Category Scores
General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
49Beats 24% of ships
Dining
55Beats 27% of ships
Entertainment
63Beats 31% of ships
Activities & Thrills
73Top 33% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
42Beats 13% of ships
Value / Cost
65Top 50% of ships
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What We Like
No standout strengths yet.
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Worth Knowing
Pools & Relaxation is a relative weak point at 42/100
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 LineCarnival
Ship NameLiberty
Maiden voyage20 July 2005
Physical
Year Built2005
Refurbished 2016
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
BuilderFincantieri
Gross Tonnage 110,000 tons
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
Length 290.2 m
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
Width/Beam 35.5 m
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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
Total decks 13
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
Passenger Decks13
Speed 22.5 knots
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
Passengers and Crew
Crew1,160
Passenger to Crew Ratio 2.6
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
Total Cabins1,489
Single Occupancy Cabins No
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins60
Passenger Capacity 2,974
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 36.987
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
RestaurantsComplimentary: 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 - Paid3
Restaurants - Included7
Onboard Currency US Dollar
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Total Pools2
- Pools - General Access1
- Pools - Adults Only1
- Pools - Exclusive0
Outdoor Pools2
Retractable Roof Pools1
Water Playground/Splash ParkNo
Kiddie/Splash PoolYes
Total Hot Tubs6
- Hot Tubs - General Access2
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only2
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive0
WiFiYes
Internet CenterYes
Cell Phone ServiceYes
Bars/Lounges6
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoYes
ChapelNo
Night ClubYes
Laundromats (self service)Yes
Laundry/Dry CleaningYes
LibraryYes
Movie TheatreNo
Outdoor Movie ScreenYes
Onboard WeddingsYes
SpaYes
Video ArcadeYes
Basketball CourtYes
Sports CourtYes
Tennis CourtNo
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkNo
Jogging TrackYes
Mini-Golf CourseYes
Rock Climbing WallNo
Water SlideYes
Water Sports PlatformNo
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
BabysittingYes
Children's PlayroomYes
Supervised Youth ProgramYes
Teen CenterYes
Kosher MealsYes
Adult Only Relaxation AreaIncluded
Special AmenitiesNothing according to CSL
Costs and Gratuities
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day) $16.00
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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
Tip added to drinks & services 18%
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
Soda Price$2.75
Domestic Beer Price$7.50
Drink Package Price (From..)$59.95
Tipping Expected?Yes
Dining and Food Services
Total Restaurants12
Restaurants Price: Included8
Restaurants Price: Premium4
Restaurants Price: Exclusive0
Restaurants Type: Sit down3
Restaurants Type: Quick Serve8
Restaurants Type: Buffet1
Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type0
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign HPYE
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 9278181
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
MMSI number 371083000
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
Port of registry Panama City, Panama
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.