Most of these locations can easily be overlooked, however, especially if you dont stumble upon them by chance. With the Royal Amplifications on hold, the cruise line never announced that specific upgrades were coming to Liberty of the Seas as part of her drydock. (2018) "Slashaway Bay" kids aqua park (replacing the Outdoor Youth Area, Spa Deck 12). Grand Suite: You can choose from a one- or two-bedroom Liberty of the Seas Grand Suite with 396 square feet or 525 square feet, respectively. The Daredevil's Tower complex consists of North America's tallest waterslide (named Daredevil's Peak, height 135 ft / 41 m), Dueling Demons (2 drop slides), Manta Raycers (2 high-speed slides), Screeching Serpent (fully vertical slide), Green Mamba (coiling slide), as well as Caribbean's largest wave pool (Adventure Pool ) with obstacle course (lily pads), rock-climbing wall, . Details: Crystal Symphony is getting the same treatment as its sibling, with a reduced passenger count and a focus on making the suites more spacious and luxurious. (On deck 7) 5new inside cabins were added, 4 of which in the place of the Library (removed to deck 9). If everything is confirmed safe and cleared, Royal Caribbean would have delayed arrival around early afternoon in Port for debarkation. At the following tag link can be found listed all CruiseMapper news related to drydock refurbishments. The most recent Liberty of the Seas refurbishment took place in 2016 (plans to update it in 2021 were delayed due to the global COVID-19 pandemic), but even the most demanding passengers find the . There are currently no P&O ship refurbishments scheduled. In 2015, the island was upgraded with new trams (quieter and taller) and was added a new / shorter tram route and a new freshwater shower (at Barefoot Beach). The Tidal Wave waterslide is a boomerang-style slide, which allows guests to slide on a raft downhill before boomeranging up a nearly vertical wall. THE BAMBOO ROOM is an adults-only, Polynesia-themed bar lounge serving handcrafted cocktails prepared with exotic fruits and spices, as well as sharable bites at the bar. There is no additional cost to watch movies at the pool. Come fall 2023, Royal Caribbean International is bringing this game-changing vision to life with the introduction of, Royal Caribbeans Making an Icon Series Teaser. The Key is being tested out onLiberty of the Seas and Oasis of the Seas for sailings beginning November 25, 2018 through the end of March 2019. There are currently no P&O Australia refurbishments scheduled. . Details: Silver Wind will get the same treatment that sister-ship Silver Cloud did back in 2017 when it was converted into a proper ice-strengthened expedition ship. Part of the Windjammer buffet is named Jade and supposedly this used to be a specialty sushi counter where guests could purchase sushi at an extra cost. Liberty of the Seas will then return to Galveston on Friday, September 1. How big is Liberty of the Seas? Which Royal Caribbean ships are being refurbished? Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas will resume sailings earlier than originally scheduled in February 2021, and takeover for Jewel of the Seas as well. Those who want some new bells and whistles without the price tag a new ship can command another option: the refurbishment, which can make an old ship look new. The ship's Oceanview Cafe buffet restaurant will be redesigned in an open, marketplace style; Cellar Masters wine bar will be transformed into a gastrobar; and the photo galleries will be converted to digital spaces. Many of the performers are former Olympic and professional skaters. I dont usually spend too much time at Vintages while on a Royal Caribbean cruise, but sipping a glass of wine with live guitar music created the perfect atmosphere that I kept coming back to every day. . Ice skating at sea: Free skate time, along with a production ice skating show, are available to experience. Each changing room has one sauna and one steam room. The. new inside cabins added, category changes, cabin amenities were upgraded, (2018 drydock) cabin renovations, Slashaway Bay (kids aqua park on Spa Deck 12 aft), all staterooms renovated, redesigned mini-golf course, existing venues redesigned and renovated, Perfect Storm with waterslides (Cyclone, Typhoon), The Blaster (water coaster) and Riptide (mat racing slide), Splashaway Bay (interactive water playground), pool deck's sunbathing areas received more shaded seating (daybeds, hammocks, swing seats, casitas/wooden cabins), Solarium renewed, new venues - To Dry For (blow-dry bar), Lime and Coconut (2-level bar with live music), Bamboo Room (bar lounge), Johnny Rockets Express, Playmakers Sports Bar and Arcade, Starbucks Bar, The Observatorium (Royal Escape Room), new restaurants - El Loco Fresh, Giovannis Italian Kitchen, Hooked Seafood, Izumi Hibachi & Sushi, Battle for Planet Z (laser tag course at Studio B) for "Clash for the Crystal City" gaming experience, new "Centrum" program (aerial acrobatic spectacles), "Viking Crown" (received new a la carte menu), Splashaway Bay (large-sized interactive aqua park) with water slides (Cyclone, Typhoon, Boomerango, Deck 11), Izumi (Japanese restaurant with Teppanyaki grills), "Playmakers Sports Bar" and Arcade Room added replacing the Photo Gallery (Deck 4), "On Air Club" replaced with staterooms (Deck 3), "Romeo and Juliet" restaurant (Deck 3 aft), "Macbeth" restaurant (Deck 4 aft) and "King Lear" restaurant (Deck 5 aft) renamed to "Dining Room", "Connoisseur Club" transformed into "Library - RC Online" (Internet computers room), increased in size (Deck 5), "Independence Dunes" (mini-golf course / aft-portside, Deck 13) replaced with waterslides ("The Perfect Storm"), "Sky Pad" (bungee trampoline) and FlowRider (surf simulator), "Cloud Nine" and "Seven Hearts" replaced by exclusive "Suite Lounge" (Deck 14, forward-portside), (deck 15) "Skylight Chapel" (wedding room) replaced with "Escape Room" (adventure gaming), Fish and Ships (poolside a-la-carte food bar), laser tag course, larger ice rink, FlowRider, new "Panoramic Ocean View" category cabins, Portofino restaurant replaced by Giovanni's Table (Italian specialty restaurant, Deck 6), Vintages (wine bar) replaces Champagne Bar (Deck 6), Seaside private dining room replaced by inside cabins (Deck 4), Explorer's Court replaced with 1 inside cabin (Deck 8), RCI's Nursery (Royal Babies and Tots, Deck 12), Wi-Fi coverage upgraded to ship-wide, VOOM Internet available, poolside outdoor theater (Jumbotron movie screen, Lido Deck 11), Hollywood Odyssey replaced by Concierge Club (Deck 13), Chops Grille, Spa and retail shopping areas redesigned, new 89 cabins (26 panoramic oceanviews, one 2-bedroom family suite, 24 new outside, and balcony staterooms), Perfect Storm aquapark with waterslides (Cyclone, Typhoon, Boomerango), new restaurants/bars: Izumi (Asian), Giovanni's Table (Italian), steakhouse, Vintages bar, Sabor (Mexican), Cupcake Cupboard (bakery), a poolside large-size outdoor movie screen, amenities upgrades - faster Internet (Voom), Perfect Storm (waterslides "Cyclone" and "Typhoon"), laser tag course ("Battle for Planet Z" / glow-in-the-dark gaming room), The Observatorium (Escape Room by Puzzle Break), Jamie's Italian Restaurant (replaced Giovanni's Table), Perfect Storm aquapark, 3 waterslides (Cyclone, Typhoon, Boomerango- raft slide), new restaurants/bars - Izumi (Asian), Sabor (Mexican), Giovanni's Table (Italian), Chef's Table, Vitality at Sea Spa / Fitness complex (Deck 9, new equipment, carpeting), "Boardwalk Dog House" (fast-food bar) added (Deck 6), Viking Crown Lounge and Bar transformed into "Suite Lounge" and the restaurant "Coastal Kitchen" (Deck 17), 51 new cabins (inside and oceanview) added, Blaze Lounge upgraded-redesigned to Blaze Comedy Club (Comedy Live now Diamond Lounge), On Air Club (karaoke-sports bar) replaced by "Spotlight Karaoke" (with 2 private rooms for parties), 3 old venues ("Cups and Scoops", "Arcade", "Sabor Mexican") replaced by "Playmakers Sports Bar and Arcade", Sabor Bar replaced by Ultimate Abyss waterslide's landing area, Candy Beach replaced by "Sugar Beach" and "Beach Shop", Picture This (portrait studio) replaced by Central Park Library, Adventure Ocean (kids complex) completely refurbished-redesigned, Card Room replaced by Royal Escape Room ("Mission Control: Apollo 18" /puzzle game), added "The Perfect Storm" (3-waterslides complex), "Pool Bar" and "Sand Bar" replaced by "The Lime and Coconut Bar" (level 1 of 2), H2O Zone redesigned to "Splashaway Bay" (outdoor playground/kids aqua park), The Living Room (teen lounge) replaced by "Portside BBQ" (a la carte restaurant, teen facilities (Fuel Disco, The Back Deck) redesigned, Wipe Out Cafe replaced by El Loco Fresh (outdoor food bar), 2 outdoor venues ("Sky Bar" and "Mast Bar") replaced by The Lime and Coconut Bar (level 2 of 2), added 2 whirlpools, Aft Deck 16 installed entry-level for Ultimate Abyss (10-deck waterslide) replacing Wipe Out Bar, new Quantum-class venues - "Music Hall" (2-deck dancing lounge) and "Bionic Bar" (served by robotic bartenders). Liberty of the Seas is a 15-deck ship that can accommodate 3,634 passengers, and is served by 1,360 crew. Also here, theWipe Out! In 2018 were "AMPED" the ships Mariner and Independence. new designer boutiques (Decks 5 and 8 /shopping arcade: Coach, Kate Spade New York, Michael Kors), Oasis-class upgrades (new specialty restaurants, expanded complimentary dining, fresh bar and lounge concepts, nursery, renovated staterooms and bathrooms, more onboard shopping and innovative entertainment), Perfect Storm (outdoor complex with 2 waterslides - Cyclone and Typhoon) plus the raft slide Tidal Wave, redesigned pool deck (Lido Deck 11) - adding poolside hammocks, daybeds, casitas (small wooden cabins), in-pool chaise lounge chairs, "The Lime and Coconut Bar" (3-level poolside bar / on 3 decks), completely renovated Solarium (Deck 11 forward), Giovannis Italian Kitchen (Italian specialty trattoria restaurant, also offers hand-tossed oven-baked pizzas and made-to-order dishes, premium Italian wines and cocktails), "Playmakers Sports Bar and Arcade" (sports-themed bar lounge with 52 HDTVs on its walls, pub-type drink, and food menus, arcade games, trivia contests, sports tournaments, pool table, Owners Box /VIP seating), Johnny Rockets Express (pool deck food and beverage service), Starbucks (kiosk/brand coffee beverages and pastries), Studio B (2-level lounge upgraded with the glow-in-the-dark laser tag game "Clash for the Crystal City"), Adventure Ocean (kids complex) redesigned and upgraded with new rooms and activities by age group, Teens-only club lounge redesigned and upgraded with an exclusive open-air sundeck and new activities, Chef's Table (gourmet, private dining package experience), Board Room replaced by 4 new oceanview cabins (Deck 2 starboard), Chamber disco replaced by 19 new interior cabins, 15 cabins (starboard) taking space from the Art and Photo Gallery (Deck 3), Chamber disco (level 2) transformed into Giovanni's Table, Eco-learning station and Aquarium Bar replaced with The Tavern (Deck 4), outdoor theater Jumbotron installed, Portofino (Italian restaurant) replaced by Chops Grille (Lido Deck 11), Nursery, new Spa cabins, Adventure Beach replaced with Outdoor Youth Area (Spa Deck 12), In-line roller track removed, FlowRider (surf simulator) added (Deck 13). Specialty restaurants: Beyond the great food included with your cruise fare, you can opt to enjoy Chops Grille, Giovanni's Table, Johnny Rockets or Sabor. Both loungesBernini (portside) and Velasquez (starboard) werereplaced with 10 new oceanview staterooms. While this may sound like a boring job, these women danced, sang, laughed, and had huge smiles when everyone passed through the Windjammers doors. An Ice Spectacular is performed onboard the ship, and features incredibly talented skaters. Liberty of the Seas, one of Royal Caribbeans Freedom Class cruise ships, is packed with onboard activities, dining options, and impressive entertainment. Age restrictions are 18+ yo (on itineraries in South America, Europe, Asia, Australia New Zealand) and 21+ yo ((North America departures). If I could give one reason to see this show, it would be to watch this dance couple cha cha, merengue, and salsa their way around the stage. f you have a tip, detail or story to share regarding the latest cruise ship refurbishment, please consider e-mailing us at drydocktipline@cruisecritic.com. "Clash for the Crystal City" is a new laser tag game at Studio B's Ice Rink. The Aqua Park (on lido deck 11) has a new, kids-only water play area called Splashaway Bay. The reason? I spent a lot of time outdoors on Liberty of the Seas, whether relaxing on the helicopter pad or suntanning at the outdoor Solarium, and I have no complaints about the Freedom Class-specific features and amenities. Also, Cellar Masters will be transformed into a gastrobar and the spa will be totally redesigned. Guests on Liberty of the Seas will have the option to disembark in Miami, if they desire. Apr 2013 - Oct 2013. If youre looking to watch your fellow passengers put their vocal skills to the test (or bust out your own favorite tune) be sure to spend time at On Air while on Liberty of the Seas. https://t.co/mwtnqffJOz pic.twitter.com/sbi02S9LTo. These racing slides twist and turn several times as guests make their way downhill. Both spiraling slides are positioned portside and go around the Flowrider. (On deck 13) Liberty Dunes (9-hole mini golf course with Golf Simulator) wasreplaced with the Perfect Storm waterslides (Cyclone, Typhoon). Something that makes Liberty of the Seas unique is that she has a Broadway show available onboard: Saturday Night Fever. Whether grabbing an ice cream cone on the pool deck, a slice of pizza at Sorrento's, or boarding the ship after our port day, the lines seemed to be longer and slower than usual. Royal Caribbean informed guests on five sailings in 2021 that their cruises have been cancelled in order to provide extra time for the ship's scheduled dry dock next year. This fun statue may not bark or play fetch, but its a fun piece of art in addition to all the other unique artwork found on Liberty of the Seas. THE PERFECT STORM Originally launched as Costa Venezia in 2019, the ship is receiving a transformation to change it from a vessel that would cater to Chinese passengers to a more typical Carnival audience. Royal Caribbeans Making an Icon: Envisioning an Iconic Vacation, Enhancing Freedom & Liberty: Royal Caribbean Ships in Drydock, Royal Caribbean's Making an Icon: Creating Surfside, January 2023 The worlds best family vacation is one step closer to its highly anticipated debut in January 2024. Saturday Night Fever: The hit Broadway show is included with your cruise fare, and performed only on Liberty of the Seas. Walking into the Windjammer buffet on any Royal Caribbean ship is sure to be met with the words "Washy Washy as the Windjammer staff encourage guests to wash their hands before entering. Teens-exclusive hangout updated, added an adjacent outdoor laid-back/sun deck, Vitality Spa and Fitness Center (wellness complex on Deck 12) enhanced, enlarged and relocated (from forward to aft), 2 new exclusive lounges (Suite Lounge, Diamond Lounge), new cabins (25 oceanview, 23 interior), new forward spa cabins, cabin categories changes, new flat TVs in all cabins, theater renamed "La Scala" (DreamWorks Experience added), Photo Gallery renamed "Focus", size reduced, Vault disco replaced by "Giovanni's Table", Inside cabins converted to Virtual Balcony, Portofino restaurant replaced with "Chops Grille", Island Grill Bar and Florist Shop removed, In-line Skating Track replaced with FlowRider, Cloud Nine and Seven Hearts rooms replaced with Izumi, 19th Hole lounge replaced with Diamond Club, Digital signage (touch-screen way finders) installed, (2018) waterslides "Cyclone" and "Typhoon" installed (next to the FlowRider simulator, Sports Deck 13). This show appeared to be a dancing competition between different sides of the room where both the game shows participants and audience stood up and danced. Liberty of the Seas and Freedom of the Seas are the first Royal Caribbean ships to undergo revitalizations giving guests the Royal Advantage. Other than the Tidal Wave, you can also find the Perfect Storm waterslides on Liberty of the Seas. Authorities at both airportsare expecting to resume full service by this weekend. Royal Caribbean plays films throughout the day and evening by the pool, including recent releases and classic films. an all-encompassing lineup of firsts and favorites across eight new and reimagined neighborhoods. Does this sound like something you would want to purchase? Instead of Izumi, Liberty of the Seas offers specialty dining at Chops Grille, Giovannis Table, Sabor, and Chefs Table. From what we understand, this is a pilot program and whether or not it rolls out to other ships and sailings depends on how well the program is received and performs. Royal Caribbean Ship Exterior on Liberty of the Seas Ship: Liberty of the Seas Dates: 2021 Details:. When it emerges from dry dock, the ship will have a new name -- MS Maud. routine maintenance works included hull cleaning and painting, mechanical/machinery inspections and upgrades (incl propulsion system and engines), open-deck spaces renovations (sundeck, swimming pools), recarpeting of all indoor public areas (hallways, bars, lounges). The main restaurant will become Restaurant Aune and a new specialty venue, Restaurant Lindstrom, will offer modern Norwegian cuisine. The traditional Mexican food (including beef burritos, fish tacos, carnitas) is served with mole sauce and salsa verde. Further details on Oasis-class ship upgrades are still forthcoming. I recently returned from a 4-night cruise on Liberty of the Seas. Here is an overview of what you get included with your cruise fare on Liberty of the Seas. Just like on Independence and Freedom of the Seas, I enjoyed the features of a Freedom Class ship on my Liberty of the Seas cruise. (On deck 2)3 inside cabins wereremoved (numbers 2405, 2403, 2401).

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