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Liberty of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 10

Overall rating:

5 out of 5
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Liberty of the Seas

7 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 05, 2017

Ship: Liberty of the Seas

Cabin number: 8594

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

 

Had a great time on the boat. A couple of noteworthy items for future cruisers. (1) RCCL sales people did not make clear that duty free on cigarettes and liquor does not apply to state of Texas import fees. $15 for a carton of cigarettes, only $3.50 or so for liter of liquor. (2) Jewelry store reps said our particular purchase was duty free because it was made in US. The docs didn't reflect that though so we could have had to pay duty. (3) If you purchase over some $ amount on-board (no idea what, but apparently not huge) you are marked as a "big spender" (my term, not theirs) and RCCL is required to report to Customs and escort you to a Customs desk. Great way to cut in line and you get special attention!

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
If you get Junior, say hi!

Ports of call

Galveston, Texas

3 out of 5

Coxen Hole, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

5 out of 5

Belize City, Belize

1 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5
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4 Comments

kdlady    7 years ago

I just don't declare, and the porter goes right past customs with our luggage. Been on multiple cruises with no problems.

n01brat    7 years ago

yes the TABC sets up right past customs and we just walk on by. Never paid any taxes.

banaford    7 years ago

It is. But Texas does charge a tax.

rogerellenborland    7 years ago

Never heard of such a thing of duty free tax. Duty free is supposed to be duty free. Sounds like a rip off.

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