I sailed the Mediterranean on the Carnival Liberty, and have to admit I had some trepidation about the cruise at first. However, we all had a wonderful cruise vacation. The quality and value were excellent. I was cruising with my brother and his wife (Rick and Nancy) for the first time, and their interests are sometimes much different than mine. My mother, who is a wonderful traveling companion, but in a different generation, was also along. It was Rick and Nancy's first trip to Europe, but their fifth Carnival cruise. This cruise was the perfect opportunity to test my often-espoused theory that cruising is the perfect multi-generational vacation for a group of diverse people.
Carnival's itinerary for this cruise was exceptional, especially for those who have not traveled to Europe before. As Nancy best described it, she wanted her friends and family back home to "have heard of" all the ports of call on the cruise. Carnival had a great mix of large cities, natural wonders, and small European villages on this Mediterranean itinerary.
However, before I discuss the ports of call, join me on a tour of the Carnival Liberty.
