Tag Archives: travel

Accommodations on the Norwegian Pearl

Posted on December 29, 2012 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Like any large cruise ship, the Norwegian Pearl has a variety of stateroom categories based on what passengers are willing to pay when choosing their cruise ship accommodations.  Budget-minded travelers pick a basic inside cabin.  Even among the same sort … Continue reading →

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One Night in Barcelona

Posted on December 22, 2012 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Our transatlantic cruise for the new Carnival Breeze’s maiden voyage to America began in Barcelona, Spain.  While we would have liked more time to explore the area, we had just one night in Barcelona. On our cab ride to the … Continue reading →

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It’s All About the Pearl

Posted on December 15, 2012 by LBcruiseshipblogger

It all started with a random picture.  An Alaskan wilderness small-ship cruise I once took on the Safari Quest ended in Ketchikan on a beautiful sunny fall day.  Strolling through town, camera in hand, I just happened to glance at … Continue reading →

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Carnival Breeze Ship Decor

Posted on November 24, 2012 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Most cruise ships portray an image of opulent elegance in the majority of their interior decorating.  The brand new Carnival Breeze has a whole new look.  Now that it is in America, it home ports in Miami for Caribbean cruises.  … Continue reading →

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Accommodations on Carnival Breeze

Posted on November 17, 2012 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Breeze makes its way just a bit closer to its permanent home in America every day.  Launched last June, it spent the summer cruising Europe.  After a transatlantic crossing it will take eager passengers … Continue reading →

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Carnival Breeze Library Bar

Posted on November 12, 2012 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Only on a cruise ship.   Cruise ships have many bars.  Most also have a library.  Normally these are two separate entities.  Perhaps the bars get more use, or they wanted a way to make the library more attractive or a … Continue reading →

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What to Pack For a Cruise

Posted on November 10, 2012 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Cruise essentials to pack, and what not to waste valuable space on in the limited luggage airlines allow. Continue reading →

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Grand Turk

Posted on November 3, 2012 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Sunshine sparkles on water in varying shades of blue on both sides of the dock.  Walking down the dock from the Carnival Liberty in Grand Turk takes almost no time.  The light blue of shallow water drops to the dark … Continue reading →

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Dining on Carnival Liberty

Posted on October 20, 2012 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Carnival Liberty, the first ship to undergo the Funship 2.0 transformation, has many dining options – most of them free.  The only regular mealtime eatery on the ship that costs extra is the steakhouse. Liberty has two main dining rooms, … Continue reading →

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Bicycling in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

Posted on October 6, 2012 by LBcruiseshipblogger

While walking up the road to San Filipe Del Morro castle, one of two old forts within walking distance of the cruise ship docks in San Juan Puerto Rico, we spied two bright yellow bikes chained to a lamp post.  … Continue reading →

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