Category Archives: Atlantic Ocean & Islands

Bermuda

Posted on December 28, 2018 by LBcruiseshipblogger

A Bit About Bermuda Bermuda sits by itself in the Atlantic Ocean, the closest land mass being Hatteras Island North Carolina, 653 miles away. The first known sighting of Bermuda by Europeans was Captain Juan de Bermudez whom the island … Continue reading →

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Bermuda Triangle Snorkel

Posted on November 9, 2018 by LBcruiseshipblogger

After crossing the Atlantic Ocean from a cruise starting in Barcelona, Carnival Vista stopped in Bermuda overnight before continuing on to the final destination of the cruise in New York. Cruises from mainland USA to Bermuda tend to stay a … Continue reading →

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Ponta Delgada, Azores

Posted on October 5, 2018 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Following a couple stormy days at sea between Gibraltar and the Azores, Carnival Vista docked in Ponta Delgada on a day with a weather forecast of cloudy with 20% chance of rain and a high of 69 degrees Fahrenheit. Once … Continue reading →

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Interview with John Heald – Rescue at Sea

Posted on January 1, 2017 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Helicopter Rescue at Sea Cruise ships have two types of sea rescues that could happen during the course of a cruise. The least common and most unlikely is rescue of people from another vessel in distress. If a ship comes … Continue reading →

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