Who else is excited about the European itinerary?!

[Littlegoo75]

Well, who else out there is as excited as I am about the Liberty starting out in Europe?! This is what I have been waiting for! I have always wanted to take a cruise in Europe, but thought that it would be too stuffy and boring for me. I know I would have a great time on a Carnival ship sailing in Europe. As soon as I have a chance to put a deposit down I am going to! October will be a great time to sail in Europe! Does anyone have an idea of when we will be able to book for these itineraries? I think the Mediteranean itinerary sounds great, but a Northern one in the summer would be great as well. Maybe I can do that one in Summer 2006.
Is the Liberty the last ship in the works for Carnival for the time being? I would love to see a couple more in the works, have one stationed in Europe almost year-round, and also see one stationed out of San Francisco.

??????????? November 2004
Carnival Pride 4/27/02
Sitmar Fairsea 4/ 1983 ( I was just a little kid!!)

[CCLNCLRCICRUISER]

According to the press release you can start booking June 22

New 12-Day 'Grand Mediterranean' Cruises on the
Newest and Largest Ship Operating in Europe

MIAMI, June 14 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time, Carnival Cruise Lines
will offer a series of Mediterranean voyages featuring extended visits to some
of Europe's most charming and historic ports of call beginning in summer 2005.
The program will be offered on the new 110,000-ton Carnival Liberty, which
will be the newest and largest ship operating in Europe. It will encompass
eight 12-day cruises operating roundtrip from Rome (Civitavecchia) July 20 -
Oct. 12, 2005. Featured ports include: Naples, Italy; Dubrovnik, Croatia;
Venice, Italy (two-day call); Messina, Sicily; Barcelona, Spain; Cannes,
France; and Livorno, Italy.
According to Carnival President and CEO Bob Dickinson, the new seven-port,
12-day Mediterranean cruises are designed to provide consumers with a
comprehensive European vacation experience and feature a wide diversity of
shoreside experiences, all while enjoying the many "resort-style" amenities
and facilities of Carnival's newest and largest class of "Fun Ship."
"For our first-ever Mediterranean cruises, we've assembled a terrific
itinerary with extended port calls that offer guests excellent tour
opportunities to experience the rich history and outstanding sites at some of
Europe's most popular destinations, including Capri, Taormina, Monte Carlo and
Florence, to name just a few," Dickinson said. He noted that the 12-day
voyages also include a two-day stay in Venice so that guests can explore
everything this great city has to offer.
"With its mega-sized features, huge number of balconied staterooms and
acres of open deck space, Carnival Liberty is ideally suited to scenic
cruising, and we expect our new 'Fun Ship' Mediterranean voyages will attract
both experienced and first-time Carnival guests," Dickinson added.
Following the 12-day Mediterranean cruises, Carnival Liberty will operate
a 16-day transatlantic voyage departing Rome (Civitavecchia) Oct. 24, and
arriving in Fort Lauderdale Nov. 9, 2005. Ports of call include Barcelona,
Palma de Mallorca, and Malaga, Spain; Funchal (Madeira), Portugal; and
St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles.
Numerous shore excursion opportunities, as well as pre- and post-cruise
hotel packages, will be available in conjunction with all of these departures.

Signature 'Fun Ship' Amenities
Currently under construction in Monfalcone, Italy, the 2,974-passenger
Carnival Liberty will offer a host of dining, activity and entertainment
venues. Its 13 passenger decks will house 22 lounges, bars and nightspots,
along with a 14,500-square-foot health and fitness facility, a full gambling
casino, duty-free shopping mall, and four swimming pools - one with Carnival's
famous 214-foot-long water slide. A comprehensive golf program offering
professional instruction and opportunities to play at top golf courses will
also be available.
Its many family-friendly amenities, available within the top-rated "Camp
Carnival" program, will include a 4,200-square-foot "Children's World" play
area, and an "Action Alley" teen recreation center with a high-tech video
arcade, dance club, and a "mock-tail" lounge offering non-alcoholic specialty
drinks.
Of the ship's 1,487 staterooms, 60 percent will offer an ocean view with
60 percent of those featuring private balconies.

Myriad Dining Options
Carnival Liberty will also offer consumers the widest variety of dining
options at sea. In addition to two full-service dining rooms with extensive
menus, including new low-carb items, the ship will also house a 1,400-seat
casual restaurant offering breakfast, lunch and dinner alternatives, as well
as 24-hour pizza and ice cream, a deli, a grille, a rotisserie, an upscale
seafood station and Asian and American specialty areas.
Also featured is a reservations-only supper club offering prime aged beef
and other gourmet cuisine, along with one of the finest wine lists afloat. A
patisserie, sushi bar, and complimentary 24-hour room service are also
available. All of these options comprise Carnival's Total Choice Dining (SM),
cruising's most comprehensive dining program.

Pricing and Reservations
Carnival will begin accepting reservations effective June 22 for the
Carnival Liberty's 12-day European cruises and 16-day transatlantic voyage.
Prices for the 12-day cruises begin at $1,499 per person, based on double
occupancy; the 16-day transatlantic voyage starts at $1,099 per person.
Special rates for third and fourth guests sailing in the same stateroom
and optional roundtrip air transportation from a variety of North American
gateways are also available.

[serene56]

Because I am looking for something new and different for my birthday when I hit the big 50 in 2006 and my kids wanna do Europe this may be what I am looking for.

Going NOWHERE
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