I went for a 3D 4N star cruise Libra, trip starting from
singapore and of cos ending at singapore. Went with a grp of
friends, 6 of us including my husband and myself.
It was an interesting experience as this is the first time I have
been on a cruise. As I was a light sleeper, sleeping became a
trouble for me, I could hear toilet flashing from neighbor, I am
not sure whether they are from upstairs or the next door.
Food is nice, the curise have provided well when it comes to food.
I could remember eating, eating and sleeping most of the time. The
only bad point is that most of the time there were long queues to
food areas and such. I will find myself being upset about the way
they make pple take numbers and then ask them to come back like
20mins again to join a queue even though they have already taken a
number, I don't know what kind of queuing system is that, one thing
that they can improve on. We spent most of our time playing games
rented free from the cruise and also playing majiong (rented
@SGD$10 for 3 hours) Must also remember to bring a book or
something to read in case you do not do much activities on
board.
They have a small pool and a few jacuzzi, which is most of the time
packed. You can also use the gym there, track shoes are available
for rental, think around SGD$2 per hour. There is also a small spa
there, I don't know much about it since I am not interested about
it...If I want to go spa I may as well go to the one at sentosa,
well facilitated...anywhere would be better I guess...
Our first stop was at KL, we signed up for the shopping trip to the
biggest shopping mall and the coach brought us to the "twin towers"
to take photos before bringing us to the shopping mall, nice to be
able to have a break to take photos in KL. However I would advise
not going for the shopping trip as there are not much difference in
the shopping mall as the other big shopping malls around. I would
rather have spent more time resting in the room, since I have paid
for the cruise...hee....
Next stop we went to Langkawi, nice place, too bad we did not get
to sign up for the island hopping tour provided by the star cruise,
we manage to get the local pple there to bring us to the same
island hoping trip for RM290 for the 6 of us.
The island hopping trip sure is fun, those who love the sun and the
beach must really go for it. I am sure you will surely enjoy
it.
I wonder how would it be like to travel on virgo =)
However I guess if you want to have a more "care free" holiday
cruise is not the best idea....you are more confined to a "floating
hotel" most of the time
Hong Kong and China as mentioned by above replies already told you
that tourist areas are functioning and prepare to be "chop"
(correct me if I am wrong please)
Perth will be too boring to my point of view... I will suggest
going to Tasmania...scenary there is real cool!
