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Carnival Splendor Thermal Suite

Posted on June 23, 2026 by LBcruiseshipblogger

On Carnival Splendor the thermal suite doesn’t have just one entrance, but several doors along the same hallway that leads to the fitness center after passing by doorways to the spa treatment rooms. People who have either booked spa cabins … Continue reading →

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Norfolk Island Hike

Posted on June 19, 2026 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Bridal Track Coastal Walk Following a rather bouncy tender ride to shore, a couple small busses waited to take our group on a shore excursion from Holland America Noordam up a steep hill to the entrance of Norfolk Island National … Continue reading →

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Roatan Sloth and Monkey Sanctuary

Posted on June 16, 2026 by LBcruiseshipblogger

For our port stop in Roatan, Honduras on the Majestic Princess we booked an excursion through Vacations to Go that included a visit to a sloth sanctuary, a horseback ride, and snorkeling. Instructions were provided on when and where to … Continue reading →

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Food on Enchanted Princess

Posted on June 12, 2026 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Food is always a major part of cruising and for the most part Enchanted Princess delivered. As is usual on cruise ships there was plenty of food available without a surcharge, but for those who wanted something different or more … Continue reading →

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Royal Princess Deluxe Balcony Cabin

Posted on June 9, 2026 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Royal Princess Deluxe Balcony Cabin D148 The main difference between standard balcony cabins and deluxe balcony cabins on Royal Princess is that the deluxe balcony cabin has a small couch that is the size of a loveseat and the standard … Continue reading →

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Rounding Cape Horn

Posted on May 29, 2026 by LBcruiseshipblogger

On days when there’s something especially scenic Holland America opens up the front bow so people have somewhere outside to go besides the promenade deck and back deck to see the scenery. The Crow’s Nest observation lounge with its floor … Continue reading →

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Food on Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam

Posted on May 22, 2026 by LBcruiseshipblogger

The food on Holland America ships is similar from one ship to another, but there were some differences on the Nieuw Amsterdam from other Holland America ships I’ve sailed on. The buffet was arranged a bit differently with a refrigerated … Continue reading →

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Carnival Luminosa Spa Balcony Cabin

Posted on May 19, 2026 by LBcruiseshipblogger

On the Luminosa, we had a spa balcony cabin, which is similar to a standard balcony cabin only it comes with extra perks including use of the thermal suite and is listed as having nicer amenities. Pictures show the interior … Continue reading →

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Norfolk Island Cruise Port

Posted on May 15, 2026 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Norfolk Island, Australia is more than 1000 miles from mainland Australia. It’s of volcanic origin and about 5 miles long and 3 miles wide. None of the animals associated with Australia are native to the island. Neither are its venomous … Continue reading →

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Cruising with Teens

Posted on May 12, 2026 by LBcruiseshipblogger

When our 16-year-old granddaughter, Hannah, came to visit from Australia we booked a couple Caribbean cruises out of Florida to take her on. Symphony of the Seas is an excellent ship for cruising with teens because it has so many … Continue reading →

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