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Carnival Liberty
Cruise Ship and Deck Plans
Scroll down to see info, photos,
and deck plans of the Carnival Liberty ship.
CARNIVAL LIBERTY
SHIP FACTS
Gross Tonnage: 110,000
Launched: 2005
Newly Renovated: 2011
Decks: 13
Length: 952 feet
Beam: 116 feet
Average Cruising Speed: 21 knots
Guest Capacity: 3,756 (double occupancy)
Total Crew: 1,182
Registry: Panama
Number Inside Staterooms: 577
Number Outside Staterooms: 912
- Fourth ship in Carnival's
Conquest class
- Entertainment from Las Vegas shows to jazz, singalongs
- Origami Sushi Bar and Harry's Steakhouse
- Carnival's first-ever pool-adjacent Seaside Theater
- Cabins are pleasantly larger than industry average
- Retractable roof over aft pool and hot tubs
The Carnival Liberty
provides the highest standards of comfort with a wide range of entertainment. On board
there is a three-deck 1,500-seat theatre, 2 main pool areas (one with retractable cover)
with 5 swimming pools, 7 whirlpools, 4 restaurants (with seating capacities of 1,104,
872, 736, 148), of which one self-service and one reservations-only Harry's supper club,
22 themed bars, casino with 18 tables and 216 slot machines, discotheque with 445
computerized video-monitors, Internet cafe, children's play area, teen nightclub, various
shops, spa and fitness facility with gym area, jogging track, volleyball court, and
basketball court.
As part of its $500 million
Fun Ship 2.0 enhancements, Carnival has added several new venues to its fleet through
2015. Liberty is the first ship to receive those upgrades.
CARNIVAL LIBERTY
EXPERIENCE
The Carnival Liberty cruise
experience is exceptional in just about every possible way. Service is outstanding,
personal and efficient. The staterooms are charming, low-key and spacious. Carnival
excels in entertainment, with lavish production shows, glitzy costumes, and costly
lighting effects. Headline acts featuring comedians, magicians, ventriloquists, jugglers
or song stylists will vary with their schedules. There are generally two late-night Adult
Comedy shows as well, beginning at midnight. You will find Vegas floor shows, jazz, and a
fabulous "piano man" who packs in crowds with his group sing-alongs. Cuisine exceeds your
expectations, particularly at Harry's Supper Club -- not to mention Emile's buffet, the
fish-and-chips bar, the sushi station and even the pizzeria, with fabulous thin-crust
pies.
Aside from the daily show
room entertainment, watch your daily schedule onboard for all variety of entertainment --
including the poolside games, trivia contests, passenger participation games, Karaoke,
bingo, art auctions, sports challenges, etc. You can even get a temporary henna tattoo by
the pool. Carnival does a great job
of making it fun for everyone at the deck parties, held a couple of times per cruise,
which always include a band, the cruise staff, dancing, and of course food.
Onboard musical options can
satisfy all tastes, from the concerts on the Big Outdoor Screen to the Piano Man Piano
Bar, Karaoke, Disco with DJs, and Live Dance Music in Victoria's Lounge; there's also
easy listening or classical music on the ground floor of the nine-deck-high atrium, in
the Grand Villa Garden.
The artisan-themed public
spaces designed by Carnival's talented architect Joe Farcus are sophisticated: the
colorful glass lamps along the walls of the art nouveau Emile's; the elegance of the
Antiquarian Library; the Cabinet Room, a jazz and cigars bar with low key elegance; and
the lovely Flowers bar, which seems a breath of fresh air with its garden pastel
watercolors tucked behind iron gate fixtures. Carnival is raising the bar to meet new
demand via supper clubs, pizzeria, coffee bars, and sushi stations.
Our ships are built with one
goal in mind: to make sure, every time you walk up the gangway, you get the sense you're
crossing over into a whole new world of fun. Once on board, let the good times roll
because nearly everything is included. Enjoy delicious meals in varied onboard
restaurants, including the complimentary 24-hour stateroom service. Revel in awesome
nightly entertainment; then wonder at all the fun you'll have the next day. But that's
not all... there's the beautiful, exciting destinations; the award-winning youth
programs; topped off with the friendliest service at sea. So hop on board, cause we're
headed out to Funville.
CARNIVAL LIBERTY
DRESS CODE
There are 4 formal nights on
a 7-night trip and most people really dress up (about 30 percent of men wear tuxedos).
The rest of the time the dress code is country club casual. During day, dress is very
casual, including, shorts, sundresses, tank tops, etc. for the ladies, and shorts, polo
shirts, T-shirts, for the men. Rubber-soled, low heeled or flat shoes are recommended
while onboard. The use of any footwear with wheels, including Heelys shoes, is prohibited
onboard all Carnival ships. For dining in the evening, you may want to dress up a bit
and/or bring along a light sports jacket or cardigan.
For those who want casual
attire for dinner time on the "Cruise Elegant" (formal night) evenings, the Emile's
Restaurant is open nightly, and has a more relaxed theme. Shirts and shoes/footwear
(flip-flops) must be worn at all times inside that restaurant.
GRATUITIES /
TIPPING
Tips on Carnival Liberty are
automatically charged to your shipboard account (Sail & Sign Account) on the Carnival
Liberty unless alternative arrangements with the Guest Services desk are made.
Carnival recommends $11.50
per person, per day. The guidelines allocate $5.80 to dining room services, $3.70 to
cabin services and $2 per day for alternative services, which include kitchen,
entertainment, guest services and other hotel staff members. The amount is automatically
added to your shipboard account, but can be adjusted in either direction at the guest
services desk. A 15 percent gratuity is automatically added to bar bills. Tipping for
room service at delivery is expected (and appreciated) by the service staff.
For beverage purchases --
liquor, soda, and soda cards, 15 percent of the bill is automatically added to your Sail
& Sign charge account. Room Service staff may be tipped at your discretion. Tipping
your dining room Matre d' is at your discretion. You should tip if you received special
attention or services from the Matre d'.
Additional thoughts on
tipping onboard the Carnival Liberty:
If you are putting your kids
in the program and they have a great time, you should consider tipping the Youth
Director. The youth staff put in 110 per cent to make certain your kids have a great
time, and it is appropriate for you to tip the staff a bit extra. As Carnival doesn't
have a formal system or guidance for tipping the Youth Staff, you will need to bring cash
for this tip. Our tip guidance is $5 per day, per child. Make certain the Youth Director
understands the tip should be shared amongst the staff. For some reason, this hard
working group tends to get overlooked. You will be one of the few who tip the youth staff
on the Carnival Liberty and they will be sincerely appreciative.
STAYING
INFORMED
The Carnival Liberty's newsletter,
"Carnival Capers" or "Fun Times," is placed in your room along with the towel animal of
the day every evening. The newsletter lets you plan your next day's activities. The
Liberty "Fun Times" has an easy tear- out portion called "Today at a Glance" which is a
quick reference guide to the times and places of the various activities. Put it in your
pocket for quick access - the "Fun Times" even lets you know what items are on sale in
the gift shops. On your TV in your stateroom, there is a "Cruise Channel" that gives the
highlights of the ship and replays certain activities that you may have
missed.
The Cruise Director is the Carnival
Liberty's public presence for entertainment and all things Carnival throughout the
cruise. The daily announcements are usually broadcast by the Cruise Director in the
morning. These announcements are broadcast in the public areas of the ship and on a video
channel in your room. Check to make sure you are tuned to the appropriate
channel.
The home base for kids' activities is Camp
Carnival. They have their own "Camp Capers" detailing specific times and places of the
kids' events. It's available just outside the pick-up/drop-off areas for the kids. A copy
of "Camp Capers" is also given out at orientation.
IN-STATEROOM TV AND
MOVIES
The Carnival Liberty
features an advanced interactive TV system in cabins that allows for guests to order
shore tours, Pay-Per-View movies (for a fee) and free room service from the comfort of
their stateroom. Passengers can check on the status of their Sail & Sign account
(onboard credit card system) through the system as well.
Finally, if you are missing
the comforts of home, ABC, CBS, Fox & NBC channels are usually available as well
using a satellite feed from a major US city (Denver, New York, Los Angeles, etc.). A
limited selection of basic cable channels are usually available (ESPN, CNN) as
well.
QUIET PLACES ON THE
SHIP
It's hard to believe but you
can find peace and quiet on a Carnival Cruise! Places to enjoy for some quiet time on the
the Carnival Liberty: The Antiquarian Library is the ship's library and tends to be very
quiet. The Carnival Liberty pretty much empties-out when it is in port. So, if you are
looking for quiet, port days are a great time to be onboard the Carnival Liberty. Usually
before 9:00 AM, most areas are not crowded. And on most days, you can find a quiet corner
inside without much effort, even on a full ship.
SHOPPING
The onboard shopping area on
the Carnival Liberty is aptly named "The Fun Shops" and is located on Deck 5, the
Promenade Deck past the "World's Way Promenade". Various sundry items are available for
purchase (suntan lotion, toiletries, candy, postcards, etc.), along with Carnival
logo-ware, resort wear (casual clothing), jewelry, watches, liquor and cigarettes. The
prices run the gamut - great on liquor and cigarettes, generally good on watches and
expensive on sundry items. And, as the ship is at sea, you will not have to pay a sales
tax - purchases are "duty free".
If you want to surprise
someone and plan something special in your cabin, check out the "Formalities" store where
you can order up something special - like decorating your cabin for and Anniversary or
Birthday, roses, food baskets and other items to make your cruise that much more
memorable.
Carnival Liberty
Shopping Tips
The liquor deals are
excellent. However, keep in mind limits on what you can bring back into the country per
US Customs regulations. Also, liquor bought at the onboard store cannot be consumed
during your cruise - you will be given the liquor you purchased during disembarkation.
While not a guarantee, many items go "on sale" on the last day of the cruise.
Read the "Fun Times" for
daily "special" sale items (watches, gold by the inch, etc.) featured in the
stores.
Art Auction at
Sea
At the popular "Art Auction
At Sea" where you can purchase collectible art while onboard your cruise. Reportedly,
several companies that run art auctions onboard cruise ships will provide an appraisal
with their art that will lead you to believe that you are getting very good value. There
are those with opinions that the appraisal methods are questionable. So, if you are
inclined to buy something at one of these auctions, a common sense approach to avoid
feeling like you got ripped off is to never buy thinking you will make a profit, buy the
art because it suits your tastes and budget.
Legendary Joe Farcus is
Carnival's designer, and Liberty
continues his pattern of creating distinctive individual themes for each ship. In
Liberty's case, the theme is "Artisans," covering all variations of the artistic designs
and handcrafted workmanship of times gone by. Though no one would call Liberty's decor
reserved, it's a more muted version of previous Farcus designs.
Beginning in the Grand Villa
Garden at the bottom of the Atrium, ornate artisan ironwork is used throughout the ship's
passageways, decorating walls, railings, pillars and wall frames. This gives these areas
a clearly European flare, and does a nice job of tying varying design elements
together.
On Carnival Liberty, every
room has not only a theme that's tied in with the artisan scheme, but also a story --
which gives bars and other spots a nice added element of interest.
There's a noticeable "wow
factor" for persons boarding the ship on the lowest level of the atrium; their first view
is of the Grand Villa Garden, which feels very much like a European courtyard. The center
of the activity is the ship's nine-deck-high atrium. Here, the Grand Villa Garden
features ironwork over lovely, lighthearted flowers in pastels. The hardwood laminate
flooring gives the area an unexpected richness for a Carnival ship. The glass elevators
running up and down on one side of the atrium add a modern touch, and a ride in them at
some time during your cruise is a must for the views.
Garden Atrium / Flowers
Lobby
The Venetian Palace Main Show
Lounge
The three-deck-high Venetian
Palace is such a spectacular theater -- with its Murano glass, funky jester-like patterns
on the chairs and wild Venetian masks on the ceiling -- that just walking in gives you a
buzz. On Carnival Liberty, three mainstay shows are presented, all in the Vegas mindset.
These include "Rock Down Broadway," "Wonderful World" and "Singin' with the Big
Band."
The Venetian Palace is the
ship's main theater, using as its major design element Murano glass made in Venice. There
are also colorful tiles and chandeliers ... and check out the ceiling, which is dotted
with the famous Venetian Carnival masks.
The Victoria Lounge, the secondary theater, is genuinely elegant with its theme being English-style majolica glassware. Meet, greet, chill and chat at the Carnival Liberty's Victoria Lounge. It's a cool place to have a drink, take in live music - or
get up and try your hand at it with Superstar Live Karaoke. And at night, the lounge
transforms into the Punchliner Comedy Club.
OUR MEETING ROOMS FOR OUR SEMINAR-AT-SEA
The Tapestry Room is a multi-purpose conference room. It is capable of seating 100 in a theater-style configuration. Located on the Atlantic Deck 4, midship, this is our main meeting room for our Seminar-at-Sea.
The Stage Jazz Bar has photos and reliefs of jazz musicians on the walls. While the room was conceived of as a jazz venue, a variety of music is performed there. The Stage Bar is one of our meeting areas for our Seminar-at-Sea. This room is located on the Promenade Deck 5, Aft.
A disco dance club, with decor celebrating the art of tatoo. This is one of our meeting rooms, where yoga will be taught early in the morning.
Silver Olympian and Gold Olympian
Dining Rooms
The Golden Olympian Dining
Room is mid-ship on Decks 3 and 4, in a central location, with entries from two doorways
on each of the two levels, one forward and one aft. This dining room serves the 6:15 p.m.
and 8:30 p.m. dining times. The
Golden is the smaller of the two dining rooms. Seating areas are cramped and passageways
between tables narrow. Even bussing stations for the service staff seem far apart and
cramped, which make their jobs more difficult.
The Silver Olympian Dining
Room, at the stern on Decks 3 and 4, serves the 5:45 p.m. and 8 p.m. dining times, and is
also used for open-seating breakfast and lunch. This room is larger and much airier. The
dining room is surrounded by windows on three sides, which enhances its design, and
contributes to making it preferable to the Golden Dining Room. The Silver Olympian
Restaurant is the nicer dining room, in that it's located aft and so is framed by three
walls of windows.
Early, late, or "Your
Choice" (5:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.) dining is offered in both the Golden Olympian and Silver
Olympian main dining rooms. Both dining rooms offer the same menus, and you can feast on
culinary pleasures to your heart's delight. At dinner, low-carb and vegetarian fare is
offered as well as Spa Carnival choices. Traditional set-tablemates, set-time dinner
scenario (open-seating at breakfast and lunch) or flex-dining with first come, first
serve seating is available. Wait time is usually 20 minutes, and parties of ten plus may
be accommodated at different tables (though these times may vary slightly depending on
ship and sailing date). Dining assignments -- which you select before the cruise -- are
made on a first come, first serve basis, so if you have your heart set on one or the
other, consider booking earlier rather than later.
Chef's
Table
For an even more exclusive
dining event for just 12 guests, book the Chef's Table through the ship's information
desk. For $75, diners can attend a multicourse dinner, hosted by one of Carnival's master
chefs. The evening begins with a private cocktail reception and a tour of the galley, led
by the chef, and concludes with a sumptuous dinner in a nontraditional dining venue, such
as the galley or the library.
Midnight
Buffet
Carnival is one of the few
lines that still offer the occasional and splendiferous midnight buffet -- the Chocolate
Extravaganza is worth missing a few hours sleep.
Tips for the
Carnival Liberty's Main Dining Rooms
-Breakfast is served from
7:45 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Lunch is from noon to 1:30 p.m.
-Early dinner starts from 5:45 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., and late dinner starts from 8:00 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m.
-Both restaurants require reservations for dinner.
-For breakfast and lunch, casual clothing is OK but no swim wear or shorts are
permitted.
-Appropriate attire is a must for dinner.
-Meals are no cost, but special beverages, wines, beer, and soft drinks may be purchased
via bar menu.
-When ordering steaks, make sure you state your preferences as the kitchen tends to
over-cook meat. Staff service is generally considered to be excellent.
-Seating in the balcony areas is preferable for most because it is more quiet than the
main floor.
-The main dining rooms are less crowded than Emile's buffet for breakfast and
lunch.
-Typically, only one main dining room is open for breakfast.
Room
Service
Liberty's 24-hour room
service is exceptional. Items are fairly limited to salads and sandwiches (and
continental breakfast, unless residing in a suite), but they are fresh and
well-made.
-Room service is available
24 hours a day,
-There is no cost for the food,
-There is a charge for beverages.
Emile's Lido
Buffet
For casual indoor and
outdoor dining, the two-level Emile's Restaurant onboard Carnival Liberty is a popular
option. Located mid ship on Lido Deck, this restaurant has a grand buffet with carving
stations, and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Emile's is typically busy during
breakfast and lunch, and offers quick meal alternatives to include salads, burgers, and
Asian wok selections. While Emile's is open from 7:00 am to midnight, it does offer a 24
hour pizzeria and deli sandwich board. Breakfast and lunch are self service, but from
6:00 p.ml to 9:00 p.m., casual dinner table service is available. The dinner menu
includes salads, pasta, chicken, shrimp, and steaks. There's no cost for food, but soft
drinks, specialty drinks, wine, and beer are available for purchase from the current bar
menu.
Emile's buffet includes four
main cafeteria-style lines. Two lines of hot and cold buffet fare, and two buffet lines
serving stir-fry dishes. Passengers choose raw ingredients -- meats, fish, seafood,
vegetables etc. -- as they proceed through the line until they reach the cooking station,
where the chefs cook the chosen ingredients. For breakfasts, there are a number of
made-to-order egg and omelette stations.
The very long buffet area
includes six more substations. These are scattered along the sides: On the starboard side
is Asian cuisine -- a combination of Chinese food and Asian fair. Opposite, the port side
offers deli sandwiches, both cold and hot, served on a choice of breads. A "Taste of the
Nations" station with varying international cuisines -- each day is a different taste.
Fish & Chips, located on the Panorama Deck, upstairs from Emile's, you'll find fish
and chips, oysters, and calamari salad among other favorites -- delightful and prepared
upon request. There's no cost for food, but soft drinks, specialty drinks, wine, and beer
are available for purchase from the bar menu. This room has a nautical flavor (with ropes
and brass details) and the color scheme is mainly blue (tapestry and tables) and green
tones (marble, tile of the walls) Adjacent to the Lido, in the aft pool area, on the port
side, is the much-praised Emile's
Pizzeria Station, with fresh, hot pizza and Caesar salad 24 hours a day -- a great
alternative for after hours appetites and following those long shore excursion
days.
Emile's does not require
reservations and is a casual dining alternative to the main dining rooms.
Finding a table is usually not a concern,
but lines for cook-to-order can be long during breakfast and lunch.
While the buffet does
include Georges Blanc signature entrees, buffet reviews suggest not everyone is thrilled
with the temperature of the food. If you want to get away from the crowds, The Silver is
a better choice.
Harry's Steakhouse Supper
Club
Harry's Steakhouse features
an atmosphere of urban-chic decor, and a menu of both gourmet delicacies and
mouth-watering favorites that everyone will love. Named after famed jeweler Harry
Winston, Harry's offers a musical duo and a dance floor to entertain diners. The decor
and furnishings in Harry's are of higher quality than the other dining areas. And the
Versace plates and fine silver flatware contribute to a more upscale tone.
A reservations-only gourmet
experience, Harry's specializes in quality cuts of filet mignon (and a 24-ounce
porterhouse), lobster, veal chops, lamb chops and Chilean sea bass, and its wine list is
definitely one of the industry's most intriguing. A combo performs during dinner and,
whether dining at Harry's or not, the venue has a lovely bar.
Prepare yourself for one of
the most memorable dining experiences you've ever had. You're in for a night of fun and
delicious food. Here are a few things
you'll want to know first:
- There is a charge of $30
per person for dinner.
- The $30 fee includes an appetizer, entree, desert and the wait staffs' gratuity.
- Optional additional gratuities may be extended in cash or to your Sail & Sign
Account.
- Reservation fee does not include bar service such as wine, liquor, soda and bottled
water.
- You can request a table anytime between 6 PM and 9:30 PM.
- Requesting your table at least two weeks prior to your sail date is recommended.
- Requested dates and times will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis.
- If requested time is full, the next available time slot will be assigned.
- Please allow 2 hours for your dining experience.
- Dress code requires that men wear jackets on the 'Cruise Elegant' nights of the
cruise.
- All dining rooms are smoke-free.
On the Promenade, the
gustatory highlights include the Jardin Cafe. The coffee is great and the pastries and
desserts ... well, let's just say they are irresistible.
Origami Sushi
Bar
The Origami Sushi Bar,
adjacent to the Jardin, is open evenings only.
Guy's Burger
Joint
The talents of Food Network
personality Guy Fieri are helping bring fresh-off-the-grill burgers and hand-cut fries to
Carnival Liberty. Try one Guy's way, or make your burger your own at our topping
bar.
On the opposite side of the
pool, you'll find Guy's Burger Joint, a Fun Ship 2.0 enhancement backed by Food Network
personality Guy Fieri. Choose from one of five burgers on the menu, or simply build your
own with the help of a nearby toppings bar. There's no charge to scarf down as many
burgers and fries as you'd like, and you can do so from noon to 6 p.m. daily.
Guy Fieri, renowned Food
Network chef, has his own Guy's Burger Joint located on Lido Deck of the Carnival
Liberty! This is where you'll find a fine selection of savory burgers, hand-cut fries,
and an array of condiments to suit your tastebuds! Food is complimentary, but soft
drinks, wine, beer, and specialty drinks are at current menu prices. Guy's is open for
lunch, snacks, and evening meals, and we suggest you check onboard for hours
open.
To one side of the main pool
on Lido Deck, you'll find the BlueIguana Cantina, open 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on port days,
7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on sea days and noon to 2:30 p.m. every day. This is a new
fee-free venue that was added, along with the BlueIguana Tequila Bar, as part of the
line's $500 million Fun Ship 2.0 initiative. Choose between chicken, fish or pork tacos
and beef, chicken or shrimp burritos. Toppings run the gamut from lime-infused rice and
pico de gallo to beans and corn. The soft taco shells are made fresh on-site by a machine
that can crank out up to 700 shells per hour. There are also separate stations for
toppings and hot sauces.
Burritos and tacos are house
specialties, and you'll see the Blue Iguana Cantina tortilla machine at work as you order
your choice of ingredients with a nice selection of trimmings. The Cantina is open for
snacks, lunch, and supper on Lido Deck. Food is complimentary, but specialty drinks, soft
drinks, wine, and beer are at menu prices.
With 22 bars and lounges
onboard the Liberty, there's no difficulty getting your favorite beverages, but you won't
find the bar service overbearing or overly aggressive. Soda cards (for unlimited soft
drinks) are available for children and adults.
BlueIguana Tequila Bar is
the onboard chill spot featuring frozen tequila drinks, cold Mexican beer and that breezy
Western Caribbean vacation vibe. Where can you find it? Next to the cool pool, of
course.
The Lido Deck is flanked by
two bars: the BlueIguana Tequila Bar and the RedFrog Rum Bar. The tequila bar shares its
mascot with the adjacent BlueIguana Cantina, and the RedFrog Rum Bar is a variation of
the wildly popular Red Frog Pub, which made its debut on Carnival Magic. Each bar's menu
includes as host of tasty for-fee alcoholic beverages, including Iguana's Iced Tea
($8.91, including tip), Red's Rum Treasure ($12.59, including tip) and other interesting
concoctions.
Introducing RedFrog Rum Bar,
a full poolside bar featuring not only a great selection of Caribbean rum-based
concoctions, but plenty of Carnival's signature private-label draught beer, ThirstyFrog
Red.
Empress Bar
The Empress Room is a tiny
gem of a room with a fake fireplace whose design revolves around Chinese
Cloisonne.
The Promenade
The center of the ship's
life is Deck 4, surrounding the Atrium; and Deck 5, the Promenade Deck. Promenade Deck is
the only deck that runs from bow to stern inside the ship, other than the passenger cabin
decks 2,3, 6, 7 and 8.
Deck 5/Promenade Deck is the
entertainment center of the ship. From the Sports Bar, just off of the atrium, traveling
aft through the Promenade deck brings you to the enormous Casino, the Casino Bar, Club 02
(the teens-only disco), Without Batteries (the ship's video arcade), Hot & Cool, the
disco whose decor celebrates the art of tattoos, the Jardin Cafe (for purchasing
specialty coffees and incredible desserts), Origami Sushi Bar (where sushi is available
free in the evenings), the Alchemy Bar (a bar that sits in a crook in the hallway and is
a great people-watching spot), the Piano Man Bar (where sing-alongs create a packed house
most nights and gets quite raucous as people sing along to the best of 60's, 70's, and
80's pop music), the Stage Lounge, which offers live music and karaoke, the Empress Bar
in the Club Lounge, and the ship's large alternate showroom, the traditionally decorated
Victoria Lounge. The ship's shops,
selling logo wear, jewelry and sundries, are on Promenade Deck as well, around the
Atrium.
Cabinet Jazz and Cigar
Bar
The Cabinet Lounge is on
Deck 4, just forward of the aft Golden Olympic Dining Room. Cabinet Lounge is the ship's
cigar bar, which features live jazz in the evenings.
Alchemy Bar
Try tasty, all-new drinks at
this unique vintage-themed cocktail "pharmacy," or take matters of taste into your own
hands and create a custom concoction from unique ingredients.
Aft on Promenade Deck is
Alchemy, a swanky-but-simple dark wood bar that serves alcoholic beverages by
"prescription." Choose a drink from one of the light-up menus, or create your own by
writing down what you'd like on one of the bar's prescription pads. Prepare to be
surrounded by apothecary jars and bartenders in white lab coats. This venue is open
late.
EA Sports Bar
A fun hangout spot is the EA
Sports Bar, also on Promenade Deck. A man-cave to end all man-caves, it features 16
46-inch TV screens that can each be tuned to individual games or combined to show just
one or two games that span across several screens. The bar also offers video games and an
LED ticker that posts current game scores. The relaxed atmosphere is accented with black
and red tones, and you can enjoy the game with your favorite beer until the wee hours of
the morning.
EA SPORTS Bar is the perfect
place to grab a drink and catch a game, featuring both live sports and lively, hands-on
competition with the latest video game titles from EA SPORTS.
Piano Man Bar
Comments about Ron Pass, the
Piano Man:
"On Carnival Liberty, the
piano man goes by the name of Ron Pass, boy, is he impressive.... He plays all the old
favorites from Neil Diamond to Elvis to the Beatles. Everyone stamps their feet and sings
along."
"After dinner...it is action
of the vocal kind that seems to excite the crowds. Ron, the smiling piano man and host of
the Liberty piano bar, has become the favorite of the night-time fun-seekers who fight
for prime position for a pew at Ron's oversized piano, night after night."
"Ron Pass in the piano bar
is the best and most talented entertainer on any cruise ship in my travel experience. His
talents at the keyboard and his singing are equaled by his charm, charisma, and desire to
make a guest feel truly special and very well entertained. Having been in the hospitality
industry for over 20 years, I know talent. Carnival is very fortunate to have him on your
ships. He is a true superstar in the making. My thanks for making the past 7 days the
best ever!!"
Cabinet Jazz and Cigar
Bar
The Cabinet on Deck 4 is a
large room located between the two main dining rooms. It was created as a cigar bar and
features live music.
DJ Irie
Official DJ of Carnival Cruise Lines
Nobody raises the roof like
a great DJ, and DJ IRIE, the Miami Heat's official DJ, is training Carnival DJs to help
keep their spinning skills sharp and their personalities party-ready. Dance. Dance. Dance. The party is in full swing at the
Carnival Liberty Hollywood Dance Club. Show 'em your moves and make new friends in the
process.
SHOPPING, INTERNET, AND MORE LOCATIONS
The Fun Shops surround the Garden Atrium
on Deck 5, the Promenade Deck. They offer jewelry, perfumes and cosmetics, souvenirs and
logo items, s well as duty-free liquor and tobacco. Included amongst the shops is
Carnival's Formalities, where guests can obtain items for special occasions (e.g. candy,
wine, decorations).
Cherry on Top Candy
Shop
Cherry on Top is a cute
corner store on the Promenade Deck (Deck 5) that's done up in shades of pink offers loose
candy, for which you'll pay $8.80 a pound. Also available are prepackaged sweets,
including boxed candy that's great for munching during movies on the Lido Deck or
production shows in the theater. Choose from treats like jellybeans, bubblegum, gummy
candy and more. You can also purchase flowers, cupcakes ($2.50 each) and special occasion
confections like birthday cakes in addition to upscale bath products from Bliss. Get your
sugar fix there until 10:30 p.m.
Satin Art Gallery Room
Antiquarian Library
The Antiquarian Library has a collection of books and board games for quiet amusement.
Internet Cafe
Internet
Access
WiFi:
You can access the internet
on the Carnival Liberty -- there is WiFi on the entire ship. The ship has WiFi service
available from bow to stern, including individual passenger cabins.
The Liberty provides PC's in
an internet cafe 24 hours a day adjacent to the Cigar Cabinet Bar, Deck 4 Aft. However,
if you want to bring your WiFi-enabled laptop, iPhone, PDA, etc., the Carnival Liberty is
WiFi enabled. You can log in using your own laptops, or rent from the ship for $20 per
day, plus the cost of the time you spend online.
Internet Cafe:
The Internet Cafe is open 24-hours and features individual terminals where you can surf
the Web, chat online, and access your private e-mail account (Gmail, AOL, Hotmail, Juno,
Yahoo, etc.) Alternatively, personalized
CruisE-mailâ„¢ is available on most vessels.
Please see additional information below.
For your convenience, the Internet Cafe
Manager is available for assistance during posted hours.
Internet Cafe terminals run on Windows XP
and are limited to Internet communication. Terminals are equipped with Microsoft Office
readers only, not full versions of these programs (WORD, EXCEL, etc); most files can be
accessed as “read
only†for viewing purposes but cannot be edited or saved.
Please note, on your personal laptop you can read, edit and save files without
restrictions according to the programs installed.
Wireless
Users:
The Wireless Internet Service is compatible with a Wireless 802.11b card, which is the industry standard. You may use your personal laptop while onboard, your iPhone and all other WiFi equipped devices and most software installed on them without restrictions. VPN access on the other hand is restricted to connections of the type, which are not IPSec or PPTP connections. Kindly discuss your VPN limitations with your company's IT department if you are planning to work while sailing. We are not able to change your settings onboard.
Pricing:
Instructions on how to create an account and pricing details are present on-screen in the Internet Cafe or on your laptop once you connect to Carnival WiFi. Internet pricing is identical, whether you are using the Internet Cafe terminals, your own laptop or other wireless devices. All Internet charges will be billed directly to your onboard "Sail & Sign" account.
Time Plans offer guests the opportunity to enjoy a lower per-minute rate. These Time Plans are transferable between Internet Cafe terminals and personal laptops/wireless devices, can be used anytime throughout the cruise until disembarkation and don't have to be used in a single session. No refund will be provided for unused minutes. Upgrading a pre-selected pricing option is not available and plans are subject to change.
- 480 minutes for $159
- 240 minutes for $89
- 120 minutes for $59
- 45 minutes for $29
- Pay As You Go: $0.75/min
Printing - available in the Internet Cafe at $0.50/job
Activation fee - a one-time $3.95 charge applies to each user on their first login only.
Boarding Passes - you can check in online and print your boarding passes in the Internet Cafe; please note, regular printing and online time charges apply.
Laptop rental
A limited number of laptops are available for rent; pricing and additional information
available onboard.
Before You Go
Get the most from your cruise Internet time and your trip
 make sure you're powered up and prepared
before you board the ship with this handy pre-cruise checklist. Here are a few things you
want to remember to pack for your cruise:
- WiFi enabled laptop and mobile devices
- Power supply for each of the devices you are bringing with you
- A charged battery for your trip to the ship
- Data cables to transfer pictures
- Headphones
- Laptop privacy screens
Best Practices
- Email - Convert your email settings to basic; you will have a better experience with less graphic intense content. Most email providers have a lite version of their service optimized for low-bandwidth users.
- Mobile websites - most websites nowadays offer a mobile interface; they are leaner, less graphic intense alternatives to their main page. Mobile pages load quicker via the leaner bandwidth available onboard and can be accessed regardless of your device: laptop, smart phone, tablet etc. A few examples:
- www.M.Facebook.com
- www.Touch.Facebook.com
- www.M.Yahoo.com
- Apps - consider using apps; they are tailored for your device and will improve your online experience
- Browsers - Experiment with alternate browsers for a faster experience: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Mozilla, Firefox
- Remember to log out
- Disconnect from WiFi - develop the habit of disconnecting from WiFi when ending your Internet session; leaving your device connected may slow other users' Internet speed
- Words associated with leaner content = faster loading time: mobile, text only, lite, no media, low resolution
- Discuss VPN limitations with your company's IT department prior to cruising; onboard personnel are not able to change your settings onboard.
NOTE:
Internet access via satellite is a significantly different experience than high-speed
connections on shore. Onboard Internet access is not guaranteed at all times due to the
nature of satellite communications, which are subject to occasional disruptions due to
weather patterns and location.
Accessing E-mail and the Internet in the
middle of the world's oceans is a Liberty of cutting edge satellite technology. Our
investment into this technology matches some of the most prestigious companies in the
world, but even so it cannot be as fast as your home broadband. This is because the data
must be transmitted over a slower wireless signal to satellites 22,000 miles above the
Earth, which then bounce the data back down to the exchange. At home the data is sent
down your fast cable connection to your local exchange, just around the corner from your
house. We are continually reviewing our investment to secure you as fast a connection as
possible and challenge fjords, glaciers and other grand geographical locations, to
provide you with as seamless and consistent a service as possible.
Cellular-at-Sea
Cell phone service is available on all
ships in the Carnival fleet. While your ship is at sea, the cellular system is activated
and you can make and receive calls, send and receive text messages, as well as view
emails and browse the Internet with over 300 carriers worldwide. International roaming
rates apply and are set and billed by your home carrier. Charges will appear on your
regular cell phone bill. Please contact your carrier before your cruise to check rates
for each service and ensure your plan allows you to roam. For more information, visit
www.cellularatsea.com.
Cell phone roaming is enabled on the
Carnival Liberty, however, the system can be pricey as the price plans feature
international roaming rates and data charges (this can be very expensive). Contact your
mobile phone operator to ensure that your account is activated for international roaming
and inquiry as to per minute rates and data charges.
All major US mobile operators as well as
Rogers Wireless in Canada are available on the Carnival Liberty. There are also several
mobile operators whom are available on the Carnival Liberty.
Ship-to-Shore Phone
Calls
For our guest's convenience, the ship's
telecommunications network offers direct dialing via satellite from the stateroom's
telephone. This is available 24 hours a day regardless of the ship's location. This
service is closed on the final day of the cruise at 4:00 AM. The rate is $1.99 per
minute, and charges are billed to the guest's on board Sail & Sign Card. Since all
communication is via satellite, the charges apply to all calls including calling cards,
credit cards, 800 toll-free numbers and collect calls.
Shore-to-Ship
Communication
Friends and family may call guests on
board via Sea Mobile Shore-to-Ship telephone service. The rate is $9.50 per minute from
the United States; additional long distance charges may apply from outside the United
States.
1-877-CCLSHIP (1-877-225-7447) - from the U.S
1-732-335-3284 - from outside the U.S
The caller needs to have available the
ship name and the guest's name. The charges will be applied to the caller's credit card:
MasterCard; Visa; American Express; The Discover Card; Diner's Club.
For customer service please call:
1-866-459-9020 or 954-672-4428
e-mail: dialaship@mtnsat.com
Customer Service Hours:
8:30am to 5:30pm Eastern Standard Time
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