View of Tuscan wine country in Livorno, Italy

Livorno (Florence & Pisa)

8-Day Mediterranean from Barcelona, Spain

Carnival Freedom
Start: Barcelona > Marseille (Provence) > Livorno (Florence & Pisa) > Civitavecchia (Rome) > Naples (Amalfi/Pompeii) > Malta > End: Barcelona
Fri Oct 9, 2026 - Sat Oct 17, 2026
From$889*
average per person, 2 person room

Cruise Itinerary

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

Day 1: Barcelona

Departs at 7:30 PM
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...
View of the coastline from high above Marseilles, France

Day 2: Marseille (Provence)

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Marseille is France’s second largest city, its largest port on the Mediterranean and — thanks in large part to Algerian immigration in the 1950s — a melting pot of people and cultures. Marseille’s also...
Looking through historic ornate arches in Livorno, Italy

Day 3: Livorno (Florence & Pisa)

7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Livorno is the coastal gateway to beautiful Tuscany, where you’ll find both fan-favorite Pisa and Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance. Florence houses some of the world's greatest works of art, from...
Dusk at the Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy

Day 4: Civitavecchia (Rome)

7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
In ancient times it was said that all roads lead to Rome… but in your case, the seaport of Civitavecchia is your road to Rome. Get there and you’ll find out what made the place so popular. The Vatican's...
Aerial view of port in Naples, Italy

Day 5: Naples (Amalfi/Pompeii)

7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Not just one of Italy’s oldest cities, but among the world’s oldest, Naples and its surrounding area has over thousands of years contributed innovations to not only the culinary and visual arts, but the...
Guest enjoying a punchliner show onboard a carnival cruise

Day 6: 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.
birds fly above ancient buildings in valletta malta

Day 7: Malta

7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Malta’s the big sister, the largest island in a seven-strong archipelago just a stone’s throw from Europe… and not far at all from Africa. The island’s history began with the megalithic stone temples ...
Guests dancing to the tune of the band playing onboard a carnival cruise

Day 8: 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.
Museu Nacional d´Art de Catalunya at dusk in Barcelona, Spain

Day 9: 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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