Liberty of the Seas has become a favorite cruise ship of so many cruisers, especially those who live close to the ship's homeport of Galveston, Texas.
There is so much to like about this ship, and I have a look at some of the most frequently asked questions about Liberty of the Seas.
Is Liberty of the Seas a good ship?
A very common question from people new to cruising is if they have selected a "good ship" for their vacation.
Liberty of the Seas is a fantastic cruise ship for families that are looking to not only visit some lovely ports in the Caribbean, but also offer fun onboard activities.
The ship is one of the larger ships in Royal Caribbean's fleet, and offers plenty of activities and things to do. Water slides, specialty dining, pools, ice skating, a Broadway show and more await you on this ship.
When was the Liberty of the Seas refurbished?
Liberty of the Seas was last refurbished in 2016. Like all Royal Caribbean ships, they receive upgrades about every 5 years.
During the drydock, Royal Caribbean added:
- Perfect Storm water slides
- Tidal Wave, first Boomerang style slide at sea
- Splashaway Bay aqua park for kids
- Sabor Modern Mexican
- Giovanni's Table
- R-Bar
- 26 new Panoramic Ocean View staterooms
- Additional 53 staterooms throughout the ship
Liberty of the Seas is scheduled for another refurbishment in 2021 as part of the Royal Amplified program.
How big is Liberty of the Seas?
Liberty of the Seas is a 15-deck ship that can accommodate 3,634 passengers, and is served by 1,360 crew.
It is 1,112 feet long and weighs 155,889 GT.
What class ship is the Liberty of the Seas?
Liberty of the Seas is a Freedom Class cruise ship.
Other Freedom Class ships include Freedom of the Seas & Independence of the Seas.
Where is Royal Caribbean Liberty of the Seas?
Liberty of the Seas sails 7-night Western Caribbean itineraries from Galveston, Texas.
She sails year-round from Galveston and visits destinations in Belize, Falmouth, Grand Cayman, Roatan and Cozumel.
What is included in Liberty of the Seas?
Royal Caribbean cruise fare includes quite a lot of activities, dining and things to do. Here is an overview of what you get included with your cruise fare on Liberty of the Seas.
Dining
- Windjammer
- Main Dining Room
- Cafe Promenade
- Sorrento's Pizza
- Sprinkle's Ice Cream
Activities
- FlowRider surf simulator
- Miniature golf
- Rock Climbing Wall
- Perfect Storm water slides
- Tidal Wave slide
- Splashaway Bay
- Pools and hot tubs
- Library
- Entertainment in Royal Theater & Studio B
- Saturday Night Fever Broadway show
- Live music around the ship
- Ice skating
- Outdoor movie screen
- Sports court
- Adventure Ocean kids programming
Is Johnny Rockets free on Liberty of the Seas?
No, Johnny Rockets has a cover charge for admission to the restaurant.
It costs $9.95 per guest to enjoy unlimited food from the Johnny Rockets menu. Beverages cost extra.
Is there a movie theater on Liberty of the Seas?
There is not a movie theater on the ship, but there is an outdoor movie screen by the main pool.
Royal Caribbean plays films throughout the day and evening by the pool, including recent releases and classic films.
There is no additional cost to watch movies at the pool.
How many pools does Liberty of the Seas have?
There are 4 swimming pools on Liberty of the Seas, along with 7 Jacuzzis (2 are cantilevered).
Does Liberty of the Seas have a water slide?
Liberty of the Seas features two water slide options.
The Perfect Storm water slides a duo of racing water slides that twist and turn on their way to a final splash down.
Liberty of the Seas is the only Royal Caribbean ship to offer the Tidal Wave slide, which is the first boomerang style slide at sea.
Both the Perfect Storm and Tidal Wave slides are complimentary and open every day of the sailing.
Does Liberty of the Seas have Starbucks?
There is no Starbucks kiosk on Liberty of the Seas, however, the same style of beverages are available to purchase at Cafe Promenade.
Cafe Promenade serves lattes, espresso, macchiatos and more every day. These premium coffees are included with a Deluxe Beverage Package or a Royal Refreshment package.
What is there to do on Liberty of the Seas?
Liberty of the Seas is best known for offering a wide variety of activities onboard.
There are many events, entertainment and options onboard, but here are the most notable and highly-desired things to do on Liberty of the Seas:
- Water slides: Liberty of the Seas not only offers the Perfect Storm water slides, but also the only ship to have the Tidal Wave boomerang style slide.
- FlowRider: Grab your board and try to surf with the surf simulator.
- Rock climbing wall: Another great challenge, the rock climbing wall allows families to see if they can get all the way to the top.
- Saturday Night Fever: The hit Broadway show is included with your cruise fare, and performed only on Liberty of the Seas.
- Splashaway Bay: This kids aqua park includes a giant drench bucket, slides, geysers and more.
- Specialty restaurants: Beyond the great food included with your cruise fare, you can opt to enjoy Chops Grille, Giovanni's Table, Johnny Rockets or Sabor.
- Ice skating at sea: Free skate time, along with a production ice skating show, are available to experience.
Does Liberty of the Seas have an ice skating rink?
Studio B is home to the ice rink on Liberty of the Seas.
Encore! An Ice Spectacular is performed onboard the ship, and features incredibly talented skaters. Many of the performers are former Olympic and professional skaters.
In addition, free skate time is available for guests to put on a pair of blades and hit the ice for a few laps around the rink.
Does Liberty of the Seas have bumper cars?
Bumper cars are not available on Liberty of the Seas. They are a feature only available on Quantum Class Royal Caribbean ships.
Who is the captain of the Liberty of the Seas?
At the time of this post, Captain James MacDonald is the Master of the vessel for Liberty of the Seas.
Royal Caribbean rotates its Captains around the fleet regularly, so this can change.
