Liberty Of The Seas
Cruise line
Royal Caribbean
Liberty Of The Seas current position
The current location of Liberty Of The Seas is in North Sea cruising en route to Zeebrugge. The AIS position was last reported 1 minute ago.
All Itineraries Current PositionCurrent itinerary of Liberty Of The Seas
Liberty Of The Seas current cruise is а 8 nights, round-trip from Southampton, United Kingdom. The itinerary begins on September 25, 2026 and ends on October 3, 2026.
| Date / Time | Port |
|---|---|
| 25 Sep 17:00 | Departing from Southampton, England hotels |
| 26 Sep 07:00 - 20:00 | Le Havre-Paris, France |
| 28 Sep 07:00 - 18:00 | Bilbao-Getxo, Spain Biscay Basque Country |
| 29 Sep 09:00 - 20:00 | La Coruna, Spain Galicia |
| 30 Sep 07:00 - 17:00 | Vigo, Spain Galicia |
| 02 Oct 08:00 - 18:00 | Cherbourg, France |
| 03 Oct 05:30 | Arriving in Southampton, England hotels |
Specifications of Liberty Of The Seas
| Year of build | 2007 / Age: 19 |
| Flag state | Bahamas |
| Builder | Aker Yards (Turku, STX Finland) |
| Class | RCI FREEDOM |
| Building cost | USD 800 million |
| Speed | 22 kn / 41 km/h / 25 mph |
| Length (LOA) | 338 m / 1109 ft |
| Beam (width) | 56 m / 184 ft |
| Gross Tonnage | 154407 gt |
| Passengers | 3814 - 4567 |
| Crew | 1360 |
| Passengers-to-space ratio | 35 |
| Decks | 15 |
| Cabins | 1907 |
| Decks with cabins | 10 |
| Last Refurbishment | 2026 |
| Sister-ships | Freedom OTS, Independence OTS |
| Christened by | Donnalea Madeley |
| Owner | RCG-Royal Caribbean Group (via RCCL-Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd) |
| Operator | RCI-Royal Caribbean International |
Liberty Of The Seas Itineraries
| Date | Itinerary | Departure Port | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Aug 31 | 9 nights, round-trip from Southampton, United Kingdom | Southampton | $1738 |
| 2026 Sep 09 | 9 nights, round-trip from Southampton, United Kingdom | Southampton | |
| 2026 Sep 18 | 7 nights, round-trip from Southampton, United Kingdom | Southampton | |
| 2026 Sep 25 | 8 nights, round-trip from Southampton, United Kingdom | Southampton | |
| 2026 Oct 03 | 7 nights, round-trip from Southampton, United Kingdom | Southampton | $1270 |
| 2026 Oct 10 | 6 nights, round-trip from Southampton, United Kingdom | Southampton | $1050 |
| 2026 Oct 16 | 15 nights, one-way from Southampton to Galveston | Southampton | $965 |
| 2026 Oct 31 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $420 |
| 2026 Nov 05 | 4 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $445 |
| 2026 Nov 09 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $469 |
| 2026 Nov 14 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $420 |
| 2026 Nov 19 | 4 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $514 |
| 2026 Nov 23 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $758 |
| 2026 Nov 28 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $462 |
| 2026 Dec 03 | 4 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $415 |
| 2026 Dec 07 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $418 |
| 2026 Dec 12 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $450 |
| 2026 Dec 17 | 4 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $445 |
| 2026 Dec 21 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $635 |
| 2026 Dec 26 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $823 |
| 2026 Dec 31 | 4 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $808 |
| 2027 Jan 04 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $530 |
| 2027 Jan 09 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $422 |
| 2027 Jan 14 | 4 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $510 |
| 2027 Jan 18 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $463 |
| 2027 Jan 23 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $466 |
| 2027 Jan 28 | 4 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $400 |
| 2027 Feb 01 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $440 |
| 2027 Feb 06 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $482 |
| 2027 Feb 11 | 4 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $480 |
| 2027 Feb 15 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $449 |
| 2027 Feb 20 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $431 |
| 2027 Feb 25 | 4 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $524 |
| 2027 Mar 01 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $573 |
| 2027 Mar 06 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $763 |
| 2027 Mar 11 | 4 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $575 |
| 2027 Mar 15 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $784 |
| 2027 Mar 20 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $603 |
| 2027 Mar 25 | 4 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $524 |
| 2027 Mar 29 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $554 |
| 2027 Apr 03 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $525 |
| 2027 Apr 08 | 4 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $596 |
| 2027 Apr 12 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $562 |
| 2027 Apr 17 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $555 |
| 2027 Apr 22 | 4 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $556 |
| 2027 Apr 26 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $623 |
| 2027 May 01 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $679 |
| 2027 May 06 | 4 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $626 |
| 2027 May 10 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $643 |
| 2027 May 15 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $645 |
| 2027 May 20 | 4 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $605 |
| 2027 May 24 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $1033 |
| 2027 May 29 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $832 |
| 2027 Jun 03 | 4 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $721 |
| 2027 Jun 07 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $833 |
| 2027 Jun 12 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $849 |
| 2027 Jun 17 | 4 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $826 |
| 2027 Jun 21 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $830 |
| 2027 Jun 26 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $816 |
| 2027 Jul 01 | 4 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $806 |
| 2027 Jul 05 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $816 |
| 2027 Jul 10 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $822 |
| 2027 Jul 15 | 4 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $744 |
| 2027 Jul 19 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $819 |
| 2027 Jul 24 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $813 |
| 2027 Jul 29 | 4 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $699 |
| 2027 Aug 02 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $781 |
| 2027 Aug 07 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $809 |
| 2027 Aug 12 | 9 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $911 |
| 2027 Aug 21 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $513 |
| 2027 Aug 26 | 4 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $469 |
| 2027 Aug 30 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $479 |
| 2027 Sep 04 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $553 |
| 2027 Sep 09 | 4 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $449 |
| 2027 Sep 13 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $501 |
| 2027 Sep 18 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $473 |
| 2027 Sep 23 | 4 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $449 |
| 2027 Sep 27 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $502 |
| 2027 Oct 02 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $505 |
| 2027 Oct 07 | 4 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $519 |
| 2027 Oct 11 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $553 |
| 2027 Oct 16 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $485 |
| 2027 Oct 21 | 4 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $449 |
| 2027 Oct 25 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $473 |
| 2027 Oct 30 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $495 |
| 2027 Nov 04 | 4 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $450 |
| 2027 Nov 08 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $472 |
| 2027 Nov 13 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $474 |
| 2027 Nov 18 | 4 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $450 |
| 2027 Nov 22 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $752 |
| 2027 Nov 27 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $474 |
| 2027 Dec 02 | 4 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $450 |
| 2027 Dec 06 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $472 |
| 2027 Dec 11 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $459 |
| 2027 Dec 16 | 4 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $500 |
| 2027 Dec 20 | 4 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $665 |
| 2027 Dec 24 | 6 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $1045 |
| 2027 Dec 30 | 4 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $799 |
| 2028 Jan 03 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $492 |
| 2028 Jan 08 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $474 |
| 2028 Jan 13 | 4 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $450 |
| 2028 Jan 17 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $532 |
| 2028 Jan 22 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $483 |
| 2028 Jan 27 | 4 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $450 |
| 2028 Jan 31 | 4 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $450 |
| 2028 Feb 04 | 6 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $666 |
| 2028 Feb 10 | 4 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $562 |
| 2028 Feb 14 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $598 |
| 2028 Feb 19 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $661 |
| 2028 Feb 24 | 4 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $562 |
| 2028 Feb 28 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $578 |
| 2028 Mar 04 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $681 |
| 2028 Mar 09 | 4 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $712 |
| 2028 Mar 13 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $808 |
| 2028 Mar 18 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $731 |
| 2028 Mar 23 | 4 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $572 |
| 2028 Mar 27 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $668 |
| 2028 Apr 01 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $621 |
| 2028 Apr 06 | 4 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $592 |
| 2028 Apr 10 | 5 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $648 |
| 2028 Apr 15 | 6 nights, round-trip from Galveston, USA | Galveston | $742 |
Liberty Of The Seas Review
Review of Liberty Of The Seas
The 2007-built Liberty of the Seas cruise ship is the second Freedom-class Royal Caribbean liner, with sisterships Freedom OTS and Independence OTS.
The vessel (IMO 9330032) is currently Bahamas-flagged (MMSI 309436000) and registered in Nassau.
History – construction and ownership
Royal Caribbean International (RCI) is a US-based passenger shipping company, trademarked travel brand, and a subsidiary of Royal Caribbean Group (RCG/shipowner). Founded in 1968, RCI today holds over one-fifth of the global cruise market. It operates RCG’s largest fleet by both vessel number and GT tonnage.
All RCI liners have names ending with “of the Seas.”
The 4000-passenger Liberty OTS had her first drydock in 2011. During the refit, the ship received features first introduced on Oasis OTS, including large stage productions, the Royal Nursery, an outdoor movie screen, and a cupcake bakery. New technology upgrades included interactive HDTVs and digital deck plan systems with LCD touchscreens for navigation, ship information, and real-time updates.
Liberty OTS also features Freedom-class favorites such as Johnny Rockets, Ben and Jerry’s, the only ice rink at sea, rock-climbing wall, Royal Promenade, and Boleros Latin lounge.
In early 2016, Liberty underwent a major drydock revitalization. New additions included Splashaway Bay waterpark, The Perfect Storm water slides, and refreshed dining and bar venues.
Decks and Cabins
Liberty of the Seas staterooms (1907 total) include 122 Suites, 730 Balcony, 276 Oceanview, 168 Promenade View, and 607 Inside.
Most cabins measure 150-190 ft2 (14-18 m2). Most balconies are 65 ft2 (6 m2). The largest accommodation is the Vista Suite/Family Villa (1210 ft2 / 112 m2 plus 805 ft2 / 75 m2 terrace).
Wheelchair-accessible staterooms total 32.
Note: During the 2026 drydock, Liberty OTS received 68 new cabins.
The vessel has 15 decks, of which 14 are passenger-accessible, and 10 have cabins.
Shipboard dining options – Food and Drinks
The three-deck-high Main Dining Room offers traditional assigned seating or My Time Dining (6:00–9:30 pm, with daily reservations). Guests choosing My Time Dining must prepay gratuities. Each level of the MDR is named after a Renaissance master—Rembrandt, Michelangelo, and Botticelli. A grand crystal chandelier dominates the space. Meals feature “Chef’s Signature Selection” dishes, alongside a separate Vitality menu for health-conscious guests. Vegetarian options are always available. Standards like salmon, sirloin steak, and chicken are also on the menu.
Full list of Liberty OTS restaurants and eateries and drink bars:
- Rembrandt Restaurant (652-seat aft dining room, level 1; themed breakfasts with DreamWorks characters)
- Michelangelo Restaurant (500-seat aft dining room, level 2)
- Botticelli Restaurant (883-seat aft dining room, level 3)
- Windjammer Marketplace buffet restaurant (774-seat; breakfast from 6:30 am, lunch 11:30 am–3:30 pm, dinner 6:30–9 pm)
- Chops Grille (104-seat specialty steakhouse; reservations recommended)
- Johnny Rockets (84-seat retro-style burger bar)
- Sorrento’s Pizzeria (79-seat complimentary eatery)
- WipeOut Bar (20-seat complimentary burger counter)
- Giovanni's Italian Kitchen (specialty restaurant)
- Cafe Promenade (cafe/patisserie, sells pastries, snacks, grab-and-go food, Starbucks coffee)
- El Loco Fresh (complimentary Mexican grab-and-go food bar - tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos and toppings bar)
- Izumi Teppanyaki/Sushi & Hibachi (Japanese specialty restaurant with tableside chef-cooking)
- Chef's Table (VIP dining room, multi-course dinner menu)
- Starbucks store (specialty coffee, tea, pastries)
- Lime & Coconut Bar (decks 11-12/poolside bar)
- Cantina Fresca (Mexican bar serving cocktails, margaritas, palomas, micheladas, agua frescas)
- Sprinkles (complimentary soft-serve ice cream bar)
Shipboard entertainment options – Fun and Sport
Liberty OTS offers nightly production shows at the Platinum Theater, including “In the Air,” a Cirque-style performance, and the Broadway musical “Saturday Night Fever” (since 2011). Studio B ice rink hosts ice shows, free with advance tickets. Other activities include comedians, karaoke, bingo, trivia, poolside contests, and wine tastings. Sports facilities include the FlowRider surf simulator, rock-climbing wall, mini-golf, and sports court on Deck 13.
Amenities include complimentary 24-hour room service, supervised youth programs, Internet/WiFi, and laundry services.
Full list of Liberty OTS lounges, clubs, and entertainment venues:
- Platinum Theatre (grand productions with dance, acrobatics, comedy, and music)
- Studio B (indoor ice rink for ice shows, cooking demos, and parties)
- Photo Gallery & Shop; BRITTO Art Gallery
- Star Lounge (fka Sphynx); The Centrum (7-deck atrium with aerial acrobatics); Next Cruise Lounge; Concierge Club (for suite guests and loyalty members); Crown Lounge (fka Diamond Club); Viking Crown Lounge & Bar
- Boleros Lounge & Bar (Latin-themed, 77 seats); Hoof & Claw English Pub; Vintages (wine bar); Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream; Cupcake Cupboard (bakery); Cafe Promenade (24-hour, with Starbucks specialty coffee); Champagne Bar; R Bar; Squeeze Bar; Sprinkles Ice Cream; Plaza Bar; Olive or Twist (martini lounge); Cloud 9 Sports Bar
- Casino Royale (447 seats) and Expanded Casino (added in 2026)
- Royal Promenade Boutiques: fashion, perfumes, jewelry, duty-free liquor, souvenirs, sportswear, and essentials
- Vitality at Sea Spa & Fitness Center; 7 Jacuzzis (2 cantilevered); 3 pools
- Solarium (adults-only pool and bar)
- Outdoor movie screen; Screening Room cinema (60 seats)
- Challengers Arcade; Social040 (fka Fuel Teen Disco); The Living Room (teen lounge); Royal Babies & Tots Nursery (facilities for todlers)
- H2O Zone water park; Adventure Beach; Adventure Ocean kids’ club
- Sports Court (basketball, table tennis, golf simulator); Jogging Track; Mini Golf (Liberty Dunes); FlowRider surf simulator
The Royal Promenade is a duty-free shopping arcade with boutiques such as Fashion Boutique (handbags, apparel, Swarovski, Guess, sunglasses), Perfume Shop (luxury perfumes, cosmetics), The Shop (logo items, toys, gifts, essentials), Jewelry Shop, Port Merchants (general store with liquor, tobacco, snacks, books, and sundries), and Get Out There (sportswear, beachwear).
Royal Escape Room (aka The Observatorium / Escape U: Art Studio) provides adventure gaming experiences (team-building exercises) for a group of players who solve a series of puzzles by using clues, hints, and group strategy. The team is given a set time limit to solve the puzzle (a secret plot hidden within the room).
Itineraries
Liberty of the Seas operates 7-day Western Caribbean cruises from Galveston, Texas. In summer, she sails from Bayonne, New Jersey, to Canada and Bermuda. Featured ports include Belize, Jamaica, Roatan, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel, Mexico.
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Liberty Of The Seas Wiki
Liberty OTS is the fleet’s 2nd Freedom-class liner, with sisterships Freedom and Independence. She was built in 2007 by Aker Finnyards Shipyard (Turku, Finland), later acquired by STX Europe (a subsidiary of South Korea’s STX Corporation). The ship’s godmother was Donnalea Madeley from Ontario, elected from about 2500 female travel agents who showed commitment to social causes. She was the first travel agent ever chosen for this role, traditionally reserved for VIPs. The christening ceremony was held at PortMiami on May 18, 2007.
The inaugural voyage was a 7-day Caribbean cruise starting May 19, 2007. Before arriving in Miami, Liberty OTS operated special pre-inaugural cruises: a Transatlantic crossing from Southampton to New York, followed by a repositioning sailing from New York to Miami with calls at several US East Coast ports.
From 2011 to 2018, Liberty OTS featured the “DreamWorks Experience.” The ship is decorated in Art Nouveau style, highlighted by digital art installations from Miguel Chevalier, combining light projections on suspended canvases. Entertainment includes Royal Caribbean’s signature shows, Vegas-style productions, ice-skating, rock climbing, themed bars and lounges, and extensive modern facilities.
Liberty OTS refurbishments review
Drydock 2026 (Royal Amplified)
The ship's last drydock refurbishment was in 2026 (April-May), conducted at Damen Shiprepair Brest (France).
The 5-week project (Royal Amplified Revitalization) included:
- Deck 2 - 24 new Interior staterooms were added, replacing the Conference Center. The Loyalty Desk was relocated to the area near the aft elevators to free additional space for cabins.
- Deck 3 - The On Air Club/Lounge was removed. The Shore Excursions desk was relocated here from Deck 4. The Focus Photo Gallery was relocated/combined with the Shore Excursions area outside Studio B. The changes resulted from the expansion/reconfiguration of the Casino Royale on Deck 4.
- Deck 4 - Casino Royale was expanded. Sabor Modern Mexican was removed and replaced by Izumi Teppanyaki. Starbucks store was added, taking some space from the Boleros Lounge. The former Shore Excursions/Focus Gallery area was absorbed into the Expanded Casino.
- Deck 5 - The Connoisseur Club was removed and replaced by the Royal Escape Room, whose entrance is within the Star Lounge.
- Deck 8 - 8 new Interior cabins were added - four forward (occupying previously unused space) and four aft (at the Loyalty Desk, moved to Deck 2). RC Online was replaced by the new cabins.
- Deck 10 - The Card Room was removed and replaced with 4 new Interior cabins.
- Deck 11 - 8 new cabins (Oceanview and Balcony) were added forward, near the Vitality Fitness Center. The Pool Bar was transformed into the Lime & Coconut Bar (lower level 1 of 2, decks 11-12). The Squeeze Bar was replaced by El Loco Fresh & Cantina Fresca. The entire pool deck was resort-style redesigned, including Caribbean-themed décor and new private cabanas. A new handwashing station was installed at the Windjammer's entrance.
- Deck 12 - 10 new cabins (aft, taking part of Adventure Ocean) were added. The Sky Bar was removed and replaced with The Lime & Coconut (upper level 2 of 2, decks 11-12). The Vitality Spa & Fitness Center's locker area was reduced, and the complimentary steam rooms and saunas were removed to allow the additional cabins. Adventure Ocean was redesigned: AO Juniors was separated from AO Babies. The former Fuel Teen Disco/area became Social040.
- Deck 15 - Skylight Wedding Chapel was removed and replaced by The Observatorium / Royal Escape Room ("Escape U: Art Studio").
The ship's 68 new cabins are on decks 2, 8, 10, 11, and 12.
Drydock 2021
The ship's July 2021 drydocking was for general maintenance works, standard classification and inspections, and essential maintenance.
The project, conducted at Navantia Shipyard in Cadiz, included technical and mechanical overhaul, 5-year regulatory classification surveys/structural evaluations, underwater hull maintenance, cleaning and repainting, propulsion and maneuvering systems checks (propellers, thrusters, fin stabilizers).
Drydock 2016
During the 2016 drydock (January 10th - February 6th), Royal Caribbean added three waterslides on Deck 13 aft near the FlowRider. The Lido Deck 11 Aqua Park was redesigned as “Splashaway Bay,” a new kids-only water playground.
Liberty was the first Freedom-class ship to feature waterslides. The first RCI ship built with slides was Harmony OTS (2016), which debuted with four slides.
Key deck plan changes in 2016 included:
- (Deck 2) Three inside cabins removed (2405, 2403, 2401).
- (Deck 3) Catacombs Disco (218 seats, level 1) replaced with 19 new interior cabins. Four more interiors added near the Art Gallery (starboard). Bernini (port) and Velasquez (starboard) lounges converted into 10 new oceanview staterooms. Rembrandt Dining Room renamed “Main Dining Room” (level 1).
- (Deck 4) Catacombs Disco (level 2) replaced with Sabor Modern Mexican restaurant. Michelangelo Dining Room renamed “Main Dining Room” (level 2).
- (Promenade Deck 5) The Sphynx lounge renamed “Star Lounge.” Champagne Bar replaced with R-Bar. Botticelli Dining Room renamed “Main Dining Room” (level 3). Cupcake Cupboard (bakery) added.
- (Deck 6) One new inside cabin added forward (6137).
- (Deck 7) Five new inside cabins added, four in place of the Library (moved to Deck 9).
- (Deck 9) One new inside cabin added forward (9237). Library and Card Room relocated here. Concierge Club removed.
- (Lido Deck 11) H2O Zone replaced by Splashaway Bay water park. Portofino restaurant replaced with “Giovanni’s Table” (Italian).
- (Spa Deck 12 forward) New cabins added around ShipShape Spa: Q-Inside, Panoramic Oceanview (PF-Family Panoramic, P1-Larger, P2-Panoramic), and E2-Spa Balcony.
- (Deck 13) Liberty Dunes mini golf course and golf simulator replaced with Perfect Storm waterslides (Cyclone, Typhoon). Wipe Out! burger bar replaced with “Tidal Wave” (Boomerang slide). Slide opening was delayed until June 2016 due to design adjustments, including padding at impact zones.
- (Deck 14) Multipurpose rooms Cloud Nine (24 seats) and Seven Hearts (33 seats) replaced with Suite Lounge.
- Internet upgraded to VOOM high-speed service.
A total of 89 new cabins were added, including 26 Panoramic Oceanview staterooms (with floor-to-ceiling forward-facing windows) on Deck 12.
Drydock 2011
The 2011 drydock introduced the following upgrades:
- All staterooms renovated.
- “DreamWorks Experience” (Disney-themed entertainment) introduced.
- Royal Caribbean Nursery added on Deck 12.
- Giant outdoor movie screen installed at the main pool area (Deck 11).
- Vintages wine bar upgraded.
- BRITTO Art Gallery added on Deck 3.
The Theatre Lounge program was updated with complimentary DreamWorks 3D movies and the Broadway musical “Saturday Night Fever.”