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Category Archives: Caribbean
Cozumel Cruise Ship Ports
There are 3 cruise ship docks in Cozumel. Carnival has its own dock called Puerta Maya. Ships from any of Carnival Corporation’s cruise lines can go to the 4 berths there. The nearby International Pier, which is the oldest pier … Continue reading
Posted in Caribbean, Holland America, Mexico, Ports of Call, Veendam
Tagged Caribbean, Cozumel, Cozumel cruise ship port, cruise, Mexico, tropical island
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Snorkeling in Belize
It’s a long tender ride from ship to shore in Belize. Tenders are used when there is no cruise ship dock and the ship waits offshore while smaller boats bring passengers to land. These are sometimes the taller lifeboats off … Continue reading
Chacchoben Mayan Ruins
Due to unexplained technological difficulties, Holland America Veendam arrived in Costa Maya 2 hours late. Norwegian Pearl and Royal Caribbean Rhapsody of the Seas were already at the dock. The Pearl appeared significantly plainer than when we cruised on it … Continue reading
Posted in Caribbean, Holland America, Mexico, Ports of Call, Veendam
Tagged Costa Maya, cruise, Mayan ruins, Mexico, photos, port stop
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Grand Turk Cruise Ship Port
Carnival Magic approached an unknown island a couple hours before our scheduled port time for Grand Turk. “Is that a cruise ship?” Sheri asked, pointing at the island over the deck railing. The object in question certainly looked like one, … Continue reading
Posted in Caribbean, Carnival, Magic, Ports of Call
Tagged cruise, cruise ship private beach, family vacation, Grand Turk, Grand Turk cruise port, photos, travel, vacation
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Costa Maya Cruise Ship Port
Costa Maya is an engineered cruise ship port, meaning it is not a dock in a pre-existing town, but rather a port area built specifically for cruise ships and their passengers. It has quite an extensive shopping area with lots … Continue reading
Posted in Caribbean, Holland America, Mexico, Ports of Call, Veendam
Tagged Costa Maya, cruise, cruise ship port, Holland America, Mexico, photos, things to do in Costa Maya, Veendam
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Paradise Point Skyride in Saint Thomas
After having looked up the weather before our Carnival Magic cruise and seeing a prediction of rain for all four ports, we were quite happy to see sunshine in the forecast when time for the actual cruise came. Our second … Continue reading
Posted in Caribbean, Carnival, Magic, Port Cities, Ports of Call
Tagged cablecars, Carnival Magic, Charlotte Amalie, cruise, cruise port, fun, gondolas, Paradise Point, photos, Saint Thomas, Saint Thomas cruise port, skyride, tram, travel
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America’s Test Kitchen Cuban Recipies
America’s Test Kitchen on Holland America Cruise ships have a variety of ways to keep passengers entertained on board. Each day brings a new list of different things to do on the schedule, which is posted in the newsletter stewards … Continue reading
Havana “Walking” Tour
When cruising to Cuba it’s required to book an excursion through the ship for anyone who wants to get off the boat that didn’t book their cruise before June of 2017. That is if you are cruising from the USA, … Continue reading
Posted in Caribbean, Holland America, Port Cities, Ports of Call, Shore Excursions, Veendam
Tagged cruise, Cuba, fort, Havana, Havana tour, old cars, old Havana, photos, shore excursion
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Castillo San Felipe del Morro
When visiting San Juan, Puerto Rico, we almost always end up at one of the historical forts there. Partly because it’s cheap to get in and there are 2 forts within walking distance of the ship, but also because we … Continue reading
Posted in Caribbean, Carnival, Magic, Port Cities, Ports of Call
Tagged Castillo San Felipe del Morro, castle, cruise, El Morro, fort, photos, port stop, Puerto Rico, San Juan, travel
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