Category Archives: Shipboard Life

Interview with John Heald: Left Behind on a Cruise

Posted on May 26, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Carnival’s number one cruise director, John Heald, tells what happens to passengers left behind in port on a Carnival cruise. Continue reading →

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The Love Boat – For Real

Posted on April 22, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

A touching story of two people who found the love of their life on a cruise. Continue reading →

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Carnival Cruise’s Afternoon Tea

Posted on April 7, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

One of the best kept secrets on Carnival cruises isn’t a secret at all.  It’s right there in the daily Fun Times schedule on sea days – Afternoon Tea.  It sure seems like a secret if you attend though.  It’s … Continue reading →

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Interview with John Heald – Life on a Cruise Ship and Carnival Funships 2.0

Posted on March 3, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Interview with Carnival’s top cruise director. John Heald talks about living on a cruise ship and Carnival’s 2.0 upgrades. Continue reading →

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Cruise Ship Cabins on the MSC Divina

Posted on January 20, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Accommodations on the MSC Divina. Photos include cabins and suites of all types including bunks dropped from ceiling and open sofa bed. Photos of MSC Yacht club private areas. Continue reading →

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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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Carnival Breeze – Things to do and Best Kept Secrets

Posted on December 2, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Interview with Carnival’s top cruise director John Heald. John reveals his favorite things to do on Carnival Breeze, and shares a secret place on the ship. 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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Food on the Carnival Breeze Cruise Ship

Posted on October 26, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

When it comes to mealtime, snack time, or pretty much any time on a large cruise ship there’s always plenty of choices for where and what to eat.  Carnival Breeze is no exception, having quite the variety of tasty things … 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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