Carnival Liberty
Carnival

Carnival Liberty

62
SCORE
Dining 74Activities & Thrills 73Entertainment 65Pools & Relaxation 58Space & Comfort 49Value / Cost 38
Line
Carnival
Built
2005
Guests
2,974
Tonnage
110,000 tons
Length
290.2 m
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What We Like
No standout strengths yet.
Worth Knowing
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Space & Comfort is a relative weak point at 49/100
Fewer crew per guest — about 2.6 guests to each crew member
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare

General

Cruise Line
Carnival
Ship Name
Liberty
Maiden voyage
20 July 2005

Physical

Year Built
2005
Refurbished
The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
2016
Builder
Fincantieri
Gross Tonnage
A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
110,000 tons2937250800
Length
Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
290.2 m88365
Width/Beam
The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
35.5 m
Total decks
Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
13
Passenger Decks
13
Speed
Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
22.5 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew
1,160
Passenger to Crew Ratio
Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
2.614
Total Cabins
1,489
Single Occupancy Cabins
Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
No
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins
60
Passenger Capacity
The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
2,974487662
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
36.9872128

Amenities

Restaurants
Complimentary: Golden Olympian Restaurant, Silver Olympian Restaurant (main dining rooms), Lido Marketplace/Emile's Lido Buffet, Guy's Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, Carnival Deli, Pizzeria, Mongolian Wok. Specialty (paid): Diamonds Steakhouse, Seafood Shack, Bonsai Sushi Express.
Restaurants - Paid
3
Restaurants - Included
7
Onboard Currency
The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
US Dollar
Total Pools
2
- Pools - General Access
1
- Pools - Adults Only
1
- Pools - Exclusive
0
Outdoor Pools
2
Retractable Roof Pools
1
Water Playground/Splash Park
No
Kiddie/Splash Pool
Yes
Total Hot Tubs
6
- Hot Tubs - General Access
2
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only
2
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive
0
WiFi
Yes
Internet Center
Yes
Cell Phone Service
Yes
Bars/Lounges
6
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop
Yes
Casino
Yes
Chapel
No
Night Club
Yes
Laundromats (self service)
Yes
Laundry/Dry Cleaning
Yes
Library
Yes
Movie Theatre
No
Outdoor Movie Screen
Yes
Onboard Weddings
Yes
Spa
Yes
Video Arcade
Yes
Basketball Court
Yes
Sports Court
Yes
Tennis Court
No
Fitness Center
Yes
Ice Skating Rink
No
Jogging Track
Yes
Mini-Golf Course
Yes
Rock Climbing Wall
No
Water Slide
Yes
Water Sports Platform
No
24-Hour Room Service
Yes
Babysitting
Yes
Children's Playroom
Yes
Supervised Youth Program
Yes
Teen Center
Yes
Kosher Meals
Yes
Adult Only Relaxation Area
Included
Special Amenities
Nothing according to CSL

Costs and Gratuities

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)
The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
$16.00
Tip added to drinks & services
The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
18%
Soda Price
$2.75
Domestic Beer Price
$7.50
Drink Package Price (From..)
$59.95
Tipping Expected?
Yes

Dining and Food Services

Total Restaurants
12
Restaurants Price: Included
8
Restaurants Price: Premium
4
Restaurants Price: Exclusive
0
Restaurants Type: Sit down
3
Restaurants Type: Quick Serve
8
Restaurants Type: Buffet
1
Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type
0

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign
The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
HPYE
IMO number
A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
9278181
MMSI number
A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
371083000
Port of registry
The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.
Panama City,  Panama
61.9
SCORE /100
Overall score for this persona, built from the section scores below.
Dining 74
Activities & Thrills 73
Entertainment 65
Pools & Relaxation 58
Space & Comfort 49
Value / Cost 38