On balance, the Carnival Liberty exceeded my expectations. Considering the price for a balcony cabin on deck 9 it was a good deal.

Best of the Liberty: 1. Dining room staff and hostesses. They were great and both professional and at the same time a lot of fun. Food in the dining rooms was good to very good. Breakfast seemed to get old with the same thing every morning but, what can you do with a breakfast? Lunch was always good with several nice starters and main course offerings. The dinners were also very good. Lobster one formal night and escarot another formal night. The indian vegetarian main course offering was especially good so, if you like Indian food by all means order it. Utilized the anytime dining option and found it to be as advertised. Virtually no wait if you go earlier or later and then only a few minutes wait if you go during peak times 7-8:30. If you sweet talk the hostess ladies they will usually find a table for two if you wish to dine as a couple. Our best to our waiters Valentine and I Made as they were very good and, we asked for them every evening and at lunch as well.

2. Balcony cabin was larger and laid out better than I thought it might be. The terry robes were appreciated and the room steward (Pedro) was very good and gave us extra ice every day. Again, for the price, a very good deal. Read more