Monthly Archives: July 2024

Décor on MSC Meraviglia

Posted on July 26, 2024 by LBcruiseshipblogger

The décor on MSC Meraviglia was mostly tasteful. It kind of looked to be generally going for understated elegance.  The centerpiece is the crystal stairway in the atrium, and the highlighted feature the video ceiling over the promenade, reminiscent of … Continue reading →

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Port Stop in Juneau

Posted on July 19, 2024 by LBcruiseshipblogger

One of the port stops on our Alaskan cruise on Quantum of the Seas was in Juneau. All of the excursions offered there were pretty expensive. The last time I’d been there you could find pretty much anything you wanted … Continue reading →

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Honolulu Cruise Port

Posted on July 12, 2024 by LBcruiseshipblogger

In Honolulu the ship docks within walking distance of a variety of things to do. It’s just under a kilometer to the Aloha Tower, where there’s great views of the cruise ship from the end of the pier. On the … Continue reading →

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Tortola Cruise Port

Posted on July 5, 2024 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Tortola is the largest and most populated of the British Virgin Islands. It’s also the home of Road Town, the capital of the BVI. Beaches and watersports are the main tourist attractions. The island also has places of historic interest … Continue reading →

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Scenic Overlooks in Australia’s Blue Mountains

Posted on July 4, 2024 by LBcruiseshipblogger

There’s a lot more to the Blue Mountains west of Sydney, Australia than the tourist attractions at Jenolan Caves or Scenic World in Katoomba, though those are both quite popular and definitely worth visiting. These mountains have over 140 kilometers … Continue reading →

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