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Holland America Noordam

Posted on December 1, 2023 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Holland America is known for having mid-size ships. They aren’t tiny expedition vessels, nor are they enormous mega-ships like some other cruise lines have. Holland America’s largest ships are the Pinnacle Class consisting of the Koningsdam, Nieuw Statendam, and their … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving on a Cruise Ship

Posted on November 23, 2023 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Apparently booking a bunch of cabins with extended family and cruising together over Thanksgiving is a big thing with a lot of people. We’ve had cruises that started or ended just before or after Thanksgiving before, but this was the … Continue reading →

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Busch Gardens

Posted on November 17, 2023 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Our original plans included a one-night stay in Tampa after our cruise on Celebrity Constellation, which was supposed to be followed by boarding Royal Caribbean Serenade of the Seas the next day. We booked at a La Quinta specifically because … Continue reading →

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Food on MSC Meraviglia

Posted on November 10, 2023 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Food on MSC Meraviglia is definitely far better for people who are not on any sort of special diet. They have plenty of food available, and the food is good – it’s just a bit tough if you need any … Continue reading →

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North Star on Quantum of the Seas

Posted on November 3, 2023 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Unique to Royal Caribbean’s Quantum Class cruise ships, the North Star is a viewing pod that rises 300 feet in the air above the top deck of the ship for the best 360-degree view at sea. It’s a glass bubble … Continue reading →

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Entertainment on Celebrity Constellation

Posted on October 20, 2023 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Celebrity Constellation had entertainment in the form of live bands scattered around the ship playing at various bars or by the pool at different times of the day. The outdoor movie screen usually had a couple different movies each day, … Continue reading →

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Neighborhoods on Wonder of the Seas

Posted on October 13, 2023 by LBcruiseshipblogger

It’s not surprising that a cruise ship as big as Wonder of the Seas is divided up into what Royal Caribbean refers to as neighborhoods. Other than self-contained areas like the Boardwalk, Central Park, and the Royal Promenade, it’s not … Continue reading →

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Cruise Ship Cabins on Quantum of the Seas

Posted on October 6, 2023 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Like all major cruise ships, Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas has a variety of staterooms and suites to choose from. From budget saving inside cabins to spacious suites, there’s something to suit every cruiser. There’s a total of 2094 … Continue reading →

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Symphony of the Seas Hits and Misses

Posted on September 29, 2023 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Hits and Misses on Symphony of the Seas is purely my opinion (with some input from my sisters) about the things we liked and didn’t like about the ship during our cruise. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion so … Continue reading →

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Bars on Celebrity Constellation

Posted on September 22, 2023 by LBcruiseshipblogger

On most cruises I don’t buy more than a drink or two (including specialty tea or non-dairy hot chocolate), often none at all. Lately more and more of the cruise lines have gone to all-inclusive fares, which means they jack … Continue reading →

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