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Liberty of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 17

Overall rating:

1 out of 5
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Liberty of the Seas

7 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 22, 2017

Ship: Liberty of the Seas

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 6123

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

Purely robbery from the State of Texas. I blame my cruise RCCL for not telling the passengers. They were so eager to sell “duty fee alcohol” onboard, but failed to tell us about the imposed robbery tax from Texas. I was dumb founded when I was stopped by the TABC after clearing customs. I told them that I’m a Canadian and I was heading straight to the airport, showing them my boarding pass …they didn’t care. I will NEVER step foot in Texas again.

Surely, if could also have told me about this. I don't blame you, but it's a "good to know" and advise your customers.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

1 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
as expected.

Ship tip

don't expect any morning announcement from the cruise director. He has been doing his job for too long, and he suck at it. On the last sea day, since it was raining, none of the outdoor activities were replaced. Nothing to announce about having plan B. The "My Time" dinning meant long wait times.

Ports of call

Galveston, Texas

1 out of 5

Coxen Hole, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

3 out of 5

Belize City, Belize

5 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5
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9 Comments

sandigrandy    7 years ago

You don't blame RCCL yet you give a one star rating. Hmm

smyers23    7 years ago

Texas is a little different.

Twskinner    7 years ago

The Rules are there for Everyone

rdmasontx    7 years ago

http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2013/12/21/texas-add-new-cruise-tax-cruises-out-of-galveston-2014 I don't agree with the tax levy either but it is what it is until hopefully it gets rescinded (not likely though). Other than a low rating for RCCL for this lack of information, what are your thoughts and ratings for the ship, staff, and overall cruise experience?

stobin    7 years ago

Thieves....

Kelly33    7 years ago

Not really a good reason to give one star...

Retpiper    7 years ago

Wow! That is horrible!

captainbitchin    7 years ago

good to know .. I'd never sail out of Galveston based on this ...

captainbitchin    7 years ago

https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1382/~/texas-tax-declaration%3A-the-texas-alcoholic-beverage-commission-(tabc)

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