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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.

Ketchikan Duck Tour

Posted on September 23, 2016 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Ketchikan Duck Tour The duck tour in Ketchikan has nothing to do with quacking birds.  It’s an amphibious vehicle. Some places use former military vehicles for duck rides. The ducks in Ketchikan are custom made for the tours because the … Continue reading →

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San Juan, Paseo de la Princesa, and Diving Pelicans

Posted on September 16, 2016 by LBcruiseshipblogger

San Juan Puerto Rico is a great port stop for cruise ship passengers who don’t want to spend much if any money. Of course excursions are available as are taxis and van tours at the port for those who want … Continue reading →

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Valparaiso, Chile

Posted on September 9, 2016 by LBcruiseshipblogger

We came into Valparaiso by bus on a day trip from Santiago. Most people on our tour went back to Santiago with the bus at the end of the day. A few others besides us stayed in Valparaiso, checking into … Continue reading →

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Cruise Ship Loyalty Programs

Posted on September 5, 2016 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Want to know how your favorite cruise line’s loyalty program stacks up against the rest? Compare a variety of major lines here and see what each one has to offer. Continue reading →

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Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala Cruise Ship Port

Posted on September 2, 2016 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Guatemala is a Spanish-speaking Central American country with volcanoes, rain forests, and ancient Mayan sites. Their currency is the Guatemalan quetzal, but shops at the cruise port are quite happy to accept American dollars. Shopkeepers at the port speak at … Continue reading →

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Mahogany Bay BOSS Underwater Scooters

Posted on August 29, 2016 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Carnival Splendor backed past the hulks of two rusted old ships into Mahogany Bay on Isla Roatan, Honduras on a beautiful sunny day. These two rusted old ships protruding from the water once delivered groceries to the island, but exploded … Continue reading →

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One Towel Teddy Bear

Posted on August 28, 2016 by LBcruiseshipblogger

I’ve got a lot of hits on my towel bear blog recently, and I think what people are actually looking for is this towel teddy bear, so to give people what they want, here it is. This is not my … Continue reading →

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Quebec City

Posted on August 23, 2016 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Holland America Veendam cruised down the St. Lawrence river to Quebec City, where the ship spent a night before disembarkation. It was nice to have a port stop with no concerns over hurrying back to the ship before it left … Continue reading →

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Gluten Free Cruising

Posted on August 17, 2016 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Although we’ve always enjoyed the company of the friends we’ve met at the table on set time dining, when cruising with my husband we usually opt for the anytime, your time, freedom, or whatever a particular cruise line calls their … Continue reading →

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How to Fold Towel Ducks

Posted on August 11, 2016 by LBcruiseshipblogger

How to Make Towel Ducks Supplies Needed for Making Towel Ducks Bath Towel – for large duck Hand Towel – for small duck Washcloth – for duckling Eyes Towel Duck Folding Instructions If you want to make a large duck, … Continue reading →

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