Monthly Archives: February 2013

Carnival Breeze Galley Tour

Several tons of food passes through a cruise ship galley every day.  The bigger the ship the more hungry passengers the crew has to feed.  The galley on the Carnival Breeze serves both main dining rooms as well as having … Continue reading

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Teppanyaki Restaurant on Norwegian Pearl

One major thing Cruise Ship passengers can always look forward to on any cruise ship is the food.  Norwegian Pearl has a variety of food options including the main dining rooms and buffet available at no extra cost, so those … Continue reading

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A Tragic Week For The Cruise Ship Industry

Two Strikes in One Week The cruise ship industry had two major blows this week.  The biggest tragedy occurred in the Canary Islands where a lifeboat plunged to the sea during a safety drill involving the crew.  Meanwhile, off the … Continue reading

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Palma de Mallorca, Spain

Visiting Majorca on Carnival Breeze The Carnival Breeze docked in Palma de Mallorca  (Majorca) fairly early one morning near the start of our transatlantic cruise from Barcelona.  Not having scheduled any shore excursions, we got ready at our leisure and … Continue reading

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Cruise Ship Decor on the Norwegian Pearl

The Norwegian Pearl, a beauty among cruise ships, has graced the banner of my blog pretty much since its very beginning. (The blog’s beginning that is, not the ship’s.) With most cruise ships decor refers mainly to the inside, but … Continue reading

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