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Illustration of the medieval canals and belfry of Bruges, Belgium on a Liberty of the Seas cruise

Liberty of the Seas: Northern Europe Ports Guide

Alexander Sotropa

A Northern Europe ports guide for Liberty of the Seas: Bruges, Copenhagen, and the Norwegian Fjords, what to do in each port, and how to plan shore days.

Cutaway illustration comparing interior, ocean view, balcony, and suite cabins on Liberty of the Seas

Best Cabins on Liberty of the Seas (and Which to Avoid)

Alexander Sotropa

Which cabins on Liberty of the Seas to book and which to avoid, why a balcony pays off in the fjords, and a full deck-by-deck guide to every category.

Illustration of a seasoned cruiser sharing advice beside a deck map on Liberty of the Seas

Liberty of the Seas Tips: Southampton Secrets

Alexander Sotropa

Insider Liberty of the Seas tips for sailing from Southampton: what to book early, packing for cool fjord weather, currencies, and planning your port days.

Illustration of a Norwegian fjord with waterfalls and cliffs seen from Liberty of the Seas

Liberty of the Seas: Norwegian Fjords from Southampton

Alexander Sotropa

A guide to Liberty of the Seas' Norwegian Fjords cruise from Southampton: Stavanger, Haugesund, Olden, Skjolden, scenic fjord days, and planning each port.

Illustration of the four-deck Royal Promenade aboard Liberty of the Seas

What to Expect on Liberty of the Seas

Alexander Sotropa

What to expect on Liberty of the Seas: the FlowRider, the Tidal Wave boomerang slide, the Royal Promenade, the ice rink, and her amplified pool deck and dining.

Illustration of Liberty of the Seas at the pier with travelers looking up at the ship

Liberty of the Seas Cruise Guide: What to Know

Alexander Sotropa

A complete guide to Liberty of the Seas, Royal Caribbean's amplified Freedom-Class ship sailing the Norwegian Fjords and Northern Europe from Southampton.

Illustration of a seasoned cruiser sharing advice beside a deck map on Freedom of the Seas

Freedom of the Seas Tips: FlowRider and More

Alexander Sotropa

Insider Freedom of the Seas tips: mastering the FlowRider, what to book early, beating the lines, planning short-cruise port days, and smart spending aboard.

Illustration of guests boarding Freedom of the Seas on embarkation day

First-Time Short Cruise: Freedom of the Seas Guide

Alexander Sotropa

A first-timer's guide to a short cruise on Freedom of the Seas: booking, sailing from Miami, packing for 3 to 5 nights, embarkation, and mistakes to avoid.

Illustration of Perfect Day at CocoCay with beaches and waterslides from Freedom of the Seas

Freedom of the Seas: Perfect Day at CocoCay Guide

Alexander Sotropa

A Perfect Day at CocoCay guide for Freedom of the Seas cruisers: what's included, the Thrill Waterpark, Coco Beach Club, cabanas, and what to book early.

Illustration of a Bahamas beach scene on a Freedom of the Seas cruise from Miami

Freedom of the Seas: Bahamas Cruise from Miami

Alexander Sotropa

A guide to Freedom of the Seas' short Bahamas cruises from Miami: Perfect Day at CocoCay, Nassau, sailing from PortMiami, and how to plan each port day.