Carnival Liberty Cruise Ship

We have been on several other Carnival ships and the Liberty is a real stand-​out.
We left Port Canaveral for the western Caribbean on December 8^th, 2014. (It was a 7 day cruise) The décor is over the top with color changing lighting, bright colors and they had stupendous Christmas decorations and the usual themed clubs. The Promenade on deck 5 was gorgeous and it is a good place to sit and read, listen to the bands or music they always have or hang at the bar near the casino.
The powers that manage this ship really have it right… the service was far & away the best. Everyone was cheerful and engaging and happy to help or to just chat.
Getting on & off the ship at ports was fairly easily and not the cattle crush madness I have seen on some other cruises. Belize in particular is tough because everyone must be tendered in, but they did it well.
The highlight of this cruise was the Christmas (holiday) party held in the 3^rd floor Atrium. Everyone got Santa hats, we sang Christmas carols and they actually made it SNOW from the top of the atrium. We were off the coast of Cuba in 80 degree heat and they made it snow! To say it was magical is an understatement.
We always travel on the cheap, so we were in an interior room on the first deck, but we were always treated as if we were royalty. Truly memorable and worth a repeat visit.

Quick update: After a better business dispute claim was quickly resolved and the money was back in my account. Still no apology from carnival.

We did a 7 day on this ship. Absolutely wonderful!!!
This ship is so clean and very nice.
The food was excellent.
We had a rather big room that was inside.
The staff was great.
Loved the mongolian grill.
The lido deck is the happening place… very fun games. I always win a «ship on the stick» when I cruise Carnival.
Had a wonderful time.
Would highly recommend this ship.
Great pictures taken… Took my family.(see pictures)

This was my very cruise and certainly won’t be my last. The cruise director Britney was so full of life. She made sure everyone had a great time. Comedy shows were the best. They get really packed so my advice is to go early or you will not get in. The food was amazing! I recommend the silver/​golden Olympian VS the buffet. The buffet selection can be quite plain and boring. But the Olympian restaurants gives you unlimited three course meal and the atmosphere is really nice. Don’t be afraid to talk to people next to you, we made so many friends during dinner. During our last night, all the workers were singing and dancing while they performed in front of us. That was cute. The burger place is a plus! And so is the breakfast buffet. Again, lines do get long but you will always have a table waiting for you. At night, they have theme parties by the pool area or they have an outdoor theater! So cool, we get free popcorn, ice cream and you can sit on top of the deck and watch a movie on the big screen! They even have blankets you can use because it can get windy up there. They have hammocks and adult pool. The staff was amazing! All very nice and hard working people. You will get pampered from head to toe. We went to Half Moon Cay which was paradise! Sand felt like clay and the water was super clean. St Thomas was a blur since the snorkeling with the turtle took all day. I do not recommend the snorkel with sea turtles! Not worth it. We saw 7 turtles and we can’t go near them. The staff was not organized during our excursion. They were late to come get us and ended our excursion early. Puerto Rico has a flat rate of 21 dollars cash! Even if you plan to take a taxi that is just ten mins away. Bring cash with you! Good place for cheap souvenirs but watch out for people trying to get money from you. You will be approached with sad stories and them begging you for money. Don’t get sucked in. Last, Grand Turk… it was amazing! Great Beach and area for the ship to land. I will def book another cruise in the near future!

Not the largest of Carnival’s ships, and the floor plans can be a bit confusing. However, the crew and staff is phenomenal. They work extremely hard and it shows. The seating area before boarding is comfortable and clean. The food with Carnival is mediocre at best, but try the steakhouse for better food options.

A few friends and I spent 7 days aboard Carnival Liberty cruising around the Western Caribbean with stops in Cozumel, Belize City, Isla Roatan and Grand Cayman.
The ship and crew ⁴⁄₅
Liberty is an older vessel that has been well-​kept and the crew was constantly cleaning, which was great to see. They obviously take great pride in the appearance of the ship.
The crew and ship staff were hospitable and friendly, making obvious efforts to personally address us and make our experience as enjoyable as possible. Brittany, the cruise director was very personable and she exuded energy!
The food ⁴⁄₅
Many people say that cruise ship food is hit and miss and the food on Liberty was no exception. We ate dinner in the dining room every night and we alternated between the more formal breakfast dining option in the dining room and the informal offerings on the Lido deck.
The tried and true staples were the burgers from Guy’s Burger Joint, which were consistently delicious and the fries were well-​seasoned and tasty. The pizza was good but there never seemed to be enough manpower to keep the line moving. Blue Iguana had fresh tortillas and the tacos with fixings from the toppings bar were quite good, as were the arepas and huevos rancheros.
Recommendations: Skip the late night snacks which included the same half sandwiches, hot dogs, cookies and fruit on multiple nights. Be sure to indulge in the desserts at the tea parties on sea days. Carnival should put the «Good Eats» section to better use and install a permanent food vendor there similar to Guys and Blue Iguana.
The service in the dining room was for the most part excellent and the variety of appetizers, entrees and desserts — many of which were tied to the ports of call — was refreshing. Some nights, appetizers and desserts were prepared for the table, which was nice.
The ports and excursions ³⁄₅
Cozumel — We booked a food tour with Cozumel Chef and we visited and ate at five local establishments and toured one of the markets. (
) This was an excellent way to get a flavor of the city from a cultural standpoint. We also went to the Kaokao chocolate factory where we sampled several of their chocolates.
Belize City — If you aren’t interested in going cave tubing, there isn’t much to do at this port. A city tour will take you around the small city including to the Rum factory and craft market which is just beyond the port gates. The highlight of this stop was the MOHO chocolate factory. Check out the $ 2 tour.
Isla Roatan — We booked the snorkeling with the dolphin excursion through Carnival and this was awesome!
Grand Cayman — We booked the Sea Trek adventure through Carnival but unfortunately, the owner’s gear was stolen the night before our trip so we couldn’t partake in this adventure. Carnival promptly issued us refunds.
Behind the Fun — Liberty offered an exclusive tour of the ship which involved a tour of the crew and staff areas, the bridge, the galley, the engine control room, the backstage theater and other areas. It was a fascinating look at the behind-​the-​scenes workings of the ship.
Entertainment ³⁄₅
Surprisingly, the shows on Liberty weren’t too good. On the first night, a female dancer almost got dropped by the two male dancers catching her. The male dancers were rhythmically off and not in sync and the shows just weren’t exciting. There was little energy in the theater. The final night «Legends» show was terrible. Thankfully, the guest comedic hypnotist was hilarious and he broke the monotony of the shows during the week.
Overall, we had a great time. I would definitely cruise with Carnival again.

We just came back from a 7 day Eastern Caribbean trip on the Carnival Liberty! We had a great time. The food was good with many choices (really enjoyed Guy’s Burgers). The buffet had plenty of choices and the meals in the main dining room were always very good.
The crew/​staff were so friendly and helpful it was really nice to see so many smiling faces. Our room Steward –Henke– was just terrific and the waiters in the dining room were just so helpful. Even waiters serving drinks on the Lido deck would chat and asked how we liked the cruise and ports. It just made the trip all that much better to have so many pleasant employees being so friendly! Plus I always saw staff cleaning and if another passenger left a plate or cup, it was immediately removed. It was also nice to see everything being kept so clean and neat.
Embarkation, debarkation and the Miami port were so easy to deal with.
We had such a relaxing vacation and stopped at so many wonderful ports (Half Moon Caye, Puerto Rico, St Thomas, Grand Turk). We loved the excursions also!
Thanks for a great trip Carnival! Can’t wait to book our next cruise!

My boyfriend and I did a Western Caribbean Cruise for 7 days. It was super fast and easy to get on and off the boat. They do it in Zones. I wish in leaving they would have printed it out so we didn’t have to ask a million people but it’s whatever.
My boyfriend and I didn’t buy the cheers card but I wish we had. That is a hugeeeeee difference. He was in denial that we couldnt drink $ 700 in booz. Oppps. The boat is beautiful but needs to be updated a little I felt like it was a 80s hotel gone wayyy wrong.
Now to the food. We had the Guys Burgers which are the reason I gained 10 pounds. And the Blue Iguana Tacos. Which were absolutely delicious. Just don’t eat the pork its to fatty. I will say I don’t think I really had an amazing steak or anything the whole time. I felt the quality of meat just wasn’t up to par for anything to be frank (Other than the burgers). We had a roasted turkey one night and it was pink in the center… Gross.
The staff was all in all friendly. They weren’t nice when we asked for a refund on the excursion the next day because of the weather at Guest Services. They just kept saying «Why didn’t you come yesterday and do this at the excursion desk?» I mean I don’t know its beautiful out now that my rainy day is over and wanted to enjoy some of it lady.
Josh, the Cruise director, is the most annoying man on earth. He is the nerdy kid from high school who is trying to be cool with a bunch of drunk people he won’t ever see again. Jonathan from the Piano bar is awesome and hilarious I recommend going there if he is. Brian the bartender from Alchemy bar is the best like when I say best I mean it. Tom the singer was Whales awesome aswell so is Christopher from Scotland.
Word of advice ask the entertainment people where to go at the ports and if they like you which no offense they might not.
Rooms are rooms we didn’t have a window but we kinda liked it because we could sleep and nap without the sun waking us up.
All in all we had a great time and will probably cruise again in a year.

.Despite getting sick and not being able to leave the ship for half the trip, It was still a great first time (on a cruise)!
All you can eat food! Places open 24 hours as well! GREAT food and soo many different types to choose from!
Staff are extremely friendly! Can’t wait to book my next trip with them!

I loved my 7 day Western Caribbean cruise. We stopped in Cozumel, Belize, Honduras, and Grand Cayman.
The crews was phenomenal. My favorite guy was Big Sexy Josh the cruise director, and Yaco our head waiter for the week.
The ship was spotless, food was great, there is always something to do.
I had a great time, it is a great value.

On a whim I decided to go down to Belize and Honduras to check out their Mayan Indian ruins. Being in no rush and having an aversion to air travel (compliments of Spirit Airlines), I decided to hop aboard a Carnival Cruise, more precisely the Carnival Liberty. I’ve been aboard ships of numerous other cruise lines, but never Carnival. Though I had read some less than inspiring reviews about Carnival and heard various bad comments, I ended up really liking them. Yes, there are vast differences. It doesn’t have the Waterford crystal glasses of a Cunard, the sleek modern décor of a Celebrity Solstice, the good layout or entertainment of Norwegian, the impeccable service or a Princess or the top notch quality cuisine of many of the other cruise lines, but my stateroom turned out to in fact be huge, larger than on most other ships, beautifully appointed, and the food though somewhat goofy in quality and preparation (tiny shrimp for a shrimp cocktail accompanied by radish and carrot slices) but with interesting menu items like frog legs provincial appetizers, smoked duck breast and a daily fixed menu of a good hanger steak and the like.
As for décor, think either Las Vegas 1970’s or an interior designer set free on a combo of meth and LSD; weird changing light colors, upside down hands for pillars, Duracell battery motif stools, frumpy looking chandeliers set against a surrealistic backdrop reminiscent of a Salvatore Dali nightmare. All in all much different than any of the other cruise line. Also a departure from the cruise line norm is the abundance of Walmart clothing, overly tattooed overweight women who, when bar stool seated and viewed from the rear (which rears are really big), manage to put on one of the most incredible displays of varying tramp stamp tattoo innovations imaginable.
Yet there is a good side in all of this. The passengers are generally of a younger set, fun loving and clearly out to have a good time of it. Trust me on this, but you never see the passengers of Holland America forming Congo Lines or standing on top of chairs dancing the Macarena or the crews of most other ships encouraging it like they do on Carnival.
For me it was a refreshing change and thought I didn’t particularly like the ship, its layout, design, décor or the food, it was a good enough time that I didn’t find those deficiencies all that distracting from what was the overall enjoyment of the carnival (with a small «c») atmosphere.

Loved this ship! So many food options, variety of shows, waterslide, and lots of other amenities that every day was a new adventure. Definitely going to look into more Carnival ships!