Category Archives: Port Cities

Port Townsend

Posted on January 16, 2015 by LBcruiseshipblogger

At the northern tip of the eastern end of Washington’s Olympic Peninsula sits a quaint little town called Port Townsend. Victorian architecture dominates the waterfront district, on the National Register of Historic Places since 1976.  Nearby Fort Worden, now a … Continue reading →

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Staying in Puerto Rico

Posted on December 26, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Previously we visited Puerto Rico briefly as a port stop on a couple prior cruises.  After booking a cruise on the Carnival Splendor which started from there we decided to come a couple days ahead in hopes of getting to … Continue reading →

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Port Townsend Brewing Company

Posted on December 12, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Our beer-themed cruise on the Wilderness Adventurer included a visit to the Port Townsend Brewing Company when the ship stopped for an afternoon in the quaint historical town of Port Townsend at the northeastern tip of the Olympic Peninsula. At … 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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Walking Tour of Willemstad, Curacao

Posted on October 3, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

On a day that could turn from sun to rain and back in the blink of an eye, our shore excursion from the Divina of MSC Cruises in Curacao included a walking tour of nearby Willemstad after a visit to … Continue reading →

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A Quick Stop in Victoria

Posted on September 26, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Port Stop in Victoria From Ketchikan to Victoria, the Westerdam raced against a Princess boat that left about the same time.   Apparently whoever arrives first gets through customs first and the other ship has to wait. I’m not sure … Continue reading →

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Ketchikan Alaska – Dolly’s House

Posted on June 24, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Dolly’s House Museum – touring a former “bawdy house” in Ketchikan Alaska feels like taking a step into the past as all the old fashioned furnishings and appliances remain from Creek Street’s heyday as the red light district of Ketchikan. Continue reading →

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Sitka

Posted on March 31, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Many cruise ships stop in Sitka during the summer Alaska cruise season, including the Holland America Westerdam on the cruise I took with extended family.  Sitka sits mainly on Baranof Island and partly on neighboring Japonski Island, with the two … Continue reading →

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Sitka Raptor Center

Posted on February 10, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

The Alaska Raptor Center in Sitka rescues and treats injured birds of prey. Continue reading →

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Fortress Of The Bear

Posted on January 13, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Fortress of the Bear in Sitka, Alaska raises orphan bear cubs. The cubs have large enclosures with natural features. Lively happy bears entertain visitors with their antics. Continue reading →

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