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24Nov/101

Liberty of the Seas Cruises

Liberty of the Seas Cruises

The Liberty of the Seas is one of the Freedom Class of cruise ships in the Royal Caribbean International’s fleet of forty plus cruise ships. The Liberty of the Seas first sailed in May 2007. It has 15 passenger decks and weighs approximately 160,000 tons. It is approximately 1,112 feet long with 1,637 staterooms designed in the Italian style. And all rooms have flat screen TVs. It can carry 3,634 passengers. Restaurants include a Johnny Rockets, Italian cuisine, pizza, a Ben and Jerry’s and a Grille and wine bar.

The Liberty of the Seas features many sports facilities such as the Flowrider® which is the onboard wave generator for surfing. It has two whirlpools that are cantilevered out from the deck and the guests can see the sea below them. It has an interactive H20 water zone for kids. It has a full size volley ball court and a boxing ring, fitness center and ice skating rink plus pools of course. And don’t forget the casino. It also offers a cooking school and a nine hole miniature golf course.

Liberty of the Seas

The cruises that you can take on the Liberty of the Sea are the western and eastern Caribbean with Eastern Caribbean stops at St. Maarten, San Juan, Labadee, Haiti and a return to Miami for a total of seven nights. The Eastern Caribbean may be a short four night trip from the port in Miami, FL to Cozumel Mexico and back.

Liberty of the Seas H2o Zone

Labadee is the Royal Caribbean International privately owned coastal property that it leases in Haiti and the only visitors are the Royal Caribbean cruise guests. At this property you can enjoy their frozen specialty drink entitled the Labaduzee.

Labadee - Royal Caribbean Private Paradise

There are also several excursions you can participate in that include beach and water related activities like the snorkel and scuba tours or the Dragons Breath Flight Line. So enjoy.

Liberty of the Seas Mini Golf

Portofino Restaurant - Liberty of the Seas

Liberty of the Seas Casino

Liberty of the Seas Ice Skating Show

Liberty of the Seas Theater

Liberty of the Seas 2  Single Bed Cabin

Liberty of the Seas Cabin

Liberty of the Seas Junior Suite

Liberty of the Seas Junior Suite

26Mar/103

CARNIVAL PARADISE, CARNIVAL FANTASY CLASS CRUISE SHIP

CARNIVAL PARADISE, CARNIVAL FANTASY CLASS CRUISE SHIP REVIEW

The Carnival Paradise, which is a ship in Carnival’s Fantasy Class, is an impressive ship that has things for all people to enjoy. The ship features a large bar and plaza alongside many dining areas. Entertainment options for all people are available too.

The Carnival Paradise Cruise Ship

The Carnival Paradise Grand Atrium Plaza and Bar is by far the most unique part of this ship. This is a beautiful bar that is six levels high and features all sorts of drinks on its main floor. Guests can take a good relaxing look at the amazing lighting and surroundings of this large area.

Lido Deck Breakfast Buffet - Carnival Paradise

Dining options are great on this ship. A variety of traditional buffet and bar areas can be found on the Carnival Paradise but what makes this ship unique in terms of dining is the Sushi Bar. The Sushi Bar offers fresh fish cooked and prepared in a variety of beautiful ways. The Paris Restaurant offers all sorts of other foods as well. Both of these places offer guests the ability to eat what they want at any time without any time or menu restrictions, thus making the Carnival Paradise an even more exciting boat to see.

Putt Putt Golf course on Carnival Paradise


Entertainment is available at the Normandie, a large entertainment area that features an orchestra pit and stage for entertainment options. The entertainment at the Normandie varies from one night to another with options for all members of the family, including dance nights and stage shows, available.

Carnival Paradise Deck

For guests who want to enjoy more modern entertainment there are many things to see. The top of the Carnival Paradise offers a nine-hole miniature golf course. For adults the Majestic Casino offers many games for people to enjoy. The video arcade, meanwhile, features arcade and video games for everyone to play.

A great part of this ship is that the Paradise offers trips several times a month from its home in Los Angeles to Baja Mexico. Three and four day trips are available during most times in the year.

20Mar/109

CARNIVAL ELATION CRUISE REVIEW

CARNIVAL ELATION CRUISE REVIEW

The Carnival Elation is a popular ship for people to check out among the many ships in Carnival’s Fantasy Class. The features of this ship are so unique and thrilling that this ship can be used for sea cruises to many places.

Carnival Elation

The Carnival Elation offers a large pool that is available to all people. This pool features many lounge chairs on its side and is right in the middle of a beautiful open air environment. The biggest feature of the pool is the Twister waterslide, a slide that is about three decks high and features many exciting twists and turns.

Carnival Elation - Main Pool Area

The City Sports Park is a fun place for guests of all ages to enjoy. The City Sports Park on the Carnival Elation features a nine-hole miniature golf course, basketball courts, volleyball courts, ping pong tables and a jogging path. A gymnasium with saunas and an aerobics room is also available.

Carnival Elation - Demi Suite Bed with Towel Friend

A large Internet café is also available. Guests can enjoy sending notes and pictures from one’s thrilling trip to others through the café’s computers.

Carnival Elation - Activities All Day Long

Evening entertainment is available at the Mikado lounge. This is a lounge area that features a revolving turntable, a large speaker system and an orchestra pit for all sorts of different entertainment options. The Casablanca Casino is another entertainment area that offers slots, roulette and blackjack games. Other places to relax in the evening include the Gatsby’s Great Cigar Bar, the Romeo and Juliet Lounge and the Drama Bar. These are thrilling places for guests to visit.

Vista interior 2, Carnival Elation

Thanks to these features the Carnival Elation can be used on the east or west coast. Trips on the Elation to Baja Mexico from San Diego are available along with a western Caribbean trip from Mobile or a fifteen-day trip to the Panama Canal from San Diego.