Tag Archives: cruise

Cave Tubing in Belize

Posted on January 7, 2012 by LBcruiseshipblogger

This is no cruise ship tour.  And I mean that in a good way.  We really wanted to try the cave tubing in Belize.  Riding an inner tube down a river through a cave sounded like lots of fun.  We … Continue reading →

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Belize

Posted on December 31, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Nestled between Mexico and Guatemala along the coast of the Caribbean Sea, Belize enjoys temperatures ranging from 66-88 degrees Fahrenheit.  As the only English-speaking nation in central America, Belize makes a great port stop for ships from the USA.  Though … Continue reading →

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How to Find Free Jewelry on a Cruise

Posted on December 10, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Ahh, shopping.  People love to shop, and cruise ships love people who go shopping.  So its win-win for everyone.  Cruise ships have their own duty-free shops, with various items on sale at really good discounts throughout the cruise.  You can … Continue reading →

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Carnival Funships 2.0

Posted on November 20, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

In 1972, Carnival bought its first ship, the Mardi Gras, which began life as a the Empress of Canada.  With that one refurbished ship they had a dream of starting a new era of fun and affordable cruising for everyone.  … Continue reading →

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Comedy Cruise

Posted on August 27, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

We wanted one last hurrah before the baby was born.  I was gigantic.  I looked like I’d swallowed a basketball. Plus a football, and maybe a little league team.  I was 37 weeks pregnant, and going on a comedy cruise … Continue reading →

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Beware the Ninja Floaters

Posted on August 6, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

What exactly is a ninja floater?  I could be talking about the irukandji (aka iracongi) jellyfish.  Tiny and transparent, these deadly jellyfish float about unseen in the waters of northern Australia.  But they are not the subject of this blog.  … Continue reading →

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Diving on the Great Barrier Reef

Posted on July 30, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

I love snorkeling, and did a lot of it on our Great Barrier Reef cruise on the Reef Encounter.  At one stop though, I tried something different.  The beginner’s scuba lesson they offered on that cruise.  You don’t usually think … Continue reading →

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Snorkling the Great Barrier Reef

Posted on July 23, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Snorkeling over multicolored corals of many varieties feels somewhat like looking down on a living fireworks display.  The Great Barrier Reef certainly lives up to the name great, with many varieties of fish and coral to see.   Such a vast … Continue reading →

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Reef Encounter

Posted on July 16, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Walking down the dock in Cairns on a sunny Australian morning we found the boat that would take us out to the Great Barrier Reef.  Not time to board yet, we waited around on the dock.  Two sorts of people … Continue reading →

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Sydney Harbour Cruise

Posted on June 11, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Sydney Harbour encompasses quite a large area.  It includes many nooks and crannies that go by names such as Darling Harbour and Circular Quay.  Everything from city scapes to mulit-million dollar homes to nature preserves dot its shores.  Miles of … Continue reading →

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