Carnival Cruise Lines Takes Delivery of New 110,000-ton Carnival Liberty

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Carnival Cruise Lines Takes Delivery of New 110,000-ton Carnival Liberty

 

 

 

07/15/2005

 

 

 

MIAMI (July 15, 2005) – In ceremonies in Monfalcone, Italy, Carnival Cruise Lines, a unit of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), today took delivery of the its newest cruise ship, the 110,000-ton Carnival Liberty, which launches the line’s first-ever Mediterranean cruise program July 20. The 2,974-passenger SuperLiner is the 21st vessel in Carnival’s “Fun Ship” fleet.

 

Prior to the launch of its Mediterranean schedule, Carnival Liberty will operate a special three-day introductory cruise July 16-19 followed by a pierside overnight gala in Civitavecchia, Italy, July 19. That same evening, the ship will be “officially” named, with Academy Award-winning actress Mira Sorvino serving as godmother.

 

“Carnival Liberty is a spectacular addition to the ‘Fun Ship’ fleet and we’re looking forward to the exciting inaugural festivities, as well as the start-up of our first-ever Mediterranean cruise program which features some of the region’s most charming and historic ports of call,” said Bob Dickinson, Carnival president and CEO.

 

Carnival Liberty’s seven-port, 12-day Med cruises will operate round-trip from Civitavecchia July 20 - Oct. 12, 2005, and include visits to Naples, Italy; Dubrovnik, Croatia; Venice, Italy; Messina, Sicily; Barcelona, Spain; Cannes, France; and Livorno, Italy.

 

Following this program, Carnival Liberty will depart Civitavecchia on a 16-day transatlantic crossing Oct. 24 and arrive in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Nov. 9, 2005, positioning the vessel for a one-of-a-kind program of six- and eight-day Bahamas/Caribbean voyages beginning Nov. 12. She will return to Europe in May 2006 for another season of 12-day Mediterranean cruises.

 

Among the largest passenger vessels at sea, Carnival Liberty houses 22 lounges and bars, including a sports bar, piano bar, wine bar, dance club, and a 1,500-seat theater showcasing lavish Vegas-style productions.

 

Its 13 passenger decks also house a 13,500-square-foot health club, four swimming pools, a cascading water slide, a 4,200-square-foot children’s play area, and a 1,800-square-foot teen club. Dining options include twin two-level main dining rooms, a spacious poolside eatery and an intimate reservations-only supper club serving U.S.D.A. prime beef and other gourmet cuisine.

 

Of the ship’s 1,487 staterooms, 60 percent offer either an ocean view or private balcony.

 

Reservations are being accepted for all of Carnival Liberty’s 2005-2006 Mediterranean and Caribbean departures.

 

For additional information and reservations, contact any travel agent, call 1-800-CARNIVAL or visit carnival.com

[fishinguspo]

Thanx for the informative news, cannot wait for our embarkation scheduled for 11/26/05. The ship news gives me the impression one can defenitely get lost on the Liberty.

[JrMafia90]

Great news for Canival! Thanks for posting.

[serene56]

Tomorrow--my computer will be opened -looking at the Liberty web cam.

[Stillfloatin']

Until I get to board her. Until then, I'll wet my appetite with reviews and pics from all the lucky folks trying her out ahead of me.:D

[2funcruzin]

I'm getting excited! Only 7 months!!! yeah! That huge screen on the lido deck looks huge! Can't wait to see it in person.

 

 

Tammy

[MyImagination]

Great News, wonder what time does she sails tomorrow.

[Tamara]

Check out her web cam-Tamara

[bthomey]

Who is onboard?

[ladycaveat]

Darn, I can't get the web cam for Liberty to work . . . :(

[disneylynn]

I can't wait for the pictures!

[Flip2cruise]

Who is onboard?

 

My guess, Carnival Corp employees from Europe and maybe their families.

[serene56]

Lots of people along the rail for sail away. Not many- guess I thought there would be more.

[Flip2cruise]

Lots of people along the rail for sail away. Not many- guess I thought there would be more.

 

Looks like quite a few, I doubt its a full ship. Plus we cant see the entire deck and Im sure many are watching sailaway from their balconies. She is about to shake that pilot boat loose :)