No, the Splendour isnt identical to the Freedom class, and there is no freedom class on carnival. People mistake that, but the Carnival Freedom is a member of the Conquest family and the Splendour is modeled after that but has its own unique distinctions based on its original intent for Costa Cruise Lines ( A Carnival Family Company). As someone whose sailed on both classes of ships, the Liberty will render many more group options for all ages and is a much larger ship. Royal Caribbean's Freedom Class ships offer the highest space-passenger ratio on the high seas and certainly the most venues, activities and options as well.