WELCOME ABOARD IMPORTANT:

Today at before we set sail there will be a Mandatory Safety Briefing. When the signal sounds, please go to your assigned muster station as printed on your Sail & Sign Card®.

Sunrise: 7:05 am • Sunset: 7:21 pm

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2012 FT. LAUDERDALE

The CARNIVAL FREEDOM® TeamCAPTAIN: Ettore Bovo CHIEF ENGINEER: Paolo Vaudo

HOTEL DIRECTOR: Tiffani Caltabiano CRUISE DIRECTOR: Jacques De LangeSafety Message: Remember that you are on a moving vessel - Please use handrails.

LUNCH11:30am – 3:15pm Taste of Nations-Italian Lido, 9 Aft11:30am – 3:15pm Taste of Nations-Italian Lido, 9 Mid11:30am – 3:00pm Mongolian Corner Lido, 9 Mid11:30am – 3:15pm Tandoor Station Lido, 9 Mid11:30am – 3:15pm Fish & Chips 10 Aft11:30am – 6:00pm Forward Grill Lido, 9 Mid

DINNERAssigned Dining GuestsPosh Dining Room Posh, 3 & 4 AftChic Dining Room Chic, 4 Fwd

Early Dining: 6:00pm Late Dining: 8:15pm

Your Time DiningTM GuestsChic Dining RoomAllows 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 Casual attire.Please Note: Gym or basketball shorts, flip-flops, bathing suit attire, cut-off jeans and men’s sleeveless shirts are not allowed in the dining rooms.

Dining Inquiries Chic Dining Room 1:00pm – 3:30pm Chic, 4 Fwd

Maitre D’ Wine Selection White: Mezzacorona, Dolomiti, Italy Red: Murphy Goode, California

ALTERNATIVE DININGWe are pleased to offer alternative dining venues with varied selections.

Lido Bistro6:00pm – 9:30pm Lido Bistro, 9 Aft

Deli11:30am – 11:00pm Deli, 9 Aft

Meiji Sushi Bar5:00pm – 8:15pm The Meiji, 5 Mid

Midnight Bites11:30pm – 1:00am Promenade Deck, 5 Mid

Open 24 HoursPizza Bar Lido Bistro, 9 AftCoffee, Tea & Ice Cream Lido Bistro, 9 AftRoom Service Dial 8000

CRUISE THE VINEYARDSWine 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 SERVICEYou must be at least 21 years old to be served alcohol on board. Proper identification with birth date is required.

Today’s Drink Special“Funship Special”

Bottomless BubblesYou can enjoy Bottomless Bubbles for the entire cruise for one low price with our Bottomless Bubbles, unlimited soda pro-gram. Children’s Bottomless Bubbles, $36.00 each. Adult’s Bottomless Bubbles, $48.00 each. 15% gratuity not included.

Martini TastingSavor the flavor of our four distinctive martinis at a super spe-cial price. Bring your taste buds, because between 5:00pm and 12:00am, it’s martini time!5:00pm – 12:00am Nouveau Wine Bar, 5 Aft

Viennese CaféLatte, Cappuccino or Espresso. Treat yourself to a thick milk-shake made-to-order or indulge with a fresh pastry. 11:30am - 5:00pm Viennese Café, 9 Aft11:30am - 1:00am Viennese Café, 5 Mid

United States Department of Public Health has determined that eating uncooked or partially cooked poultry, meat, eggs or seafood may present a health risk to the consumer, particularly those who may be more vulnerable.

MEDICAL CENTER Medical Center, 0 Fwd

Phone: 4444 Emergencies: 911 Medical Center Hours3:00pm – 6:00pm Doctor’s Hours: 3:00pm – 6:00pm

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.

SAIL & SIGN CARD® Please keep your room card with you at all times. It is used to pay for shore excursions, drinks, photos, casino coins & chips, laundry service, tuxedo rentals, infirmary services and gift shop items. It can also be used to purchase goods and services at art auctions, formalities, Internet café, & Spa Carnival. Additionally, your Sail & Sign® card is your “boarding pass” to exit and reboard the ship while in port. Again, please keep it with you at all times.

THE SEASIDE THEATRE PRESENTS: Back to the Future 8:00pmBack to the Future 2 10:00pm

Seaside Theatresm 9 Mid

ON AIRChannel 11 Fun For All TVChannel 13 Information ChannelChannel 17 Cruise Director ChannelChannel 24 Shore Excursions Channel 27 Cruise Director FUNChannel 33 All Day Movie: ChronicleChannel 34 All Day Movie: Sherlock Holmes 2Channel 35 All Day Movie: Alvin & The ChipmunksChannel 36 Fun Finds TV

BEACH TOWELS Please remember to return the Carnival Beach Towel or Bathrobe to your Stateroom Steward or your Sail & Sign® card account will be billed. If you’d like to purchase one as a souvenir, your Stateroom Steward will be happy to deliver a new one. Just ask.

DECK CHAIRSIn 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.

CELLULAR PHONE SERVICEStay connected out at sea using your cellular phone. International rates apply. 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 RATEJust $ 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.

WI-FI FOR WAY LESSPurchase a Time Plan today and receive up to 20 additional minutes! Parents - please contact the Internet Café Man-ager for information on limiting your child’s Internet account and for additional information. The Internet Café is located on deck 4 aft in the Habana Bar, Bow2stern WiFi available.

SAIL & SIGN KIOSKSManaging 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.

GUEST SERVICES Feel free to visit us throughout your cruise for general information, questions, change or to report lost and found items. Open 24 hours a day, located on Deck 3, Midship.

LUGGAGEPlease note that luggage is delivered to your stateroom as soon as possible. If you find luggage in your room that does not belong to you, please contact the Guest Services Office immediately.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

HELP US GREENIFY: Carnival Freedom is certified by ISO14001 for the Environmental Management System. Please help us to Save Energy, Conserve Water & Reduce/Recycle Waste for a Sustainable Environment. For all environmental concerns, please contact 1-305-406-5863 (international); 1-888-290-5105 (North America); or 4ENV(4368) from your ship phone. Environmental Compliance web site: www.carnivalcompliance.com. “Carnival’s goal is to be the industry leader in environmental excellence.”

OPEN TIMESSpa Carnival® 11:30am - 10:00pm Deck 11, Fwd

Shore Excursions 11:30am - 7:00pm Deck 3, Fwd

Towel Hut 12:00pm - 12:00am Deck 9, Mid

Twister Slide 12:30pm - Sunset Deck 14, Fwd

Photo Gallery Briefing - 11:00pm Deck 4, Fwd

Casino Tables After Sailing - Late Deck 5 Mid

Casino Slots After Sailing - 24hrs Deck 5 Mid

Airbrush Tattoo Art 12:00pm - 6:00pm Deck 9 Mid

Cruise Loyalty Desk 3:00pm - 8:00pm Deck 5, Mid

Formalities 2:00pm - 6:15pm Deck 5, Fwd

Art Gallery 5:30pm - 8:30pm Deck 3, Fwd

Library Opens 5:00pm - 6:00pm Deck 4 Fwd

The Fun ShopsSM 6:30pm - 11:30pm Deck 5, Fwd

Shopping Desk 6:30pm - 8:30pm Deck 5, Fwd

Formalities 7:00pm - 11:00pm Deck 5, Fwd

Internet Cafe Open 24 hours Deck 4, Aft

Video Arcade 24 Hours Deck 5, Aft

CARNIVAL MIXOLOGYDo you have a favorite cocktail with that secret little something that only you know how to make? Would you like to be able to name that drink and call it your very own for the whole cruise? Well tomorrow afternoon you’re going to have your opportunity to mix it up and compete for the title of Carnival Freedom Master Mixologist. We’re looking for 5 contestants who will work with our best bartenders to produce their favorite concoction for a panel of celebrity judges. The winning cocktail will become the featured beverage for the rest of the voyage and all aboard will know of that you are the ships Master Mixologist! Sign-ups will be held during the Sail-Away party this afternoon and our 5 con-testants will be notified this Evening. Be sure to sign up today after the Safety Briefing on Lido Deck 9, ask any of the Entertain-ment staff for details.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2012

AFTERNOONAll Day Sun King Steakhouse Reservations ....................Dial 1078 Spa Appointments .............................................Dial 1199

11:30am Piano Music .......................................... Lobby Bar, 3 Fwd Island Music ................................................... Lido, 9 Mid

12:00pm FunShip Tattoo + ........................................... Lido, 9 Mid Guided Spa & Gym Tours ..............................Spa, 11 Fwd

1:15pm Bean Bag Toss/Giant Chess ........................... Lido, 9 Mid

1:30pm Guess the Price of the Peter Max .........Promenade, 5 Mid

2:15pm Get To Know Your Ship ...............Lido Towel Stand, 9 Mid

4:00pm The Carnival Freedom® Sets Sail Island Music ................................................... Lido, 9 Mid

4:30pm Piano Music ................................................ Lobby, 3 Fwd Bye-Bye, Land. Hello, Fun. ............................ Lido, 9 Mid

EVENING5:00pm Spa Raffle ....................................... Spa Carnival, 11 Fwd Martini Tasting + ..........................Nouveau Wine Bar, 5 Aft

5:15pm Latin Music ...........................................Casino Bar, 5 Mid

5:30pm Art Pre-Registration (Until 8:30pm) ...... Art Gallery, 3 Fwd Guess the Price of the Peter Max .........Promenade, 5 Mid

6:15pm Rock to Romance ................................. Lobby Bar, 3 Fwd

6:30pm A Sale You Can Sip On ...............................Shops, 5 Fwd Free Texas Hold ‘em Demo .........................Casino, 5 Mid

7:00pm Latin Music ...........................................Casino Bar, 5 Mid

7:30pm Free Liquor Tasting (21+) ...................... Fun Shops, 5 Fwd Rock Music ........................................... Habana Bar, 4 Aft Friends of Bill W. & Jimmy K. .......................Library, 4 Fwd

7:45pm Meet Your Art Team Raffle ..................... Art Gallery, 3 Fwd

8:00pm Superstar Live Karaoke Show #1 ......... International, 5 Aft Texas Hold ‘em Players Meet ......................Casino, 5 Mid Funship Trivia Challenge .........................Victoriana, 3 Fwd

8:15pm Rock to Romance ................................. Lobby Bar, 3 Fwd Light Listening Music .............................. Swingtime, 5 Aft

8:30pm Ballroom Dance Class ............................Victoriana, 3 Fwd Latin Music ...........................................Casino Bar, 5 Mid

9:00pm Superstar Live! Karaoke Show #2 ........ International, 5 Aft Game Show Mania ................................Victoriana, 3 Fwd

9:30pm Sing-a-Long Piano Party .....................Scott’s Piano, 5 Aft

9:45pm Friends of Dorothy.......................Nouveau Wine Bar, 5 Aft $500 Jackpot Bingo + ..........................Victoriana, 3 Fwd Carnival Cash Craze + ..........................Victoriana, 3 Fwd

10:00pm Ladies Night (18 and over) .....................Night Club, 5 Aft Liquor Raffle ......................................... Fun Shops, 5 Fwd Night Owls + (2-11 years) + ......... Camp Carnival, 12 Fwd Karaoke Party (18+) ............................. International, 5 Aft

10:30pm Welcome Aboard Show .........................Victoriana, 3 Fwd

11:00pm Skyy’s The Limit Party (18 and Over) ......Night Club, 5 Aft Latin Music ...........................................Casino Bar, 5 Mid Texas Hold ‘em Players Meet ......................Casino, 5 Mid

11:30pm Lyrical Challenge .................................Scott’s Piano, 5 Aft

11:45pm Adult Comedy Special (18+) ................. International, 5 Aft

12:00am Slots open 24 hours + .............................. Casino, 5 Fwd

+ Fees apply

LOOKING AHEADCAPTAIN’S CELEBRATIONMeet the Captain, Sr. Officers and fellow guests in this celebration along the Promenade Deck. Dance to live music and enjoy pre-dinner happy hour cocktails.

GET YOUR GROOVE ONWELCOME ABOARD MUSIC11:30am - 3:30pm DJ Jessen Lobby, 3 Fwd11:30am - 3:30pm DJ Jonathan Lido, 9 Mid

LATIN MUSIC WITH TROPICAL DANCE5:15pm - 6:15pm, 7:00pm - 8:00pm Casino, 5 Mid8:30pm - 10:30pm, 11:00pm - 12:00am Casino, 5 Mid

MUSIC WITH MUSIC AND MAGIC6:15pm - 7:15pm, 8:15pm - 9:00pm Lobby, 3 Fwd9:15pm - 10:00pm, 10:15pm - 11:00pm Lobby, 3 Fwd 11:15pm - 12:00am Lobby, 3 Fwd

ROCK N’ ROLL WITH MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS7:30pm - 12:30am Habana Bar, 4 Aft

KARAOKE PARTY 10:00pm - 11:00pm International Lounge, 5 Aft

GROOVY MUSIC WITH JAY8:15pm - 11:45pm Swingtime, 5 Aft

SING-ALONG PARTY 9:30pm – Late Scott’s Piano Bar, 5 Aft 11:30pm - Lyrical Challenge Scott’s Piano Bar, 5 Aft

NIGHTCLUB WITH DJ JESSEN & VERTIGO 10:00pm - 11:00pm Ladies Night Night Club, 5 Aft10:00pm - Late Skyy After Party Night Club, 5 Aft

HIT THE JACKPOTNO COINS? NO PROBLEM. Keep your change for the vending machine. See our friendly casino hosts and they’ll set you up to play coinless slots.  Use your Sail & Sign card for up to $2000 casino play per day.

CASINO VAULT Do you have nerves of steel and a steady hand? Looking for something to do while the ship is in port? If so, come and attempt to crack the casino vault. An amazing new game with chances to win cash and electronic prizes. Available to play 24/7 even when the casino is closed! +

TODAY’S TOP TEN1. BOREDOM NOT INCLUDEDBook your tours at the Shore Excursion or Guest Services Desk. But don’t wait too long, we sell out fast! For those guests who have pre-ordered excursion tickets, they will be delivered to your stateroom this evening.11:30am - 7:00pm Lobby, 3 Fwd

2. $500 JACKPOT BINGO +Snow in the Caribbean? How about snowball bingo? The cruise long progressive jackpot that keeps on rolling’. Tonight, a guaranteed $500. Also, instant win Carnival Cash Craze tickets available, you could win up to $1500!9:45pm Victoriana, 3 Fwd

3. BYE-BYE LAND. HELLO, FUN.Leave your worries on the mainland and join us for a Huge sail away party as we say, “Adios, Ft. Lauderdale” and “Hello, Fun.” Hosted by your Entertainment Team. 4:30pm Lido, 9 Mid

4. MASTERCARD WITH FUN POINTSCan you say “cha-ching”? Sign up for your Carnival MasterCard® with FunPoints® today and get 5,000 FunPoints and a free gift for applying. And, all onboard purchases on this cruise will earn you double FunPoints that you’re eligible to redeem for cruise discounts, onboard gifts or onboard credits. Better hotfoot it to your Loyalty & Cruise Expert right now.

3:00pm - 8:00pm 5 Mid

5. WELCOME, SAY CHEESEWe have a little embarkation photo special just for you. Actually, it’s for everyone – but mostly you.After Briefing - 11:00pm Photo Gallery, 4 Fwd

6. DRINKS ON THE HOUSEPlay slots with your Sail & Sign® card to earn 1,500 points and your drinks are on us! Comparable table play is eligible. See Casino Host for details!

7. SKYY’S THE LIMITJoin DJ Jessen and DJ Vertigo cause it’s ladies night and we want ‘em feeling alright. Complimentary glass of champagne for the ladies from 10:00pm until 11:00pm. $1 off SKYY vodka drink all night long! Oh what a night!10:00pm - Late Night Club, 5 Aft

8. WELCOME ONBOARD DIAMOND SALEBe one of the first to view our exclusive collection of tax and duty free diamond jewelry. All at 40% off the US retail price this is something you cannot afford to miss!6:00pm - 11:30pm Fun Shops, 5 Fwd

9. BALLROOM DANCE CLASSJoin one of the Carnival Freedom® dancers as they guide you through the latest dancing steps.8:30pm Victoriana, 3 Fwd

10. GUESS THE PRICE OF THE PAINTINGVenture your best guess as to what these masterful pieces may be worth. The winning guess will receive large raffle artworks.

5:30pm - 9:30pm Promenade, 5 Mid

CARNIVAL YOUTH EXPERIENCECome by for fun activities, games, & more!

YOUTH REGISTRATION 5:00pm (ages 2 – 17) Camp Carnival, 12 Fwd

WELCOME ABOARD PARTY 9:00pm (ages 12 - 14) Night Club, 5 Mid

WELCOME ABOARD PARTY 10:00pm (ages 15–17) Club O2, 5 Fwd

PLAN ON ITSHORE EXCURSIONS DESK OPENSThe ports of call we have chosen for this cruise are spec-tacular. Taking a safe and organized tour is something that is a must do event at each destination. Purchasing excursions can be done at the Desk and your stateroom television. For those guests that have pre-ordered tours, your tickets will be delivered to your stateroom tomorrow morning.

11:30am - 7:00pm Lobby, 3 Fwd

“SUN KING” STEAKHOUSEHow’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 entrées, 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.

5:30pm - 9:30pm Sun King Steakhouse,10 Mid

SAFETY BRIEFINGRequired by the US Coast Guard and the Convention of Safety of Life at Sea. before we set sail (please listen for announcements) a command performance for all guests and crew will be given. When the signal sounds, please go to your assigned muster station letter as printed on your Sail & Sign Card. You do not need to bring your life jackets with you for this drill. All this information will be reviewed on your stateroom televisions.

Before We Set Sail - Listen for Announcements: Entire Ship

SPA EXPERIENCESPA CARNIVAL®

We invite you to join us for a spa tour today. You’ll learn about our luxurious treatments and will have the chance to win $500 in spa treatments!

12:00pm Spa & Gym Tours Spa Carnival®, 11 Fwd5:00pm Spa Raffle Spa Carnival®, 11 Fwd

SHOP TO ITPHOTO GALLERY OPENSOur Photo Gallery is the surefire way to capture every fun-filled family moment. We have it all - frames, albums, underwater cameras, digital cameras, media cards and more.

After Safety Briefing - 11:00pm Photo Gallery, 4 Fwd

A SALE YOU CAN SIP ONCome and find your favorite liquor for less. Save 20 - 50% OFF U.S. retail prices. We also offer Price Match Guarantee. Now that’s something you can toast to!

6:30pm - 11:30pm Shops, 5 Fwd7:30pm - 8:30pm - Free Liquor Tasting Shops, 5 Fwd10:00pm - Liquor Raffle Shops, 5 Fwd

MASTERCARD WITH FUN POINTSCan you say “cha-ching”? Sign up for your Carnival MasterCard® with FunPoints® today and get 5,000 FunPoints and a free gift for applying. And, all onboard purchases on this cruise will earn you double FunPoints that you’re eligible to redeem for cruise discounts, onboard gifts or onboard credits. Better hotfoot it to your Loyalty & Cruise Expert right now.

3:00pm - 8:00pm 5 Mid

CHEF’S TABLEHow about a seat at the best table in the house? Well, you can have it, and a whole lot more. Enjoy an up close and personal evening with our Executive Chef, including a private galley tour and multi-course dinner sure to be a highlight of your cruise. Call our Steak House Hostess on 1078 to book your seat now. Please note that space is very limited. +

WELCOME ABOARD SHOWPresented by your Cruise Director Jacques

Starring... The Freedom Dancers & vocal dynamics of

Aimee Lou Gallagher & Edwin Large

Live music by Charlie & The Freedom Orchestraand YOU!!!

10:30pm Victoriana, 3 Fwd

Due to copyright law and safety of the performers, videotaping and photography are strictly prohibited.

PUNCHLINER COMEDY CLUBWe’re now offering more comedy than ever before …and

the laughs start tonight!! Show times and performers will be listed in the FUN TIMES each day!

Tonight we feature the R-Rated hysterics of:John Rathbone

11:45pm International, 5 Aft

(Must be 18 Yrs+ to attend)

GET IN ON THE ACTSUPERSTAR LIVE!The newest Funship event that makes you the star. Ever wanted to be a rock star? Here is your chance to sing live with the Superstar Live Band! (Under 18 must have parent or guardian present during performance)

8:00pm - 8:45pm - Superstar Live! International, 5 Aft9:00pm - 9:45pm - Superstar Live! International, 5 Aft