Carnival Liberty

parabs · February 24, 2010

Hi Everyone,

My wife and I are going on our first cruise to the Western Carribean in April aboard teh Carnival Liberty. Any experienced cruisers out there who would like to share some good (or bad) happenings? Looking forward to our firts cruise and want it to be memoriable and great.

Thanks, Parabs

dino1pa · February 26, 2010

Hi Everyone,
My wife and I are going on our first cruise to the Western Carribean in April aboard teh Carnival Liberty. Any experienced cruisers out there who would like to share some good (or bad) happenings? Looking forward to our firts cruise and want it to be memoriable and great.

Thanks, Parabs

All I can tell you is that you will enjoy it immensly, and that after that you will be hooked on cruising.... :biggrin:

cruisingcats · February 26, 2010

Hi Everyone,
My wife and I are going on our first cruise to the Western Carribean in April aboard teh Carnival Liberty. Any experienced cruisers out there who would like to share some good (or bad) happenings? Looking forward to our firts cruise and want it to be memoriable and great.

Thanks, Parabs

Congrats on your first cruise! Welcome to Cruise Crazies and hope to see you posting alot. Can't offer any advice on the Western Carribean but once you have cruise you will want to do it again and again. Have a great time.

Gregswife · February 26, 2010

As others have said, just enjoy it. What ports are you going to.....you said Western, so I am wondering if it will be Cozumel, Montego Bay and Grand Cayman. I love Grand Cayman - that and St. Johns are my favorite ports. If you drink soda, I would recommend taking your own onboard. A can of soda will cost you 2.24 onboard, but they do allow you to bring your own. I had 2 six packs of diet coke in my suitcase on our cruise last month. Carnival allows you to bring your own. And there should be a mini fridge in your cabin. Also, it is a good idea to take an extension cord as there will be only one outlet in the cabin, and that is at the desk area. We also take a small electric clock as there is no clock in the cabin. We always take binoculars. We spend a lot of time sitting on our balcony on sea days, and it is always fun to get a closer look at other ships on the horizon or islands as we pass.

lashl · February 28, 2010

Welcome to the club! You will love the Liberty, one of our favorite ships. Cozumel has lots to do.

Just soak it all in and enjoy!

Jason · March 1, 2010

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KeithnRita · March 1, 2010

Congrats on booking that first cruise!

DebbieandJerry · March 3, 2010

Congrats on picking Cruise Crazies and your first cruise. I hope you will fall in love with cruising (like we have). Where will you be going?

parabs · April 6, 2010

As others have said, just enjoy it. What ports are you going to.....you said Western, so I am wondering if it will be Cozumel, Montego Bay and Grand Cayman. I love Grand Cayman - that and St. Johns are my favorite ports. If you drink soda, I would recommend taking your own onboard. A can of soda will cost you 2.24 onboard, but they do allow you to bring your own. I had 2 six packs of diet coke in my suitcase on our cruise last month. Carnival allows you to bring your own. And there should be a mini fridge in your cabin. Also, it is a good idea to take an extension cord as there will be only one outlet in the cabin, and that is at the desk area. We also take a small electric clock as there is no clock in the cabin. We always take binoculars. We spend a lot of time sitting on our balcony on sea days, and it is always fun to get a closer look at other ships on the horizon or islands as we pass.

Thanks for the helpful hints ..... I hadn't thought of binoculars .... if they fit I'll bring mine. We leave for Miami this Friday the 8th flying out of Boston. We sail on Saturday the 9th. Can't wait to go to Cozumel, Grand Cayman and Jamaica. Evrtything and everbody has been nothing but positive about cruises and the Carnival Liberty ship. How much are alcoholic drinks? I've also heard of a "Bucket of Beer". Any one know anything about that?