Monthly Archives: March 2018

Penrith, Australia

Posted on March 30, 2018 by LBcruiseshipblogger

When embarking or disembarking a cruise in Sydney, if you have a few days to stay it’s nice to see some of the surrounding area. We took advantage of disembarking the P&O Arcadia there to visit with our daughter who … Continue reading →

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The Suite Life

Posted on March 23, 2018 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Cruising In A Suite I’ve cruised with Holland America a number of times, but somehow in spite of starting out from quite a variety of ports, and seeing many of their other ships in port here and there, I always … Continue reading →

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Booking a Cruise By Category Guarantee

Posted on March 17, 2018 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Most of the time when people book cruises they choose a specific cabin for their cruise. Choosing a cabin lets passengers find a cabin that meets their needs, whether it is a quiet location, close to an elevator, or in … Continue reading →

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The Great Alaska Sportsman Show

Posted on March 16, 2018 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Early spring in Anchorage brings about the annual Great Alaska Sportsman Show in the Sullivan Arena and next door Ben Boeke ice arenas. Along with the indoor exhibits, RV’s and boats line up outside alongside the sidewalk next to the … Continue reading →

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Swedish Massage on Explorer of the Seas

Posted on March 9, 2018 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Normally massages at cruise ship spas cost well over $100. After booking a cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas I found one on their website for $89. Once I went to book it I discovered that price was … Continue reading →

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The 5-Person Deluxe Ocean View Cabin

Posted on March 2, 2018 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Down on deck 1, Carnival Magic has a short row of Deluxe Ocean View cabins near the stern on both sides of the ship that each hold 5 people in one room. Other than suites and a few odd shaped … Continue reading →

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