A cruise to Remember

Item: Liberty of the Seas
Rating: 4
Author: Kikimatos

Liberty of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Kikimatos

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 54

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

7 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip)

Sail date: June 11, 2017

Ship: Liberty of the Seas

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 8575

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

This was my first cruise ever. I have to say that we planned this trip a year in advance for my mother, aunt, sister and I. I would have to say that for my first cruise experience I was very by the ship and her crew. I was not impressed by the excursions that they offered. We decided to attend excursions on the first two ports that we stopped in (Roaton Hondurs and Costa Maya). Both of these excursions were supposed to be a tour of the island with a beach break. The tours took us to all of the poorest parts of the island (places where one did not even feel comfortable pulling out money to even purchase anything) then on to the beach break where you only had about 30 mins before it was time to get back onto the bus and head back to the ship. I now know that I would have been better off just exploring on my on and maybe I would have been able to get more beach time. I really feel that the people of RC should go on these excursion so that the can better inform their patrons of what to expect. Outside of the excursion fiasco our cruise was one to be remembered. I can not wait to plan my next cruise and hopefully can sail on one of the bigger vessels that RC has to offer.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Our wait staff Neptali and Ying definatly made our dinning experience phenomenal. I felt like the rich and famous as they catered to us and pampered us like not other. By our 2nd night in the dinning room they had figured out what we would like. We were all on a Salmon kick and once they realized that every evening that we went to dinner it was already on the table waiting for us.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

The staff at the pool Nepal and Ismale really know how to make their guests feel special. I never had to look for them when it came time to get a drink refill. Our Cabin steward Inyoman was equally amazing in his service. I am married and extremely spoiled when it comes to my husband doing thing ti do not like nor want to do. Inyoman was like a stealthy ninja mind reader. He kept our room clean and tidy. He was like the next best thing to having my OCD Husband on the trip with me. The next cruise that I go on I hope to have him and his wonderful service and positive attitude with me again. If you ever cruise with Inyoman be prepared for top flight service.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

If you are going with a group it is a good idea to bring a magnetic dry erase board to let everyone know where you are at and what you are doing so that you can be easily found. If you are just going alone magnets are good to help you find your room on those nights you may have spent a little too much time at the bar.

Ports of call

Galveston, Texas

2 out of 5

Coxen Hole, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

3 out of 5

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

3 out of 5

If you don't want to pay for an excursion you can just walk around the shopping center. In that area alone is so much to do and see without having to pay for a tour. Now if your zip lining or swimming with the dolphins its better to pay for the excursion on the ship.

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Cozumel, Mexico

3 out of 5

6 Comments

MrChocoholic 7 years ago

I'm not sure how your equate "bigger" with "better" when comes to ships, but each to her own. My kid liked Liberty of the Seas more than I did. The food was disappointing, particularly the chocolate desserts that lacked richness and depth of flavor. I'm showing you two shore excursion videos I shot in Roatan and in Costa Maya to remind you how bad shore excursions can be yet there's a silver lining. My daughter is starring in the first video.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7D_xaXaH9M&t=245s

www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJvV8KNmedw&t=102s

www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwDF6DDr7pA&t=263s

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breezedreamer123 7 years ago

this is probably the most laid back trip as far as ports. We've cruised many times from Galveston. Agree, not the best for excursions. Try a different itinerary next time. next time research before you book and have something to look forward to.

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SetexSteve 7 years ago

You have to research excursions carefully and know what you are buying. There were probably other excursions that you could have booked that would have met your expectations.

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cosmogirl401 7 years ago

Sorry to hear about the unfun excursions. It's gonna be my first cruise let me know what you would of done differently on the ship that you would do next time.

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Johnna1972 7 years ago

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