Carnival Liberty departs Dubrovnik

In this photo, provided by Carnival Crusie Lines, the new Carnival Liberty departs Dubrovnik, Croatia , Sunday, July 17, 2005, during its first cruise. The 952-foot-long Liberty is the first vessel for Miami-based Carnival Cruise Lines to sail a full slate of summer-fall European cruises. On Nov. 12, the ship is to begin a series of eight-day Caribbean cruises from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and then return to Europe in May 2006. Oscar-winning actress Mira Sorvino is to officially name the vessel July 19 in Civitavecchia, Italy. (AP Photo/Carnival Cruise Lines, Andy Newman)

The new Carnival Liberty is docked in Dubrovnik, Croatia July 17, 2005. Carnival Cruise Lines' 952-feet-long (290 m) Liberty can carry 3,000 guests and is the first Carnival vessel to sail a full slate of summer-fall European cruises. NO SALES NO ARCHIVES REUTERS/Andy Newman/Carnival Cruise Lines/Handout