Category Archives: Carnival

Half Moon Cay Revisited

Posted on April 7, 2012 by LBcruiseshipblogger

I really hoped Half Moon Cay would redeem itself on this year’s visit.  On last year’s Holland America Westerdam cruise we sailed in under sunny skies on a bright blue sea.  This year the Carnival Liberty arrived in the dark … Continue reading →

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Spaces and Places Around The Ship on Carnival Liberty

Posted on March 31, 2012 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Carnival Liberty’s 2.0 upgrades brought a lot of great new spaces and entertainment options to the ship.  In addition, it had some pretty nice places already.  I covered the 2.0 upgrades in a previous blog, this one is about other … Continue reading →

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Back to Back Cruises

Posted on March 24, 2012 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Early in the morning on the last day of the western Caribbean cruise the Carnival Liberty glided slowly down the narrow channel into the Port of Miami under the rising sun.  Chris and Liza’s cruise had come to an end, … Continue reading →

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USS Kittiwake Wreck and Reef Snorkel

Posted on March 3, 2012 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Grand Cayman Island has much more to offer besides a place where people hide their money in offshore bank accounts.  It’s a great vacation spot, and a port stop for cruise ships.  We had not made any plans for that … Continue reading →

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Grand Cayman

Posted on February 25, 2012 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Most people associate the Cayman Islands with banking, and a place people keep anonymous offshore accounts.  Legislation passed in 1966 to encourage the banking industry allowed the banks to flourish, giving a boost to their economy.  The Caymans, which includes … Continue reading →

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Towel Origami – How to Fold a Towel Frog

Posted on February 18, 2012 by LBcruiseshipblogger

How to make a towel frog – step by step towel frog folding instructions plus photos of the towel animal at each step along the way. Also includes video of cabin steward folding a towel frog and links to directions on how to fold a variety of other towel creations. Continue reading →

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Choosing Your Cruise Ship Cabin

Posted on February 11, 2012 by LBcruiseshipblogger

How do you find the best cabin for your money on a cruise ship?  Cabin selection is one of the most important things to do before embarking on a cruise.  People have different needs in their cabin, so choose the … Continue reading →

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Mahogany Bay, Isla Roatan Honduras

Posted on February 4, 2012 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Carnival Liberty glided slowly backwards through the deep channel which appears to have been dredged through a shallow bay.  Through our balcony window we saw the rusty hulk of an old shipwreck poking through the water, so of course immediately … Continue reading →

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Carnival’s Bitter and Blanc Brioche Bread Pudding

Posted on January 28, 2012 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Recipe for Carnival’s Bitter & Blanc Brioche Bread Pudding. A really great dessert always worth ordering on the ship. Decadent and delicious when made at home too. Continue reading →

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How to make a towel rabbit

Posted on January 21, 2012 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Step by step towel animal folding instructions with photos and video of stateroom steward folding a towel rabbit. Links to directions on how to fold a number of other towel art projects. Continue reading →

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