Liberty of the Seas

Liberty's pool deck has two large pools, one more for sports and one more for chilling, three extra-large hot tubs, a big outdoor movie screen and a running track that wraps around the deck. Suite guests and Pinnacle Club members get priority seating on a tiered sun deck. The 2026 amplification gave the whole area a Caribbean-style refresh with private casitas and The Lime and Coconut, a multi-level bar. Danny's tour was filmed just before those changes.

The back of Deck 13 is all complimentary fun in the sun. Tidal Wave, which Royal Caribbean calls the first boomerang-style slide at sea, sends riders up a steep wall and back down, and The Perfect Storm adds two more slides. The FlowRider surf simulator works for first-timers and experienced riders alike. The sports court hosts three-on-three basketball, dodgeball and soccer, and the rock climbing wall has routes for several skill levels, with a bell to race for at the top.

The adults-only Solarium, for guests 16 and up, is a bit bigger than on the Voyager Class ships. A bridge crosses the pool with seating on either side, and a shallow edge wraps all the way around, so you can sit and dip your toes in. The two large hot tubs are cantilevered out over the side of the ship, a design that first appeared on sister ship Freedom of the Seas. It has its own bar, and a quiet sun deck sits up top.

Adventure Ocean keeps kids 3 to 11 busy in age groups, with arts and crafts, science experiments, video game stations and active games like GaGa ball, bowling and basketball. Little ones from 6 to 36 months have their own nursery space, which not every Royal Caribbean ship offers. Teens get The Living Room and their own club, renamed Social040 in the 2026 amplification. That refit also redesigned Adventure Ocean to match newer ships, so today's layout differs from the tour. The arcade costs extra.

The Windjammer is Liberty's included buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A bar at the center serves fresh-squeezed juice, and there's a coffee machine for the morning. Buffet lines repeat on both sides, with salads, pasta and Indian dishes Danny really likes, plus three dessert stations. A full grill turns out burgers, hot dogs and fries at lunch, and the egg station handles omelets and eggs Benedict at breakfast. Seating wraps around the sides and the very back of the ship.

Chops Grille is Royal Caribbean's classic steakhouse, with an open kitchen, booths and larger round tables for groups. Danny starts with the crab cake or the colossal shrimp cocktail and the lobster bisque, and suite guests have breakfast here too. Giovanni's Table serves a classic Italian menu with calamari, minestrone and tagliatelle carbonara, Danny's personal favorite, with family-style tables for 10. Both cost extra, and dining packages are one way to try several specialty restaurants for less.

The three-story Royal Promenade runs down the middle of the ship like a city street. Danny calls it an innovation Royal Caribbean got very right. You'll find Cafe Promenade, Sorrento's Pizza, the Cupcake Cupboard, Vintages wine bar, an English pub, duty-free shops and a vintage car, and a free-standing Starbucks arrived in 2026. The Promenade hosts parades and theme parties, and Danny's favorite is the 70s party. Nearby, Boleros brings a live Latin band for salsa and dancing.

Danny calls the Schooner Bar his favorite bar on every Royal Caribbean ship. It pays tribute to the old Caribbean schooners with nautical decor and a ship model, a piano player performs and takes requests every night, and it hosts trivia during the day. Next door, Casino Royale, expanded in the 2026 amplification, offers slot machines, three card poker, Ultimate Texas Hold'em, roulette, craps and hand-dealt Texas Hold'em, one of Danny's favorite games. As always, gamble responsibly.