First Time Cruiser...Liberty of the Seas Trip Report...

[cruiser fanatic]

Thanks for the review. We are doing the same itinerary May 1 in reverse order. Did the staff happen to mention anything on when the Tidal Wave slide would open?

[TnTWalter]

Do you know what prom night was all about? I'm sure it's fairly self explanatory, but, just in case. Did some actually dress up? Was it basically just a dance?

 

I'll ask the kids tonight. I think it was basically just a dance. My oldest 17 said she did her first slow dance so she was excited. lol.

[TnTWalter]

Thanks for the review. We are doing the same itinerary May 1 in reverse order. Did the staff happen to mention anything on when the Tidal Wave slide would open?

 

from what I've read on here, the tidal wave needs major work so basically it's not functional for a long while. sad but true.

[TnTWalter]

Jamaica Rio Bueno River Tubing w/Courtney Taylor includes pics

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2343056

 

Grand Cayman Catamaran Stingray City & Reef Snorkel with Dexter Fantasea

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?p=49697254#post49697254

 

Cozumel Tour on our Own

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?p=49697432#post49697432

 

does anyone know why my grand cayman post would have been removed?

[TnTWalter]

Do you know what prom night was all about? I'm sure it's fairly self explanatory, but, just in case. Did some actually dress up? Was it basically just a dance?

 

They said it was a normal dance except they have a prom king and queen. No special dressing up. They did also do the 70s party and lots of adults were dressed up.

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[TnTWalter]

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[jennb529]

Thanks for your review. I have 16 and 11 year old boys who will definitely want to check out the arcade. How do you go about putting cash in their sea pass cards for the arcade?

[Clarea]

Thanks for your review. I have 16 and 11 year old boys who will definitely want to check out the arcade. How do you go about putting cash in their sea pass cards for the arcade?

You don't have to put cash on their SeaPass cards for the arcade, they can swipe the cards themselves at the arcade. No limits on spending at the arcade.

[cflips7]

You keep mentioning that your daughter will be to old for the teen club, but it is not that big of a problem. My son was 19 on our last 2 cruises and he had a blast, he made lots of friends. He even would rather go on the cruise with us than go to spring break in Florida with his buddies from school.

My DW and I did a all inclusive a few years back and by day 3 were bored not enough going on.

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[klaner64]

I agree! 5 here too! Have you ever tried adjoining rooms? We do that a lot. It's always a bummer when the 3rd and 4th sail free or reduced because they never have 5 person rooms!

 

 

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We have a Family promenade booked for May 29th on Liberty and we got a deal when 3rd, 4th and 5th were $209 + port charges. They can sleep up to 6, but you have to call them to book these rooms.

[nativetexan]

You don't have to put cash on their SeaPass cards for the arcade, they can swipe the cards themselves at the arcade. No limits on spending at the arcade.

 

 

 

This "no limits" got our youngest into trouble - several hundred dollars later at the arcade he was going to be washing dishing for the rest of his life! You can put a limit. Wish we had!!

[Clarea]

This "no limits" got our youngest into trouble - several hundred dollars later at the arcade he was going to be washing dishing for the rest of his life! You can put a limit. Wish we had!!

Last I heard, you can put limits in kids accounts, but strangely, the limit does not work in the arcade.

[SMHCPA]

Last I heard, you can put limits in kids accounts, but strangely, the limit does not work in the arcade.

 

 

WOW - this could be the biggest savings CC will give us yet! Definitely going to check into this thoroughly when we get on Anthem Monday. My 6 yr old could swipe through $$$ in minutes - even though we would be right there with him. [emoji79]

 

 

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[riclop]

Thanks for the report.

[Clarea]

WOW - this could be the biggest savings CC will give us yet! Definitely going to check into this thoroughly when we get on Anthem Monday. My 6 yr old could swipe through $$$ in minutes - even though we would be right there with him. [emoji79]

Please report back. Perhaps because Anthem is so advanced technologically, they have finally found a way to put limits on arcade play.

[nativetexan]

Last I heard, you can put limits in kids accounts, but strangely, the limit does not work in the arcade.

 

 

 

My son learned his lesson and it's not been an issue for us. He worked off the arcade expense in chores. We laugh now...

 

You can either set the example or be the example....

[TnTWalter]

This "no limits" got our youngest into trouble - several hundred dollars later at the arcade he was going to be washing dishing for the rest of his life! You can put a limit. Wish we had!!

 

they can only swipe if you activate....they told us at guest services not to activate to prevent the above.

 

he used the cash we gave him to load onto his card.

Edited April 16, 2016 by TnTWalter

[TnTWalter]

Thanks for your review. I have 16 and 11 year old boys who will definitely want to check out the arcade. How do you go about putting cash in their sea pass cards for the arcade?

 

he did it at the arcade with his cash. do not activate their cards or they might blow through $$ without realizing it. See the posts on page 4 with stories. Have fun.

Edited April 16, 2016 by TnTWalter

[rms519]

We have a Family promenade booked for May 29th on Liberty and we got a deal when 3rd, 4th and 5th were $209 + port charges. They can sleep up to 6, but you have to call them to book these rooms.

 

 

That's a good deal! Problem is I always get air first because it's usually so expensive that I don't want to be forced into it if it's going to cost more than the cruise! I think those rooms go quickly. I'll have to check for next year though. Maybe while we're on the ship. I could always change it to summer when we're in Florida anyway and don't have to pay for air. If you can, let me know how big these rooms are. Thanks!!

 

 

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[emeraldcity]

After years of cruising the Vision and Radiance class, I cruised the Liberty a couple years ago. As I keep reading your comments on the feeling of being crowded, I keep thinking that you may find you like the smaller ships better. Many of us do. My single most challenging disembarkation experience ever was on the Liberty. From the time we joined the line on board till we reached the customs agent, it was an hour.

 

And the daughter who is aging out of the kids club is aging into adult venues. My DD was 8 days past her eighteenth birthday when we boarded some years back. She couldn't wait to do things like go to the casino and join a Quest team. Actually, she captained the team, recruiting other cruisecritic people from the Meet and Mingle ... we took silver.

 

Thank you for taking the time to review ... I have family members who have been looking into booking that cabin class.

[Aggiecruiser01]

Thanks for the review. We are doing the same itinerary May 1 in reverse order. Did the staff happen to mention anything on when the Tidal Wave slide would open?

 

just read June 1:(

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/findacruise/ships/class/ship/home.do?shipCode=LB

 

our cruise is may 15

[TnTWalter]

After years of cruising the Vision and Radiance class, I cruised the Liberty a couple years ago. As I keep reading your comments on the feeling of being crowded, I keep thinking that you may find you like the smaller ships better. Many of us do. My single most challenging disembarkation experience ever was on the Liberty. From the time we joined the line on board till we reached the customs agent, it was an hour.

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NO I must not have been clear...the main 'crowd' problem was in port. Not only would our group of 3 thousand be there but 2-3 other ships full as well. So 10,000 extra people all trying to do the same things and go to the same places...just felt 'crowded'. We've been on island vacations where you know where not to go on cruise ship days because of the crazy crowds.

 

That's what bothered hubby the most. Obviously off season might help but that won't happen for 6 more years [youngest graduates!]....

 

The lines on the ship were manageable...

 

Our lines getting on/off ....disembarking was a breeze but we were 8:30 group so no back up yet. Embarking... we should not have tried to get on early [11am] huge line [mostly because of mix-up with previous group..they must have had horrible wait getting off]....We just went and had a great lunch in Galveston and the crowd was gone.

 

And getting back on ship in Grand Cayman was a nightmare. We arrived before 3...crazy horrible line [one lady even fainted]...but had we waited til 4 ... minimal line...so that's a learning curve...

 

So perhaps we will try a smaller ship and off-season when it's just the 2 of us....and it will be a lot cheaper too. Thanks.

[KristieB]

This "no limits" got our youngest into trouble - several hundred dollars later at the arcade he was going to be washing dishing for the rest of his life! You can put a limit. Wish we had!!

 

I'm assuming that is with a credit card on the account? We won't be using a credit card on ours, cash or travelers checks. Surely with cash once you run out of money you can't spend.

[nativetexan]

I'm assuming that is with a credit card on the account? We won't be using a credit card on ours, cash or travelers checks. Surely with cash once you run out of money you can't spend.

 

 

 

It was connected to a credit card. All of our seapasses were linked to each other and the same card. It's been several years at this point. Just be proactive about their seapass account.

[klaner64]

That's a good deal! Problem is I always get air first because it's usually so expensive that I don't want to be forced into it if it's going to cost more than the cruise! I think those rooms go quickly. I'll have to check for next year though. Maybe while we're on the ship. I could always change it to summer when we're in Florida anyway and don't have to pay for air. If you can, let me know how big these rooms are. Thanks!!

 

 

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The family promenades are supposedly 300 sq ft. and have a separate room with bunk beds, a pull out couch and either 2 singles or can make into a queen. We booked over a year in advance only because we found such a good deal and wanted that week because of our anniversary. We will be driving from Wisconsin, so flights will not be an issue.

 

We have checked prices periodically since we booked and never saw a better deal. Our fares and port charges were only $2915 for 5.

 

I will send pictures when we return.

 

If you search for family promenade on utube you can find videos of similar rooms on other Freedom class ships.

Edited April 18, 2016 by klaner64
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