"Carnival Freedom: Recurring Fire Incidents Prompt Cancellations and Returns"

The Carnival Freedom's next two sailings from Port Canaveral have been canceled due to a fire in the ship's exhaust funnel, marking the second disruption in less than two years. The fire, which occurred while the ship was off Eleuthera Island, Bahamas, led to the cancellation of the upcoming cruises, affecting around 3,700 passengers. Carnival is offering full refunds and 100% future cruise credits to affected guests, with some expressing disappointment while others appreciate the compensation. This incident follows a previous fire on the same ship in 2022 and comes after the ship's recent refurbishment in 2023.