Hotel:  Hilton Marina Ft. Lauderdale
About the Carnival Freedom: 
-Newest ship in Carnival's Conquest class of ships, which also includes the Liberty, Valor, Glory, & Conquest
-Built in 2007
-Features the adults-only 'Serenity Retreat'
-Twister waterslide
-9-hole mini-golf
-'Your Time' Dining for dinner (5:45-9:30 p.m.)
-Sing along at Scott's Piano Bar