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Lisbon: Belem Tower

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August 4, 2023

Belem Tower was built over 500 years ago by King Manuel I. It’s purpose was to serve as a gateway to the city of Lisbon, but also to defend it from enemy ships.

In later years the tower was used as a prison, a telegraph station, a lighthouse, and a…


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Venezia Transatlantic: Gibraltar

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July 31, 2023

Good morning from Gibraltar! We have an early port day today. Back on board is at 3pm. My excursion meets at 7:45am so I’m going to have to grab a quick breakfast from the buffet.

Carnival cruisers are already making changes. This is the door to the “secret deck.” I’m…


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Gibraltar: Cable Car & Great Siege Tunnels

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July 28, 2023

I booked this tour through Carnival for $129. I had a good amount of onboard credit and I used some of it for this tour. The WWII Tunnel tour was sold out so I figured I needed to jump on this one. It includes the cable car and Europa…


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Venezia Transatlantic: Malaga

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July 24, 2023

Good morning from Malaga, Spain! Today is the longest port day of the cruise. We’re supposed to be able to get off of the ship at 8:15. Back on board isn’t until 8:30pm. This is the 8am view from my balcony. As you can see on the left, we…


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Malaga: Hop-on, Hop-off Bus

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July 21, 2023

When I got off of the ship in Malaga, I decided to book the Malaga Hop-on, Hop, off bus. They have two options. 25 euros for just the bus or 35 euros that included tickets to some museums and tours. I went with the 35 which came to $37.

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Malaga: Gibralfaro Castle

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July 17, 2023

I took the Hop-on, Hop, off bus to Gibralfaro Castle. They offered tickets for the Castle only or a combo with Alcazaba Palace. In the interest of time I’m going to skip the Palace for now.

They have a grouping of kiosks at the entrance where you can purchase your…


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Malaga: Picasso Birthplace Museum

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July 14, 2023

One of the top places on my list to visit in Malaga is the Pablo Picasso Birthplace Museum. I got my ticket to the museum included with the Hop-on, Hop-off bus ticket. If you want to go that route you need to purchase the essential ticket from City Sightseeing….


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Venezia Transatlantic: Day 2

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July 10, 2023

Good morning! I just turned on the TV here for the first time and I noticed we have some different channels.
I wonder if it’s just while we’re in Europe or if this is a new thing for the fleet. BBC News, Sky News, Sky Sports, and Prime One for…


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Venezia Transatlantic: Day 1

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July 7, 2023

Since I boarded so late I’m already considered late for my muster drill. After dropping my bags in the room I immediately headed down to my muster station inside Teatro Rosso.

These jackets are different than the ones they have on most Carnival ships so I’m going to include a…


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Venezia Transatlantic: Embarkation

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July 3, 2023

Good afternoon. I’m getting a late start heading to the port today. Since the baggage handlers at the Barcelona Airport stole most of my first day from me, I had to spend more time today in Barcelona. I don’t get to Barcelona everyday and I’m going to be on…

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