outdoors27 Posted July 22, 2013 #1 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Just got off the Liberty this past Saturday 7/20 and I just wanted to put out there that's the Liberty is truly a fun ship to sail on. I'm not going to do a full review but I'd like highlight a few things. First I think the 2.0 upgrades they did are great. Guy's burgers awesome, Blue Iguana Tequila Bar awesome, Blue Iguana Cantina great food, Punch liner comedy club 4 really good comedians, Camp Carnival Great but some costs I didn't expect (but hey its a vacation). The Faster to the Fun program was worth the extra $50.00. We were at the terminal at 10:30 and on the ship by 11:30 which made it feel like we had a extra day. The room was ready but the luggage never showed up until after 2:00pm and that was after I found it on a cart near the elevators. Since we had two tender ports the ability to get down to the tenders and not need a tender sticker was great as well. We also got Zone 1 for getting off the ship which would have been great if we had an early flight but we never bothered and just took our time. My wife and I took our two girls who both celebrated their birthdays on the ship and were treated great. Fernando the Matradee in the Silver Olympian Dinning Room took care of us and especially the girls one particular night. He's truly a professional and honestly one of the first Matradee's that I have truly liked on a ship. Not sure how much longer he has on his contract but I'm sure if you meet him you'll enjoy talking with him. I know he's heading over to the Breeze for his next contract. The Blue Iguana Tequila Bar on the Lido deck is a fun place to hang out. I think this was a great utilization of space when they did the 2.0 upgrades. What really made this bar fun was the staff, 3 great bar tenders who seemed to have fun doing what they did. Hopefully, you'll have a chance to meet a few of them if you are sailing over the next few months. Boriphant, Gede and and a woman who I can't remember her name. Boriphant is the ring leader and has a great attitude. On deck, especially deck party nights the 3 of them combined were great. Never spent much time at the Red Frog Bar on the Lido deck but that always looked liked it had good crowd as well and people just having fun. As far as deck party nights this ship probably had the best I have ever attended. Three parties in total, one on the night after we left Cozumel, the next night was a Mardi Gras parade after we left Belize. This party started in the lobby and moved down the Promenade, and then the night we left Rotan was the Red Frog Pub party on the deck again. Great time. The cruise director and his staff worked hard to make things fun for people and the Camp Carnival Staff was great as well. Again overall we had a great time and I hope who ever sails on the Liberty in the near future as a similar experience. Happy cruising everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mephistoles Posted July 22, 2013 #2 Share Posted July 22, 2013 We LOVED LOVED LOVED The Liberty. We would've sailed again this year but decided at the last minute to sail The Breeze. Karl with a K was our CD last year and I truly think that he was one of the most energetic persons I have ever seen and on top of that he was truly a nice guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larkz Posted July 22, 2013 #3 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Thanks for a great review. Can't wait for my Liberty cruise in December. I purchased FTTF as well. I'm a fanatic for BlueIguana burritos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjknox Posted July 22, 2013 #4 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Glad you enjoyed your trip the Liberty is a nice ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berrybright Posted July 23, 2013 #5 Share Posted July 23, 2013 What costs in Camp Carnival are you referring to? Sailing on her one month from tomorrow. Woo hoo! Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Counsel Posted July 23, 2013 #6 Share Posted July 23, 2013 ...and Karl with a K is the BEST! Truly a nice guy! Greeted EVERY passenger off the ship. I wish he would transfer to the Valor for our next cruise. :rolleyes: Bruce aka Counsel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree.critter Posted July 23, 2013 #7 Share Posted July 23, 2013 I've been looking at the Liberty seriously since I heard she's being repositioned to Port Canaveral. It's nice to see so many people posting positive remarks about her, we'll probably be booking our next anniversary cruise on her in 2014. Glad you had a good time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruizinman Posted July 23, 2013 #8 Share Posted July 23, 2013 I've been looking at the Liberty seriously since I heard she's being repositioned to Port Canaveral. It's nice to see so many people posting positive remarks about her, we'll probably be booking our next anniversary cruise on her in 2014. Glad you had a good time! Liberty, one of Carnivals better ships ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo31 Posted July 23, 2013 #9 Share Posted July 23, 2013 I'm glad to hear she is still a great ship. We sailed her twice and are going on her again I October. We had Karl with a K way back when he was on the Paradise. He was great. I am so sad we may miss him in October cause it looks like he will be on vacation. :mad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pirate4me2 Posted July 23, 2013 #10 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Thanks for the review. Can't wait to sail on her next may! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mijordao Posted July 23, 2013 #11 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Nice review, I'll be saiiling on her next month ( 24/08). I'm flying from Portugal to Miami with my husband and 7y daughter and can't wait for it :D:D:D How was the weather in the carebbeans? i've been following the weather reports and it looks like was hot but showery. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berrybright Posted July 23, 2013 #12 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Nice review, I'll be saiiling on her next month ( 24/08). I'm flying from Portugal to Miami with my husband and 7y daughter and can't wait for it :D:D:D How was the weather in the carebbeans? i've been following the weather reports and it looks like was hot but showery. :cool: Hi Mijordao! We will be on same cruise. Check out our roll call. Lots of kids coming on this sailing. We're going to have a blast! Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Beach Bum Posted July 23, 2013 #13 Share Posted July 23, 2013 DH and I love the Liberty as well. Sailing on her again on August 3rd. We went without kids last time and loved it so much we are taking them all with us this time. The deck parties are some of the best we have seen as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruzCrazy Posted July 23, 2013 #14 Share Posted July 23, 2013 I love it when the Liberty gets good press! We loved the Liberty as well when we sailed her last December. We chose one of her sister ships (the Glory) for our cruise this coming December. I only hope the Glory holds a candle to the Liberty as far as the staff goes. Glad you had a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AutumnBM Posted July 23, 2013 #15 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Always happy to see a positive review :) Will be on the Liberty in September & cannot wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soccersharon Posted July 23, 2013 #16 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Have sailed 3 times on the Liberty - and glad to see she is still a wonderful ship! Karl with a K is awesome! I have yet to see a negative review of this ship - she'll be missed in Miami when she moves to her new home :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesick Posted July 24, 2013 #17 Share Posted July 24, 2013 heard soo many good thing about her, i guess ill see with my own eyes!!!SOON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midwestgal Posted July 24, 2013 #18 Share Posted July 24, 2013 I'm so excited....I sail on her in December!!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebel7254 Posted July 24, 2013 #19 Share Posted July 24, 2013 When is the repositioning supposed to take place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outdoors27 Posted July 29, 2013 Author #20 Share Posted July 29, 2013 What costs in Camp Carnival are you referring to? Sailing on her one month from tomorrow. Woo hoo! Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app I apologize for my late response to your question as me and my family were sick most of last week. Must be post cruise blues. The extra costs I was referring to was on two specific nights. On one of the nights was $13.00 per child after 10:00pm for some party they were having and then another night it was $20.00 per kid, which I didn't expect, but I wasn't going to deny my daughters the opportunity to participate as they loved Camp Carnival. Both these nights they did get a inexpensive bag/backpack with a stuffed animal (night owl), tooth brush, night light (night owl). So they did give them a few things. Either way you can't go wrong with the program based on the cost and what the kids do, my daughters are 4 & 7. Plus I truly enjoyed when my wife acknowledged "you were right", when the girls told her to basically scram and that they wanted to stay at camp. My brief moment of glory while sipping on a Patron Margarita. lol Have a great cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzn buckeye Posted July 29, 2013 #21 Share Posted July 29, 2013 In my opinion, best ship and crew in the fleet, of course that is just on the ships I have sailed in my 24 cruises, love love love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e_linsmitchell Posted August 4, 2013 #22 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Great to hear fab reviews me and my husband sailing in Oct out of Miami for our 1st wedding anniversary! Cant wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deborahjo Posted August 4, 2013 #23 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Sailed the Liberty in 2007. Our first childless cruise. Had Karl with a K then. Had a great time. Are sailing her again in October. To bad Karl is leaving the week before we sail. Excited to be on her again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seacat66 Posted August 4, 2013 #24 Share Posted August 4, 2013 i'm looking forward to being on the ship in october! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjb2714 Posted August 5, 2013 #25 Share Posted August 5, 2013 We're sailing 09/14/13 on the Liberty. Any idea if the same crew will be on the ship? I hope so, it sounds like my kind of fun...3 deck parties!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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