Monthly Archives: April 2018

Cruising to Honolulu

Posted on April 27, 2018 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Our transpacific cruise on Royal Caribbean‘s Explorer of the Seas made its first port stop in Honolulu. The cruise ship docked near the Aloha Tower a couple miles from the tourist area of Waikiki. They did have shuttles to the … Continue reading →

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In Search of Cats in Old San Juan

Posted on April 20, 2018 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Nearly every time we travel to Puerto Rico we seem to end up at the historic forts in old San Juan. Our visit on the Carnival Magic was no exception. At least that was the intention anyway. Some of the … Continue reading →

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Obstructed View Cabins on Holland America Oosterdam

Posted on April 13, 2018 by LBcruiseshipblogger

When choosing your cruise ship cabin, some ships offer rooms with obstructed views. These come at a lower price than standard ocean view cabins, but what (if anything) can you see? The answer to that varies greatly. Obstructed view cabins … Continue reading →

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Spaces and Places on Carnival Vista

Posted on April 6, 2018 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Some places are standard on all major cruise ships. Besides passenger cabins they all have bars, a variety of places to eat, pools, hot tubs, outdoor decks, shops, a gym, a casino, and a spa. Most cruise lines have more similarities … Continue reading →

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Lamingtons

Posted on April 1, 2018 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Australians have it right with this tasty treat. Cake bites dipped in chocolate and rolled in coconut? Awesome. I actually discovered lamingtons in Fiji, and found them again in New Zealand. So it’s not just Australians enjoying them. In both … Continue reading →

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