peteukmcr Posted May 19, 2012 #1 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Just back from our 5 night Liberty of the Seas Western Mediterranean sailing. Embarking in Barcelona, we sailed to Cannes (tendered), Livorno (docked), Civitavecchia (docked) and then 1 day at sea before returning to Barcelona. A full review will be coming soon, a link to photos are below my signature. Here are links to various documents/flyers and the Cruise Compass from this sailing. Cruise Compass - Day 1 https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1y6fxoIXyDxcTcxQS1SZVVUY3c Cruise Compass - Day 2 https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1y6fxoIXyDxZ2FEWExueVVtUEE Cruise Compass - Day 3 https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1y6fxoIXyDxVFluUHJwOUlXV1k Cruise Compass - Day 4 Please be aware, major mistake on page 1 of this Compass as it implies the next day is disembarkation, but it was not. https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1y6fxoIXyDxSzRVc3pfVE04OTQ Cruise Compass - Day 5 https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1y6fxoIXyDxLXplUDBtRVotbTA Officers on board https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1y6fxoIXyDxeEJlZEcxck12Nms Daily Planner Overview https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1y6fxoIXyDxUWx1eVB4MHZ6UmM Online Guide for using WiFi or RCI Online https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1y6fxoIXyDxLW5HbXhNX2EteUk Shore Excursions https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1y6fxoIXyDxWlY4SGhzQktzcjA Late Departure Program https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1y6fxoIXyDxaF9VWDN5d29DU2s Gratuities https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1y6fxoIXyDxUHJ4OURZTDExUWs As You Depart https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1y6fxoIXyDxM3djYjJoMDZ1bm8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powellzk Posted May 19, 2012 #2 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Thanks Peter!!!! Can't wait for your review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseclues Posted May 19, 2012 #3 Share Posted May 19, 2012 We can't access any of your Documents...what we get is: https://drive.google.com/start?authuser=0#home Perhaps the "?authuser=0" is the problem. No users authorized? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteukmcr Posted May 19, 2012 Author #4 Share Posted May 19, 2012 We can't access any of your Documents...what we get is: https://drive.google.com/start?authuser=0#home Perhaps the "?authuser=0" is the problem. No users authorized? :) Apologies, but these are on Google docs and I have just checked and they are shared to anyone with the link. I am not familiar with Google Drive, sorry. I have checked and have been able to open each document without issue and I am not logged into Google Docs to check they can be accessed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseclues Posted May 19, 2012 #5 Share Posted May 19, 2012 I was able to access the links from my wife's computer...thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM-1972 Posted May 19, 2012 #6 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Thanks Pete, it will be very useful for everyone going on liberty this year, only a few days to go now for us! :D How did you get to the airport? Do Royal offer a transfer only without sightseeing? Hoping to depart about 8.00 - 8.30am. Didn't notice the game Quest on the compasses, did I miss it? Did you find any free wifi in the ports? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteukmcr Posted May 19, 2012 Author #7 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Thanks Pete, it will be very useful for everyone going on liberty this year, only a few days to go now for us! :D How did you get to the airport? Do Royal offer a transfer only without sightseeing? Hoping to depart about 8.00 - 8.30am. Didn't notice the game Quest on the compasses, did I miss it? Did you find any free wifi in the ports? We caught a taxi to the airport. €35 incl tip. RCI appeared to be offering shuttle transfers in the baggage hall of the terminal, but we see the price. We disembarked at 8:30 and were at the airport around 9:15. Free wifi in Cannes at McDonalds, can't miss it. Loads of people use it, inside and outside. Didn't have chance in Livorno but found it at Subway in Civitavecchia, not at McDonalds as it's only available free to those with an Italian sim card. No Quest on our 5 night sailing unfortunately. Have a great time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteukmcr Posted May 19, 2012 Author #8 Share Posted May 19, 2012 I was able to access the links from my wife's computer...thanks :)Good to hear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM-1972 Posted May 20, 2012 #9 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Thank you for this information. Did you manage to get connection in subway? In Rome will we have to watch out that places offering wifi might not let us connect without an Italian sim? Is Subway on the route to the train station? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CantwaittocruiseCarribean Posted May 20, 2012 #10 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Thank you, really looking forward to your review :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteukmcr Posted May 20, 2012 Author #11 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Thank you for this information. Did you manage to get connection in subway? In Rome will we have to watch out that places offering wifi might not let us connect without an Italian sim? Is Subway on the route to the train station? The McDonalds in Cannes is here The Subway in Civitavecchia is here, and yes on the way to the train station, but a little hidden, but there are signposts for it. They don't open until around 10:30 (ish) and as long as you purchase something they will give you a card and tell you the network to select and log into. As I said, McDonalds in Civitavecchia advertise free WiFi, but you can only use it if you have an Italian SIM card, so I presume it could be the case in Rome. There is another cafe in Civitavecchia opposite McDonalds that gives free WiFi, but the reception isn't that great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verfai Posted May 20, 2012 #12 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Thanks! Now we know what to pack :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted May 20, 2012 #13 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Thanks Pete. I have a google docs account so all links work. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajaleg Posted May 20, 2012 #14 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Thanks Peter, The compass preview will be a great help for when we board a week on Monday. Were there many people dressing up on the formal night ? Looking forward to the review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteukmcr Posted May 20, 2012 Author #15 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Thanks Peter, The compass preview will be a great help for when we board a week on Monday. Were there many people dressing up on the formal night ?Looking forward to the review. Quite a lot of people dressed for formal night. I'm working on the review today so should be posted later or tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason12 Posted May 20, 2012 #16 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Thanks Pete great pics, we're looking to do this next April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villager70 Posted May 20, 2012 #17 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Thanks for all the info Pete. We are doing the 7 day in sept. and enjoyed info on daily and last day departure. Bob & Nancy The Villages florida:):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie51 Posted May 20, 2012 #18 Share Posted May 20, 2012 thank you for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powellzk Posted May 20, 2012 #19 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Thanks so much for posting! I can't wait to go on Liberty now!!!! Are the first 2 pics of a hotel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteukmcr Posted May 20, 2012 Author #20 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Thanks so much for posting! I can't wait to go on Liberty now!!!! Are the first 2 pics of a hotel? Hi Nancy, yes the first 2 are of the Holiday Inn Express Barcelona City 22@ (strange name!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteukmcr Posted May 20, 2012 Author #21 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Thank you, really looking forward to your review :D Just finished the review, took some time! Here's the link to the review thread http://cruiseforums.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?p=33838873# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorisdoris1 Posted May 20, 2012 #22 Share Posted May 20, 2012 can't wait to read this,have just printed everything ,and this time next week we will be in Barcelona!!just going to top my glass up and settle down:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksmdcruisin Posted May 21, 2012 #23 Share Posted May 21, 2012 I just finished reading your fantastic review and your list of highlights and lowlights. 15000 cruise passengers + regular tourists = a very busy Rome. Sounds stressful! I think we might just enjoy the ship that day.... Did you feel the majority of the passengers left the ship while in Rome? Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksmdcruisin Posted May 21, 2012 #24 Share Posted May 21, 2012 One more thing....Loved your pictures! Everything will be a great reference! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteukmcr Posted May 21, 2012 Author #25 Share Posted May 21, 2012 I just finished reading your fantastic review and your list of highlights and lowlights. 15000 cruise passengers + regular tourists = a very busy Rome. Sounds stressful! I think we might just enjoy the ship that day.... Did you feel the majority of the passengers left the ship while in Rome? Thanks for sharing! I think Mariner had completed her TA from the US in preparation for her 2012 European program, so all those passengers would either be travelling to Rome for an extended stay or sightseeing definitely. I did feel that most left the ship as it was very quiet. The only thing I didn't like was that places like Johnny Rockets which we enjoy when it is quiet for lunch, did not open until 3 pm nor Sorrentos which didn't open until 2 pm, which is too late for lunch. So the only venue available for lunch is the WJ because of course as it was not a sea day the MDR wasn't open either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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