Monthly Archives: August 2019

Aquarium Bar in Cozumel

Posted on August 30, 2019 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Cozumel is full of little beach bars near the cruise ports. Most ships also offer a wide variety of shore excursions both on the island and on the mainland. When we stopped there on Holland America Veendam we walked around … Continue reading →

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Cruise Ship Cabins on Royal Princess

Posted on August 23, 2019 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Cabin categories are pretty much the same from ship to ship. Except when they’re not. Most ships have inside cabins, oceanview cabins, balcony cabins, and suites. Of course there are usually further divisions within some or all of those categories, … Continue reading →

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Décor on Explorer of the Seas

Posted on August 16, 2019 by LBcruiseshipblogger

For anyone new to sailing on Royal Caribbean, Explorer of the Seas definitely stands out above the average cruise ship. The most notable difference is found at the center of the interior of the ship. Standard cruise ships tend to … Continue reading →

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Hits and Misses on Carnival Vista

Posted on August 9, 2019 by LBcruiseshipblogger

When Carnival’s ship called Vista first launched, it was not just a new ship, but the first ship of a whole new class – the Vista class of course. Vista is full of firsts. Some firsts for Carnival, some firsts … Continue reading →

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Shimizu, Japan Cruise Ship Port

Posted on August 2, 2019 by LBcruiseshipblogger

The port of Shimizu is located between Tokyo and Osaka. With Mount Fuji looming large in the background, views from the port are spectacular on clear days. Fuji is a registered UNESCO World Heritage Site. A nearby pine tree grove … Continue reading →

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