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OPEN TIMES OPEN TIMES continued... Gymnasium 6:O0am - 10:OOpm Deck 11, Fwd Cruise Loyalty Desk 1090arn - 1:O0pm Deck 5, Mid Casino Slots 7:O0am - 4:O0am Deck 5, Mid Formalities 10:OOam - 1:OOpm Deck 5, Fwd Forward Pool 8:00am - 8:O0pm Deck 10, Fwd Airbrush Tattoo 10:O0am - 6:OOpm Deck 9, Mid Forward Whirlpool 8:O0am - 10:O0pm Dec* 10, Fwd Cruise Loyalty Desk 2:OOpm - 5:O0pm Deck 5, Mid Midship Pool 8:00am - 10:OOpm Deck 9, Mid Formalities 3:00pm - 6:15pm Deck 5. Fwd Midship Whirlpool 8:00am - 12:00an1 Deck 9, Mid Library 3:00pm - 4:O0pm Deck 4, Fwd Spa Carnival. 8:00am - 10:00prn Deck 11, Fwd Shopping Desk 6:30pm - 8:3Gpm Deck 5, Fwd Aft Pool 8:00am - 10:O0pm Deck 9, Aft Formalities 7:O0pm - 11:O0pm Deck 5, Fwd Aft Whirlpool 8:00am - 12:OOam Deck 9, Aft Internet Cafe 24 Hours Deck 4, Aft Kid's Pool 8:00am - 8:OOpm Deck 12, Fwd Video Arcade Open 24 hours Deck 5, Alt Towel Hut 8:00am - 12:O0am Deck 9, Mid
Carnival Twister Slide 9:O0am - Sunset Deck 14, Fwd
The Fun Shops,.
Photo Gallery
9:O0am - 11:30pm
9:OOam - 11:OOpm
Deck 5, Fwd Deck 4. Fwd
MIXOLOGY COMPETITION The finalists have been chosen to compete to have their very
Casino Tables 10:00am - late Deck 5, Mid own cocktail creation featured on the cruise. So shake, mix and Library 10:00am - it :00am Deck 4, Fwd sip - it's time to bartend. Competition today at 12:30pm.
Shore Excursions 10:O0am - 8:O0pm Deck 3, Fwd
HELP U5 GREENIFF. Carnal Freedom is certified by ISO14001 tor the Environmental Management System Please hekp us to Save Energy. Conserve Water & Reduce/Recycle Waste for a Sustainable Environment. For all environmental concerns. please contact 1-305-406-5863 (international), 1 - 888-29D -5105 (North Prnerica); or 4ENV(4368) from you ship phone. Environmental Compliance web site: wwwcamivaicompliance.com . 'Carnival's goat is to be the industry leader in environn ,ital exce&nce.°
Carnival Sunrise: 7:29 am Sunset: 7:31 pm
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2012
SEA DAY
The CARNIVAL FREEDOM. Team CAPTAIN: Ettore Bovo CHIEF ENGINEER : Paolo Vaudo
HOTEL DIRECTOR: Stewart Howard CRUISE DIRECTOR: Brad Calabrese
Safety Message: Be careful of high heels when crossing thresholds.
A RELAXING DAY AT SEA & ELEGANT EVENING IMPORTANT:
Don't forget to tune into the Live Morning Show with Brad at 9:OOam on Channel 27 and join him for the Fun Ashore & Fun Aboard presentation at 10:30am in the Victoriana Lounge.
ALL KINDS OF DELICIOUSNESS
BREAKFAST 6:30am - 10:30am Continental 7:30am - 10:30am Lido Buffet 8:00am - 10:OOam Open Seating 10:30am - 12:OOpm Late Risers
LUNCH 11:30am - 6:O0pm Forward Grill 12:00pn1 - 1:30pm Open Seating 12:OOpm - 2:30pm Taste of Nations - American 12:0Opm - 2:30pm Taste of Nations - American 12:00pm - 2:30pm Tandoor Station 12:0Opm - 2:30pm Mongolian Corner 12:OOpm - 2:30pm Fish & Chips 3:OOpm - 4:00pm Tea Time
DINNER Assigned Dining Guests Posh Dining Room Posh, 3 & 4 Aft Chic Dining Room Chic, 4 Fwd Early Dining: 6:O0pm Late Dining: 8:15pm
Your Time Dining' Guests Chic Dining Room Allows you to dine at your leisure anytime between 5:45pm to 9:30pm. 5:45pm - 9:30pm Chic, 3 Fwd Tonight's dining dress code is Cruise Elegant attire. Please Note: Shorts, t-shirts, jeans, flip flaps, bathing suit attire. sleeveless shirts for men, sportswear and baseball hats are not allowed in the dining rooms.
Maitre D' Wine Selection White: 230 Byron, Santa Maria Valley Red: 291 Cuvaison, Mount Veeder, Napa Valley
ALTERNATIVE DINING We are pleased to offer alternative dining venues with varied selections.
Lido Bistro 6:OOpm-9:30pm Lido, 9Aft Deli 11:OOam -11:O0pm Deli, 9 Aft Late Night Snacks 11:30pm - 1:OOam Promenade, 5 Mid Open 24 Hours Coffee, Tea & Ice Cream Lido, 9 Aft Room Service Dial 8000 Pizzeria Lido, 9 Aft CRUISE THE VINEYARDS Wine Packages, Deluxe Packages & Premium Package are available at a savings of nearly 25% off regular wine list prices. See your Dining Room server or stop by the Formalities shop on Deck 5 for details.
BEVERAGE SERVICE You must be at least 21 years old to be served alcohol on board. Proper identification with birth date is required.
Whiskey and Stogie Tasting Take your taste buds on a tour and get half off a cigar after the tasting! 8:0Opm - 9:O0pm & 10:OOpm - 11:OOpm Swingtime, 5 Aft
Martini Tasting with Bar Tender Deska at the Nouveau Wine Bar. Try Combinations of 4 with Special Price. 10:OOpm - 12:OOam Nouveau Be,', 5 Aft Today's Drink Special "Mai Tai "
Morning Drink Special Bloody Marys, Screwdrivers & Mimosas 8:OOam -12:OOpm Deck 3,5&9 Exotic Special of the Day All 20 and more_. Martini night, try a delicious martini from our huge selection. 5:OOpm - 8:30pm Martini Time Casino Bar, 5 Mid
Viennese Cafe 7:OOam - 12:30am Viennese Cate, 5 Mid 7:OOam - 5:OOpm Viennese Cafe, 9 Aft (Mateo Slates Department of Pelota; Health has detemined that cane un:ookN or partially cooked poultry, real, eggs or seaood may present a health risk to the consumer, particularly Ihose who may be mom vulnerable.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION MEDICAL CENTER Medical Centel OFwd Phone: 4444 Emergencies: 911 Medical Center Hours 8:00am - 8:OOpm (Closed 12:00pm - 1:00pm) Doctor's Hours: 8:OOam - 11:OOam & 3:00pm - 6:OOpm
SMOKING AREAS Smoking is prohibited in all guest staterooms. Guests in balcony cabins are permitted to smoke (cigars included) on the stateroom balcony. Smoking is permitted in the Casino while playing at designated slot machines and table games, Swingtime Lounge, 70's Disco and open decks on the starboard side. Cigar smoking is only permitted in the Swingtime Lounge and open decks on the starboard side.
LUGGAGE EXPRESS Let Luggage Express take care of getting your bags back home for a nominal fee. Your airline boarding pass and baggage tags IA be printed on board and your bags will conveniently checked through to your home airport. All you have to do when you get to the airport is walk to the gate. It's that easy! Some restrictions apply, see Guest Services for more details. Deadline for enrolment is 8:O0am on Friday.
CARNIVAL'S SEASIDE THEATRE" Morning Show with Brad
9:00am Mixology
12:30pm Ice Carving
1:OOpm Hairy Chest Competition 1:30pm Family Friendly Movie: The Lion King
7:00pm
THE SEASIDE THEATRE PRESENTS: DATE NIGHT Notting Hill
8:30pm The Notebook
10:30pm Seaside Theatre-
9 Mid ON AIR Channel 11
Fun For All TV Channel 13
Information Channel Channel 17
Cntise Director Channel Channel 24
Shore Excursions Channel 27
Cruise Director FUN Channel 33
All Day Movie: Chronicle Channel 34
All Day Movie: Mission Impossible 4 Channel 35
All Day Movie: Alvin & The Chipmunks Channel 36
Fun Finds TV
BEACH TOWELS Please remember to return the Carnival Beach Towel or Bathrobe to your Stateroom Steward or your Sal & Sign' card account will be bided. ff you'd Pike to purchase one as a souvenir, your Stateroom Steward will be happy to deliver a new one. Just ask.
DECK CHAIRS In consideration of your fellow guests. the reserving of deck chairs is not permitted. Towels and personal items left on chairs unattended for 40 minutes or more will be removed by the pool attendants and brought to the Towel Hut for safekeeping until you pick them up.
INTERNET ACCESS — 24 HOURS We are wireless-connect to Carnival WiFi with your own laptop or use one of our computers in the Internet Cafe. You can purchase and use your minutes anytime, from anywhere. To Log Out type logout.com in the address bar. Please contact the Internet Cafe Manager during posted hours for additional information.
CELLULAR PHONE SERVICE Stay connected out at sea using your cellular phone. International rates app/y. Please remember that your cellular phone may show a different time than ships time. Please always stay on ships time.
PHONING HOME AT A LOW RATE Just $ 1.99 per minute (Domestic and International calls) when using your stateroom phone! Consult your stateroom directory for dialing instructions. Charges apply to all calls including 1-800 calling cards, credit cards and collect calls.
HELP US HELP YOU The goal of all the Officers, Staff and Crew on board the Carni-val Freedom is to provide you with a memorable and fun-filled vacation. If for any reason we have not met your expectations, please contact a Guest Services Associate at extension 7777. We welcome your feedback and will work to resolve any issue immediately.
SAIL & SIGN KIOSKS Managing your Sail & Sign account is easy) Add funds. print statements, control access or simply break large bills. Our kiosks are located on promenade deck 5 fwd and lobby deck 3 fwd.
MURDER MYSTERY CRYPTOGRAM VTAFD NIGD IY PN VDLD FXAHS AH UDE, UMSSAHN EADE YUG M UFIV 01 OTD TDME (Hint: M=A, H=N, N=S).
Lido, 9 Aft Lido, 9 Aft
Posh, 3 Aft Lido, 9 Mid
Lido, 9 Mid Posh, 3 Aft
9 Mid 9Aft
Lido, 9 Mid 9 Mid lO Aft
Posh, 4 Aft
HAVE A GREAT TIME: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2012
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CARNIVAL YOUTH EXPERIENCE Come by for fun activities, games, & more!
cnnnt p BEARYCUDDLY+ 1:15pm (All Ages) Camp Carnival, 12 Fwd
C FIND SOMEONE WHO 2:O0pm (ages 12-14) Circle C, 4 Fwd
DANCE CLASS 3:00pm (ages 15-17)
Club O:, 5 Mid
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Due to copyright Law & safely of the performers, videotaping & photography are slrk:lly prohelted. This snow is rated PG due to costumes. 5:OOpm - 8:00pm: Happy Hour Bar Prices 3 8 5
GET IN ON THE ACT PUNCHLINER COMEDY CLUB - We are now offering more comedy than ever before!
John Knight 7:30pm Family Friendly international, 5 Aft
John Knight 8:30pm Family Friendly International, 5 Aft John Knight 10:OOpm Adults Only (Over 18) International, 5Aft
John Knight 11:45pm Adults Only (Over 18) International, 5Aft
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TODAY'S TOP TEN 1. FUN ASHORE & FUN ABOARD Join Brad, your Cruise Director for a ship orientation and port review to become the most informed sailor on the sea. Don't forget to bring your cameras for a personal invitation from Captain Bovo for tonight's Captain's Celebration. 10:30am Victorian, 3 Fwd
2. SHORE EXCURSIONS DESK OPENS Swing by the desk to choose from our amazing shore ex-cursion options and get ready to have fun! Order your tick-ets today 10:OOam - 8:00pm Lobby, 3 Fwd
3. FOOD & WINE PAIRING Join our Sommeliers for a fun and informative food and wine pairing experience. You II team how to match great wines with great food. Wine is meant to be enjoyed, and well teach you how to not only enjoy it, but appreciate it. Corne hungry, come thirsty. but most of all -just come. 2:OOpm Sun King Steakhouse, 10 Mid
4. VIP ONLY! OH WAIT EVERYONE'S VIP! Calling all VIP's! Join us for an amazing after party in the nightclub with your resident DJ. Dance, Drink and enjoy life with your family and friends. Show your nightclub flyer to any bar staff in the Nightclub and receive a special price on the DJ's choice in cocktails in the disco ball souvenir glass. 11:O0pm Night Club, 5Aft
5. COUNTRY LINE DANCE Put on your cowboy hat and strap on those hoots, because you're about to learn to dance country style. Just listen for the instructions and you'll be good to go! 3:0Opm Victoriana, 3 Fwd
6. SHOWCASE OF STARS SIGN-UP'S If you can yodel through your nose or braid your back hair with your toes-we want to see it! We'll accept the first5 acts over 16 years ord. ff there are more than 5 at sign up time a drawing will be conducted to determine the participants. Sorry, no lip syncs, comedians or tap dancers! 2:30pm Casino 8er, 5 Mid
7. $650 JACKPOT & SNOWBALL BINGO All for a crazy low price. Cards can only be purchased with your Sail & Sign® Card. Also, instant win Cash Craze tickets available, you could win up to $1500! As if the cash wasn't enough, today's bingo session includes prizes from Del Sol, the store where everything changes color in the sun! + 10:O0am - ($650) Jackpot Bingo + Victorians, 3 Fwd 3:45pm - (3 Games Bingo) + Vrctoriana, 3 Fwd
8. FUN FINDS SHOPPING SHOW Don't miss this one time only event! Receive advance copies of your Shopping Maps for each port of call and learn about the best shopping both onboard and ashore. Everyone there will receive a Caribbean Charm Bracelet Voucher and wit be entered in a huge raffle to win exciting prizes!. 11:45am Victorian, 3 Fwd
9. A REAL WHODUNIT/MURDER MYSTERY Who will you pin it on? Follow the clues to deride who the guilty party is in our famous murder mystery! 3:30pm Vrctoriana, 3 Fwd
10. LIVE CHAMPAGNE ART AUCTION If you love art, complimentary champagne and fun, then stop by the Live Champagne Art Auction. There's compli-mentary registration, discounts of up to 40% off Park West Gallery prices and the chance to bid on some really great art. 1:00pm Night Club, 5 Aft
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GET YOUR GROOVE ON MUSIC WITH DJ VERTIGO & JESSEN 11:15am - 12:30pm, 2:30pm - 6:30pm Lido, 9 Mid
JAZZ IN THE LOBBY 2:30pm - 3:30pm Lobby, 3 Fwd
MUSIC WITH MUSIC AND MAGIC 5:00pm - 6:0opm, 7:15pm - 8:15pm Lobby, 3 Fwd 9:15pm - 10:OOpm, 10:15pm - 11:O0pm Lobby, 3 Fwd 11:15pm - 12:OOam Lobby, 3 Fwd
ROCK MUSIC WITH MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS 5:15pm - 6:15pm, 7:30pm - 8:30pm Habana, 4 Aft 9:30pm - 12:30am Habana, 4 Aft
LATIN MUSIC WITH TROPICAL DANCE 5:00pm - 6:OOpm, 7:OOpm - 8:O0pm Casino, 5 Mid 8:45pm - 10:45pm, 11:O0pm - 12:O0am Casino, 5 Mid
GROOVY TUNES WITH LARRY 8:00pm - 11:45pm, 12:15am - 1:O0am Swingtime, 5 Aft
FUN AROUND THE PIANO WITH MARTIN 9:30pm - Late Scott's, 5 Aft
NIGHTCLUB WITH DJ JESSEN & VERTIGO 10:00pm - 11:00pm 70's Hour Night Club, 5 Aft 11:0Opm - Late VIP After Party Night Club, 5 Aft
HIT THE JACKPOT 2012 CARNIVAL TEXAS HOLD'EM TOURNAMENT Are you our next Texas Hold'em Champion? If you know when to hold 'ern and know when to fold 'em, you just could get up from the table with bragging rights and your share of $100,000 in Guaranteed Prize Money! + 10:30am Babylon Casino, 5 Mid
SLOT TOURNAMENT It's all In the wrist! Land on the right reel combinations and you could win yourself some cash and a fancy new title in our slot tournament. Must be at least 18 years of age to participate. + 12:30pm - 3:00pm Baby/on Casino, 5 Mid
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PLAN ON IT FUN ASHORE & FUN ABOARD Don't miss out as your Cruise Director Brad shares at the information that you need to know on our beautiful ports of call. Including how to get ashore, safety tips and most impor-tantly our fantastic Shore Excursion Program.
10:30am Vrctoriana, 3 Fwd
"SUN KING" STEAKHOUSE How'd we create the ultimate steak experience? We combined a delicious steakhouse menu with our unique 'Carnival style'. Succulent beef seasoned and charbroiled to fit your exact specifications, mouth-watering seafood entrees, gourmet appetizers and an extensive wine list - and you've got what we like to consider the best steakhouse on the high seas! For reservations, call 1078. There will be a fee of $35 per person.
5:30prn - 9:30pm Sun King Steakhouse,10 Mid
PHOTOSHOOT FABULOUS You're all dressed up. You're looking fabulous. It's the perfect time for a photo. So drop by one of our photo studios while you're at the Captain's Celebration and have your picture taken alone or with your family or group. There's no sitting fee, so strike a pose as many times as you want.
4:30pm - 6:OOpm 3 & 5 7:15pm - 8:30pm, 9:30pm - 10:30pm 3 & 5
SPA EXPERIENCE SEMINAR: DETOX FOR HEALTH AND WEIGHT LOSS Are you still trying to: Lose the extra weight? Remove of cel-lulite? Tone up problem areas? Have more energy? Remove of bloating? Strengthen your Immune System? Then it's time you take a serious look at the missing link: Detoxification will not only make you lose stubborn fat, minimize cellulite appearance, balance your digestive system but it will also help you to become healthier, stronger and more energetic than ever! 11:00am in Spa Carnival.
SHOP TO IT BIG ROCKS GREAT PRICES If diamonds really are a girl's best friend, gel ready to socialize. Take an additional 40% OFF suggested retail prices on Diamond Jewelry.
2:00pm Diamond Sale Fun Shops, 5 Fwd
FUN FINDS SHOPPING SHOW Don't miss this one time only event! Receive advance copies of your Shopping Maps for each port of call and learn about the best shopping both onboard and ashore. Everyone there will receive a Caribbean Charm Bracelet Voucher and will be entered in a huge raffle to win exciting prizes!
11:45am Victorian, 3 Fwd
DIAMOND AND GEMSTONE SEMINAR Learn insider tips and hints about diamonds and exotic gemstones that will save you time and money while you are shopping this week. Discover the history of new gemstones and how to find the perfect stone for you. Everyone wit receive raffle tickets for jewelry prizes!
3:00pm Habana, 4 Aft
FUTURE CARNIVAL VACATIONS Love the sound of a good deal? Listen up. Because when you book your next cruise on board, you'll get up to $200 in onboard credit, plus two vouchers for your family and friends. Not ready to book yet but still want to get in on the offer? No problemo. Just sign up for your Future Carnival Vacations Certificate today!
10:0Oam - 1:OOpm & 2:00pm - 5:OOpm 5 Mid
Spa, 11 A Spa, 11 Fv Spa, 11 Fv
Channel; Spa, 11 Fv
Lobby, 3 A Victorians, 3 Fr
12 A Lido, 9 Iv
Fun Shops, 5 A Spa, 11 Fu
Vrctoriana, 3 Fr Casino, 5 A
Library, 4 A Spa, 11 A
Lobby, 3 A Lobby, 3 A Scott's, 5,
Vrctoriana, 3 A
AFTERNOON 12:OOpm Cooking Demonstration Steakhouse, 10 A 12:30pm Master Mlxalogy Competition Lido, 9 A
Slot Tournament + Casino, 5 A
Sport's Trivia Lobby, 3 FI
1:00pm Champagne Art Auction Night Club, 5. Name That Comedy Lobby, 3 Fi Ice Carving Demonstration Lido, 9 A Bridge Players Meet (Free Play) Library, 4 Fi
1:16pm Beaty Cuddly + Camp Carnival, 12
1:30pm Hairy Chest Competition Lido, 9 A Scavenger Hunt Lobby, 3 Texas Hold'em Players Meet + Casino, 5 A
2:00pm Diamond Sale Fun Shops, 5 F Seminar: Secrets to a Flatter Stomach Spa, 11 F Food 8 Wine Pairing + Steakhouse, 10 A
2:30pm Jazz Musir Lobby, 3 F Showcase of Stars Talent Show Sign Ups... Casino Bar, 5 A Arthritis and back pain solutions Scott's, 5 Cruise Critic Meet & Greet International, 5
3:00pm Diamond & Gemstone Seminar Habana Bar, 4 Tea Time Posh Dining Room, 4 Country Line Dance Class Vrctoriana, 3 F
3:05pm Slot Tournament Finals + Casino, 5 A
3:30pm A Real Whodunit: Murder Mystery Victonana, 3 F
3:45pm 3 Game Bingo + Victorians, 3 F
4:00pm Military Veterans Meet Library, 4 F
EVENING 5:00pm Captain's Celebration 3
5:15pm Friends of Bill W. & Jimmy K Library, 4 F
6:OOpm Stretch Class Spa, 11 F
7:30pm Family Friendly (Al Ages) Comedy International, 5
7:45pm Blue Diamonds Sale Fun Shops, 5F
8:00pm Texas Hold 'em Players Meet Casino, 5 A
8:30pm Family Friendly (All Ages) Comedy International, 5 Showtime - (Early Dinner Seating) Victorian, 3 F
9:30pm Friends of Dorothy GLBT fine Bar, 5 Piano Bar Party Music Scott's Plano Bar, 5
10:00pm Th is Hour (18 and Over) Night Club, 5 Night Owls + (2-11 years) + Camp Carnival, 12 F Adult Comedy Special (18+) International, 5
10:30pm Showtime - (Late Dinner Seating) Vlcforlana, 3 F
11:OOpm VIP Alter Party (18 and Over) Night Club, 5 Rock & Rol Music Habana Bar, 4 Texas Hold 'em Players Meet. Casiho, 5 A
11:45pm Adult Comedy Special (18+) International, 5
12:00am Casino Open till Late + Casino, 5 A
+ Fees apply
7:OOam
7:30am
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Sunrise Stretch
Fab Alp s
Indoor Cycling +
Live Morning Show w/Brad 1 9:00am Yoga+
9:30am Early Bird Trivia Challenge
BIG EASY CAPTAIN'S CELEBRATION 10:OOam $650 Jackpot Bingo + Ping Pong Tournament Airbrush Tattoo Art +
Meet the Captain, Sr. Officers and fellow guests in this Inch of Gold Sale and Raffle Presented by your Cruise Director Brad celebration along the Promenade Deck, Dance to live music Boot Camp +
Starring: The Freedom Dancers & vocal dynamics of
and enjoy pre-dinner happy hour cocktails - $1 off all drinks. And since you're all dressed up already, our photo staff will
10:30am Fun Ashore & Fun Aboard Texas Hold'em Tournament +
Aimee Lou Gallagher & Edwin Large be there to capture this memorable experience with beautiful 11:00am Bridge Players Meet Free Play) Seminar: Detox - Health & Weight Loss
Live music by Charlie & The Freedom Orchestra pictures to take home with you. Match Game
8:30pm Early Seating Victorian, 3 Fwd
10:30pm Late Seating Vrctoriana, 3 Fwd
Meet Captain Bovo: 5:OOpm - 6:OOpm, 7:00pm - 8:OOpm
Casino Bar, 5 Mid.
11:30am
11:45am
Guess That Song: 1 Hit Wonders Introduction to acupuncture
Fun Finds Shopping Show