Everything’s bigger in Texas, right? That stands true for Carnival Cruise Line as they move the newly refurbished Carnival Freedom to Galveston on Saturday, February 14. Together with Carnival Triumph and Carnival Magic, Carnival will carry more than 600,000 passengers annually from Texas.

This Texas-sized event alongside Operation Homefront, a national non-profit organization dedicated to providing financial and other assistance to military families, Carnival will host Grammy nominated Country music artist Martina McBride for a special performance on-deck performance.

Hear our Carnival Freedom Fun Ship 2.0 broadcast

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Carnival Freedom recently underwent a $70 million makeover which added an array of Fun Ship 2.0 enhancements. Including complimentary eateries such as BlueIguana Cantina and Guy’s Burger Joint, developed in partnership with Food Network personality Guy Fieri, poolside bars including BlueIguana Tequila Bar and RedFrog Rum Bar, as well as the pharmacy-themed Alchemy Bar and the line’s Caribbean-inspired RedFrog Pub.

Carnival Freedom will sailing four- to seven-day cruises throughout Mexico, the Caribbean and the Bahamas.

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