This was our third RCI cruise, the first in the Med and we have cruised many times on other lines in the Caribbean, Alaska and western Mexico. I think RCI gives a good value and will probably cruise with them in the future, although the Crown and Anchor Club does not offer enough of an advantage for us to be loyal to them.

This was our first time on the Liberty and we thought it was fine, nothing exceptional. The ship was very clean and well maintained as far as the what can be seen as a passenger. Most of the crew members that we encountered were above average in their friendliness. Our cabin attendant (Anthony) and Waiter (Dennis) were excellent. The crew members that we encountered on the deck and in the bars were excellent as well. We thought the people that we dealt with at guest relations were less than helpful.

We were disappointed that the Windjammers did not have outdoor seating. The food there was no more than average buffet fare. The Promenade (indoor multi-story "main street") was a nice touch, we sampled most of the merchants there. We had a group of ten and would have stayed at the English pub, Hoof and Claw, for drinks longer if it weren't for the cigarette smoke. There are several designated smoking venues on the ship (like the casino) and the English pub is one of them -- too bad. The one time we tried the Cupcake Cupboard, we were not impressed with the dried out stale cupcakes. Ben and Jerry's was okay, but I think it would be better if they had a "home made" ice cream shop instead to match the theme of the Promenade. The stores along the Promenade sold the normal ship stuff, nothing you can't get at home for far less and can return it if it fell apart. Their sidewalk sales were heavy on watches and jewelry; without the wider range of sales we'll experienced on previous cruises. The bars were nice; the drinks were well made and of the usual cruise price and variety. Read more