Category Archives: Westerdam

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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Westerdam Private Tour

Posted on May 13, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Many parts of the ship, while essential to the day-to-day function, remain unseen by most cruise ship passengers.  Being media does sometimes have advantages.  The wonderful staff on the ship arranged for us a private tour of the out of … Continue reading →

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Westerdam Dessert Buffet

Posted on April 28, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Mmmmm, what to eat first? Cake, cookies, pie, cream puff swan? More desserts than any one person could ever taste at the Holland America Westerdam dessert buffet. Continue reading →

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Parasailing Saves the Day

Posted on April 22, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Review of the Parasailing shore excursion on Half Moon Cay. Continue reading →

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Half Moon Cay

Posted on April 15, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Half Moon Cay, Holland America’s private tropical island in the Bahamas. Continue reading →

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