Tag Archives: cruise

Hato Caves, Curacao

Posted on September 2, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Outside of the Divina, of MSC  Cruises, we boarded a bus for our excursion to Hato Caves. Along the way the tour guide gave us a lesson in the history of Curacao (our local tour guide pronounced this Kure-uh-sow.) One … Continue reading →

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The Awesome Cruise Ship Cabin

Posted on July 28, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

The nicest cruise ship cabin we’ve ever stayed in. Continue reading →

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Ketchikan Alaska – Dolly’s House

Posted on June 24, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Dolly’s House Museum – touring a former “bawdy house” in Ketchikan Alaska feels like taking a step into the past as all the old fashioned furnishings and appliances remain from Creek Street’s heyday as the red light district of Ketchikan. Continue reading →

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Aruba Sail and Snorkel

Posted on June 2, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

The MSC  Divina sailed past colorful houses and a working port into Aruba on a windy December day.  We booked a sail and snorkel excursion through the ship.  It had two stops, one at a reef and the other at … Continue reading →

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What is an Un-Cruise?

Posted on May 19, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

People hearing the term Un-Cruise for the first time may wonder just what exactly is an un-cruise?  The answer – an Un-Cruise is the cruise ship experience everyone can enjoy!  If you like boats or nature an uncruise could become … Continue reading →

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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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