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Tidal Wave slide is open on Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas

In:
05 Jun 2016

After months of delays, the Tidal Wave slide is finally open on Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas.

The first Boomerang-style slide at sea is now open to all guests and features a steep drop that propels riders up a near vertical wall for a moment of weightlessness and into free fall.

Royal Caribbean Blog reader Rena reported that the brand new slide opened the afternoon of June 3rd and was open all day yesterday.

Royal Caribbean refurbished Liberty of the Seas back in January, and added the Tidal Wave slide, but it never opened to guests in the sailings since the refurbishment work was done.

Evidently, there were additional issues with operating the slide safely, and Royal Caribbean opted to take additional time to perfect the slide experience and ensure it would be operating safely for all guests.

Royal Caribbean to open Tidal Wave water slide on Liberty of the Seas in June

In:
16 Apr 2016

The Tidal Wave water slide on Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas has never opened to guests, but there is a new opening date that points to when guests can begin riding it.

Royal Caribbean updated its web site to indicate the new slide, "will be available in June."

The Tidal Wave is the first Boomerang style slide at sea, but has never opened to guests following its addition to the ship earlier this year.

We have heard the reason the slide remains closed is due to concerns of guests' safety while riding.

Royal Caribbean has had to design padding for the areas where guests may impact the slide, and that is being built currently.

Liberty of the Seas pool deck photo update

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05 Apr 2016

We love to share photo updates from around Royal Caribbean's fleet, and today we have a great look at the pool and sports decks from Liberty of the Seas.

Royal Caribbean Blog reader Steve Ritter is back from Liberty of the Seas and shared these photos of the new kids pool area and the miniature golf course.

Both areas were added during Liberty of the Seas recent January 2016 refurbishment.

Six beautiful photos of Royal Caribbean ships in Port Everglades

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04 Apr 2016

We love looking at beautiful Royal Caribbean photos and today we have a handful of great ones to share.

Photographer Rob Starling shared these great shots of four different Royal Caribbean ships coming and leaving Port Everglades, Florida.

Liberty of the Seas

Legend of the Seas

Allure of the Seas

Allure of the Seas

Allure of the Seas

Independence of the Seas

All photos copyright Rob Starling.

Tidal Wave slide on Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas remains closed

In:
05 Mar 2016

The brand new Tidal Wave water slide on Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas remains closed to guests, despite the ship returning to service following a dry dock nearly a month ago.

The Tidal Wave is the first Boomerang style slide at sea, but has never opened to guests in the voyages since the ship resumed sailings.

At a Captain's Corner talk event on Liberty of the Seas this week, the ship's Chief Engineer commented that their team discovered the variation of guest weight, and the position a person may take on the tube you ride on, makes a wide range of operation. In order to ensure that it is strong enough for all, there is a good chance that people will hit the top of the slide with some regularity. Not hard, but still make contact.

Royal Caribbean has had to design padding for the areas where guests may impact the slide, and that is being built currently.  

The Chief Engineer indicated they hope some pieces of this new padding waiting in Galveston, when the ship returns there on Sunday.

After all padding parts are delivered, the team will install and paint them.  The Chief Engineer estimated that he doesn't see the Tidal Wave running for a few more sailings yet.

The new hair-raising slide features a steep drop that propels riders up a near vertical wall for a moment of weightlessness and into free fall.

Special thanks to Royal Caribbean Blog reader Paul Crow for conveying the update to us.

Photos of new Liberty of the Seas racing water slides

In:
09 Feb 2016

Two of Royal Caribbean's newest water slides opened today on Liberty of the Seas.

The racing slides, known as The Perfect Storm, opened on Liberty of the Seas to guests today to enjoy.  The Tidal Wave slide should be open tomorrow.

Typhoon and Cyclone slides

Tidal Wave slide should open tomorrow.

Photo by Chris Bowers

Guests have the choice between riding the green or orange slide.

Royal Caribbean Blog reader Chris Bowers reported there was an LED light in the green slide and it was a "fast ride."  He also noted that if you have a choice, he preferred gren because it had great visuals.

First look Liberty of the Seas post-drydock photos

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07 Feb 2016

Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas returned to service after a nearly month-long refurbishment and offered her first sailing to guests beginning today.

Royal Caribbean Blog reader Chris Bowers is aboard Liberty of the Seas and shared with us photos of the more noticable changes.

Chris noted that the new water slide area is closed until Tuesday.

Water slides. Photo by Royal Caribbean International

Splashaway Bay aqua park

Sabor Modern Mexican specialty restaurant

Giovanni's Table specialty restaurant

R-Bar

Unless otherwise noted, all photos by Chris Bowers

Video: Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas drydock offers guests new water slides, waterpark, dining and more

In:
02 Feb 2016

Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas has undergone an extensive new revitalization in dry dock. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the construction of new features such as The Perfect Storm water slides, the Splashaway Bay waterpark and new dining options at the Sabor Mexican restaurant, Giovanni's Italian cuisine, and more.

4 photos from Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas refurbishment

In:
23 Jan 2016

Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas is currently in drydock at Freeport, Bahamas undergoing an impressive refurbishment and we found some new photos to share that hint at the changes coming.

Royal Caribbean has divulged the details of the refurbishment, but typically does not share looks at the work underway.

Here are four photos that show off Liberty of the Seas undergoing her revitalization work.  We cannot wait to see the finished work!

 

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