It was through the kindness of Vicki and Cris that we were able to personally meet Captain Yngvar Knutsen who generously brought us to the bridge, and showed and explained some of the equipment in it.
Vicki and Cris also introduced us to Chief Refrigeration Engineer Dionisio “Bebot” Ranque (yes, he is a Filipino) who showed us around the Engineering Room and served us the most delicious cappuccino.
Almost everyday, the ship docked at a different port. We got off the ship and went on on-your-own shore excursions to Penang, Port Klang (from where we drove to Kuala Lumpur) and Phuket. But for those who opted to stay onboard, there were activities galore – spa, massage, sauna and gym, cooking demonstrations, musical shows, movies, wall-climbing, Ocean Adventure for the young ones, art auctions…
… casino, shopping…
… and a dozen other things. For those seeking quiet and solitude, there’s the library.
And for the hermits, there’s cable TV in the state rooms. There’s wifi service too if you simply can’t resist going online although the per-minute rate is pretty stiff.
Cruising is a travel experience unlike any other. And it’s not all that expensive considering all the service and amenities that you get. A 3-night cruise in Asia, for instance, starts at $289.00. It is relaxed, the atmosphere is friendly, passengers are endlessly pampered. You never go hungry, there’s always something to do and it’s a chance to meet new people and make new friends (beware though of men who will try to pick you up and stalk you!).
So, on your next holiday, if you’re thinking of going on a new adventure and you’ve never tried cruising before, consider a few days and nights at sea and a different destination almost everyday. It’s something I’d like to do again and I already promised my daughters that, next time, it’s going to be a family affair.
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The cruise pala was another case of SO MUCH DO, SO LITTLE TIME!
Hi Connie! Going on a cruise is something my wife and I would really, really love but didn’t really look into as we thought is was quite expensive (pang-mayaman). If possible, can you please email me the details and how much it costs?
Thanks for the info. I might consider joining that cruise next time we go on vacation to the Phils. I love to try the cuisine in Malaysia,Thailand & Singapore—-eating street food
is fun.
The pictures inside the ship reminded me of the short Mexican reunion cruise my college friends organized 3 yrs ago. For fund-raising,with 120 people the Royal C
liner gave us $4,000 back which we used to purchase medical equipments for the school.
Beatrize, yes, that’s how I felt. I wanted so much to attend the on-board activities but since they were timed when the ship was docked and we were on-shore, I couldn’t.
Rico, all the prices are listed at the RCCL website. And a cruise is not as expensive as you might think. I thought it was suntok sa buwan but the rates are quite reasonable.
emyM, I’m really hoping that the Philippines would be included in the Royal Caribbean’s ports of call soon.
I love cruising. It’s really nice to look into the SE cruise too.