Cruising Canaveral: Before You Board Carnival Liberty

The Carnival Liberty launched in 2005 as Carnival’s first ship to feature an outdoor theater. After undergoing a FunShip 2.0 renovation in 2011, the Liberty now has many of Carnival’s updated signature entertainment and dining options. The Conquest Class ship can accommodate up to 3,756 passengers and is known for 3 and 4-night cruises to the Bahamas. If you’re planning to cruise on the Carnival Liberty out of Port Canaveral, we’ve got a ship overview, travel tips for before and after your cruise, and a discount code to kick off your vacation right. Carnival Liberty – Ship Overview The Carnival Liberty is ideally suited for short 3 and 4 night Bahamas getaways. She features some of the best amenities and dining options from across the fleet, and while the cruise may be short, guests will experience a non-stop lineup of activities and entertainment packed into their cruise. Maiden Voyage: July 2005 Last Refurbishment: 2011 Size: 110,000 GT #Guests: 3,756 (max occupancy) Dates & itineraries: Departure Months: Now through April 2022 Itineraries: 3 & 4 Day Bahamas Accommodations Carnival Liberty offers a variety of room choices to fit every budget and need. Guests can select from the smallest interior accommodations with upper and lower beds to ocean view rooms offering a seaview peek from a porthole or picture window. There’s also several types of balcony rooms and suites that take advantage of premium ship locations. No matter what type you select, every room provides a comfortable place to rest between your fun ship activities. Dining When it comes to dining choices, Carnival Liberty features some of the top Carnival offerings. There’s the Main Dining Rooms and Lido Buffet and included guest favorites like Blue Iguana Cantina, Guy’s Burger Joint, Mongolian Wok, Carnival Deli and Pizza Pirate. For something different, there are also the specialty dining venues of the Seafood Shack, Diamonds Steakhouse and Chef’s Table. Entertainment The Carnival Liberty features main theater shows from Playlist Productions, Hasbro the Game Show, the Punchliner Comedy Club and other live entertainment in the Piano Bar and throughout the ship. Activities There’s lots to do onboard the Carnival Liberty. Featured activities include Seuss at Sea, Dive-In Movies, 3 pools, Twister Waterslide, mini golf, video arcade, casino and fitness center. There’s also the sports court, Camp Ocean kids club for kids 2 to 11, Circle C for kids 12 to 14 and Club O2 for 15 to 17 year olds. Also Watch: Carnival Liberty - 7 Best Things To Do Onboard (2019) Travel Tips Choosing an Airport If you’re flying in for your Carnival Liberty cruise, selecting an airport is the first decision you'll make. There are 3 Orlando Airports: Orlando Sanford, Orlando Melbourne, and Orlando International Airport. Out of all of them, The Orlando International Airport has the shortest travel time to Port Canaveral — making it the most popular choice among frequent cruisers. It’s 45-miles away, but with its direct highway access, you’ll arrive at your terminal in under an hour. (Map) Orlando Airport (MCO) to Port Canaveral Transfers After booking your flight, you’ll need to decide how you’re getting to the port. Ship departure days at the airport are always busy, with thousands of cruisers needing a ride to Port Canaveral — so you’ll want to pre-arrange transportation before you land. A shared shuttle service is the easiest and most practical way to get to your terminal. Besides saving money, you can avoid waiting in long lines for car rentals, taxis, and ride sharing services that charge peak rates for this in-demand time. GoPort.com is the leader in airport to cruise port shared shuttle transportation — known for their award-winning service that costs less than half the price of the cruise lines’. Simply book your ride ahead of time and GoPort will take care of the rest. When you arrive at the airport, you’ll just check in at their counter. In no time, you’ll be enjoying a relaxing ride to