Carnival Liberty

Carnival Liberty: Where Fun Sets Sail

Cruising aboard Carnival Liberty promises an artful experience of fun at sea, with a ship that’s ready to put its fun where your vacation is. There are plenty of ways to enjoy your time away on this marvelous vessel.

A Feast of Flavors

All day long, Carnival Liberty serves up signature burgers designed by Guy Fieri, right there at Guy’s Burger Joint™. Just a stroll away, you’ll find SkyBox™ Sports Bar, a double-header of a sports bar that brings together live sports on TV and lively sports-gaming competition, along with great drinks! Enjoy tacos and burritos made fresh and fast at BlueIguana Cantina™ on Lido deck, plus two great bars: one rum-slinging and one tequila-wielding, both dueling for your heart. Just a quick stroll from RedFrog Rum Bar® you’ll find BlueIguana Tequila Bar™.

Entertainment Extravaganza

On the entertainment side of things, Carnival Liberty features two of Carnival’s best acts, live on stage. First, there’s Playlist Productions™, where pros sing and dance their hearts out, performing high-energy themed revues of tunes you know, backed by amazing visual effects. Then there’s Punchliner™ Comedy Club, where you’ll find some real pros who know how to wedge a little laughter into anyone’s evening. Kids have three unique youth spaces where they can hang out with others their age and enjoy supervised activities, games, and more.

The Carnival Liberty Experience

You might call Carnival Liberty a vacation spot that’s just full of great vacation spots… and we’d agree!

Vital Statistics

• Class and Type: Conquest-class cruise ship
• Tonnage: 110,000 GT
• Length: 952 ft (290.2 m)
• Beam: 116 ft (35.4 m)
• Draft: 27 ft (8.2 m)
• Decks: 13 decks; forward part of the ship has a 14th deck, home of Camp Ocean and the Night Owls programs for kids.
• Capacity: 2,974 passengers
• Crew: 1,160

Notable History and Events

• Maiden Voyage: July 20, 2005
• Christened by: Mira Sorvino
• Homeport: Miami, Florida

Incidents and Acts of Resilience

Carnival Liberty has encountered various incidents during its voyages, showcasing its crew’s preparedness and adaptability:

• Norovirus Outbreak (November 2006): Over 700 people contracted the contagious norovirus during a transatlantic voyage. Carnival Cruise Lines took extensive measures for cleaning and prevention.
• Cuban Refugee Rescue (August 2014): The ship rescued 11 Cuban refugees from a makeshift raft in stormy conditions.
• Engine Room Fire (September 2015): An engine room fire occurred while the ship was in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. All hotel services on the ship remained functional, and passengers were allowed to re-board on the night of September 7.

Sources:

1. Carnival Cruise Line
2. Wikipedia

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