For Liberty of the Seas, 2011 is a transformational year. The ship has already undergone a multi-million dollar refit that saw the addition of a number of new features to the ship. Her entertainment offerings have also been transformed with the addition of the Dreamworks Experience, 3-D movies and a full-length musical stage production of Saturday Night Fever. Finally, Liberty of the Seas’ itinerary has been transformed so that she is no longer a Caribbean cruise ship but a ship that has entered the more cosmopolitan atmosphere of the European cruise market.
The man in charge of guiding Liberty through this transformation is Captain Charles Teige. Captain Charles has been with Royal Caribbean for nearly 20 years. However, his approach to command is not rooted in the past. Rather, he is one of a growing number of cruise ship captain who view themselves as team leaders rather than as all powerful sovereigns. Captain Charles is personable and one who enjoys interacting with people, both his crew and the guests on Liberty of the Seas.
I recently had an opportunity to sit down with Captain Charles and talk about how Royal Caribbean has changed over the years, his style of command and the transformation of Liberty of the Seas. That interview is posted at http://www.beyondships.com/RCI-LOS-Captain.html
When I was onboard Liberty, I also tried out its specialty restaurant the Chops Grille. This is a relaxed steakhouse offering high quality meals. My review of the Chops Grille is at http://www.beyondships.com/RCI-LOS-Review-Chops.html
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