Category Archives: Westerdam

Half Moon Cay Horse Ride

Posted on April 2, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Very heartfelt and honest review of the horseback by land and sea shore excursion on Half Moon Cay, Bahamas. Video of horse swimming from above and below the surface of the water. Ocean riding at Nehalem Bay, Oregon. Continue reading →

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Sailing to Tintamarre

Posted on March 11, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Review on the Golden Eagle catamaran sail and snorkel shore excursion from Phillipsburg, St. Maarten. We sailed on a boat called Too Rhum Punch to the island of Tintamarre. Underwater tropical fish photos. Continue reading →

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Saint Martin

Posted on March 5, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Watertaxi to Phillipsburg, St. Maarten for a look at the town, shops and beach. A bit of island history too. Click on the link about 747’s for awesome videos of a close-up of the underside of airplanes landing right overhead at Princess Juliana airport. Continue reading →

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The Lido Barbecue

Posted on February 27, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Nightly barbecue outside on the lido deck by the aft pool. Good food, carved watermelons and vegetable bouquets. Continue reading →

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The Pinnacle of Dining

Posted on February 21, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

A review of Holland America’s upscale eatery, the Pinnacle Grill, and other shipboard dining options. Continue reading →

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Puerto Rico

Posted on February 13, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Walking through old San Juan, Puerto Rico. Visits to the old castle/forts of San Cristobal and San Felipe del Morro. Blue brick roads and iguanas. Continue reading →

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High Tea on the High Sea

Posted on January 29, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Afternoon tea Holland America style aboard the Westerdam. Lots of beautiful food displays. Carved watermelons, vegetable flowers and ice sculpture. Continue reading →

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Lost at Sea Without Ever Leaving Port

Posted on January 7, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Lost in the vastness of a cruise ship stuck in port with generator issues. Lots of things to do on board, too many classes and lectures to attend them all. Continue reading →

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Fort Lauderdale

Posted on December 18, 2010 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Visiting jaws at the Bass Pro Shop in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Boarding the Westerdam for a Caribbean cruise. Continue reading →

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Does Lauren’s towel elephant REALLY trump my towel turkey?

Posted on December 3, 2010 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Towel turkey vs towel elephant. Towel elephant vs hanging towel monkey. Vote for your favorites in this never-closing towel animal poll. Continue reading →

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