Monthly Archives: August 2025

Grand Turk Beach Day

Posted on August 29, 2025 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Grand Turk Grand Turk is the capital island of Turks and Caicos and the largest island in the Turks, but there are two in the Caicos island archipelago that are bigger. Turks and Caicos together make up a country which … Continue reading →

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Food on Holland America Noordam

Posted on August 22, 2025 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Dining Room The dining room on the Noordam was usually good for breakfast or dinner, but lunch not so much. Between very slow service at lunchtime, quite limited menus, and food that wasn’t that good the Lido buffet was often … Continue reading →

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Saint Thomas Two Island Snorkel and Beach

Posted on August 15, 2025 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Long before our Caribbean Cruise on Enchanted Princess we booked an excursion for our first port stop in Saint Thomas that was to have a bit of a tour on Saint John and then go to Trunk Bay for snorkeling. … Continue reading →

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Rain Forest Canoe in Ketchikan

Posted on August 8, 2025 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Prior to our Zaandam Alaska cruise, John booked a fishing excursion in Ketchikan and I booked one called Rain Forest Canoe & Nature Trail. John booked this cruise on a whim because he was missing Alaska after having spent a … Continue reading →

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Passau, Germany

Posted on August 1, 2025 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Passau, Germany Passau sits on the German side of the border with Austria at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers giving it the nickname Three Rivers City. The city is famous for its gothic and baroque architecture … Continue reading →

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