Monthly Archives: February 2026

Bamberg Walking Tour

Posted on February 20, 2026 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Bamberg, Germany Bamberg, Germany spreads over 7 hills where the Regnitz and Main rivers meet. Each hill has a church on top, mirroring ancient Rome. It is known for the historical buildings in the old town with buildings from the … Continue reading →

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Amsterdam Van Gogh Museum

Posted on February 14, 2026 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Vincent Van Gogh was born March 30, 1853 in Zundert, Netherlands and died July 29, 1890 in Auvers-sur-Oise near Paris, France. He was the oldest of 6 children. Working as an art dealer’s apprentice starting at 16 brought about admiration … Continue reading →

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Hike at Magellan’s Strait Park

Posted on February 13, 2026 by LBcruiseshipblogger

In Holland America Oosterdam’s shore excursion descriptions the hike at Magellan’s Strait Park is billed as a visit to a national monument at Fort Bulnes and a walk through a native forest and coastal shores. Fort Bulnes is the first … Continue reading →

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Things To Do On Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam

Posted on February 6, 2026 by LBcruiseshipblogger

There’s always a variety of things to do on a cruise ship. Some ships have more things to do on your own and others more scheduled activities, but they all have some of each. Standard on every cruise ship are … Continue reading →

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Majestic Princess

Posted on February 3, 2026 by LBcruiseshipblogger

We boarded the Majestic Princess in Fort Lauderdale directly after disembarking from Symphony of the Seas in Miami. It used to be easy to do a back-to-back with one cruise in Miami and a second in Fort Lauderdale. After all … Continue reading →

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