Liberty of the Seas
I am honored in many ways. On the weekend of May 2, 3 and 4, 2007 I was fortunate enough to have been one of the invited guests to sail on the inaugural cruise of the new Royal Caribbean "Liberty of the Seas". Royal Caribbean invites the best of the best to such events, this was my 6th such event with Royal Caribbean. Other inaugural sailings were on the;
Monarch of the Seas
Majesty of the Seas
Grandeur of the Seas
Vision of the Seas
Legend of the Seas
On this cruise we sailed out of New York Harbor, past the Statue of Liberty and out into the Atlantic Ocean. But enough about me, I am sure you would rather hear about the ship.
What's new and exciting about the Liberty of the Seas? Compared to the Voyager Class that shares many of the same features and designs I have to say the Royal Promenade has been enhanced, the coffee bar and pizza bar have been moved to opposite ends of the promenade for better and faster service, not that it was a problem before. There are a few additions to the Royal Promenade such as a barber shop, an on board booking salon for future cruise reservations and a sports clothing specialty shop called "Get Out There", Royal Caribbeans catch phrase. Ben and Jerry's is now an ice cream parlor instead of a kiosk protruding from the side wall. The bridge over the Royal Promenade is used as a stage for live music.
The tri level main dining room is spectacular and comfortable with a different decor on all 3 levels. This ship also features the ice rink with exciting ice shows as well as open skating times. The rest of the interior of the ship is typical excellent Royal Caribbean decor and design.
There area couple of notable cabin design changes, previously all the "PR" interior cabins with the bay window overlooking the Royal Promenade could only accommodate 2 passengers, on the Freedom of the Seas and Liberty of the Seas that now have 4 category F1 cabins overlooking the Royal Promenade that will accommodate up to 6 passengers. They are a great value for families who all want to sail in the same cabin. I am sure they will be very sought after.
The other cabin addition is the Presidential Family Suite at 1200 square feet, it is a big apartment with 4 separate bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living / dining area and HUGE private balcony with a hot tub and a full service bar. You wouldn't want to leave the suite it's so nice.
On the outside, "Get Out There" and have some fun, very similar to the Voyager class ships with the addition of the cantilevered whirlpools, the sport pool, the H2O zone and the famous "Flowrider". The Flowrider is sloped with a high volume shallow sheet of water being projected across and up it so you can either go on a surfboard or a boogie board and ride it like you are surfing in Hawaii. It is positioned so you are looking over the very back of the ship at the waves in the ocean following the ship, it looks just like you are there. There is plenty to do and see outside, mini golf, basketball, an enhanced rock climbing wall, the golf simulator, numerous bars as well as a juice bar and 7 whirlpools.
This ship will appeal to all ages, there's something for everyone, all 3600 passengers but don't be alarmed, that's not a lot for this size ship. My experience was, there are so many choices of things to do that you rarely ever know there are many other passengers on the ship. The service staff made sure I felt that way also, like I was the only guest sailing with them.
The Freedom of the Seas is available for booking now doing 7 night Eastern and Western Caribbean sailings from Miami, this ship could not stop anywhere and you could still have a fantastic and memorable cruise. Contact me today to book yours today
That is all from the bridge today.
Monarch of the Seas
Majesty of the Seas
Grandeur of the Seas
Vision of the Seas
Legend of the Seas
On this cruise we sailed out of New York Harbor, past the Statue of Liberty and out into the Atlantic Ocean. But enough about me, I am sure you would rather hear about the ship.
What's new and exciting about the Liberty of the Seas? Compared to the Voyager Class that shares many of the same features and designs I have to say the Royal Promenade has been enhanced, the coffee bar and pizza bar have been moved to opposite ends of the promenade for better and faster service, not that it was a problem before. There are a few additions to the Royal Promenade such as a barber shop, an on board booking salon for future cruise reservations and a sports clothing specialty shop called "Get Out There", Royal Caribbeans catch phrase. Ben and Jerry's is now an ice cream parlor instead of a kiosk protruding from the side wall. The bridge over the Royal Promenade is used as a stage for live music.
The tri level main dining room is spectacular and comfortable with a different decor on all 3 levels. This ship also features the ice rink with exciting ice shows as well as open skating times. The rest of the interior of the ship is typical excellent Royal Caribbean decor and design.
There area couple of notable cabin design changes, previously all the "PR" interior cabins with the bay window overlooking the Royal Promenade could only accommodate 2 passengers, on the Freedom of the Seas and Liberty of the Seas that now have 4 category F1 cabins overlooking the Royal Promenade that will accommodate up to 6 passengers. They are a great value for families who all want to sail in the same cabin. I am sure they will be very sought after.
The other cabin addition is the Presidential Family Suite at 1200 square feet, it is a big apartment with 4 separate bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living / dining area and HUGE private balcony with a hot tub and a full service bar. You wouldn't want to leave the suite it's so nice.
On the outside, "Get Out There" and have some fun, very similar to the Voyager class ships with the addition of the cantilevered whirlpools, the sport pool, the H2O zone and the famous "Flowrider". The Flowrider is sloped with a high volume shallow sheet of water being projected across and up it so you can either go on a surfboard or a boogie board and ride it like you are surfing in Hawaii. It is positioned so you are looking over the very back of the ship at the waves in the ocean following the ship, it looks just like you are there. There is plenty to do and see outside, mini golf, basketball, an enhanced rock climbing wall, the golf simulator, numerous bars as well as a juice bar and 7 whirlpools.
This ship will appeal to all ages, there's something for everyone, all 3600 passengers but don't be alarmed, that's not a lot for this size ship. My experience was, there are so many choices of things to do that you rarely ever know there are many other passengers on the ship. The service staff made sure I felt that way also, like I was the only guest sailing with them.
The Freedom of the Seas is available for booking now doing 7 night Eastern and Western Caribbean sailings from Miami, this ship could not stop anywhere and you could still have a fantastic and memorable cruise. Contact me today to book yours today
That is all from the bridge today.
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