More details

Alright so there was a minor screw up with my start date. The day I got my ship assignment, I headed to the Royal Caribbean website to see what itineraries it sails. It struck me as odd that the ship was not in Miami on October 1st at all, which left me wondering how in the heck I was supposed to be joining that date. I sent an e-mail back to the hiring partner to find out what that was about. Turns out that I'm actually supposed to be boarding on the 3rd of October... good thing I checked before booking a flight that would have been 2 days too early. Goes to show that if something doesn't look right, don't be afraid to speak up about it!

I'll be flying down on October 2nd and they will pay for my overnight stay at a hotel. I even have my flight booked already.


Here are some details about the ship I will be working on, Liberty of the Seas.


Gross Tonnage: 160,000
Maiden Voyage: May 19, 2007
Passenger Capacity: 3,634 double occupancy (approx. 4,300 fully-loaded, plus 1,300 crew)
Godmother: Donnalea Madeley
Length: 1,112'
Max Beam: 184' (width)
Draft: 28' (height of the portion of the ship which is below sea level)
Cruising Speed: 21.6 knots




Liberty of the Seas is a Freedom-class ship, which is currently the largest size of cruise ship in the world. This will change about a month after I board when the latest largest ship in the world, Oasis of the Seas, is scheduled to go into service.

Ship Highlights

FlowRider® H2O Zone Cantilevered whirlpools Rock-climbing wall Ice-skating rink Royal Promenade Extensive WiFi capabilities and connectivity for cell phones Full-size, flat-screen TVs in every stateroom Themed bars and lounges Adventure Ocean® youth facilities Fitness Center and Day Spa Full-size Everlast boxing ring

Casino RoyaleSM Presidential Family Suite Sports Pool Full-size sports court 9-hole miniature golf course Johnny Rockets® '50s-style restaurant Portofino Italian Restaurant Chops Grille Ben & Jerry's® ice cream Vintages wine bar Boleros Latin-themed lounge Sorrento's pizza Vitality Wellness Program

Contrary to my initial posting, LOS sails both Eastern and Western itineraries, and even those change up a bit themselves... so I shouldn't be getting bored of the ports too quickly.

My contract will last at least 6 months (6 is the minimum for my position), however I have not been informed of my exact date of departure from the ship at this point.


That's all for now. I'll post any new information when I receive it. Until then, it's time to get my life in order before I leave :).