The Liberty of the Seas is a popular floating resort. The waters are crowded with sea-worthy vessels, so to make planning easier, we've done all the prep work for a cruise vacation. As part of a Huffington Post Travel series on cruise ships, here is a tip sheet offering all the key information one could ever need to know about the Liberty of the Seas.
Transatlantic Destinations
The
sails to the Caribbean, the Bahamas and the Mediterranean. It visits such ports as Cannes, France; Falmouth, Jamaica; and Cozumel, Mexico. The ship makes several transatlantic voyages every year. However, with a width of 183 feet, the ship is too large to sail through the Panama Canal.
Grand Ship
The Liberty of the Seas is a Royal Caribbean Freedom-class cruise ship. While no longer the largest ship in the fleet, the ship is almost twice as big as its predecessor, the Voyager of the Seas. But the Liberty uses its size to create larger staterooms and more areas for children and families.
Special Features
The Liberty of the Seas offers something for everyone. The
has 308 slots and 19 gaming tables. The Platinum Theater hosts live shows, comedy and other entertainment. Sporty passengers will enjoy the ship's boxing ring, rock-climbing wall, skating rink and wave pool. The ship offers the Adventure Ocean program for its smallest passengers.
Accommodations
The Liberty of the Seas offers four different stateroom types. Some
have windows that overlook the promenade and come in both standard and family sizes.
rooms have a window that faces the sea. The ship features
staterooms and
.
Cost
Staterooms on the Liberty of the Seas start at $289 per person for a four-night
. A seven-night
can cost as much as $3,294 per person for a suite.
Excursions
Liberty of the Seas passengers recommended the
. This river tour of Provence shows a great deal of the countryside. In addition, booking a Royal Caribbean excursion gaurantees that the ship will wait for you if the tour runs late.
Dining Experience
The
room on the Liberty of the Seas covers three decks and offers open seating for breakfast and lunch, with assigned seating for dinner. The ship also has the Windjammer buffet. In the Promenade, the ship's shopping mall, there is a small food court. Johnny Rockets also serves burgers and shakes throughout your cruise.
Maiden Voyage
The Liberty of the Seas was launched
. Unlike other Royal Caribbean ships that have celebrities or heroes as "godparents," the Liberty has a travel agent for a godmother. Donnalea Mandalay was chosen from more than 2,500 entrants for her dedication to her clients and philanthropy in her community.
In The News
According to
, a 21-year-old man either fell or jumped from the 12th deck of the ship into the water. His body was never found.
Revitalizations on the Liberty of the Seas.
What's your favorite cruise memory?
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