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Liberty Of The Seas

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• Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades, Florida)
• Cape Liberty Bayonne (New Jersey)

Liberty Of The Seas current position

Liberty Of The Seas current location is at North West Atlantic Ocean (coordinates 32.32823 N / -64.82966 W) cruising en route to Kings Wharf. The AIS position was reported 39 minutes ago.

Current itinerary of Liberty Of The Seas

Liberty Of The Seas current cruise is 9 days, round-trip Bermuda Eastern Caribbean . Prices start from USD 1347 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 04 Jul, 2024 and ends on 13 Jul, 2024 .

Specifications of Liberty Of The Seas

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Liberty Of The Seas Itineraries

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The 2007-built Liberty of the Seas cruise ship is the second Freedom-class Royal Caribbean liner, with sisterships Freedom OTS and Independence OTS .

The vessel (IMO number 9330032) is currently Bahamas- flagged (MMSI 309436000) and registered in Nassau .

History - construction and ownership

Royal Caribbean International (RCI) is a US passenger shipping company, trademarked travel brand, and subsidiary owned by Royal Caribbean Group (RCG/shipowner). RCI was established in 1968 and currently has over 1/5 of the worldwide cruise market. RCI also has RCG's largest fleet by both vessel number and GT tonnage (ship sizes and capacities).

All RCI liners have names ending with "of the Seas".

The 4000-passenger ship Liberty OTS' first drydock was in 2011. During the refit, the boat gained new features (introduced on Oasis OTS ) including a large stage shows, Royal Nursery, an outdoor movie screen, a cupcake bakery. New technology know-how was placed in the form of interactive HDTVs and digital deck plan systems, located throughout the Liberty to help guests navigate by using LCD touch-screens for customized directions, ship factoids and real-time updates.

Liberty OTS also boasts all the Freedom-class favorites, including popular onshore brands like Johnny Rockets and Ben and Jerry's, cruising's only ice rink, a rock-climbing wall, the novel "Promenade" concept and Boleros Latin lounge.

At the beginning of 2016 Royal Caribbean's cruise ship, Liberty of the Seas has undergone an extensive drydock revitalization. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the new features to be constructed, such as the Splashaway Bay waterpark, The Perfect Storm water slides, new restaurants and bar dining options.

Decks and Cabins

Liberty Of The Seas staterooms (1839 total) include 122 Suites, 724 Balcony, 262 Oceanviews, 168 Promenade View, 563 Inside. Most cabins are sized 150-190 ft2 (14-18 m2). Most cabin balconies are sized 65 ft2 (6 m2). The largest is Vista Suite (1210 ft2 / 112 m2 plus 805 ft2 / 75 m2 terrace). Wheelchair-accessible cabins are 32.

The boat has 15 decks , of which 14 are passenger-accessible and 8 with cabins.

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

The 3-deck-high Dining Room has full seating capacity. Passengers can choose between assigned dining and Royal Caribbean's My Time Dining program, in which guests pick a preferred mealtime between 6 pm and 9:30 pm, but can change reservations daily. Those who opt for My Time Dining have to prepay gratuities. Each floor of the MDR is named after a Renaissance master - Rembrandt, Michelangelo and Botticelli - and a huge crystal chandelier towers over the restaurant. Meals are satisfactory and there is always "Chef's Signature Selection". The separate Vitality menu is offered for the calorie-conscious and equals the rest of the menu in size and taste (vegetarian options are sprinkled throughout). Standards like salmon, sirloin steak and chicken are also available.

Follows the complete list of Liberty of the Seas restaurants and food bars.

• Rembrandt Restaurant (652-seat aft Dining Room, level 1; features DreamWorks characters theme breakfast)
• Michelangelo Restaurant (500-seat aft Dining Room, level 2)
• Botticelli Restaurant (883-seat aft Dining Room)
• Windjammer Cafe Lido buffet restaurant (774-seat, offers Early Breakfast at 6:30 am, Breakfast between 7-11:30 am, Lunch 11.30-3:30 pm and Dinner 6.30-9 pm)
• Chops Grille (104-seat specialty restaurant; reservations recommended)
• Portofino Restaurant (100-seat Italian specialty restaurant)
• Johnny Rockets Restaurant (84-seat burger bar)
• Sorrento’s Pizzeria (79-seat complimentary restaurant)
• WipeOut Bar (20-seat complimentary burger bar).

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

Beyond the industry's standard offerings like R-rated comedians, mind-numbing amounts of karaoke and bingo, as well as the Love and Marriage Game Show, Freedom- and Voyager-class ships feature cruising's only ice rinks, Studio B. Ice show tickets are free but have to be obtained in advance. The Platinum Theater features nightly production spectacles, such as "In the Air" Cirque de Soleil-style offering. The West End production "Saturday Night Fever", debuted in the theatre in early 2011.

During the day, passengers have any number of usual activity options - trivia, sexy legs contests, family pool games, wine-tasting and seminars, the majority of which are based around the pool areas, the spa and the aft sports area on Deck 13, which houses the FlowRider, rock-climbing wall, mini-golf course and sports court.

Additional amenities include Complimentary 24-hour Room-Service, Supervised Youth program, Internet/WiFi Access, Laundry.

Follows the complete list of Liberty of the Seas lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens and adults.

• Platinum Theatre (features grand production shows with dance, acrobatics, comedy and games)
• Studio B Lounge (indoor ice-skating rink; also serves as a spot for ice shows, cooking demos, game parties)
• Photo Gallery and Shop; BRITTO Art Gallery
• The Catacombs Disco and Nightclub; On Air Club (140-seat karaoke and sports bar); The Sphynx Lounge; The Centrum (7-deck social hub, offers aerial acrobatics entertainment); Next Cruise Lounge; Concierge Club (suite and past guests only); Seven Hearts (33-seat card room); Crown Lounge (fka Diamond Club Lounge & Bar for past guests only); Viking Crown Lounge and Bar
• Schooner Bar (112-seat piano bar); Boleros Lounge and Bar (77-seat Latin bar); Connoisseur Cigar Club and Bar; Hoof and Claw English Pub; Vintages Bar (wine bar); Ben and Jerry's Bar (ice cream parlor); Cupcake Cupboard Shop (bakery); Cafe Promenade (24-hour; serves snacks and drinks, as well as Starbucks specialty coffee); Vintages Bar; Champagne Bar; R Bar; Squeeze Bar; Sprinkles (complimentary ice cream bar); Sky Bar; The Plaza Bar; Olive or Twist Lounge and Martini Bar; Cloud 9 (24-seat sports bar)
• Casino Royale (447-seat)
• Royal Caribbean Online Centre (Internet computers room; 24-hour)
• Royal Promenade Boutiques (perfumes, jewelry, duty-free alcohol, general store, logo/souvenirs); SeaTrek (shop for diving equipment)
• Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center; 7 jacuzzis (2 cantilevered); 3 pools
• Solarium lounge (includes Cafe Bar, pool bar and adults-only pool area)
• Outdoor movie screen; Screening Room (60-seat cinema)
• Challengers Video Games Arcade; Fuel Teen Disco club; The Living Room; Royal Babies and Tots Nursery
• H2O Zone Water Park; Adventure Beach; Adventure Ocean kids lounge area
• Sports Court (golf simulator, table tennis, basketball court); Jogging Track; Rock-climbing Wall; Liberty Dunes Mini Golf Course; FlowRider (surf simulator, complimentary)
• Skylight Wedding Chapel (40-seat, used for religious services).

Itineraries

Liberty of the Seas itinerary program is based on 7-day Western Caribbean cruises from Galveston , Texas. During summer, Liberty sails to Canada and Bermuda from Bayonne, New Jersey. Feature port destinations include Belize , Jamaica, Roatan , Grand Cayman and Cozumel Mexico.

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Liberty Of The Seas Wiki

Liberty OTS is fleet's 2nd Freedom-Class liner, with sisterships Freedom  and  Independence . Liberty was built in 2007 by Aker Finnyards Shipyard (Turku, Finland). This shipyard was later acquired by STX Europe (a subsidiary of the South Korean multinational STX Corporation). Ship's godmother was Donnalea Madeley. She was elected from about 2500 female travel agents, who had shown fondness of social causes. Donnalea Madeley is from Ontario, and the first travel agent to win such a position (usually given to VIPs). The christening ceremony was held at PortMiami  on May 18, 2007.

The inaugural cruise (maiden voyage) was a 7-day Caribbean itinerary starting on May 19. Liberty OTS had some special pre-inaugural cruises before the liner arrived in Miami. The first was the Transatlantic crossing ( Southampton  to  NYC New ), the second - repositioning from NYC to Miami (visiting several US East Coast ports).

Like all newly refurbished RCI ships, Liberty offered the DreamWorks Experience (2011-2018). Liberty OTS is an "Art Nouveau'" decorated modern cruise liner. Passengers will be amazed by the mixing coloured light projections on broken or hanging canvasses created by the unique digital art celebrity Miguel Chevalier. All the rest is totally Royal Caribbean - the feature entertainment options with great shows, grand Vegas-style productions, the "ice-skating and rock-climbing", numerous themed bars and lounges, modern facilities to spend quality time on board.

Liberty OTS refurbishment 2016 review

During ship’s drydock 2016 refurbishment (January 10 - February 6), Royal Caribbean added a group of 3 waterslides on Deck 13 aft (near the Flowrider simulator). The Aqua Park (lido deck 11) has a new kids-only water playground area called “Splashaway Bay”.

Liberty OTS is the first Freedom-class RCI ship with waterslides. The first ever Royal Caribbean ship originally built with slides is  Harmony of the Seas  (launched 2016) with a total of 4 water slides.

The list of deck plan changes after the 2016 drydock refurbishment includes:

• (On deck 2) 3 inside cabins were removed (numbers 2405, 2403, 2401).
• (On deck 3) the Catacombs (218-seats Disco Nightclub, level 1) was replaced with 19 new interior cabins. Also here, 4 new interior cabins were added near the Art Gallery (starboard). Both lounges Bernini (portside) and Velasquez (starboard) were replaced with 10 new oceanview staterooms. Dining Room restaurant was renamed from Rembrandt to “Main Dining Room” (level 1).
• (On deck 4) the Catacombs disco (level 2) was replaced by the Sabor Modern Mexican (restaurant). Also here, Dining Room restaurant was renamed from Michelangelo to “Main Dining Room” (level 2).
• (On Promenade deck 5) the show lounge was renamed from “The Sphynx” to “Star Lounge”. Also here, the Champagne Bar (wine bar) was replaced by R-Bar. Dining Room restaurant was renamed from Botticelli to “Main Dining Room” (level 3). Cupcake Cupboard (bakery) was added.
• (On deck 6) a new inside cabin was added forward (number 6137).
• (On deck 7) 5 new inside cabins were added, 4 of which in the place of the Library (removed to deck 9).
• (On deck 9) a new inside cabin was added forward (number 9237). Also here were added Library and Card Room, while the Concierge Club was removed.
• (On Lido deck 11) the H2O Zone was replaced by the new Splashaway Bay (water park with slides). Also here, the Portofino restaurant was replaced by “Giovanni’s Table” (Italian restaurant).
• (On Spa deck 12 forward) around the ShipShape Spa, new cabins were added in categories Q-Inside, Panoramic Oceanview (PF-Family Panoramic, P1-Larger, P2-Panoramic) and E2-Spa Balcony.
• (On deck 13) Liberty Dunes (9-hole mini golf course with Golf Simulator) was replaced with the Perfect Storm waterslides (Cyclone, Typhoon). Also here, the Wipe Out! (20-seats burger bar) was replaced with the “Tidal Wave” slide (Boomerang-type). While the waterslide structure was ready after the ship’s refurbishment, its opening was re-scheduled for June 2016 due to some initial design flaws discovered after the slide’s installation. The design was altered by adding padding for the impact areas of the slide.
• (On deck 14) both portside multipurpose rooms – Cloud Nine (24-seats) and Seven Hearts (33-seats) were replaced with Suite Lounge.
• Internet speed was upgraded (to Voom).

During drydock 2016, a total of 89 new cruise cabins were added. Among those, 26 are Panoramic ocean views (with floor-ceiling windows facing forward) on deck 12.

Liberty Of The Seas refurbishment 2011 review

The list of deckplan changes after drydock 2011 included:

• All cruise accommodations were renovated.
• “DreamWorks Experience” (Walt Disney themed entertainment program) was implemented.
• The Royal Caribbean’s signature Nursery was added on deck 12.
• On Lido Deck 11 (in the main pool area) a huge movie screen (outdoor theatre) was installed.
• Vintages (wine bar) was upgraded.
• BRITTO Art Gallery was added on deck 3.

The Theatre Lounge's programming was upgraded with complimentary DreamWorks 3D movies and a new Broadway musical production (“Saturday Night Fever”).

Liberty of the Seas

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Recently updated in 2021, Liberty of the Seas houses up to 4,960 guests and 1,360 crew members. Recent cruisers praise the food and fun entertainment options, like a surf simulator, a rock climbing wall and an ice skating rink. The ship also features the Perfect Storm aquapark and other "Royal Amplified" amenities. 

When kids aren't playing in the three pools, they can zoom down the ship's waterslides or go airborne on Tidal Wave, the only boomerang slide at sea. Meanwhile, adults can grab a cocktail at one of 10 bars and lounges, try their luck at the casino or participate in the Mystery Dinner Theater.

Like other ships in the fleet, Liberty of the Seas features four stateroom categories (Interior, Ocean View, Balcony and Suite). While Interior cabins range from 153 to 340 square feet, Suites measure to up 1,400 square feet. All cabins are outfitted with flat-screen TVs and vanity areas, but Suites receive additional perks like concierge service. 

Liberty of the Seas departs from Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Cape Liberty, New Jersey, for sailings throughout the Caribbean, the Bahamas, Bermuda and Canada.

Pros & Cons

Recently updated in 2021

Some recent guests noted a few surprise fees on board

• Expert Rating » 4.0
• Traveler Rating » 4.2
• Health Rating » 4.0

Liberty of the Seas ranks # 15 out of 25 Royal Caribbean International Cruise Ships based on an analysis of expert and user ratings, as well as health ratings.

• # 15 in Best Royal Caribbean International
• # 19 in Best Cruises for Groups
• # 27 in Best Cruises for Families
• # 46 in Best Cruises to the Caribbean
• # 53 in Best Affordable Cruises

Liberty of the Seas offers a wide range of accomodation options. Browse cabins to find the stateroom that suits your needs.

Liberty of the Seas contains 14 decks. Find out which features are available on each Liberty of the Seas deck.

Traveler Reviews

A ship’s traveler rating is provided under license by Cruiseline.com , which manages one of the largest databases of cruise reviews and ratings by travelers. A total of 3861 guests have reviewed Liberty of the Seas , giving it a rating of 4.2 on a scale of 1-5.

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Liberty of the Seas

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The  Liberty of the Seas  was built in 2007 and is among Royal Caribbean’s 27 ships in its fleet. The Liberty is included in the cruise line’s Freedom Class. In the cruise ship stats below, you’ll find the Liberty of the Seas vs all of the other Royal Caribbean ships.

Liberty of the Seas Size

How big is the Liberty of the Seas? Below, you’ll find all of the relevant cruise ship stats, specs and dimensions for the Liberty of the Seas. Included in these statistics are passenger capacity, length, year built, year renovated, cost to build, gross tonnage, engine info, number of rooms, deck counts and more!

Liberty of the Seas Capacity

Passenger Capacity refers to the total number of people that the Liberty of the Seas can accommodate. Of course, there are also crew members on board. Below, find the total onboard capacity, including staff and cruise guests.

Royal Caribbean Avg: 3,708 guests

Liberty of the Seas Passenger Capacity: The passenger capacity for the Liberty of the Seas is 3,648 guests . The average capacity for the 27 active ships in Royal Caribbean’s fleet is 3,708 passengers. The passenger capacity range for all Royal Caribbean ships has a minimum of 1,992 guests and a maximum of 7,600 passengers.

Royal Caribbean Avg: 1,400 staff

Liberty of the Seas Crew Members: Staff on the Liberty of the Seas include 1,360 crew members. That’s a guest to staff ratio of 2.7 to 1. The average Royal Caribbean ship includes 1,400 employees and has a passenger to staff ratio of 2.6 to 1.

Liberty of the Seas Passenger Capacity and Crew

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Liberty of the Seas Length

How long is the Liberty? From end to end, the Liberty of the Seas length equals 1112 feet (339 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 27 active vessels in Royal Caribbean’s fleet, measuring 1068 feet (326 meters).

Royal Caribbean Avg: 1,068 feet

The smallest Royal Caribbean ship (in terms of length) measures 915 feet (279 meters) from end to end. The longest vessel spans 1196 feet (365 meters).

Our chart below shows the length of the Liberty of the Seas vs all other active Royal Caribbean ships.

Liberty of the Seas Ship Length

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Liberty of the Seas Built Date

When was the Liberty of the Seas Built? The Liberty of the Seas was built in 2007 and joined the cruise line’s Freedom Class.

Royal Caribbean includes 27 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1996. The average Royal Caribbean ship is 16 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2007

Royal Caribbean Avg: 2007

When was the last Liberty of the Seas Dry Dock? The Liberty of the Seas experienced dry dock improvements in 2016.

renovation date

Renovations included the following: In February 2016, the Liberty of the Seas experienced dry dock improvements. Upgrades include the following: 89 added cabins (26 panoramic oceanviews, one 2-bedroom family suite, 24 new outside, and balcony staterooms); Cyclone, Typhoon, and Boomerango waterslides; Splashaway Bay aquapark; Izumi Japanese restaurant, Giovanni's Italian restaurant; Chops Grille steakhouse, Vintages bar, Sabor Mexican restaurant; children's Nursery; pool deck JumboTron; flatscreens added to all staterooms; VOOM high-speed internet service.

Liberty of the Seas Deck Plans

The Liberty of the Seas has a total of 14 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 2. The highest passenger deck is Deck 15.

What does the Liberty of the Seas offer in terms of “things to do?” The ship features 11 restaurants, 12 bars, 35 activities, and 4 other features for your enjoyment.

Click below to access deck plans for the Liberty of the Seas. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all “things to do” offered on that level of the ship.

Liberty of the Seas - All Deck Plans

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Liberty of the Seas Info

Frequently asked questions, on which deck is the liberty of the seas casino located.

You will find the Liberty of the Seas Casino on Deck 4 of the ship.

On which deck is the Liberty of the Seas Buffet located?

You will find the Liberty of the Seas Buffet on Deck 11 of the ship.

When was the Liberty of the Seas last refurbished?

The Liberty of the Seas experienced dry dock improvements in 2016. Renovations included the following: In February 2016, the Liberty of the Seas experienced dry dock improvements. Upgrades include the following: 89 added cabins (26 panoramic oceanviews, one 2-bedroom family suite, 24 new outside, and balcony staterooms); Cyclone, Typhoon, and Boomerango waterslides; Splashaway Bay aquapark; Izumi Japanese restaurant, Giovanni's Italian restaurant; Chops Grille steakhouse, Vintages bar, Sabor Mexican restaurant; children's Nursery; pool deck JumboTron; flatscreens added to all staterooms; VOOM high-speed internet service.

What is the Liberty of the Seas ship class?

The ship belongs to the Royal Caribbean class of ships known as the Freedom class.

What does the Liberty of the Seas offer in terms of things to do?

The ship features 11 restaurants, 12 bars, 35 activities, 1 shows and 4 other venues for your enjoyment. You can click on our ship deck plans or details pages for a full list of activities, sorted by feature type.

How many decks are on the Liberty of the Seas?

The Liberty of the Seas has a total of 14 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 2. The upper most passenger deck is Level 15.

What is the Liberty of the Seas capacity?

We're often asked how many passengers are on the Liberty of the Seas. The ship's capacity is 3,648. When comparing the occupancy to the average Royal Caribbean passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 3,708 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Royal Caribbean ships.

How old is the Liberty of the Seas?

The Liberty of the Seas was built in 2007. Royal Caribbean includes 27 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1996. The average Royal Caribbean ship is 16 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2010

Is the Liberty of the Seas a good ship?

Each of Royal Caribbean's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Liberty of the Seas is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.

How long is the Liberty of the Seas?

From end to end, the Spectrum of the Seas length equals 1,112 feet (339 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 27 active vessels in Royal Caribbean fleet, measuring 1,068 feet (326 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.

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Cruise lines changing itineraries as Hurricane Beryl charges through Caribbean

With ports on both sides of the state, Florida is a popular destination for those planning a cruise.

Those plans are being disrupted this week after Hurricane Beryl made landfall on Carriacou Island Monday as a powerful Category 4 storm with 150-mph winds.

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The hurricane has grown since then, and is now at Category 5 hurricane with 165-mph winds as it moves west across the Caribbean Sea . Life-threatening winds and storm surge are expected to impact Jamaica by Wednesday.

Here's what you should know if you're scheduled to take a cruise.

Cruisemapper shows few cruise ships in Caribbean as Hurricane Beryl continues westward path

There were a few cruise ships in the Caribbean Sea early Tuesday, with most only going as far south as Jamaica and most concentrated along the Mexican coast, according to cruisemapper.com.

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A few ships were shown in Puerto Rico and the British Virgin Islands.

Most ships were concentrated around the Bahamas and off the east coast of Florida.

Beryl is expected to bring life-threatening winds and storm surge to Jamaica Wednesday as it moves quickly west across the Caribbean.

How strong is Hurricane Beryl and where is it going?

Spaghetti models: where will hurricane beryl go next.

Special note about spaghetti models:  Illustrations include an array of forecast tools and models, and not all are created equal. The hurricane center uses only the top four or five highest performing models to help make its forecasts. 

Royal Caribbean Blog announces changes to itineraries because of Hurricane Beryl

▶  Royal Caribbean had three ships in the southeastern Caribbean as of July 1 and announced it was changing cruise ship itineraries because of Hurricane Beryl, according to Royal Caribbean Blog.

Icon of the Seas, Wonder of the Seas, and Harmony of the Seas have all changed itineraries due to the hurricane, according to the website.

Royal Caribbean's newest and largest ship — Icon of the Seas — departed from Miami, June 29, days before Beryl hit the eastern Caribbean. The ship was scheduled to visit St. Maarten and St. Thomas, among other locations in the eastern Caribbean. Instead it will visit Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico. Cruisemapper.com showed the ship off Cozumel Tuesday morning.

Royal Caribbean notified passengers via email of the itinerary change intended to avoid strong winds and high waves on the sea.

Wonder of the Seas, which left Port Canaveral June 30, will skip two ports and call on Nassau, Bahamas, the blog announced. Tuesday morning, cruisemapper showed the ship between Key West and Cuba.

“We’re terribly sorry for the last-minute change caused by the weather, your safety is our top priority," the letter read.

"Please know, being onboard is one of the safest places because we are faster and can move out of the way of any inclement weather."

Norwegian Cruise Line changes stops to avoid eastern Caribbean

▶  Norwegian Cruise Line  altered nearly the entire itinerary for a week-long sailing on its Norwegian Breakaway ship that departed from Miami on Sunday. The line canceled stops in Honduras, Harvest Caye in Belize, and Costa Maya and Cozumel in Mexico, according to a letter sent to guests the line shared with USA TODAY. The ship will instead visit Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic, St. Thomas, Tortola, and Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas instead.

“While we share your disappointment, these modifications were made with great consideration as your safety, and that of our crew, is always our number one priority,” the letter said.

The line similarly changed a week-long sailing aboard Norwegian Jade that left Port Canaveral on Saturday, replacing planned calls in Falmouth, Jamaica, Grand Cayman and Cozumel with San Juan, Puerto Rico, Tortola and Puerto Plata.

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Carnival Cruise Line bumps up stops to Mexico

▶  Carnival Cruise Line’s  Carnival Liberty ship moved a planned Friday stop in Cozumel up to Tuesday. The vessel departed on a week-long cruise from New Orleans, Louisiana, on Sunday,  according to CruiseMapper .

Carnival Horizon, which is sailing a  six-day itinerary  that left Miami on Sunday, will skip a visit to Grand Cayman on Wednesday.

“The safety of our guests and crew is paramount, and we are continuing to monitor forecasts and factor in guidance from the National Hurricane Center, U.S. Coast Guard, and the local port authorities to provide timely updates to our guests as more information becomes available,” spokesperson Matt Lupoli said via email.

Disney Cruise Line replaces Falmouth visit with sea day

▶  Disney Cruise Line’s  Disney Fantasy ship — which set sail on a  week-long cruise  from Port Canaveral on Saturday — will not visit Falmouth as planned on Wednesday. The stop will be replaced with a  sea day .

Cruisemapper showed the ship west of the Cayman Islands Tuesday morning.

Fire breaks out on Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas, cruise ship loses power

A fire broke out on Royal Caribbean International’s Icon of the Seas cruise ship on Tuesday.

The ship also experienced a brief loss of power, according to Nathaniel Derrenbacher, a spokesperson for the line’s parent company, Royal Caribbean Group . The ship was docked in Costa Maya, Mexico, at the time.

There were no injuries and the small fire – which was isolated to a crew area – was quickly extinguished. The ship’s backup power was activated immediately, and the main power systems were restored.

Derrenbacher did not have additional information on where the fire occurred or how long the power outage lasted.

The vessel’s itinerary was not impacted. Icon, the biggest cruise ship in the world , is currently sailing a week-long Western Caribbean cruise that departed from Miami, Florida on Saturday, according to CruiseMapper . The ship is scheduled to visit Cozumel on Wednesday.

The news comes after a fire occurred in the exhaust funnel of Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Freedom ship in March, the second such fire on the vessel in less than two years.

Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at [email protected].

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Top 10 Things To Do On Liberty Of The Seas

If you’re planning a cruise vacation onboard liberty of the seas®, get ready to fill every moment on this award-winning cruise ship with unforgettable adventures and onboard activities..

By Amanda Mesa | Published on April 7, 2023

There’s a reason why guests have been raving about Liberty of the Seas since the cruise ship first debuted — and it’s only gotten better and bolder since. It’s of the Royal Caribbean fleet’s top cruise ships with water slides, which has long made it a winner among thrill-seekers looking to spend their sea days chasing an unparalleled adrenaline rush. But that’s not all — Liberty of the Seas also boasts some of the best onboard attractions, entertainment and culinary concepts in the cruise industry. 

From encore-worthy Broadway shows and original productions , to rock climbing, karaoke sessions, ice skating and movie nights under the stars, there really is something for everyone onboard this fan-favorite cruise ship. Parents can unwind in the adults-only Solarium while kids have a blast at Adventure Ocean®. Teens can kick back in a lounge all their own or get in the game on the Sports Court. For those craving some wet and wild thrills, there’s The Perfect Storm℠ dueling waterslides and the Tidal Wave SM  — the first-ever boomerang-style slide at sea. Even the littlest explorers can get in on the action at Splashaway Bay SM , an aqua park that’s loaded with mini slides and interactive water features designed just for kids.

And when it comes to food, Liberty of the Seas offers plenty of ways to satisfy your cravings with delicious cruise dining options . Like an ever-changing selection of complimentary global fare at Windjammer and the Main Dining Room. Fresh and authentic flavors from south of the border at Sabor Modern Mexican. Prime cuts of steak sizzled to perfection at Chops Grille SM . And cheesy goodness served by the slice all day and late into the night at Sorrento’s Pizza. 

No matter what your ideal vacation entails, one thing is certain — you’ll never run out of onboard activities when you book a Liberty of the Seas sailing . Here are ten of the ship’s top things to do to help you start planning your itinerary. 

1. Conquer The Perfect Storm And Tidal Wave Waterslides

2. Go For A Whirl On The Ice-Skating Rink

3. Treat Little Ones To Gallons Of Fun At Splashaway Bay

4. Kick Back And Unwind In The Solarium

5. Scale The Rock Climbing Wall

6. Raise A Glass To Great Wine Onboard

7. Unleash Your Inner Karaoke Star At The On Air Club

8. Feast On A Wide Range Of Foodie-Approved Flavors

9. Enjoy A Night Out At The Theater

10. Cozy Up For A Poolside Movie Under The Stars

One of the most fulfilling yet underrated things to do onboard Liberty of the Seas is to settle in for a movie night out on the pool deck. Every night you’ll be treated to a different flick projected onto the big screen located poolside. All you have to do is grab a beach towel or blanket, settle into a lounge chair and lose yourself in a little old-fashioned movie magic. It’s the perfect way to unwind after a day filled with thrilling adventures onshore and onboard. 

These are just ten of the top things to do onboard Liberty of the Seas . Remember that there are plenty more onboard activities, attractions and restaurants waiting for you onboard, plus daily experiences you can read about in your Cruise Planner  — like impromptu parades, performances at the English pub, themed parties and more. Find the perfect itinerary for your next getaway here.

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A luxury Viking cruise ship helped scientists encounter the rarely-seen giant phantom jellyfish

• Tourists aboard a submersible saw the rare giant phantom jellyfish during a Viking cruise.
• Viking Octantis is a luxury ship that travels to Antarctica and often has researchers aboard.
• Viking published its first scientific paper in 2023 based on the jellyfish encounters.

Not so long ago, giant phantom jellyfish were an extremely rare sight, with fewer than 130 known sightings. Then tourists aboard personal submersibles started spotting them near the Antarctic Peninsula.

The submersible rides were part of a Viking Expedition trip. Viking Octantis, a luxury cruise vessel, takes thousands of passengers each year through the icy waters of the Southern Ocean to glimpse penguins, seals, and other wildlife.

All the majestic scenery and cruise ship amenities come with a healthy dose of science and the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge Antarctic research . Trips start at $13,000 for a 13-day cruise.

Searching the deep seas for phantom jellyfish

While scientists started using personal submersibles with increasing frequency in the 1990s and 2000s, Antarctic waters are generally still difficult and expensive to get to. Hopping in one right from Viking's cruise ship makes things a little easier.

And it's novel enough that every trip might lead to something unexpected. "The exciting thing is we can go into the water and say there's a very real chance we might find something that is genuinely new ," Damon Stanwell-Smith, Viking's head of science and sustainability told Business Insider.

Viking's Octantis has two, six-passenger submersibles , which take guests down to depths of nearly 1,000 feet.

It was during three such trips in early 2022 that Viking tourists snapped pictures and took video of the giant phantom jellyfish. A year later, other guests had spotted a handful more, National Geographic reported .

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First described in 1910, the jellyfish has an umbrella-like body with four ribbony arms, which help trap prey and can grow to over 33 feet each.

Finding the jellyfish has proven difficult in the past, and many mysteries remain about its habits. While they're typically observed in deep water , all the Viking sightings were at less than 1,000 feet deep.

Based on the guests' jellyfish encounters, the ship's researchers published a scientific paper in 2023 in the peer-reviewed journal Polar Research discussing how submersibles can help lead to breakthroughs in Antarctica's under-studied waters .

An expedition ship built for luxury and discovery

In addition to hangers built for subs, the Octantis and its sister ship, Polaris, were designed for many other types of science. There are 380-square-foot laboratories with equipment sophisticated enough for environmental DNA testing .

Stanwell-Smit said this capability is cutting-edge for any research vessel, not a cruise ship. "This is incredibly novel," he said. It lets researchers genetically sequence biological samples right away instead of waiting months for another laboratory to do the work.

The cruise line's commitment to science attracts a certain kind of tourist, which Stanwell-Smith refers to as the "retired professor demographic."

The expedition ships cater to these educated, curious guests by letting them participate in research alongside the nine scientists on every voyage, whether to Antarctica or through the US's Great Lakes.

Guests can listen to expert lectures from the ships' resident wildlife naturalists or provide citizen scientist data about the birds they spot. Or they can get involved in what Stanwell-Smith calls "real science" by assisting on-board geochemists or oceanographers with research .

They can take a sample of phytoplankton, watch a weather balloon launch, or prepare a "bait popsicle" to help with a species-monitoring project.

Prepping the smelly bait is one of the expedition ships' most popular activities, Stanwell-Smith said. "There's a subset of our guests who want to roll up their sleeves, put a lab coat on, and just get really messy," he said.

For those who weren't experts before, Stanwell-Smith thinks the cruise will help them embrace the idea of loving what you know and protecting what you love.

"There is something very visceral about feeling you know something better by having actively done it rather than just watch somebody else or seen it on the screen," he said.

Plus, they might witness something completely new that gets written up in a scientific journal.

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