Liberty of the Seas isn’t Royal Caribbean’s newest vessel, but she did just get a big upgrade.
Recently, I sailed on a five-night voyage aboard the amplified ship, sailing to Hamburg, Germany, and Zeebrugge, Belgium.
Wanting to keep costs low after a pricey pre-cruise stay in London, England, my fiancée and I booked the cheapest available cabin: a standard interior stateroom.
We knew this wasn’t the most scenic itinerary, so staying in a windowless cabin didn’t bother us like it might have on a cruise to Norway or Alaska.
The Category 4V Interior Stateroom came to $1,497.84, or $748.92 per person, including gratuities, when booked around eight months in advance through my MEI travel agent, Christina.
Between the long port days and jam-packed schedule, we didn't spend much time in our cabin, reinforcing that we didn't need an expensive balcony to enjoy our time onboard.
In the end, the 162-square-foot cabin was a comfortable — albeit outdated — retreat after long days exploring Germany and Belgium, and enjoying everything the newly amplified Freedom Class ship had to offer.
Liberty of the Seas Interior Room Review + Photos
My fiancée and I stayed in cabin 7459, a standard interior stateroom located toward the aft (or back) of the vessel.
It was pretty close to the aft elevator bank, which made it easy to run down to Café Promenade for specialty coffees in the morning or hop up to the Windjammer on Deck 11.
We also appreciated that it was tucked away from the louder public areas, so we didn't have to deal with the thumping of the nightclub's music or late-night promenade parties.
Moving on, the layout of the 162-square-foot cruise room wasn't anything over the top, and the dated color scheme of yellow-toned wood and dark green accents made it feel like it was from a different era. That said, we found it to be extremely functional and spacious.
There was one Royal King bed (that could be split into two twin beds), a vanity, built-in dresser drawers, a closet, a safe, a mini-fridge, a flat-screen television, two nightstands, a full-length mirror, a kettle with two mugs, and a spacious loveseat.
The couch was a major plus, as I love having more seating options in my cruise rooms aside from the beds and vanity chair. Typically, the couch also becomes a catch-all place for miscellaneous items.
In this case, though, we still had plenty of space to sit down and put on shoes or relax after returning to the cabin.
Another surprise was the generous storage space. Between the closet with the built-in wire shelves and dresser drawers, there was more than enough room to keep clothing, shoes, and other items organized during the five-night cruise.
There were also hidden shelves behind the bathroom mirror and the small mirror on the left-hand side of the vanity. This allowed us to keep everything from sunscreen to facial moisturizer and perfume out of sight, making the cabin feel less cluttered.
Although they were a little beat up, the nightstands were functional and provided convenient bedside storage, including deep drawers and shelves. There was plenty of space to store my medications, current read, water bottle, and more.
On to the negatives. We tried using the mini-fridge to keep our water bottles and soda cool, though it didn't work as well as we hoped. The beverages were definitely cooler than room temperature, but they were a far cry from ice-cold.
Moreover, as an older cruise ship, Liberty of the Seas' staterooms aren't outfitted with many charging options. In our stateroom, there were just two standard American outlets, along with a single European plug, all located around the vanity area.
Unlike newer ships, such as Harmony of the Seas, the older staterooms on Liberty of the Seas don’t have convenient bedside charging options. This means you should come prepared with an extra-long charging cord or portable charger if you like using your phone at night.
Finally, the cabin's bathroom was small and somewhat dated, but it was perfectly functional for everyday use — there wasn't a clingy shower curtain, hooray!
The shower wasn't my favorite I've ever had, with lackluster shower pressure and finicky temperature controls. That said, one detail I appreciated was the ample shower storage. The two built-in shelves gave us plenty of space for our shampoo, conditioner, face wash, shaving cream, and razors.
The extra-long sink vanity was nice, too. Rather than leaning into a modern "less is more" approach, the deep countertop was far more practical than stylish. However, it gave us lots of room to spread out our makeup and toiletries without feeling cramped.
Like other Royal Caribbean cabins, the bathroom on Liberty of the Seas wasn't stocked with toiletries — just the basic Salt + Breeze hair and body wash, along with a single bar of hand soap.
Is an inside cabin on Liberty of the Seas worth it?
Recently, I've started prioritizing comfort over budget on vacation, and splurging on balcony cabins isn't something I'm usually willing to give up.
However, I'm glad we didn't shell out more money on a balcony cabin on this particular sailing. Because it wasn't a scenic itinerary, we didn't think we'd spend much time in our stateroom — and we were right.
Beyond sleeping, showering, and getting ready, we weren't in our cabin much at all. I quickly settled into somewhat of a routine, waking up early to grab a specialty coffee before the promenade came to life.
After that, our days were spent enjoying everything else the ship had to offer, especially the adult-only Solarium, or going ashore.
The evenings were jam-packed with live music, ice shows, Broadway-style musicals, and more, and by the time 9:00 p.m. rolled around, we were more than ready to hit the hay and recharge.
I'd definitely consider staying in another inside cabin aboard Liberty of the Seas, especially if sailing somewhere less scenic, like the Western Caribbean.
For instance, with Liberty calling Galveston home through at least April 2028, you could easily get away with booking a cheaper stateroom while still making full use of the ship's colorful pool deck, world-class entertainment, and Caribbean destinations.
The Gulf offers beautiful deep blue ocean hues, but the scenery is fairly consistent compared with itineraries to destinations like Norway or Alaska. As such, opting for a budget-friendly cruise room is a great way to ensure you have a nice allowance for worthwhile add-ons, including specialty restaurants and shore excursions.
That said, the biggest drawback is that Royal Caribbean didn't update existing cabins during the ship's Royal Amplification in 2026. As such, many details in my inside cabin felt dated and worn. There was a large stain on the couch, and the lack of bedside charging options was frustrating.
Still, those drawbacks were easy to overlook considering how little time we actually spent inside the cabin — and the value you get by choosing an older cruise ship versus vessels like Utopia of the Seas or Icon of the Seas.
