Tag Archives: photos

Staying in Puerto Rico

Posted on December 26, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Previously we visited Puerto Rico briefly as a port stop on a couple prior cruises.  After booking a cruise on the Carnival Splendor which started from there we decided to come a couple days ahead in hopes of getting to … Continue reading →

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How to Make a Towel Santa

Posted on December 25, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Step-by-step instructions with photos on how to fold towels into Santa Claus Continue reading →

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Port Townsend Brewing Company

Posted on December 12, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Our beer-themed cruise on the Wilderness Adventurer included a visit to the Port Townsend Brewing Company when the ship stopped for an afternoon in the quaint historical town of Port Townsend at the northeastern tip of the Olympic Peninsula. At … Continue reading →

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Cozumel Cave Snorkel

Posted on November 28, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

On a windy December day the MSC Divina pulled into the dock in Cozumel, Mexico. Cozumel Island sits off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, an area of Mexico dependant on tourism as its main industry and thus well guarded … Continue reading →

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Carnival Splendor

Posted on November 21, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

While officially part of Carnival’s Conquest class, the Splendor is a unique ship in a class of its own somewhere in between the Conquest and Dream classes. At a length of 952 feet, with double occupancy passenger capacity of 3,002 … Continue reading →

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Craigdarroch Castle, Victoria

Posted on November 14, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Ever since a brief evening stop in Victoria on the way back to Seattle from an Alaskan cruise on Holland America’s Westerdam, my sister, Aunt, and I wanted to go back for a longer visit.  We decided to set up … Continue reading →

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Skiff Tours from the Wilderness Adventurer

Posted on November 7, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

When taking a cruise on one of the big ships, any excursions at port stops cost extra.  Sailing with Un-Cruise Adventures has a great advantage there – the ship often has activities included with the cruise provided where it stops.  … Continue reading →

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A Very British Cruise on P and O

Posted on October 10, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

This is a guest blog from Paul Symonds, who writes a blog about Wayfinding with helpful hints on how to get around in your travels such as this post about navigating yourself around a cruise ship. A Very British Cruise … Continue reading →

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Walking Tour of Willemstad, Curacao

Posted on October 3, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

On a day that could turn from sun to rain and back in the blink of an eye, our shore excursion from the Divina of MSC Cruises in Curacao included a walking tour of nearby Willemstad after a visit to … Continue reading →

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A Quick Stop in Victoria

Posted on September 26, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Port Stop in Victoria From Ketchikan to Victoria, the Westerdam raced against a Princess boat that left about the same time.   Apparently whoever arrives first gets through customs first and the other ship has to wait. I’m not sure … Continue reading →

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