This is my fourth cruise with Carnival and my family's second cruise. We recently cruised on the Conquest, which is a sister ship of the Liberty. The layout was the same with the decor being a bit different. I will say upfront that everyone had a great time and didn't want to leave the ship. We always tell ourselves and our children - pack your patience - when it comes to traveling via cruise. Everyone is excited to start their vacation or take a picture or get in the pool, so just make sure to bring as much patience as you can pack. :)
I will break down our trip by the good, the ok and the not-ok.
The Good:
Just ok
Stayed at the Hilton, free shuttle, free parking for the week. The Galveston port was easy to get in and out of.