Tag Archives: Caribbean cruise

Dominica Island Tour

Posted on August 31, 2015 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Not to be confused with the Dominican Republic, which shares the island of Hispanola with Haiti, Dominica is its own island.  Gaining independence from Great Britain in 1978, it remains part of the British Commonwealth.  Throughout our journey from the … 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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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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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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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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