*Past, Present and Future Liberty Cruisers*

[AMommyof2]

[AMommyof2]

[raina*faith]

Amommyof2: what great pictures! Thanks so much!

Question: (as usual) do all the rooms come with a flat screen tv?

Can you bring dvd's from home and play them in the room?

Elizanessie: going to see your pics now !

[raina*faith]

Where is everyone today?

Another Liberty Question: Does anyone know about the cost for ben and jerrys?

[raina*faith]

Here's the menu, just in case anyone was wondering like me!

Day One

 

Starters

Melon and Mango – Drizzled with ginger syrup

Melon and Proscuitto

Smoked Fish Tapenade – Smoked fish, onions, capers, fresh herbs, served with crostini coulis

Vidalia Onion Tart – sweet onions and gruyere cheese baked in pastry with red pepper

Tuscan Tomato Soup – Thick rustic soup swirled with basil pesto

Saigon Chicken Noodle Soup – Chicken broth with lemon grass, ginger, noodles and julienne vegetables

Chilled Watermelon Gazpacho – Garnished with chopped celery and cucumber

 

Salad

Spinach Salad – with plum tomatoes, sliced mushrooms and toasted pine nuts

Traditional Caesar Salad

 

Entrees

Shrimp Ravioli – In a cream coconut lime lobster sauce with wilted spinach and crispy fried leeks

Stuffed Chicken Breast – filled with prosciutto and brie, served with red pimento relish

Slow Roasted prime Rib – with baked potato and horseradish au jus

Grilled Mediterranean Vegetable Quesadilla – Folded in a flour tortilla with Manchego cheese and tomato and cilantro salsa

 

Chef Signature Entrée

Royal Herb Crusted Fillet of Atlantic Cod – with light cream saffron champagne sauce, red skinned mashed potatoes and scallions

 

Deserts

Ivory Chocolate Fondue – full of mixed berries with a crunchy biscuit

Apple pie a la Mode – Slices of spiced golden delicious apples baked in a double crust pasry topped with vanilla ice cream

Savarin – rum soaked yeast cake filled with banana cream, finished with orange wedges, kadota figs, and chocolate chips

Low Fat Tropical Fruit salad – marinated in grand marnier

Sugar Fee Swan Chantilly – a pastry swan filled with sugar free whipped cream served with apricot puree

 

Day 2 - Formal Night

Starters

Orange Carpaccio – orange slices, red onions, watercress, feta cheese and cumin mint yogurt

Shrimp Cocktail royal – with cocktail sauce

Escargots Bourguignonne – baked snails in garlic herb butter

Lobster Bisque – finished with cognac and whipped cream

Oxtail Broth – beefy broth and aged sherry, served with a crispy cheese twist

Chilled Golden Pear – Garnished with dried cranberries

 

Caesar salad

 

Entrees

Truffled Wild Mushroom Linguini Alfredo – Linguini pasta folded in a creamy wild mushroom and white truffle sauce

Golden Sea Bass – Pan Seared fillet, Spanish sofrito, black olive polenta and fried capers

Roasted Duck – with black currant sauce, red cabbage and croquette potatoes

Eggplant Mozzarella Tower – with chunky plum tomato sauce and balsamic glaze

 

Chef Signature Entrée

Filet of Beef – creamy whipped potatoes and crimini mushrooms with green peppercorn sauce

 

Deserts

Grand Marnier Soufflé

Double Strawberry Cheesecake

Cherries Jubilee

Low Fat Double strawberry Cheesecake

Sugar Free Coconut Vanilla Layer Cake

 

 

Day 3

Starters

Caprese Salad – fresh mozzarella and tomatoes drizzled with olive oil

Antipasti – Cured Italian ham, seasonal melon, grilled vegetables, marinated Portobello mushrooms, baked caramelized garlic

Scallop Risotto – Sauteed sea scallops over Charred sweet corn and mascarpone risotto

Creamy Roasted Garlic Soup – with rye bread croutons

Minestrone – A rich Italian soup of vegetables, tomato, and pasta

Chilled Strawberry Bisque – garnished with fresh mint

 

Salad

Insalata Mista – Mixed greens, zucchini, red bell peppers and black olives

Traditional Caesar Salad

 

Entrees

Rigatoni Pasta – with spiced chorizo sausage, red and green peppers, grilled corn, olive oil and basil

Garlic Tiger Shrimp – Garlic herb baked with seasonal vegetables

Chicken Marsala – Marsala mushroom sauce, mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables

Vegetarian Chili – With jalapeno corn bread, grated cheese and sour cream

 

Chefs Signature Entrée

Lamb Shank with Rosemary – Slowly braised with garlic mashed potatoes and oven roasted vegetables

 

Deserts

Warm Chocolate Cake

Raspberry Panna Cotta

Tiramisu

Low Fat Angel Food Cake

Sugar Free Chocolate Mint Cake

Day 4

 

Starters

Mozzarella Salad – over arugula with a tomato basil salsa

Melon with Proscuitto

Chilled Shrimp Cocktail

Scallop and Mussels Gratin – seared with Pernod

Bouillabaisse

Tuscan White Bean Soup

Vichyssoise

Mesulun and Fennel Salad

 

 

Entrees

Ravioli Mare Monte – filled with cheese in a crabmeat mushroom sauce

Baked Perch – with sautéed spinach, balsamic and parmesan roasted potatoes and lemon sauce

Royal Sirloin – on a baked eggplant, zucchini and vegetable medley with Sicilian onions and pepper olive salsa

Vegetable paella – saffron rice with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers and asparagus tips, garnished with black olives and chopped scallions

 

Chef Signature Entrée

Coq au Vin – with mushrooms, bacon, caramelized baby inions, grilled polenta and crispy pancetta

 

 

Deserts

Crème Catalan

Spanish Orange Almond Cake

Chocolate Hazelnut Truffle Tart

Low Fat French Apple Flan

Sugar Free Chocolate Panna Cotta

 

 

Day 5

 

Starters

Fired Roasted Red Pepper Hummus – with roasted marinated zucchini and toasted pita

Shrimp Cocktail

Melon Proscuitto

Spinach Sweet Potato Dip – served warm with crisp tortilla chips

Roasted Pumpkin and Apple Soup – with crème fraiche and fried sage

Onion Soup – Caramalized onions in beed broth with Gruyere toast

Chilled Forest Berries and Buttermilk soup – a combination of fresh berries blended with buttermilk

 

Salad

Greek Salad for the Table

Entrees

Grey Goose Vodka and Smoked Salmson Cream Pasta

- Creamy sauce tossed with orechhiette pasta, finished with mushrooms and crushed tomatoes

Roasted Turkey – with apple bread dressing, pan gravy, mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce

Grilled NY Strip Steak – Bearnaise sauce, fried potato wedges and zucchini

Indian Vegetable Curry – braised spiced garden vegetables with steamed rice and a refreshing cucumber yogurt sauce

 

Chef Signature Entrée

Mahi Mahi Tempura – Lightly battered and fried with homemade sweet and sour sauce, stir fried vegetables

 

Deserts

Brownie Madness

Key Lime Pie

Banana and Crunchy Nut Parfait

Sugar Free Key Lime Pie

Low Fat Strawberry Shortcake

 

Day 6 – Formal Night

 

Starters

Sun Ripened Pineapple - Sliced Pineapple, Sun dried apricot ricotta and black pepper

Citrus Cured Salmon - Thinly Slices with a dill cucumber salad

Creamed Wild Mushrooms in Puff pastry – crimini and oyster mushrooms in flaky pastry

Cream of Asparagus – Garnished with crunchy almonds

Double Duck Consomme – with julienne vegetables and aged port

Roasted Peach Soup – Finished with fresh strawberries

 

Entrees

New England Bay Scallops and Ziti – topped with Portobello mushrooms and fire roasted red pepper pesto

Fisherman’s Plate – A broiled lobster tail and garlicky shrimp with broccoli florets

Slow Roasted Aged Prime Rib – cut thick served with baked potato

Asian Fried Tofu – with sautéed bok choy, shiitake mushrooms and red curry sauce

 

Chef Signature Entrée

Thai BBQ Chicken Breast

 

Deserts

Desert Sampler – a trio of exquisite tastes

Low fat Berry Mousse

Sugar Free Red Berry Tart

 

 

Day 7

 

Starters

Exotic Fruits

Crab and Shrimp Salad

Melon Proscuitto

Beef and Veal Tortallacci

Jalapeño Potato Soup

Chicken consommé

Chilled Cranberry and Mango soup

Seasonal Greens

Caesar Salad

 

Entrees

Penne Tarantina – tossed in chunky tomato-garlic sauce, with mussels, shrimp and scallop

Parmesan Crusted Turkey Tenderloin with sage mustard Sauce

Slow Roasted Beef Shoulder Fillet – with marscapone roasted potatoes and Shiraz reduction

Asparagus and Brie Tart – grilled plum tomato, arugula, red pepper essence and chive oil

 

Chef Signature Entrée

Cornmeal Dusted Talapia with Japanese ratatouille and garlic wasabi aioli

 

Deserts

Choco-Chino Trilogy

BBB

Magic Mango Parfit

Low Fat Exotic Pineapple and Coconut Cake

Steamed Sugar Free Vanilla and Berry Custard

 

Alternative Selections always available

Ziti with Marinara Sauce

Broiled Fillet of Norwegian Salmon

Grilled Chicken Breast with seasonal herbs

Grilled Black Angus Top Sirloin with herb butter

 

Ice Cream, Sugar Free Ice Cream and sherbet selections

Cheese selection

[AMommyof2]

We only used Ben & Jerry's once, as there was free ice cream on the pool deck. Seems like our son's ice cream was about $3 or $4.

 

Yes, there should be flat screen in all rooms. Don't know about the dvd players. I know they are in the suites. If you are in a suite, GS or above, you can get free DVD rentals in the concierge lounge. Also, we brought a couple from home for our kids.

[AMommyof2]

[AMommyof2]

Above pic is another shot of Grand Suite 1268 and DH.

 

Ben & Jerry's located on Promenade

[AMommyof2]

[raina*faith]

amommyof2: these are great pics! Thanks a bunch for them!

Did your husband enjoy the flowrider? It looks so intimadating....Like you really should know what you're doing before you get on it!

[Lynn the Cruiser]

Hi!!!! As you can see...I am going on the Liberty next June. I can't wait to see the differences between that and the voyager class. I love the idea of a bigger Promenade. I LOVE the Royal Promenade!!! That is my favorite part of the voyager class. We always stay on deck 6 so it just a quick run down the steps!!!! We are going to be on deck 6 on the Liberty, too. I'm sure my BIL will try the Flowrider but I don't think anyone else in our group of 50+ year olds will be so daring. He's already done the rock climbing wall and the Zipline in Labadee!!! That kind of stuff is not for me...I just watch!! Is anyone else going on the June 28 voyage????? Our roll call isn't too active!!!! I think it's just me and my BIL and 1 other person!!!:eek: Keep talking and posting pics about the Liberty!!!

[AMommyof2]

amommyof2: these are great pics! Thanks a bunch for them!

 

Did your husband enjoy the flowrider? It looks so intimadating....Like you really should know what you're doing before you get on it!

 

 

Yes, DH loved the FlowRider. He only did it twice, but really enjoyed it. They also offer a "beginner" class where they give lessons on how to ride. Posting the pics is my pleasure. This way I can get away with looking at them again and again while I suffer through my post cruise depression. We are already dreaming about our next cruise - The Explorer of the Seas in June.

[raina*faith]

Amommyof2: You're gonna love the Explorer of the Seas, she's a fabulous ship! Besides the Navigator I thought it was great! That's why I can't wait to get on the Liberty!

Lynn the Cruiser: I'm sailing in August of 08 a nd my roll call is kinda on the slow side too, but at least I'm learning about the ship! That's my ultimate goal!

I agree about the zip line, I saw it from one of the other cruisers who have been on it and it looks intimidating to me...... I think I'll stick with the waterpark and the Labadoozies!! :D

[raina*faith]

Hi!!!! As you can see...I am going on the Liberty next June. I can't wait to see the differences between that and the voyager class. I love the idea of a bigger Promenade. I LOVE the Royal Promenade!!! That is my favorite part of the voyager class. We always stay on deck 6 so it just a quick run down the steps!!!! We are going to be on deck 6 on the Liberty, too. I'm sure my BIL will try the Flowrider but I don't think anyone else in our group of 50+ year olds will be so daring. He's already done the rock climbing wall and the Zipline in Labadee!!! That kind of stuff is not for me...I just watch!! Is anyone else going on the June 28 voyage????? Our roll call isn't too active!!!! I think it's just me and my BIL and 1 other person!!!:eek: Keep talking and posting pics about the Liberty!!!

 

Lynn: I'm trying to post things about the Liberty in my roll call. I have 1 person and I think he's only on some times. So, I get pretty lonely sometimes. I posted on another roll call just to say hello and to see what plans others are making! Don't feel shy to come and say hello! You are on this beautiful ship before me and I know I'll have lots of questions! :D

[Lynn the Cruiser]

The pictures are so nice!!!! I can't wait to walk down the Promenade!!!! I also loved looking at the menu. I might print it out!!! It was very similar or even the same as ours on the Explorer. I love the SF coconut cake and I hope they never take that off the menu. I ordered 2 pieces at once!! We already have our hotel booked in Miami and we're doing our flights soon!!!! My daughter is getting married in May and I have alot to do with that so I want the cruise plans to be finalized and then after the wedding I can just RELAX!!!:D

[raina*faith]

Planning a wedding and then going on the cruise! You will definately be realaxing on your cruise. Time is gonna fly, I know that! It's already back to school time and soon after that it will be fall, winter, spring and there you are! June!!

[raina*faith]

For anyone interested,

They have fresh water in the pools on the Liberty and the Freedom! I was really excited to hear this! Finally!

Fresh Water!

[hawkfish]

Why does everyone hate salt water so much? You're on the ocean....

 

Just curious....

[Tralynn222]

To the poster that took the time to post the menu ~ I Love YOU! Thank You!!!! I have been searching for this and You are da bomb!

[karena1]

Why does everyone hate salt water so much? You're on the ocean....

 

Just curious....

 

Hawkfish - guess living in florida we are so used to salt water, that having salt water pools doesn't bother me a bit. We are in salt water every weekend on the boat. I don't spend a lot of time in the pools on the ship anyway, so doesn't bother me what kind it is. I just lay in the sun all day and relax.

 

But I have always wondered also why the fresh water pools is so important, maybe but just be a location type thing? Anyone that lives on the various coasts should be used to salt water. Who knows, just a personal perference thing I guess.

[raina*faith]

I'm not a nut over it or anything, but my kids like the fresh water over the salt for swimming. I know when I went snorkeling, the salt water was horrible, but I'm no olympic swimmer, so don't laugh that I gulped about a gallon of salt that day!! :D

[teacher 4]

Can anyone tell me if there are clock radios in the cabins on Liberty of the seas?

[karena1]

I'm not a nut over it or anything, but my kids like the fresh water over the salt for swimming. I know when I went snorkeling, the salt water was horrible, but I'm no olympic swimmer, so don't laugh that I gulped about a gallon of salt that day!! :D

 

Too funny - I remember the first time I snorkeled. Took me forever to put my face in the water! Could not stand getting water in my mask, etc. Now that we snorkel so much, we invested in good quality dive mask and snorkels so I can snorkel forever and don't get water in my mask anymore.

[raina*faith]

Tralynn222: I posted the menu, but I got it off the boards. I keep trying to post things I find from people who post on separate threads so that we can keep up! I want to know all about the Liberty of the Seas! (so I post it over here!) :D

[raina*faith]

Too funny - I remember the first time I snorkeled. Took me forever to put my face in the water! Could not stand getting water in my mask, etc. Now that we snorkel so much, we invested in good quality dive mask and snorkels so I can snorkel forever and don't get water in my mask anymore.

 

 

That's exactly what happend to me! Water in my mask and then I would promtly suck it up like I was breathing!! Uuugh!! But I will say, I'll try it again! I might do like you did and get my own mask next time.