will take up service at the end of 2007; the Eurodam, 86,000 gt, which is the prototype of the “Signature” class, for Holland America Line, due for delivery in summer 2008 and two 92,700-ton ships for Costa Crociere, delivery due in spring 2009 and 2010.