Liberty of the Seas Family Cruise: Come Aboard With Us
If you’re considering a Liberty of the Seas family cruise, you might be wondering what the ship actually looks like, what there is for children and which type of stateroom would work best for your family.
We recently had the opportunity to step aboard Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas for a ship visit in Southampton, and I was so excited to finally get onboard and have a proper look around.
We weren’t sailing on the ship, so this isn’t a full cruise review. Instead, I’m sharing our experience from our ship visit and everything we were able to see while onboard.
And I filmed a lot, so I’ll also be sharing individual room tours and closer looks at different areas of the ship across my social channels.
First impressions of Liberty of the Seas
One of the first things that struck me was just how much there is onboard.
When you see a cruise ship from the outside, it’s difficult to appreciate how much has been fitted inside it. Once we started exploring, there seemed to be another restaurant, activity or area around every corner.
As a mum, I was particularly interested in looking at the ship from a family travel perspective.
Would there be enough for children? What are the cabins actually like? Are there spaces for adults too? And could I imagine spending a family holiday onboard?
There was certainly plenty to explore.
The Royal Promenade
One of the areas I loved seeing was the Royal Promenade.
This really gives you that feeling that you’re somewhere much bigger than simply a ship. With places to eat and drink, shops and different spaces to explore, it feels like a destination in itself.
We walked along the Promenade with Charlie in his pram and it was one of those moments where I could really imagine what it would feel like to be onboard for an actual cruise.
Staterooms on Liberty of the Seas
This was one of the most useful parts of the visit for me because we had the opportunity to look inside several different types of accommodation.
We saw:
- An Interior Room
- A Balcony Room
- An Accessible Room
- A Junior Suite
- A Grand Suite
- An Owner’s Suite
Seeing them in person really demonstrated how much difference there can be between cabin categories.
The Interior Room gives you a much simpler base for your cruise, whereas moving through the Balcony Room and then into the suites obviously gives you increasingly more space.
The suites were beautiful to look around, but I also thought the Balcony Room would be an appealing option for families who want their own outside space without necessarily moving into one of the larger suites.
I’ve filmed separate walkthroughs of the different staterooms, so I’ll be sharing those individually too.
The Windjammer
Of course, we had to have a look around the food!
We explored the Windjammer, Royal Caribbean’s buffet-style dining venue, and there was plenty to look at.
For families, I always think having access to more relaxed dining options can be really useful. Children don’t necessarily want a long formal meal every night, and sometimes you just want everyone to be able to choose something they fancy.
We got to see a good selection of food during our visit, and I’ve filmed a separate look around the Windjammer as well.
Pools and the top deck
The outdoor areas were probably some of the easiest places to imagine ourselves enjoying during a family cruise.
We explored the upper decks and saw the pools, loungers and activity areas, including the FlowRider.
There was so much happening up there, but there were also plenty of places where you could imagine sitting back and enjoying being at sea.
And those ocean views certainly helped!
What is there for children on Liberty of the Seas?
This was obviously a big one for me.
We had a look at the kids’ areas, including the kids club and arcade, as well as the pool and splash areas.
When you’re travelling as a family, having things onboard that children can get excited about makes such a difference.
With Charlie being little and Amelia being older, I’m always conscious that what entertains one child isn’t necessarily going to entertain another, so I loved seeing the variety of spaces onboard.
It’s something I’d definitely investigate in more detail when choosing a particular sailing for our own family.
And there’s space for the adults too
Family holidays are about the children — but that doesn’t mean the adults don’t deserve a little holiday too!
We also visited the adults-only area, which had a noticeably calmer feel than the busier family pool spaces.
Being able to have lively family areas alongside somewhere quieter to relax gives families more options for how they spend their time onboard.
We also had a look around Casino Royale, another part of the ship that I’ve filmed separately.
Could I imagine our family cruising on Liberty of the Seas?
Absolutely.
Obviously, spending a day visiting a ship is very different from actually sailing on it, so I wouldn’t pretend this was a full review of a Liberty of the Seas cruise.
But the visit definitely made me want to experience more.
Seeing the accommodation, dining, children’s spaces, activities and different areas onboard helped me understand much better what a Royal Caribbean family cruise could actually look like.
And I definitely wasn’t ready to get off!
Thinking about booking a Royal Caribbean cruise?
If you’re considering a Liberty of the Seas family cruise — or you’re not sure which Royal Caribbean ship, sailing or stateroom would be right for your family — I can help.
I’m an Independent Travel Consultant and can help you find and book a cruise that works for your family. You can start planning your trip with me here: Book your holiday with Dani.
And keep an eye on Thirty Something Mum because I’ve got lots more Liberty of the Seas content coming, including the individual staterooms and different areas we explored onboard. 🚢
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