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Carnival Liberty Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

sharielaine

Contributor Level: Cruise Director

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 116

Overall rating:

5 out of 5

7 Night Exotic Eastern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 26, 2013

Ship: Carnival Liberty

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 7375

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

This was my first ever cruise. I was unsure of what to expect. It was a trip of many first for me: first time out of the country, first time to Miami, first major trip without my parents, first time to even see the ocean, etc. My previous adult travel experience can be summed up by saying: Vegas. If you've been, you know what I'm subtly implying with just that one word. This trip was very different. From my first steps onto the beach in Miami, to stepping into the ship and being awestruck by the beauty and elegance in the furnishings and decorations, to seeing so many people from such a variety of places. The views from our balcony room were breathtaking. Meals were scrumptious- especially that chocolate melting cake!! Half Moon Cay was gorgeous and peaceful. The people in St. Thomas made me feel like a princess! San Juan brought an experience in the culture and local foods. Grand Turk was simply stunning! Swimming in the ocean brought the first-time experience of having fish flitting between my feet. The colors! It was a Halloween cruise, so the costume party and contest was so much fun. It is always amazing to see just how creative people can get. The bar staff were all so attentive, the room stewards were detail oriented, the wait staff informative and helpful, and every other employee was as friendly as if they had known us forever. The only disappointment on this cruise was that we had to return home.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Children's Programs

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Just large enough for two or three, this room was wonderful. Mornings on the balcony with coffee and a book, just soaking in the sunshine and quiet of the ocean were wonderful. The room itself was large enough to serve, as we really didn't spend much time there. The bathroom and dressing area were on the small side, but were functional. The only thing I would have liked was maybe a holder to keep the curling or flat iron off the cabinet and maybe a USB outlet close to the bed for charging my camera/phone.

Ports of call

Miami, Florida

5 out of 5

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)

5 out of 5

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

5 out of 5

Here you are the Princess. Shop. Go to the beach. Venture into the little flea-market style shopping area close to where the buses drop you off and pick you up to go back to port. Look for the little bar down an alley with a view of the ocean. Look for the little bar in another alley, but no outlet on the other end. They were quiet places that the locals frequent. Good atmosphere, great conversation, and interesting people.

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San Juan, Puerto Rico

5 out of 5

Grand Turk Island

5 out of 5

Don't go to Margaritaville unless you need to check it off your list. When you get off the ship, go left and pass all of the "tourist" stuff. Look for a little shack on the beach, literally- a shack. It's not large. Just big enough for a little counter, one stool, and a boom box. They sell cheap local beer. Best drinks all day long. There's nothing I love more than a good view of the ocean with cheap beer. :)

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Traveler Photos

Favorite bartender close to the pier in San Juan

When you arrive on a new beach, you have to make your mark.

View from the back of the ship in St. Thomas.

4 Comments

coasterking 8 years ago

we just got off the Liberty a week ago. It is a pretty ship, loved the lighting , each ship has its own atmosphere, Carnival did a great job in adjusting the fares, etc as progresso got cancelled due to bow thruster issues. Looking forward to the breeze in 146 days. a different ship carnival sends to galveston, we go on a cruise!!!

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askeegan 8 years ago

Welcome to your newest addiction! LOL Cruising is by far the best vacay a person could take! Or at least in my opinion it is! Cheers!

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Bubba54 8 years ago

Thanks for the review, glad you had a good time. Welcome to the world of cruising.

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hirz 8 years ago

How was the room, we are staying in the next room in a month and was wondering the size. we have 2 children also, so I was wondering how the pullout beds were? Thanks!!

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