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Celebration Key™

Carnival Journeys

14-Day Transatlantic from Port Canaveral (Orlando), FL

Carnival Freedom
Start: Port Canaveral > Celebration Key™ >Gibraltar >Málaga >Alicante >End: Barcelona
Tue Aug 18, 2026 - Tue Sep 1, 2026
From$854*
average per person, 2 person room

Cruise Itinerary

boat docked in the blue waters
carnival journeys

Carnival Journeys

Some take vacations… and some take their vacation further. Carnival Journeys is a limited series of special sailings that’s made to amaze, starting with great destinations and less-traveled routes to get you there. Board a Carnival Journeys cruise and you’re on course for enriching experiences aboard, amazing destinations ashore, classic cruising flair and more.

a surf board on the sand in cocoa beach

Day 1: Port Canaveral (Orlando)

Departs at 5:00 PM
Buckle up for big adventure on the Space Coast when you book a Carnival cruise from Port Canaveral, Florida. Fun in the sun is a mission easily accomplished in Port Canaveral: before or after your cruise,...
lagoons surround multiple recreational and leisure locations at celebration key

Day 2: Celebration Key™

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Now — for the first time ever! — we're building a new destination from the ground-up. And this one, nestled on the south side of Grand Bahama island, is designed exclusively for Carnival guests. It's ...
guests enjoying a drink while relaxing onboard a carnival cruise

Day 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11: Fun Day at Sea

No port today! It’s a great time to explore your ship and its exciting entertainment, food and activities! Or take it easy at the pool, spa, or... if you book a room with a balcony, enjoy the waves.
Rock of Gibraltar rising from the sea off in the distance

Day 12: Gibraltar

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Best known as the gateway to the Mediterranean, Gibraltar is a port whose big features defy its reputation as a tiny British territory. For instance, the Rock of Gibraltar is more a mountain than a pebble...
Exterior view of the Alhambra in Granada.

Day 13: Málaga

7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Cruise to Málaga and enjoy one of Spain’s oldest cities. First founded by the Phoenicians, the city of Málaga had hosted a number of civilizations over its 3,000 years. The end result is a city that’s...
large mountain looming over a coastal beach

Day 14: Alicante

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

A beach resort town on the Mediterranean coast — that’s an instant “ahhh” from you, right? Alicante is just that kind of place, with options for getting you in touch with some white sand, chilling in ...

Museu Nacional d´Art de Catalunya at dusk in Barcelona, Spain

Day 15: Barcelona

Arrives at 6:00 AM
Cruises from Barcelona make for some of the most unforgettable vacations you can imagine. Barcelona looks like a city that should be known for its architecture… and, naturally, it is. From monuments in...
carnival freedom is docked at sea

Get to Know Carnival Freedom

Carnival Freedom has a message for you, and its "feel free to have fun!" Explore the ship and you'll find food options galore, starting with two dining rooms, but definitely extending outdoors — there's mouth-watering Guy Fieri burgers at Guy's Burger Joint, plus the greatest tacos and burritos this side of the pier at BlueIguana Cantina. For delicious, but quick and easy, selections from the sea, get your chopsticks around all the good stuff at Bonsai Sushi Express.

For every great food spot, there's a great place to enjoy drinks, too, from the toe-tapping Scott's Piano Bar to the always-hoppin' 70's Nightclub. For the thirsty, libation hotspots include Alchemy Bar® and the place we all gather to raise very important toasts: Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge. Everybody's favorite outdoor seaside bar is here... whether yours is the RedFrog Rum Bar® or BlueIguana Tequila Bar. (Or hey, make it both!) The rum bar's older brother, RedFrog Pub®, features drinks, live music and traditional pub games. Topping off adult-time is Serenity — adult-only, of course — the retreat where total relaxation is not only encouraged, but pretty much required.

If you're a kid, Carnival Freedom means you're in for a treat. Not only will you find new friends at one of three youth spaces — like Camp Ocean® — but you can splash around with them in one of our many pools, speed down a waterslide at Carnival WaterWorks, or once you dry off, challenge them to a round of mini-golf. Oh, and adults — don't get jealous; your inner kid gets to do all this stuff too!

Up on stage is Playlist Productions, featuring songs you know... and dance moves you'll soon be using.

And for the cherry on top... it's actually called Cherry On Top. It's the spot for something special, whether that something's a little something sweet — or simply a little something to sweeten a special occasion.

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