Category Archives: Day Trips

Boston Trolley Tour and River Cruise

Posted on August 2, 2015 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Boston, the largest city in New England and one of the oldest in the USA, was founded by Puritan settlers from England. The city had a key role in the American Revolution, which of course means it now has historical … Continue reading →

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Victoria Harbour Ferries

Posted on January 30, 2015 by LBcruiseshipblogger

When in Victoria and looking for something a bit different to do, the Harbour Ferries offer a variety of on-the-water options, and also serve as transportation for visiting places near the landing docks.  The harbour ferries have a base dock … Continue reading →

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Craigdarroch Castle, Victoria

Posted on November 14, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Ever since a brief evening stop in Victoria on the way back to Seattle from an Alaskan cruise on Holland America’s Westerdam, my sister, Aunt, and I wanted to go back for a longer visit.  We decided to set up … Continue reading →

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Taking a Twilight Tour in Forks, Washington

Posted on August 18, 2012 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Take a Twilight Tour in Forks, Washington and see sights described in the Twilight book series including the actual homes used for the descriptions of Bella and Jacob’s houses in the books. Continue reading →

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Boating with Dogs

Posted on June 23, 2012 by LBcruiseshipblogger

It’s summer and boating season has arrived.  John’s boat spent a number of years in Canada, so it’s been ages since we’ve gone boating.  We recently had a rare Saturday that we both had free on a sunny day so … Continue reading →

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White Water Rafting on the Wenatchee River

Posted on October 1, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Originally scheduled for a scenic float due to the time of year, we felt quite happy when told we could switch to white water due to the excess amount of water in the rivers this year.  Not quite the peak … Continue reading →

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Comedy Cruise

Posted on August 27, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

We wanted one last hurrah before the baby was born.  I was gigantic.  I looked like I’d swallowed a basketball. Plus a football, and maybe a little league team.  I was 37 weeks pregnant, and going on a comedy cruise … Continue reading →

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Daintree River Cruise

Posted on August 20, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

We stepped out of the 4-wheel drive jungle bus onto the muddy banks of Australia’s Daintree River.  Picking our way through the mud and across the makeshift plank path near the water’s edge, we boarded the waiting river boat perched … Continue reading →

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Jungle Bus Rainforest Tour

Posted on August 12, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Standing in front of our hotel in Port Douglas waiting for a ride to the Daintree Rainforest tour, we all felt a bit surprised when a giant 4-wheel drive off-road jungle bus pulled up instead of an ordinary tour bus. … Continue reading →

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Kuranda Skyrail

Posted on July 9, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Dangling high above the rainforest of Australia, we looked down on the green canopy of trees, each one an individual mini ecosystem. Plants growing high in the trees gain access to light not found under the canopy. Lianas (vines)grow up … Continue reading →

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