Category Archives: Shipboard Life

Nothing to Eat at the Chocolate Buffet

Posted on August 11, 2012 by LBcruiseshipblogger

We had good meals on the Norwegian Sun.  On the one-week cruise I took with my son and grandson, they served lobster twice.  The ship had all sorts of different eateries, but since a number of them cost extra we … Continue reading →

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Rogue Child on a Cruise Ship

Posted on June 30, 2012 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Cruises make a great family vacation.  Bringing children along provides many entertaining, interesting, and sometimes exasperating moments.  The cruise lines all have children’s programs with different activities for kids ranging from preschoolers to teens.  Norwegian’s was called Kid’s Club at … Continue reading →

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Discovering Shipboard Activities while Cruising on the Norwegian Sun

Posted on June 2, 2012 by LBcruiseshipblogger

On my previous cruises at this point, I hadn’t really made use of all the ship had to offer.  Sure we had attended some shows, but that was about it as far as participating in the activities the ship has … Continue reading →

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Cruising with Kids

Posted on May 19, 2012 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Taking the family vacation on a cruise ship eliminates many of the issues of a road trip.  No more bored kids tired of sitting in the car whining “Are we there yet?”  Kids on cruise ships can run around and … Continue reading →

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Should Towel Snakes Take Over?

Posted on May 15, 2012 by LBcruiseshipblogger

I’ve heard that people saving chairs and things others might want to use sometimes creates a problem on cruise ships.  Particularly on transatlantic cruises where rumor has it they save everything from deck chairs to tables on the lido deck … Continue reading →

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Spaces and Places Around The Ship on Carnival Liberty

Posted on March 31, 2012 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Carnival Liberty’s 2.0 upgrades brought a lot of great new spaces and entertainment options to the ship.  In addition, it had some pretty nice places already.  I covered the 2.0 upgrades in a previous blog, this one is about other … Continue reading →

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Back to Back Cruises

Posted on March 24, 2012 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Early in the morning on the last day of the western Caribbean cruise the Carnival Liberty glided slowly down the narrow channel into the Port of Miami under the rising sun.  Chris and Liza’s cruise had come to an end, … Continue reading →

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Choosing Your Cruise Ship Cabin

Posted on February 11, 2012 by LBcruiseshipblogger

How do you find the best cabin for your money on a cruise ship?  Cabin selection is one of the most important things to do before embarking on a cruise.  People have different needs in their cabin, so choose the … Continue reading →

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Are Cruise Ships Safe?

Posted on January 21, 2012 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Yes, Cruise Ships Are Safe! Guest Blog By Capt. John L. Beath Costa Cruise Line’s recent disaster has many wondering if cruise ships are safe. Blame for the terrible and avoidable accident has been squarely blamed on Captain Francesco Schettino … Continue reading →

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How to Find Free Jewelry on a Cruise

Posted on December 10, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Ahh, shopping.  People love to shop, and cruise ships love people who go shopping.  So its win-win for everyone.  Cruise ships have their own duty-free shops, with various items on sale at really good discounts throughout the cruise.  You can … Continue reading →

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