4welches Posted July 31, 2021 #1 Share Posted July 31, 2021 Hello. We are hoping to sail on Liberty in October. Is there any word about the schedule for upcoming test cruises? Has one been set for Liberty? THANKS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominicr Posted July 31, 2021 #2 Share Posted July 31, 2021 10 minutes ago, 4welches said: Hello. We are hoping to sail on Liberty in October. Is there any word about the schedule for upcoming test cruises? Has one been set for Liberty? THANKS haven’t seen one yet and also haven’t heard when the dry dock will be complete. All i have seen is that it’s first cruise is supposed to be 9/26 and we are supposed to be on 10/3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vplsh Posted July 31, 2021 #3 Share Posted July 31, 2021 1 hour ago, dominicr said: haven’t seen one yet and also haven’t heard when the dry dock will be complete. All i have seen is that it’s first cruise is supposed to be 9/26 and we are supposed to be on 10/3. We are supposed to be on the 9/26 cruise, but it doesn't show up anywhere- not on the Galveston port schedule on embarkation day, nor on any of the port schedules. I'm thinking they're going to cancel it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominicr Posted July 31, 2021 #4 Share Posted July 31, 2021 59 minutes ago, vplsh said: We are supposed to be on the 9/26 cruise, but it doesn't show up anywhere- not on the Galveston port schedule on embarkation day, nor on any of the port schedules. I'm thinking they're going to cancel it. thats just awful of them. I really don’t understand the business decision that was made to only have independence take over some of the liberty cruises with them knowing it wouldn’t make their cutoff date. well I take that back. I do know their business decision. You gave them an interest free loan and they won’t even say thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4welches Posted July 31, 2021 Author #5 Share Posted July 31, 2021 I wish there was more communication. We really want to go on our Oct cruise but just don't have good information to know if we should cancel and plan something else. ARRGGHH.....I am thinking that if they dont schedule a test cruise for September in the next few weeks we may cancel...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominicr Posted August 10, 2021 #6 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Test cruise is scheduled for middle of September but no idea when the boat is actually going to arrive in galveston. Just checked it’s current location and is still in Cadiz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted August 10, 2021 #7 Share Posted August 10, 2021 1 minute ago, dominicr said: Just checked it’s current location and is still in Cadiz. They should be wrapping up soon. It should be about two weeks sailing from Cadiz back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominicr Posted August 10, 2021 #8 Share Posted August 10, 2021 30 minutes ago, Biker19 said: They should be wrapping up soon. It should be about two weeks sailing from Cadiz back. Does the crew has to be vaccinated prior to test sailing? Trying to timeline this all out if October and mid September test cruise are even possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted August 10, 2021 #9 Share Posted August 10, 2021 5 minutes ago, dominicr said: Does the crew has to be vaccinated prior to test sailing? Yes, everyone on the test cruise needs to be fully vaccinated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flogalerntx52 Posted August 10, 2021 #10 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Has anyone received their invitation to go on the test cruise? Barb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinkbelle87 Posted August 10, 2021 #11 Share Posted August 10, 2021 The test cruise is Sept 18th. Is the dry dock routine maintenance or were they renovating the ship like they just did with Freedom? I won the drawing to participate in the test cruises but have not heard which boat I am assigned yet. I'm assuming it will be Liberty as Mariner and Oasis invites have been sent out already. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted August 10, 2021 #12 Share Posted August 10, 2021 1 minute ago, Tinkbelle87 said: Is the dry dock routine maintenance or were they renovating the ship like they just did with Freedom? No indication and very unlikely to be anything but the former. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinkbelle87 Posted August 10, 2021 #13 Share Posted August 10, 2021 1 minute ago, Tinkbelle87 said: The test cruise is Sept 18th. Is the dry dock routine maintenance or were they renovating the ship like they just did with Freedom? I won the drawing to participate in the test cruises but have not heard which boat I am assigned yet. I'm assuming it will be Liberty as Mariner and Oasis invites have been sent out already. Nevermind, just found my answer on the Royal Caribbean blog. It appears it is just a maintenance dry dock for Liberty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pineapple Princess Posted August 10, 2021 #14 Share Posted August 10, 2021 On 7/31/2021 at 8:57 AM, vplsh said: We are supposed to be on the 9/26 cruise, but it doesn't show up anywhere- not on the Galveston port schedule on embarkation day, nor on any of the port schedules. I'm thinking they're going to cancel it. Check the Aug 3 cancelation list. I think the 9/26 sailing was listed as canceled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ampurp85 Posted August 10, 2021 #15 Share Posted August 10, 2021 The 9/26 was cancelled as that was the one charted by the country music fest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominicr Posted August 12, 2021 #16 Share Posted August 12, 2021 It looks like liberty is out of the dry dock bay and has moved to a pier….according to cruise mapper. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4welches Posted August 14, 2021 Author #17 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Fingers crossed for October! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regg1216 Posted August 14, 2021 #18 Share Posted August 14, 2021 On 8/10/2021 at 12:32 PM, Tinkbelle87 said: The test cruise is Sept 18th. Is the dry dock routine maintenance or were they renovating the ship like they just did with Freedom? I won the drawing to participate in the test cruises but have not heard which boat I am assigned yet. I'm assuming it will be Liberty as Mariner and Oasis invites have been sent out already. Me too. Just waiting for confirmation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTO-Girl Posted August 14, 2021 #19 Share Posted August 14, 2021 We just got back from the Mariner test cruise and it was an awesome experience!!! The crew treated us like royalty and they were so glad and even emotional to be back. It really made it hit home just how desperate they were to work again!! We left on Wednesday and spent all day at Coco Cay on Thursday and came back yesterday. It was simply Heaven!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseSlacker Posted August 14, 2021 #20 Share Posted August 14, 2021 How do I sign up for Liberty test cruise? I'm Emerald and live in Houston. I will be on the Independence OTS 6-15 October 2021 sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted August 14, 2021 #21 Share Posted August 14, 2021 18 minutes ago, CruiseSlacker said: How do I sign up for Liberty test cruise? You would have had to volunteer last week and then get picked. I think they have all the volunteers already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominicr Posted August 15, 2021 #22 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Liberty has left Cadiz and is en route to florida now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJustice Posted August 15, 2021 #23 Share Posted August 15, 2021 (edited) On 8/14/2021 at 11:58 AM, CruiseSlacker said: I will be on the Independence OTS 6-15 October 2021 sailing. We are too Edited August 15, 2021 by GJustice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted August 16, 2021 #24 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Not sure what's the hurry but she's sailing along at 22kn on the way to Florida after her completed dry dock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominicr Posted August 16, 2021 #25 Share Posted August 16, 2021 3 hours ago, Biker19 said: Not sure what's the hurry but she's sailing along at 22kn on the way to Florida after her completed dry dock. What’s the normal speed on a crossing? Her test cruise is in one month and not sure what all needs to be done once back in the US. Im sure initial provisions will take several days plus who knows if the crew is vaccinated yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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