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Carnival Liberty - Cruise Review and Tour of the Carnival Liberty

By Linda Garrison, About.com Guide

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Carnival Liberty - Onboard Activities

Lido deck area on the Carnival Liberty

Lido deck area on the Carnival Liberty

Carnival Liberty Picture (c) Linda Garrison
The Carnival Liberty has all sorts of non-stop activities, most of which you would expect on a large mega-ship. The swimming pool and deck areas were terrific, and the Carnival Liberty features one of the large, on-deck movie screens over the Tivoli Pool. It was much like being at a drive-in theater (without the cars and making out). Videos, in-house talk shows, and news were shown in the daytime, with a movie featured each evening. Those looking for a quiet place on deck sought out the Versailles Pool or the forward deck area.

The Carnival Liberty gym and spa were forward on deck 11. The spa had all the usual massages and treatments, including a cruise-long "spa seminar" that featured classes on everything from weight loss to detoxification to teeth whitening. The gym had all the latest equipment (including spinning for a $10 fee). Pilates and yoga classes also had a $10 fee, but the rest of the classes and machines were included in the cruise fare. The gym also featured a great view.

Days at sea could be filled with bingo, art auctions, funny contests by the pool, dance classes, or gambling in the casino.

What we didn't see on the Liberty (and didn't expect) were educational classes or enrichment lecturers. Although the cruise director described each port of call, his focus was mostly on Carnival's shore excursions or shopping recommendations. Those preferring to learn about the ports or tour on their own will need to do independent research. This ship is all about fun.

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