| n amid sluggish profits, the growth in the cruise | | | | There’s also a Royal Promenade complete |
| industry continues to increase. As it does, cruise lines | | | | with cobblestone streets. Filled with shops and |
| are rushing to create new, more exciting and bigger | | | | restaurants, the entire family can enjoy this active |
| ships to accommodate the demand. Royal Caribbean, | | | | spot. You’ll especially enjoy a stop at Ben & |
| which launches one ship per year, on average, made | | | | Jerry’s ice cream shop! |
| a royal splash in 2006 with the introduction of | | | | Destinations |
| Freedom of the Seas, the largest cruise ship | | | | Launching May 19, 2007, for her maiden voyage, |
| to date. However, 2007 holds promise as well - | | | | Liberty will set sail for the Caribbean. Her |
| thanks to the pending launch of Liberty of the | | | | lineup of itineraries will eventually include Cozumel, |
| Seas this May. | | | | Mexico; Grand Cayman Islands; Montego Bay, |
| Weighing in at 160,000 tons, Liberty will go | | | | Jamaica and other well-loved ports of call. |
| nose-to-nose with Freedom in many respects, | | | | While visiting these popular areas, guests will be able |
| but will offer passengers a wealth of shipboard and | | | | to take part in a world-class selection of land and sea |
| shore excitement to choose from. | | | | excursions. Horseback riding, mountain bike tours, |
| Accommodations | | | | parasailing, whitewater rafting, flight-seeing tours, |
| With something for everyone, Liberty will | | | | golf, water sports of all types and wildlife tours are |
| present a wide range of accommodation options. | | | | just a few of the exciting adventures passengers |
| Economy-class staterooms with ocean views and | | | | can take part in. |
| ample space can be booked for reasonable rates. For | | | | Business At Sea |
| those with more elaborate tastes (and wallets), | | | | Lending herself to also accommodate business |
| practically every class of cabin is available all the way | | | | travelers and those looking to conduct business |
| to the Presidential Family Suite. | | | | activities onboard a ship, Liberty will make |
| With 1200+ square feet of living space, this suite | | | | available a full-service conference center complete |
| delivers two master bedrooms, two additional | | | | with audio/visual capabilities as well as WiFi |
| bedrooms, multiple bathrooms, a living area, a dining | | | | throughout the ship. Whether you’re looking |
| area and a private, 800+ square foot balcony - | | | | for an innovative place to hold a conference or |
| perfect for families or other groups. | | | | seminar or just need a way to keep in touch while |
| Onboard Activities | | | | you’re at sea, the business capabilities of |
| Liberty has one of the most diverse | | | | Liberty will impress you. |
| selections of activities of any cruise ship. With | | | | Godmother |
| innovations including a screening room, a solarium and | | | | Most cruise lines engage a celebrity or other |
| cooking classes, guests of all ages can find something | | | | well-known person to be the godmother of each ship |
| of interest. But Liberty also follows in | | | | they launch. Royal Caribbean, however, takes a new |
| Freedom’s footsteps with a | | | | approach by bestowing this honor on everyday |
| first-at-sea rock climbing wall, H20 Zone water park, | | | | people. |
| ice skating rink, boxing ring and more. Of course, the | | | | Liberty’s godmother is a wonderful |
| popular favorites of day spa, casinos and pools are | | | | lady named Katherine Louise Calder. Selected as part |
| available with elaborate upgrades from those found | | | | of a nationwide search, Calder was given the title |
| on other ships. | | | | due to her service as a foster mom to over 400 |
| And the kids have a world all to themselves with a | | | | special-needs children. What a wonderful |
| tremendous lineup of age-specific fun things to see | | | | representative to have! |
| and do. Of course, activities are supervised by Royal | | | | Reservations are currently available on Liberty |
| Caribbean staff members to ensure safety at all | | | | for voyages scheduled for May and after. |
| times. | | | | |