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Martinique Cruise Port

Posted on May 8, 2026 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Martinique is a Caribbean island territory of France. This 436 square mile volcanic island sits between Barbados and Saint Lucia in the windward islands of the Lesser Antilles. Mont Pelee is an active volcano at the north end of the … Continue reading →

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Carnival Radiance Inside Spa Cabin

Posted on May 5, 2026 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Carnival Radiance Cabin 1014 We had an inside spa cabin on Carnival Radiance, which is the first inside cabin we have had in years. It came with spa privileges so we got to use the thermal suite. Spa cabins also … Continue reading →

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Würzburg Residenz & Walking Tour

Posted on May 1, 2026 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Würzburg, Germany Würzburg sits along the Main River in the Franconian region of northern Bavaria in Germany surrounded by vineyards including Germany’s oldest and largest one. The city is best known for its historical architecture, especially the 18th-century Residenz palace. … Continue reading →

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Back on the Royal Princess

Posted on April 28, 2026 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Royal Princess launched in 2013 as the first of the Royal class, though it is not the first ship named Royal Princess. They had one of that name back in 1984, and another in 2007, both of which are now … Continue reading →

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Train to the End of the World

Posted on April 24, 2026 by LBcruiseshipblogger

The Train to the End of the World in Ushuaia, Argentina is a ride in a vintage railcar on the world’s southernmost railway. The ride includes views of Tierra del Fuego National Park and from Ensenada Bay views of the … Continue reading →

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Noumea Tree to Tree Adventure

Posted on April 21, 2026 by LBcruiseshipblogger

For our visit to Noumea, New Caledonia on Carnival Splendor we booked an excursion called Tree to Tree Adventure. Our adult daughter Sheri came with us on this cruise. She’s a competitive ninja so this excursion was right up her … Continue reading →

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A Walk In the Clouds

Posted on April 17, 2026 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Costa Rica Costa Rica is a country in central America sitting north of Panama and south of Nicaragua. It has coastlines on both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. Within the country’s 19.730 square miles there are beaches, volcanoes, … Continue reading →

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Majestic Princess Mini Suite

Posted on April 14, 2026 by LBcruiseshipblogger

The mini suites on Royal Class Princess ships like the Majestic Princess are quite a lot larger than their balcony cabins. These rooms run close to 300 square feet while standard balcony cabins are closer to 220. The room has … Continue reading →

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Decor on Holland America Noordam

Posted on April 10, 2026 by LBcruiseshipblogger

For the most part the décor on Holland America Noordam is pretty tasteful, especially when compared to that found on some other cruise ships. Ships in Holland America’s Vista class, which includes the Noordam, were all originally done in something … Continue reading →

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Easter in the Panama Canal

Posted on April 5, 2026 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Our cruise on Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam passed through the Panama Canal on Easter Sunday. Although it was Easter, most people spent the day canal watching and there wasn’t a lot of Easter activities on the ship. There probably wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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