Carnival Liberty Cruise Ship Features and Facts

Carnival Liberty was first launched in 2005 and was last updated in 2016. It can accommodate 2,974 passengers and 1,160 crew members. With a higher guest-to-crew ratio than its megaship competitors, the ship can provide a higher level of personalization. The Liberty has all of the "Fun Ship 2.0" amenities, including popular dining establishments such as Guy's Burger Joint. Other restaurants and bars, including two main dining rooms, the Lido Buffet, and a steakhouse, are available to cruisers.

The Liberty is currently sailing to the Bahamas from Port Canaveral, FL for 2-5 day cruises. See more detailed facts and features below.

Ship Facts

Shipyard: Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani, Italy

Inaugural cruise: July 20, 2005

Godmother: Mira Sorvino, Oscar-Winning Italian-American Actress

Country of registry: Panama

Cost: $500 million

Cruising speed: 21 knots

Size/Capacity

• Gross tonnage: 110,000
• Length: 952 feet
• Beam: 116 feet; 125 feet at pool deck
• Maximum draft: 27 feet
• Occupancy based on 2 guests per stateroom: 2974 (1487 staterooms)
• Full guest occupancy: 3966
• Passenger decks: 13
• Space ratio: 37:1

Crew

• Total officers and crew: 1160
• Officers: International
• Hotel and cruise staff: International

Accommodations

1487 Total Guest Staterooms (including 29 accessible staterooms)

• 2 Captain’s Suites
• 10 Grand Suites
• 42 Ocean Suites and Junior Suites
• 521 balcony staterooms
• 327 ocean view staterooms
• 564 interior staterooms
• 10 ocean view upper/lower staterooms
• 11 interior upper/lower staterooms

All staterooms feature: telephone, 110 AC power outlet, individual climate control, Carnival Comfort Bed Collection, hair dryer, safe, non-stocked mini bar unit and flat-screen TV

Life Saving Equipment - Grand Total Life Saving Capacity: 6195

• 24 Life Boats (occupancy each: 150 / total occupancy: 3600)
• 2 Rescue / Water Shuttle Boats (occupancy each: 60 / total occupancy: 120)
• 35 Launchable Life Rafts (occupancy each: 35 / total occupancy: 1225)
• 35 Life Rafts (occupancy each: 35 / total occupancy: 1225)
• 1 Life Raft (occupancy: 25)

Maintenance Schedule

• Dry Dock: 10/04/08-10/18/08
• Dry Dock: 10/08/11-10/22/11
• Dry Dock: 12/01/16-12/16/16 
• Dry Dock: 9/14/21-9/28/21

Ship Refurbishments and Renovations

Completed During Dry Dock 9/14/21-9/28/21

• Routine hotel maintenance and cosmetic enhancements
• New red, white and blue hull design and paint scheme

Completed During Dry Dock 12/01/16-12/16/16

• Routine hotel maintenance and cosmetic enhancements
• Crew area renovations

Completed During Dry Dock 10/08/11-10/22/11

• Routine hotel maintenance and cosmetic enhancements
• Replaced old TVs with new Flat Screen TVs in all staterooms
• Converted 18 Family Staterooms to Balcony Staterooms (Category 8F)
• Cherry on Top – located Promenade Deck 5 forward (replaced Formalities)
• Hot & Cool Dance Club, now referred to as a ‘Night Club’ – refurbished
• Serenity – located Sun Deck 12 forward/Sky Deck 14 forward
• Lido Restaurant: Burrito Bar no longer exists
• RedFrog Rum Bar – located Lido Deck 9 midship, pool area
• BlueIguana Tequila Bar – located Lido Deck 9 midship, pool area
• Alchemy Bar – located Promenade Deck 5 aft (replaced the wine bar)
• EA Sports Bar – located on Promenade Deck 5 forward (replaced the original sports bar)
• Guy’s Burger Joint – located Lido Deck 9 midship, pool area
• Blue Iguana Cantina – located Lido Deck 9 midship, pool area

Completed During Dry Dock 10/04/08-10/18/08

• Routine hotel maintenance and cosmetic enhancements
• Empress Room converted to Circle "C" lounge for young teens.
• Addition of 2 deluxe penthouse suites on Lido Deck 9.
• Lido Deck - open flame barbeque grill

Ship Features and Public Areas

DECK 1

Guest Accommodations

Location: Deck 1 - forward / midship / aft

DECK 2

Guest Accommodations

Location: Deck 2 - forward / midship / aft

DECK 3

Venetian Palace

Location: Lobby Deck 3 – forward / Atlantic Deck 4 – forward / Promenade Deck 5 -forward

Hours: scheduled activities are listed in the HUB App

• Main Show Lounge
• Playlist Productions (scenic)
• Talks and seminars
• Audience participation games including Bingo ($) and Deal or No Deal ($)
• Dance classes
• Towel Animal Theater
• Beverage service ($)

Guest Services

Location: Lobby Deck 3 - midship

Hours: open 24 hours

• Information Desk (formerly Purser's Information Desk)
• General information and inquiries
• Information for International guests (verbal and in print)
• Financial transactions
• Lost and found 
• Information on ports-of-call and shore excursions
• Purchase of shore excursions ($)

Carnival Adventures

Location: Lobby Deck 3 - midship

Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App

• Formerly, the Shore Excursion Desk: Provide information and purchase of shore excursions and golf excursions ($)
• Provide information on ports-of-call
• Provide information on our ships and itineraries and how to get the best deal on a future cruise (Future Cruise Vacation program $) 

Flowers Lobby

Location: Lobby Deck 3 - midship

Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App

• Lobby Lounge and Bar
• Entrance to the ship
• Seating area
• Live music in afternoons and nightly
• Dance floor
• Beverage service ($)

Art Gallery

Location: Lobby Deck 3 - midship

Hours: scheduled activities are listed in the HUB App

• Art Gallery and Art Auction Program
• Large collection of art work on display
• Opportunity for guests to acquire original works of art at a great discount through art auctions ($)

Persian Room

Location: Lobby Deck 3 - midship

• Restaurant Annex

Golden Olympian Restaurant

Location: Lobby Deck 3 – midship / Atlantic Deck 4 – midship 

• Sit-down waiter service
• Open nightly for dinner
• ‘Your Time’ open seating: 5:45pm-9:30pm (Deck 3)
• Assigned dining: 6:00pm and 8:15pm (Deck 4)

Silver Olympian Restaurant

Location: Lobby Deck 3 – aft / Atlantic Deck 4 - aft 

• Sit-down waiter service
• Sea Days: open seating brunch: 8:30am-1:00pm (Deck 3)
• Port Days: open seating breakfast: 7:30am-9:30pm; hours may vary due to port arrival (Deck 3)
• Sea Days: Tea Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm (Deck 4)
• Open nightly for dinner (Deck 3/Deck 4)
• Assigned dining: 6:00pm and 8:15pm

DECK 4

Antiquarian Library

Location: Atlantic Deck 4 - midship

Hours: open 24 hours 

• The Library features a wide selection of books and stock full of games 

Circle "C"

Location: Atlantic Deck 4 - midship

Hours: scheduled activities are listed in the HUB App

• Teen Club for 12-14 Year Olds

Pixels Photo Gallery and Dream Studio

Location: Atlantic Deck 4 - midship

Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App

• Our friendly staff of photographers take candid and posed shots throughout the cruise, capturing many fun memorable moments; photos are displayed daily for purchase ($)
• The Photo Gallery offers a wide range of cameras, supplies and photo albums for purchase ($)
• Dreams Studio: Our elite team of professional photographers offer an exclusive, custom photo shoot around the ship or in port; images are captured and edited to create a finished story book unique to the guest ($)

Tapestry Conference Room

Location: Atlantic Deck 4 - midship

Hours: reserved

• Conference room reserved for group functions
• Equipped with audio/visual equipment

The Cabinet Bar

Location: Atlantic Deck 4 - midship

HHours: hours are listed in the HUB App

• Beverage service ($)

DECK 5

Automatic Teller Machine (ATM)

Location: Promenade Deck 5 - midship

Hours: open 24 hours 

• Withdraw funds and make balance inquiries
• Fee per transaction ($)

The Fun Shops

Location: Promenade Deck 5 - midship

Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App; closed while the ship is in port 

• Shop featuring logo clothes, souvenirs, clothing, jewelry, perfume, liquor and sundries ($)

SKYBOX Sports Bar

Location: Promenade Deck 5- midship

Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App

• Big screen TV's showing live sports events from across the sports world
• Beverage service and snacks ($)

Cherry on Top

Location: Promenade Deck 5 - midship

Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App; closed while the ship is in port

• Candy and Celebrations Shop ($)
• Bulk candies, confections and and flowers
• Cherry on Top logo apparel for Ladies and kids
• Bliss items for shower/spa
• Stateroom decoration packages

Czar's Palace Casino

Location: Promenade Deck 5 - midship

Hours on Sea Days: slots open early morning to late / tables open late morning to late

Hours on Port Days: closed while the ship is in port; opens after the ship departs port until late 

• Full casino and gaming ($)

Promenade Bar

Location: Promenade Deck 5 - midship/aft

Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App

• Live music nightly
• Audience participation and games
• Beverage service ($)

Internet Cafe

Location: Promenade Deck 5 - midship

Hours: open 24 hours 

• Computer terminals for internet use
• Ship has bow-to-stern wireless access ($)

Jardin Cafe

Location: Promenade Deck 5 - midship

Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App

• Cafe featuring specialty coffees, teas, cakes, cookies, pastries and milkshakes ($)
• Order cakes for special occasions ($)

Club O2

Location: Promenade Deck 5 - forward

Hours: scheduled activities are listed in the HUB App

• Teen Club for 15-17 Year Olds

Arcade

Location: Promenade Deck 5 - forward

Hours: open 24 hours 

• High tech video and arcade games ($)

Hot & Cool Night Club

Location: Promenade Deck 5 - midship

Hours: 11:00pm - late, nightly

• Our DJ's spin today’s hottest hits and yesterday’s retro jams from our expanded musical catalogs nightly
• Guests must be 18 years and older
• Beverage service ($)

Alchemy Bar

Location: Promenade Deck 5 - midship

Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App

• Unique vintage-themed cocktail ‘pharmacy’
• Beverage service ($)

Piano Man Bar

Location: Promenade Deck 5 - aft

Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App

• Piano music and piano fun (sing-a-longs, games)
• Beverage service ($)

The Stage Lounge

Location: Promenade Deck 5 - aft

Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App

• Live music nightly
• Dance floor
• Beverage service ($)

Victoria Lounge

Location: Promenade Deck 5 - aft

Hours: scheduled activities are listed in the HUB App

• Show Lounge
• Dance floor
• Karaoke
• Live music
• Talks and seminars
• Art auctions ($)
• Punchliner Comedy Club
• Beverage service ($)

DECK 6

Guest Accommodations

Location: Deck 6 - forward / midship / aft

DECK 7

Guest Accommodations

Location: Deck 7 - forward / midship / aft

DECK 8

The Bridge

Location: Verandah Deck 8 - forward

Hours: off-limits to Guests

• Control center of the ship

Guest Accommodations

Location: Deck 8 - forward / midship / aft

DECK 9

Guest Accommodations

Location: Deck 9 - forward

Tivoli Pool Area

Location: Lido Deck 9 - midship

Hours: Pool: 8:00am-12:00am / Hot Tub Spas: 8:00am-12:00am, weather conditions permitting / hours are subject to change 

• Salt water pool (4'6" deep)
• Hot Tub Spas (2)

BlueIguana Tequila Bar

Location: Lido Deck 9 - midship

Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App

• Beverage Service, featuring frozen tequila drinks and cold Mexican beer ($)

RedFrog Rum Bar

Location: Lido Deck 9 - midship

Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App

• Beverage Service, featuring Caribbean rum-based concoctions and Carnival’s signature private-label draught beer, ThirstyFrog Red ($)

BlueIguana Cantina

Location: Lido Deck 9 - midship

Hours: 7:30am-10:30am; 12:00pm-2:30pm 

• Featuring complimentary, freshly-made tacos and burritos with homemade tortillas, chips and salsa; breakfast burritos served during the morning hours.

Guy’s Burger Joint

Location: Lido Deck 9 - midship

Hours: 12:00pm-6:00pm  

• Featuring a complimentary roadside burger shack, hot burgers and hand-cut fries, from the bestselling author, restaurateur and Food Network personality, Guy Fieri

Carnival Seaside Theater / Dive-In Movies

Location: Lido Deck 9 - midship

Hours: show times are listed in the HUB App

• 12' x 22' LED Outdoor Screen
• A variety of programming,  including feature films, sporting events and concerts are showcased on the screen daily as well as a ‘Morning Show’ hosted by the Cruise Director.

Carnival Deli

Location: Lido Deck 9 (inside Lido Restaurant)

Hours: 11:00am-11:00pm

• Food Service, featuring complimentary deli sandwiches piled-high and favorite sides

• A casual, grab-and-go sushi source at sea, featuring a mouthwatering array of sushi, sashimi, rolls and more — all made fresh and packed up for easy eating anywhere ($)

• Food Service, featuring complimentary, hand-tossed, thin-crusted pies made in a traditional pizza oven.

• Food Service, featuring New England-Style seafood and soup of the day ($)

Versailles Pool Area and Bar

Location: Lido Deck 9 - aft

Hours: Pool: 8:00am-11:00pm / Hot Tub Spas: 8:00am-11:00pm, weather conditions permitting / hours are subject to change 

• Salt water pool (4'6" deep)
• Hot Tub Spas (2)
• Retractable roof for inclement weather
• Pool bar for beverage service ($)

DECK 10

Guest Accommodations

Location: Deck 10 - forward

Coney Island Pool Area

Location: Panorama Deck 10 - midship

Hours: Pool: 8:00am-9:00pm / Hot Tub Spa: 8:00am-9:00pm, weather conditions permitting / hours are subject to change 

• Salt water pool (4'6" deep)
• Hot Tub Spa (1)

Carnival's Twister Waterslide

Location: Panorama Deck 10 - midship (bottom of slide) / Sky Deck 14 - midship (top of slide) 

Hours: 10:00am-sunset, weather conditions permitting / hours are subject to change 

• 214' long spiraling water tube slide

Diamonds Steakhouse

Location: Panorama Deck 10 - midship

Hours: 5:30pm-9:30pm 

• Reservations-recommended
• Reservations fee ($)
• Sit down waiter service
• Bar service ($)

DECK 11

Spa Carnival

Location: Spa Deck 11 - forward

Fitness Center and Studio

Hours: 6:00am-10:00pm

• Fully equipped with Life Fitness equipment
• Scheduled fitness classes offered; specialty classes ($)
• Fitness and beauty seminars

Spa and Salon

Hours: 8:00am-10:00pm

• 2 saunas (men/women)
• 2 steam rooms (men/women)
• 2 locker rooms (men/women) 
• 10 treatment massage rooms ($)
• European-style treatments and services ($)
• Hair and nail grooming for men and women ($)
• Medi-Spa and Acupuncture ($)

Guest Accommodations

Location: Deck 11 - forward / midship / aft

DECK 12

Camp Ocean / Night Owls

Location: Sun Deck 12 - forward

Marine-Themed Camp Program

• For children ages 2-11 years
• Seuss at Sea Program: special breakfast ($) and entertainment experiences for kids and family

Night Owls

• Babysitting for infants and children ages 6 months to 11 years ($)
• Hours: 10:00pm-1:00am

Sports Activities

Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App

• Mini Golf (9-hole miniature golf course) - located Sun Deck 12 - midship
• Ping Pong (2 tables) - located Sun Deck 12 - midship
• Jogging Track (padded track; 10 laps = 1 mile) - located Spa Deck 11 - aft
• Shuffle Board Court (1 court) - located Spa Deck 11 - aft
• Basketball Court - (Half Court) - located Spa Deck 11 - aft

Serenity

Location: Sun Deck 12 - forward / Sky Deck 14 - forward

Hours: 8:00am-10:00pm / Hot Tub Spas: 8:00am-11:00pm, weather conditions permitting / hours subject to change 

• Adult-Only, outdoor private relaxation area on both the starboard and portside with shaded sun loungers and luxurious chaise lounges.
• Hot Tub Spas (2) 
• Guests must be 21 years or older
• Piped in Music
• Beverage service ($)

FACILITIES

Self-Service Launderettes

Hours: hours are listed on the Launderette door

• 2 or 3 washers and 2 or 3 dryers ($)
• 1 iron and ironing board
• Vending machines dispense small boxes of detergent and water softener ($)

Locations

Riviera Deck 1 - midship / across from 1357 and 1359

Main Deck 2 - midship / across from 2365 and 2367

Upper Deck 6 - midship / across from 6385 and 6387

Empress Deck 7 - midship / across from 7337 and 7339

Verandah Deck 8 - midship / across from 8349 and 8351

Lido Deck 9 - midship / across from 9268 and 9270

Medical Center

Location: Deck 0 - forward (below Riviera Deck 1)

Hours: On Call 24/7 | Sea Days (9:00am-12:00pm, 3:00pm-6:00pm) | Port Days (8:00am-10:00am, 4:00pm-6:00pm)

• Equipped to treat minor non-emergency matters at a customary fee ($)
• The ship is staffed with two physicians and four nurses.
• Equipment: defibrillators, external pacemakers, pulse oxymeters, thrombolytic therapy, electrocardiograph machine and lab equipment.