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Carnival Liberty

Carnival Liberty

activeBuilt 2004
Carnival Cruise LineConquestActive🇵🇦 Panama
3.9CC
1127/2k Berlitz
Carnival Cruise Line
GRT
110 320
Guests
2978
Crew
1160
Crew:Guest
1:2.6
Length
290m
Space Ratio
37.0
Current position
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History
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Carnival Liberty is a Conquest-class cruise ship built by Fincantieri in Monfalcone, Italy, and christened by actress Mira Sorvino. The ship was notable for being the first to feature Carnival's Seaside Theater, a large LED screen located by the midship pool on the Lido deck used for movies, sporting events, concerts and other programming. Carnival Liberty has experienced several significant incidents during its service, including a norovirus outbreak affecting over 700 passengers, a rescue of 11 Cuban refugees during hurricane conditions, and an engine room fire while docked in St. Thomas.

Vessel Timeline
2 Oct 2003
Keel Laid
Fincantieri
3 Dec 2004
Launched
Fincantieri
31 Dec 2004
Carnival Liberty
Carnival Cruise Line
At a Glance
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Godmother
Mira Sorvino
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Christened
Civitavecchia, July 19, 2005
Maiden Voyage
July 20, 2005
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Built By
Fincantieri
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Build Country
Italy
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Class Society
Lloyd's Register
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Identity
IMO Number9278181
MMSI371083000
Call SignHPYE
Flag State🇵🇦 Panama
Port of RegistryPanama City
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Construction
ShipyardFincantieri
Build Country🇮🇹 Italy
Keel LaidOctober 2, 2003
Float OutDecember 3, 2004
DeliveredDecember 31, 2004
ClassificationLloyd's Register
GodmotherMira Sorvino
ChristeningJuly 19, 2005
Christening PortCivitavecchia
Maiden VoyageJuly 20, 2005
Est. price (CIN)$500M
Price per berth$167 898
Price per GT$4532
In 2026 dollars$863M
Per berth (2026$)$289 792
Per GT (2026$)$7823
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Dimensions
290m
Length
38m
Beam
8.3m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)110 320
Length BP290.2 m
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Capacity
2978
Guests
1160
Crew
1489
Cabins
Guests (max)3574
Space Ratio37.0
Crew:Guest Ratio1:2.6
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Propulsion
23kts
Max Speed
115 200kW
Power
Engine TypeWarstila 12 W 46C Diesel Engines
Propulsion TypeDiesel-Electric
Fuel TypeDiesel-electric
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Onboard
13
Decks
8
Restaurants
Bars11
Theaters1
Onboard Highlights
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Carnival Liberty accommodates 2,978 passengers on a lower berth basis and carries a crew of 1,160. The ship has 1,489 cabins spread across 13 decks. She operates at a service speed of 23 knots.

Reviews & Ratings
CruiseCritic
3.9/ 5.0
1620 reviews
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Berlitz / Insight Guides
3 Stars
1127/ 2,000 pts
Source: Berlitz Cruising & Cruise Ships
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