Tag Archives: travel

The Land Yacht

Posted on January 31, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

A different kind of cruising – on land!  My Cruise Stories is mainly about cruising on the sea, and will remain that way, but motorhomes are sometimes referred to as land yachts (and some of them deservingly so.)  In fact … Continue reading →

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Red Frog Pub on Carnival Breeze

Posted on January 26, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Most Carnival Passengers sailing on ships with the Funship 2.0 Upgrades are familiar with the RedFrog Rum Bar on the Lido deck.  Perhaps one of the best kept secrets on Carnival Breeze could lie on deck 5 inside the RedFrog … Continue reading →

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Bowling on a Cruise Ship

Posted on January 19, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Modern cruise ships come equipped with a variety of ways to entertain their passengers.  Not every ship has everything, but each ship does have quite a lot of choices.  Looking at what different ships have to offer provides even more … Continue reading →

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How to Make a Towel Bear

Posted on January 12, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

How to fold a towel bear – step by step instructions with photos and video. Continue reading →

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Best Shore Excursions

Posted on January 1, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Happy New Year to Everyone On New Year’s Day people tend to both look forward to the future and backward to reflect upon the past.  Since I don’t have my next cruise planned yet, I’ll stick mainly to reflections on … Continue reading →

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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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