Monthly Archives: June 2025

Melk Abbey

Posted on June 27, 2025 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Melk, Austria Melk is a city in Austria at the confluence of the Danube and Melk Rivers with a population of over 5000 people. It is best known for Melk Abbey, home to Benedictine monks since 1089. Melk has a … Continue reading →

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Petrohué River Rafting Adventure

Posted on June 20, 2025 by LBcruiseshipblogger

One of the excursions offered on Holland America Oosterdam in Puerto Montt, Chile was called Petrohué River Rafting Adventure. It promised a class 3-4 rafting trip with spectacular scenery of old-growth forests and breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and … Continue reading →

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Snorkeling in Moorea

Posted on June 13, 2025 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Moorea Snorkel Safari As we disembarked the tender in Moorea, a guy with a sign for our excursion number (13) stood in an empty boat with rows of seats under a canvas top just across the dock. The top of … Continue reading →

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Rockland Estate in Saint Martin

Posted on June 6, 2025 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Having already tried the zipline at Pelican Peak on our last visit to Saint Martin, we booked the four-event tour at a different place on our visit on Enchanted Princess. The shore excursion listed on Princess’ website called it Rockland … Continue reading →

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Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam

Posted on June 1, 2025 by LBcruiseshipblogger

As the fourth ship in Holland America’s line to bear the name, the current rendition of the Nieuw Amsterdam was completed in 2010. Its maiden voyage set sail from Venice on July 5 of that year after being christened by … Continue reading →

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