We arrived at the Carnival Liberty in the mid-afternoon. We dropped off our bags and proceeded to the check-in line. Since we had completed our cruise documents in advance, we thought we would be able to board quickly. However, there was just one very long line for everyone but the VIPs. When someone asked a Carnival rep what it took to be a VIP, she was uncertain. (We found out later that the VIPs were Carnival Platinum-level cruisers--those who had sailed 10 or more times with Carnival.) Since ours was the first cruise of the season embarking from Civitavecchia, most embarking passengers were good natured about the wait and lack of knowledge among the staff. I had heard from others who had cruised the Liberty in the Mediterranean the previous year that they found the embarkation process in Civitavecchia to be very efficient, so maybe it was just the timing and inexperience of the staff. After finally checking in, we boarded the huge ship, walked through the huge atrium, and went off in search of our cabin.
Carnival Liberty - Cruise Review and Tour of the Carnival Liberty
By Linda Garrison, About.com
Carnival Liberty - First Impressions and Embarkation in Civitavecchia
Carnival Liberty Garden Atrium
Carnival Liberty Garden Atrium Picture (c) Linda Garrison
Our Carnival Liberty Mediterranean cruise embarked in Civitavecchia, the port closest to Rome. We stayed in Rome at the charming, centrally located Hotel Concordia for a few days before our cruise, and used Roma Shuttle for our transportation into Rome from the airport and from Rome to the Liberty in Civitavecchia. We were extremely well pleased with both of these choices, which we booked over the Internet.
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- Carnival Liberty - Cabin and Accommodations
- Carnival Liberty - Common Areas and Public Rooms
- Carnival Liberty - Dining Options and Cuisine
- Carnival Liberty - Onboard Activities
- Carnival Liberty - Evening Entertainment
- Carnival Liberty - Mediterranean Itinerary
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