Liberty of the Seas Cabins to Avoid

Choosing the right cabin can make or break your cruise. If you don’t know the differences between the room types on Liberty of the Seas, it’s easy to miss out on the perfect stateroom – or worse, end up with one that puts a damper on your holiday.

Liberty of the Seas has a huge range of cabins and suites, but the good news is that it’s not as confusing as it first looks. This guide walks you through every stateroom category on the ship, explaining what each one offers and who it’s best for.

By the time you’ve finished, you’ll know exactly which Liberty of the Seas cabin is right for you – whether you’re after a budget-friendly room or a relaxing retreat to come back to after a day of fun onboard.

How to Choose the Best Cruise Cabin

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The Different Rooms on Liberty of the Seas

Liberty of the Seas has 1,839 cabins. Around half of the rooms on this ship have balconies, and around half of all the rooms can accommodate families of three to six.

Liberty of the Seas has more than 20 different cabin types to choose from. These can be categorised into: inside cabins, outside cabins, balcony rooms and suites.

This table shows all the room types on Liberty of the Seas:

Room	Type	Max. guests	Decks	Average Size (sq ft)	Average Balcony Size (sq ft)
Interior	Inside	4	2, 3, 7, 9, 10, 12	162	n/a
Spacious Interior	Inside	6	2	340	n/a
Interior Accessible	Inside	4	2, 9, 10	162	n/a
Promenade View Interior	Inside	2	6, 7, 8	153	n/a
Connecting Promenade Interior	Inside	2	6, 7, 8	153	n/a
Promenade View Interior Accessible	Inside	2	6, 8	153	n/a
Spacious Promenade View Interior	Inside	6	7, 8	340	n/a
Ocean View	Outside	4	2, 3, 6, 9	162	n/a
Ocean View Accessible	Outside	2	2	162	n/a
Spacious Ocean View	Outside	4	6, 8, 9, 10	211	n/a
Ultra Spacious Ocean View	Outside	6	2, 6, 8, 9	293	n/a
Spacious Panoramic Ocean View	Outside	4	12	188	n/a
Spacious Panoramic Ocean View Accessible	Outside	4	12	188	n/a
Ocean View Balcony	Balcony	4	6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12	188	46
Connecting Oceanview Balcony	Balcony	2	6, 7, 8, 10, 12	188	46
Spacious Ocean View Balcony	Balcony	4	6, 7, 8, 9, 10	188	46
Spacious Ocean View Balcony Accessible	Balcony	2	6, 7	188	46
Junior Suite	Suite	4	7, 9	299	65
Junior Suite – Accessible	Suite	6	10	299	65
Ocean View Panoramic Suite (No Balcony)	Suite	6	12	406	n/a
Villa Suite	Suite	14	6	736	845
Grand Suite – 1 Bedroom	Suite	4	10	396	89
Grand Suite – 2 Bedroom	Suite	8	8, 9	525	208
Owner’s Suite – 1 Bedroom	Suite	5	10	624	160
Royal Suite – 1 Bedroom	Suite	4	10	1400	257

The Size of the Rooms

The sizes shown in the table above are averages for staterooms in each category. Some staterooms are much bigger than others. If you can get hold of one of these, you’ll get a much bigger room for the same price!

The Liberty of the Seas deck plan (click here to open it in a new window) shows every room on this ship and is drawn to scale. Studying the deck plan is the best way to spot any cabins that are larger than others in the same category and get more space for your money.

Liberty of the Seas Cabins You Should Avoid

There are some cabins that you’ll certainly wish to avoid on this ship. These may be noisy, in less desirable locations or may have quirks that will annoy you during your cruise.

1. Noisy Cabins

Cabins towards the aft of Deck 2: These cabins are above the engine room, so there’s a chance that you will be disturbed by engine noise and vibrations. Some of these cabins are also below the dining room, so you may be able to hear chairs being moved around or the staff vacuuming the carpet above your head while you’re in bed.

Most cabins on Deck 3: If you like to go to sleep early, you should steer clear of most of the cabins on Deck 3 of Liberty of the Seas.

The deck above Deck 3 has the Royal Promenade, where you’ll find the theatre, casino, Schooner Bar, Boleros nightclub and the Main Dining Room. With so much going on up on Deck 4, there’s a good chance that you’ll hear some of it late into the evening from your cabin on Deck 3.

Deck 6 cabins above the Star Lounge: The Star Lounge is a live music venue on Deck 5 of Liberty of the Seas. You should avoid staying in the cabins directly above it if you like silence while you sleep.

Cabins towards the aft of Deck 6: These cabins are located above the Main Dining Room. While diners have usually left the restaurant by 10.30 pm at the latest, you may hear some noise from vacuum cleaners as the dining room is cleaned afterwards.

Most cabins on Deck 10: If you like to sleep in late, you should avoid most cabins on Deck 10. One deck above, on Deck 11, is where you’ll find the gym, the pools and the Windjammer Cafe.

Early morning noise might come from weights being dropped in the gym, deckchairs being moved outside, or people getting breakfast. Either way, this is not the best deck for a lie-in.

Interconnecting rooms: You should only book an interconnecting room if you need two cabins with a door between them. Doors between cruise cabins are never as soundproof as walls, and if you have strangers behind the door, you may be able to hear them chatting, or worse!

2. The Worst Cabins for Seasickness

All cabins on Deck 12: These are the highest cabins and they’re all towards the front of the ship, where you’ll feel the movement most. If you’re worried about nausea, avoid this area.

Aft cabins on Deck 10: Still quite high up, if you choose a cabin right at the back of the ship, you’ll feel some movement in rough seas.

3. Cabins With Tiny Portholes

Certain cabins on Deck 2: Most Ocean View cabins on Liberty of the Seas have a decent-sized round window. However, six cabins on this deck have just a tiny porthole instead, for the same price.

This photo, taken by a cruiser on Liberty’s sister ship, Independence of the Seas, shows one of the small windows compared to the standard size…

Below, you can see how the small porthole is so much smaller than the large window of the cabin next door.

The cabin with the small window is 2296. On the opposite side of the ship is 2596, which will most likely have a small window too. However, the numbers of cabins with smaller windows aren’t published anywhere. To be sure, you may wish to avoid Deck 2 altogether if you’d be disappointed with the size of the window.

4. Cabins with Less Privacy

Promenade View cabins on Deck 6: Promenade View cabins on Decks 6, 7 and 8, and look down over the Royal Promenade on Deck 5. But, just as you can look out, people can also look in. The net curtains are a little flimsy, so if you want a Promenade View cabin, you may be best to go for a higher deck, as the ones on Deck 6 offer the least privacy.

This video shows what you can expect from a Promenade View Interior Room on Liberty of the Seas…

5. Cabins With Obstructed Views

Aft-facing cabins on Decks 6, 7 & 8: Freedom Class and Voyager Class ships have what I would consider to be a poor design at the aft because most of the views are obstructed. There is a metal structure between the edge of the balcony and the ocean, which blocks some of the view, particularly when looking down.

This video shows the view from an aft balcony cabin on deck 6 of Liberty of the Seas…

6. Cabins In An Awkward Location

All cabins on Deck 3: Liberty of the Seas has elevators located towards the front and aft of the ship. On most decks, you can use either elevator.

However, on deck 3, you cannot walk through the mid-section of the ship as it is blocked by Studio B and the ice rink. If your cabin is on Deck 3, you must always use the correct elevator (front or aft) to reach your room, which can be annoying.

The Best Rooms on Liberty of the Seas

Look out for these gems when you book your cruise…

1. Balcony Cabin Connected to an Inside Cabin

Towards the aft of Deck 9 on Liberty of the Seas, there are balcony cabins that are connected to inside cabins. These cabins are extremely rare, but a great find for families who like to have two connecting cabins. Families love these cabins because the adults can enjoy the balcony, while the kids have the cheaper (and safer) inside room.

The overall cost of the two cabins is less than a suite, but you get more space and the bonus of having two bathrooms!

2. Suites, Especially for Larger Groups

Liberty of the Seas has some excellent choices for suites, particularly if you’re travelling with a larger group.

The Villa Suite isn’t the biggest, but it is fitted out for the most guests – up to 14 of you can share the same room! And the balcony is actually bigger than the stateroom itself, so you’ll all have space to enjoy the view without being too crowded.

I know most people won’t be travelling in a party of 14, but the other suites can take between 4 and 8 guests, so you’ll easily be able to find one that works.

Suggested read: Royal Caribbean Suite Perks

3. Cabins With the Best Views

Ocean View cabins and suites on Deck 12: These cabins are high up towards the front of Deck 12 and have floor-to-ceiling windows.

Cabins in this area of the ship come in various shapes and sizes, but all at the same price.

1802 and 1852 are also much larger than average, and forward-facing for the best views.

Aft-facing cabins on Deck 10: If you love an aft view, then Deck 10 is your best choice. These cabins don’t have the obstruction to your view as the ones on the lower decks do. Plus, they’re much larger than average.

The Best Deck

The best decks on Liberty of the Seas are Deck 7, Deck 8 and Deck 9. These decks are the quietest and also the most convenient, being in the centre of the ship.

The worst decks on Liberty of the Seas are Deck 3, Deck 6 and Deck 10 as these have the most problems with noise. If you get seasick, you should also avoid Deck 12.

And the Best Room Is…

If you have the budget for it, the best room on Liberty of the Seas is the Royal Suite. It has a grand entrance with a doorbell, a separate bedroom with a king-sized bed and a private hot tub on the balcony.

Here’s a video of the Royal Suite on Liberty of the Seas so you can take a look for yourself…

Final Word

Picking the right cabin on Liberty of the Seas doesn’t have to be stressful. Once you understand the different room types and what each one offers, it becomes much easier to decide what’s actually worth paying for – and what you can skip.

Whether you’re after a simple space to sleep, a mid-range room with a little extra comfort, or a suite big enough for the whole family, there’s something on this ship for every budget and every style of cruiser.

If you’ve sailed on Liberty of the Seas before, I’d love to hear which cabin you chose and whether you’d book it again.

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