After doing some research on this board decided to take the Carnival Liberty 8 day Eastern Cruise Dec. 9th with my husband and 3yr old son. I was looking for something that would have lots of ports and 2 or less sea days which this one did. Also was looking for something with great kids activities for our 3 yr old & the reviews about Carnivals "Camp Carnival" were very good.

Had booked the flights and hotel with Carnival and was put up in Ft. Lauderdale Sheraton Airport Hotel the night before which was quite nice and comfortable but didn't have a lot of food options in the hotel or in the surrounding area. Was there on my birthday so took the recommendation of the Guest Services desk and went to eat at the Rustic Inn which had incredible food. They served a variety of seafood and steak platters. They claim to have the "Best Garlic Crab Legs in the World" and they do. I am so glad we found this place. Transfers provided by Carnival went smoothly from airport to hotel to port.

Embarkation: Was pleasantly surprised how smoothly and quickly it went. Only thing I found frustrating was they handed out extra forms (bahamas entry docs etc) to fill out while waiting in line and everyone seemed to be scrambling to fill them out before they reached the counter. Once we got on ship found our room easily and had our luggage to our room within a few hours as they promised. Read more