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About LBcruiseshipblogger

MyCruiseStories blog tells stories about adventures in cruising on ships big and small. Things to do onboard and in port. Anything connected to cruising. Also food, travel, recipes, towel animals, and the occasional random blog.

Dubai Mall

Posted on January 27, 2023 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Dubai Malls Dubai has many malls, one of which is called Dubai Mall. It’s gigantic, but not the biggest mall in the world. The tallest building in the world, called the Burj Khalifa, is located at that mall. Dubai’s other … Continue reading →

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Things To Do on Symphony of the Seas

Posted on January 20, 2023 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Cruise ships all have a variety of things to do onboard, some significantly more than others. Symphony of the Seas and others of Royal Caribbean’s Oasis Class have way more to do than most. There are of course the usual … Continue reading →

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Wonder of the Seas

Posted on January 13, 2023 by LBcruiseshipblogger

When Royal Caribbean’s 5th Oasis Class ship, Wonder of the Seas started cruising in March 2022, it took over from sister ship Symphony of the Seas as the largest cruise ship in the world. The ship stretches 1,188 feet (362 … Continue reading →

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Back-to-Back on Different Ships

Posted on January 6, 2023 by LBcruiseshipblogger

People often take two cruises in a row, though it is usually on the same ship. After disembarking Royal Caribbean Wonder of the Seas at Port Canaveral we set sail for our next cruise on MSV Meraviglia the same day. … Continue reading →

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Lake Crescent

Posted on December 30, 2022 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Lake Crescent sits entirely within the boundaries of Washington State’s Olympic National Park. This deep glacial lake averages about 300 feet deep, but drops to 624 feet at its deepest. The crescent shape gives the 17-mile long lake its name. … Continue reading →

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Christmas Ships

Posted on December 23, 2022 by LBcruiseshipblogger

The first thing I look for on a cruise as soon as the gift shop opens is a ship model Christmas tree ornament of that ship. They are far more likely to be available on wintertime sailings than other times … Continue reading →

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Go Port Cruise Shuttle

Posted on December 16, 2022 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Port Canaveral is the most inconvenient of any port we’ve sailed from. The nearest airport is in Orlando, about 40 miles away so it’s a bit far for uber or taxis. You can book shuttles through cruise lines, but the … Continue reading →

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Northeast Scenic Drive

Posted on December 9, 2022 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Traveling from Stoddard, New Hampshire to Jay Peak, Vermont, we took the long way so we could cross the Cornish-Windsor covered bridge. This bridge links Cornish, New Hampshire to Windsor, Vermont across the Connecticut River and is the longest wooden … Continue reading →

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Things to Do on Celebrity Constellation

Posted on December 2, 2022 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Each night after the evening cabin cleaning a paper with what’s going on the next day was left in the cabin. It always included a schedule of the day’s events and activities. They had the usual cruise ship fare of … Continue reading →

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Olympic National Park

Posted on November 25, 2022 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Olympic National Park Olympic National Park covers a significant portion of Washington State’s Olympic Peninsula. Most of the park is in the center of the north end of the peninsula, but there is also a strip along the coast. The … Continue reading →

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