Monthly Archives: March 2019

Strange Happenings on a Cruise Ship

Posted on March 29, 2019 by LBcruiseshipblogger

In some ways every cruise is different, but in other ways they are pretty much the same. The ship sets sail. Some days are spent at sea and others in port, there’s lots of food and plenty of entertainment. On … Continue reading →

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Snorkeling in Belize

Posted on March 22, 2019 by LBcruiseshipblogger

It’s a long tender ride from ship to shore in Belize. Tenders are used when there is no cruise ship dock and the ship waits offshore while smaller boats bring passengers to land. These are sometimes the taller lifeboats off … Continue reading →

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Which Cruise Lines Are the Most Kid-Friendly?

Posted on March 17, 2019 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Cruising With Kids Cruising is becoming ever more popular and young families with kids make up a good portion of the growth. When planning a cruise it always helps to take into consideration the ages of the people you’re cruising … Continue reading →

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Vanuatu

Posted on March 15, 2019 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Vanuatu A nation in the south pacific made up of a group of islands nestled between Fiji and New Caledonia, Vanuatu is a place many people never would have heard of if it weren’t for the 9th season of Survivor … Continue reading →

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Kennedy Space Center

Posted on March 8, 2019 by LBcruiseshipblogger

After disembarking Carnival Magic we had a couple days to spend in Cocoa Beach before going home. Getting off of Carnival Magic in Port Canaveral wasn’t the easiest disembarkation ever. Leaving the ship took a very long time because in … Continue reading →

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Exploring Kodiak

Posted on March 1, 2019 by LBcruiseshipblogger

We stepped outside the Holland America Westerdam into the strong aroma of dead fish. All explained by a glance at the nearest building, labeled Kodiak Fishermens Terminal. We’ve had port stops at container docks before, but this was the first … Continue reading →

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