Category Archives: Holland America

Cruising Glacier Bay

Posted on December 16, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

The Holland America Westerdam spent one day of our Alaskan cruise cruising around Glacier Bay. The daily schedule included what time the ship would pass each glacier. Up in the Crows Nest they had a ranger giving a talk about … Continue reading →

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Holland America’s Greenhouse Spa

Posted on November 11, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Westerdam Greenhouse Spa A Piece of Paradise at Sea Often on boarding day regardless of which cruiseline or ship you sail with, the spa has open tours for anyone wishing to see inside.  I almost always take the tour, but … Continue reading →

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Holland America’s Pinnacle Grill

Posted on October 19, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Dinner service at Holland America’s Pinnacle Grill on the Westerdam included unexpected extra treats in addition to the delicious food we ordered. Continue reading →

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Cruising Gluten Free

Posted on September 28, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Do Cruise Ships Accommodate Gluten Free Diets? With two sisters on gluten free diets, cooking gluten free has become somewhat of a hobby for me so I have things I can serve them when the need arises.  One of my … Continue reading →

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Full Speed Ahead on Mount Roberts Tram

Posted on September 21, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Mount Roberts Tram Much like the time I came to Juneau on the Norwegian Sun, on our trip on the Westerdam we returned to town from a shore excursion with just enough time left to ride up the Mount Roberts … Continue reading →

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Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau, Alaska

Posted on August 24, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

After visiting Glacier Gardens on a shore excursion from the Holland America Westerdam, our tour group piled back onto the busses and headed out to Mendenhall Glacier.  I really wanted to see Mendenhall since I had not made it out … Continue reading →

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Visiting Glacier Gardens in Juneau, Alaska

Posted on August 4, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Juneau has quite an array of things to do.  With Mendenhall Glacier as the tourist’s top choice, and Mount Roberts tram conveniently located at the cruise ship dock in the center of the tourist shopping area, multitudes of people visit … Continue reading →

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The Family Cruise

Posted on July 20, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

For years my husband and I have tried to talk my parents into taking a cruise with us.  They always said no.  Finally my younger sister said I should just give it up as they would never go on a … Continue reading →

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Accomodations on Holland America Westerdam

Posted on June 29, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

The Holland America Westerdam has a variety of rooms available to suit the budgetary needs of all their passengers. Those who prefer to spend as little as possible on their room can book an inside room. The inside rooms on … Continue reading →

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The Amazing Rollable Gluten-Free Pie Crust

Posted on December 24, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Recipe for gluten free pie crust you can roll, recipes for apple tarts and spinach quiche with shrimp Continue reading →

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