We would like to thank all previous posters. Reading member reviews on this site made our planning much easier. We sailed on Liberty of the Seas September 15 through September 22, 2007. We were travelling with a group of adults - six altogether. Here are some thoughts about our experience:

Boarding: We arrived at the pier at approximately 11:30 (contrary to the directions of Royal Caribbean). We've been on prior cruises, and we knew that, if we got there early, we would at least be able to wait inside, probably in a chair. Since it was our first time with Platinum status, we weren't sure what the "private departure lounge" was going to be like. Our priority check-in was fast, however, the lines for regular check-in weren't that long either. After check-in, we were issued priority boarding cards, then we were sent into the next "check-in chamber," a room identical to the one in which we had just checked-in. If this was the private departure lounge, it wasn't very private. The room was full of chairs, most of which were already taken. Our guess is that there were about 1500 people in the room by noon. Not everyone in the "private lounge" had priority boarding cards. We waited for about an hour. Boarding was delayed slightly due to customs clearance issues. Once Priority boarding was called there was a mad rush to the entrance. The staff could have controlled the crowd better. We were on the ship, making reservations at Chops, by 1 p.m. The other four in our party who did not have Platinum status were stuck in the first check-in area, without seats, for approximately two hours. We spoke with another Platinum member during the cruise who followed RCCL's instructions regarding pier arrival time and she was stuck waiting in line outside in the heat for an hour. Apparently, Platinum status doesn't kick in until you actually get inside!?!

Ship: The ship was, of course, fabulous. One of the previous posters here commented on the artwork in the stairways. We would like to reiterate that the artwork was unbelievable, not only in the stairways, but in the hallways as well. If there was an art tour of the ship during the cruise, we didn't find out about it. It certainly would have been worthwhile if they'd had one. Cabin: We had a balcony cabin which was very nice. The flat screen T.V. is a nice touch. Our balcony door was extremely difficult to open. The door handle was broken when we arrived. Someone came to repair it around Day 5. The bedding was very comfortable (we noticed a big increase in quality since our last cruise - don't know if it's only on this ship). The decorative pillows and the comforter were slightly stained, which was kind of gross. Our neighbors had two cabins and shared balconies making it easier for them to have parties out there every night until very late. FYI, the balcony doors are not soundproof, so be courteous to your neighbors. Read more