Carnival Freedom, sporting its iconic winged funnel, has resumed service with a 14-day transatlantic voyage from Barcelona, Spain to its homeport of Port Canaveral, Florida. The ship underwent a comprehensive refurbishment that included the installation of a new funnel, the addition of Carnival’s signature red, white, and blue hull livery, and various enhancements.

The 2,980-passenger ship underwent a 16-day dry dock at the Navantia shipyard in Cadiz, Spain. The shipyard’s team members have worked on other Carnival projects, but this is the first time they have designed and manufactured a Carnival funnel.

Among the enhancements is a newly installed Heroes Tribute Bar, honoring military veterans and active-duty service members. Carnival Freedom also features a Dreams Studio, where guests can capture memories with the help of Carnival’s photography staff. Other renovations include an expansion to the ship’s casino and upgrades to staterooms and public areas.

Carnival Freedom’s transatlantic Carnival Journeys cruise from Spain includes visits to Valencia, Malaga, and Las Palmas, Spain, as well as Bermuda. From Port Canaveral, the ship offers four- and five-day sailings to destinations in The Bahamas, such as Nassau and Princess Cays, and other Caribbean destinations, including Grand Turk. New itineraries feature Carnival’s upcoming exclusive destination, Celebration Key, as a port of call beginning in 2025.