Tag Archives: cruise

A Saddle Goes to Sea

Posted on June 4, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

“You can have one if you pay for it yourself.” So my mother said many years ago when asked if I could have a horse.  Much later I found out that really meant no, as she thought that would never … Continue reading →

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Westerdam Private Tour

Posted on May 13, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Many parts of the ship, while essential to the day-to-day function, remain unseen by most cruise ship passengers.  Being media does sometimes have advantages.  The wonderful staff on the ship arranged for us a private tour of the out of … Continue reading →

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Half Moon Cay

Posted on April 15, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Half Moon Cay, Holland America’s private tropical island in the Bahamas. Continue reading →

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Saint Martin

Posted on March 5, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Watertaxi to Phillipsburg, St. Maarten for a look at the town, shops and beach. A bit of island history too. Click on the link about 747’s for awesome videos of a close-up of the underside of airplanes landing right overhead at Princess Juliana airport. Continue reading →

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Lost at Sea Without Ever Leaving Port

Posted on January 7, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Lost in the vastness of a cruise ship stuck in port with generator issues. Lots of things to do on board, too many classes and lectures to attend them all. Continue reading →

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Ketchikan, InnerSea Discoveries part 8

Posted on November 6, 2010 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Walking tour of Ketchikan Alaska Continue reading →

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Misty Fjords National Monument, InnerSea Discoveries part 7

Posted on October 30, 2010 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Kayaking in the Misty Fjords National Monument in the Alaskan wilderness. Continue reading →

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Thomas Bay and Baird Glacier, InnerSea Discoveries part 3

Posted on October 2, 2010 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Alaskan wilderness adventure cruise. Hike to a remote waterfall on Forest Service trails and walking on Baird glacier. Nighttime view of northern lights. Continue reading →

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InnerSea Discoveries Alaskan Adventure part 2 Windham Bay to Frederick Sound

Posted on September 25, 2010 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Cruise through the wilds of Alaska. Kayak in Windham bay with seals and sea lions, and make our own trails through the wilderness. Strange facts about barnacles and whale watching in Frederick Sound. Continue reading →

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InnerSea Discoveries part 1, Seattle and Juneau

Posted on September 19, 2010 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Safari Quest InnerSea Discoveries – the Uncruise There’s an old saying that states if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Normally that is the truth, but once in awhile it’s not. When the offer came to … Continue reading →

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