Continuing from where I left off, the exploration of the cruise ship continued on...
The ever spacious space/walk-way on either sides of the ship (I think it's deck 4) It's also the assembly point in case of emergency.
So from Deck 11 (right next to the gym), there is an area where you can actually look at the captain's navigation and control room. The wind is pretty strong up here.
The Windjammer cafe. Love the variety of food!!! Super!!!
So creative! Edible but not allowed to eat 'em.
Our room on Deck 7. Everyday, without fail, we came back to the room with a new towel animal on the bed. This round it's an elephant... Very impressed by the services and hospitality of the crew here.
Deck 13 houses a basketball court, golfing area, table tennis, etc.
They also have rock climbing. Too bad I didn't get to try it!
Port of call on day 2: Port Klang, Malaysia
We only went off the ship to grab some supplies in a sundry shop in Port Klang's Cruise Center.
Picture shows the massiveness of our ship (the taller one) versus the shorter one.
Because being on the ship can get you lose track of what day it is, they purposely change this carper flooring daily with what-day-it-is-signage. This helps a lot because you really don't realize what day it is! I find it pretty cool...
Deck 5: The Royal Promenade
One of the signature wall of UP.
Heading back to the ship after Port Klang.
A long swim and soaking in the sun with a good read. Sunnies and sunblock are the must have's.
Watching the sun setting over the horizon on the front part of the ship.
This is one of the best spots to view sunset/sunrise/
Our dinner in the Sound of Music dining room. One of the best things here, apart from the foods, is the service of our serving Indonesian waiter. He's so good, friendly and sincere that he told us about his family back in Indonesia and his experiences in the cruise ship. and more...
Every night, on deck 11, the main pool area, there will be movie time so you can sit anywhere around this huge area and watch it together. This night it was Suicide Squad. The other night was The Legend of Tarzan & Ghostbusters.
We arrived in Phuket, Thailand on the 3rd day of cruise. Thailand, you're beautiful! The heat is comparable to that we have in Sabah. So the key to enjoy the day is to dress comfortably.
(Go for comfort over fashion. It always wins. :) )
Breakfast for champion. Right after breakfast, I was planning to queue up for the tender ticket for us at 9:30AM (Door opens at 10:15AM) but I have a hunch to go and look at how long the queue is (that was around 8:30AM). And it turned out to be already quite long! Of course I didn't even think of waiting to come back and line up at 9:30AM. I waited from 8:30AM until door opens to collect the ticket at 10:15AM. Phew! What a journey just to get off the ship to go to Patong, Phuket.
Leaving our ship by a ferry that can fit about 200 people per trip to Patong, Phuket. Apparently there is no cruise center as the one in Port Klang. Maybe they're trying to keep the sea as clean as possible.
Patong beach
My first impression of Phuket: Breathtaking. But hot. Definitely hot. But very beautiful.
Almost every hotel we passed by have this. As a sign of respect to Thailand's former king.
Thailand's new king.
Jungceylon Mall, Patong
Pineapple fried rice was gooooood. Their tomyam soup is also da bombbbbb. Different from the tasty one is Sabah, too.
A quick manicure while killing time.
Looking at this sight makes me miss Simba and Mali back home.
Patong beach right before sunset. Personal opinion: Sabah still has the best sunset view by far.
When we came into our room after a long day, this towel animal of the day was hanging there as if it's greeting us saying, "Welcome back to your humble room!"
Of course this is just a personification, but still, it put a smile on our face and warms our heart :) Thanks Roy
Formal night. It is a night where everyone is suppose to wear formally to dinner. Shorts and tank tops are not allowed. We opted for fine dining instead of buffet that night.
One of the highlights during the cruise: Ice skating show production!
Skaters from different countries (France, Canada, Japan, Mexico)
We discovered that there is a grand piano placed in a board game room called Cloud Nine. Since anyone can play it and it's vacant, it was a time where I got my fingers running on the keys and worship. I crave for His presence in the middle of all the fun and happenings. It's very true, nothing beats His presence! Enjoyment is temporary, but true joy is found when you and Him are one!
Desserts! Endless desserts...
On the final night, we went to the jazz bar because we were told that there's good jazz music band playing there every night. It was gooooood. So good that I can stare and listen to this without making any conversation (and still be comfortable).
Back in Singapore!
Hope you enjoy reading, scrolling and savoring the pictures and the story line...
Love and blessings,
Nethy
