Tag Archives: cruise

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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Sitka

Posted on March 31, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Many cruise ships stop in Sitka during the summer Alaska cruise season, including the Holland America Westerdam on the cruise I took with extended family.  Sitka sits mainly on Baranof Island and partly on neighboring Japonski Island, with the two … Continue reading →

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Jamaica Zip Line at Good Hope Estate

Posted on March 24, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Zipline Jungle Canopy Tour at Good Hope Estate in Jamaica. Shore excursion from the MSC Divina on a port stop in Falmouth. Photos and video. Continue reading →

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Jamaica River Tube

Posted on February 24, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Review of the Chukka River Tubing shore excursion at Good Hope Estate in Jamaica Continue reading →

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Sitka Raptor Center

Posted on February 10, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

The Alaska Raptor Center in Sitka rescues and treats injured birds of prey. 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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Fortress Of The Bear

Posted on January 13, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Fortress of the Bear in Sitka, Alaska raises orphan bear cubs. The cubs have large enclosures with natural features. Lively happy bears entertain visitors with their antics. Continue reading →

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Best Blogs of 2013

Posted on January 1, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Happy New Year!  I hope everyone had a wonderful 2013 and that 2014 has even better things in store for everyone. Reflecting back on the past year, I’m picking my favorite post from each month to highlight in this blog. … Continue reading →

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MSC Divina

Posted on December 29, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

General information about the MSC Divina including ship stats and dress code. Also a review about the ship and what it has to offer. 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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