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Dubai Cruise Port

Posted on June 24, 2022 by LBcruiseshipblogger

DUBAI Dubai is the largest and most populous city in the UAE (United Arab Emirates). UAE is one of the world’s richer countries. Their economy relies largely on trade, tourism, aviation, financial services, and real estate, with oil contributing a … Continue reading →

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Shows on Symphony of the Seas

Posted on May 13, 2022 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Most of the shows on Symphony of the Seas required pre-booking in their app. Which would be fine if there was actually availability to see the shows, but some were already booked full when they first appeared and others that … Continue reading →

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Kayaking in Costa Maya

Posted on May 6, 2022 by LBcruiseshipblogger

On most cruises we venture forth on our own at most ports, with an excursion booked here and there. The first time we went to Costa Maya we found a taxi tour to the Chacchoben Mayan ruins. On our cruise … Continue reading →

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Cruise Ship Cabins on Celebrity Constellation

Posted on April 1, 2022 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Cabin choices on Celebrity Constellation include the usual selection of inside cabins, ocean view cabins, balcony cabins, and suites. Among those major categories there are some variations, especially in the suites. Each category has some accessible cabins, which tend to … Continue reading →

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Cabins on Symphony of the Seas

Posted on March 11, 2022 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Most cruise ships have interior, oceanview, and balcony staterooms as well as suites. There’s often some variety in amount of people a room accommodates, and a bit of variance in shape or size due to the location of some of … Continue reading →

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The Ever-Changing Itinerary

Posted on February 4, 2022 by LBcruiseshipblogger

In spite of omicron flaring up, our January cruise on Celebrity Constellation out of Tampa did sail. Itineraries are pretty fluid these days. When we first booked the cruise it went to Key West, Aruba, Curacao, Bonaire, and Grand Cayman. … Continue reading →

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Khasab, Oman Cruise Port

Posted on January 7, 2022 by LBcruiseshipblogger

KHASAB, OMAN The city of Khasab is located on northern Oman’s Musandam Peninsula which juts out between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman in the Strait of Hormunz next to United Arab Emirates. This small city has many … Continue reading →

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The Pre-Cruise Covid Test

Posted on November 19, 2021 by LBcruiseshipblogger

After having been shut down for a year or so due to covid, the cruise ship industry has to take precautions to prevent outbreaks on ships from shutting them down again. Because of this, the boarding process has gotten harder, … Continue reading →

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Muscat, Oman Cruise Ship Port

Posted on November 5, 2021 by LBcruiseshipblogger

MUSCAT, OMAN Oman’s capital and largest city sits on the Gulf of Oman surrounded by mountains and desert. The climate is hot and arid with hot summers and warm winters. Annual rainfall is about 4 inches. Arabic is the predominant … Continue reading →

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Shanghai Cruise Ship Port

Posted on October 22, 2021 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Shanghai Shanghai is China’s largest city as well as a global financial hub and the place where our 4-week Canada to China cruise came to an end. The city’s population exceeds 24 million. The Chinese characters that make up the … Continue reading →

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