Cruise Ship: Carnival Liberty

MIAMI (12/3/03) - Carnival Liberty is the name chosen by Carnival Cruise Lines for its new 110,000-ton SuperLiner scheduled to enter service in 2005.

The fourth in the line’s 110,000-ton Conquest-class series, the massive 2,974-passenger 'Fun Ship' will be constructed by Italian shipyard Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani S.p.A.. Carnival Liberty’s homeport and itinerary have yet to be announced.

'Carnival Liberty continues our company’s tradition of providing our ‘Fun Ships’ with memorable and distinctive names and promises to be a spectacular addition to the fleet, offering the ‘resort-style’ amenities and features desired by today’s vacationers,' said Bob Dickinson, Carnival president.

More than three football fields in length and towering 207 feet at its highest point, Carnival Liberty will be among the largest passenger vessels at sea. The 952-foot-long vessel will feature four restaurants, including two twin-level formal dining rooms, an expansive two-deck-high casual poolside eatery, and an upscale 'steakhouse-style' supper club serving hand-cut U.S.D.A. prime beef and other gourmet cuisine.

Carnival Liberty’s 13 passenger decks will house 22 lounges and bars, including a sports bar, wine bar, a three-deck-high theater showcasing Vegas-style revues, a piano bar and various other live music venues.

Other features include a conference center, Internet café, a comprehensive golf program offering professional instruction aboard ship and during golf excursions, a duty-free shopping mall and a state-of-the-art 12,000-square-foot health club.

Particular emphasis will be paid to Carnival Liberty’s children’s facilities, which will include a 4,200-square-foot play area and a 1,800-square-foot teen club and video game room.

Of the ship’s 1,487 staterooms, 60 percent will offer either an ocean view or balcony. Four swimming pools and a 214-foot-long water slide will be featured, as well.

Ship Information

Ship Details Year built 2005 Registry TBC Tonnage 110 000 Length 952 feet Beam 116 feet Passenger capacity 2974 Crew size 1160 Total inside cabins 570 Total outside cabins 917 Cabin/suites with verandas 556 Wheelchair-access cabins Yes Dinner seatings 5.45pm / 6.30pm / 8.00pm / 8.45pm Dining hours Four dinner sittings Dining room dress code Smart Casual. Formal on selected evenings. Tipping Prepaid

Ship Amenities Pools Yes Jacuzzis Yes Fitness center Yes Spa Yes Beauty salon/barber shop Yes Showroom Yes Bars/lounges Yes Disco Yes Casino Yes Shops Yes Library Yes Children's program Yes Children's center Yes Babysitting service Yes Elevators Yes