Monthly Archives: July 2018

Marseilles, France

Posted on July 27, 2018 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Marseilles, a port on the Mediterranean coast of France, has been a major commercial port and trading center since ancient Greek and Roman times. It’s second only to Paris for France’s largest city. It has a mild climate and is … Continue reading →

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Havana “Walking” Tour

Posted on July 20, 2018 by LBcruiseshipblogger

When cruising to Cuba it’s required to book an excursion through the ship for anyone who wants to get off the boat that didn’t book their cruise before June of 2017. That is if you are cruising from the USA, … Continue reading →

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Behind the Scenes Tour on Explorer of the Seas

Posted on July 13, 2018 by LBcruiseshipblogger

A lot of the big cruise ships offer a behind the scenes tour on a sea day through their shore excursions department. Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas is no exception. This tour was available for booking online pre-cruise or … Continue reading →

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Castillo San Felipe del Morro

Posted on July 6, 2018 by LBcruiseshipblogger

When visiting San Juan, Puerto Rico, we almost always end up at one of the historical forts there. Partly because it’s cheap to get in and there are 2 forts within walking distance of the ship, but also because we … Continue reading →

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Houston, Texas

Posted on July 4, 2018 by LBcruiseshipblogger

When cruising from Galveston, anyone not from the area will most likely fly in and out of Houston, which is just under an hour away. For anyone with a bit of time before or after their cruise, Houston has a … Continue reading →

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