Thursday, January 1, 2009
Royal Caribbean International - Legend of the Seas
  "Welcome to Royal Caribbean International, the cruise line that delivers the "Wow!"and the one that put a surfing simulator, rock-climbing walls, ice-skating rinks and other innovative amenities on cruise ships. Whether you've sailed with us before or have just seen our ads, you may have the sense that we're not your average cruise line .... With more than 280 destinations worldwide and an amazing array of exciting shore excursions and cruisetour options, we're reaching out to vacationers eager to try something new ... Thank you for visiting our web site to learn more about Royal Caribbean International. We hope to see you onboard one of our ships soon."
My oh my... one of their ships, the Legend of the Seas, will definitely get to see me real soon! How come? Well, that's because... I am boarding it next Friday! WOOOHOOO! :D OMG... it's been 3 years since I last boarded a cruise ship and now, the opportunity is here once again. Well, since I never went on any vacation trip during my current (and final) school holiday, I guess this short trip could be the best substitute even though it means I have to skip school for 1 or 2 days. Haha! Wow, what a nice way to start my 2009. Told cha I have a feeling my 2009 is going to be better than my 2008. Hahahaha! Weeee! :D
Oh yeah, please do not confuse this with the more common Star Cruises line. Royal Caribbean may sound foreign because it rarely stop by Singapore. It is more famous in the Western countries and also Australia. So I say, it's quite an honour to be able to board this extremely grand cruise. I've did a bit of research about the cruise and guess what? It's total luxury!!! I hate to compare but just from the pictures alone, I can sum up that it is wayyy better than Superstar Virgo (which I boarded back in March 2006).
Hmmm... U must be wondering why the trip is so sudden, right? For your information, I'm not that insane and rich to just book a package for no rhyme or reason, ok! Hahahaha. This is all thanks to my mom's department (ICA coastal). She was once again appointed to work onboard the cruise (thus she decided to bring me & granny along). Her duty is simple but very very tiring. Alongside two other colleagues, she have to stamp and check all the passports of the 2000+ guests onboard. This is essential to reduce the waiting time at the Cruise Center. Imagine everyone queueing up just to have their passports stamped and checked? Sheesh! Still, what's there to complain? My mom got it all for FREE!!! Yups, she need not fork out a single cent for herself. Of coz me & granny have to pay our share but still, there will be a hefty discount. Awesome, no? Hehehehe. :)
The best part is, mom will be getting the balcony room! If U have ever been on a cruise before, U will know that the room is TDF!!! Haha. The view is spectacular and the amenities are more than U can ask for. Geee... I'm getting more eager now. Hehe! One more thing, I also can't wait to indulge in their luxurious and sumptuous buffet spread at the dining room. It also helps that the dining room is beyond grand. Anything will taste good, no? Hahahaha!
Hmmm... what else? Ouh I know! There will also be land tours when the cruise calls at the ports in Malaysia. First stop will be Penang and next will be Klang (Kuala Lumpur). I did say I want to visit KL once again in 2009, no? I guess my wish will come true real soon! Haha. With the generous 8 hours free & easy package, I'm sure going to make full use of it by shopping to my hearts content. Pavilion, here I come!! ;) Ok, I'm officially nuts! :P
I guess that's about it. I hope everything will be smooth sailing. Omg, I still can't believe it's happening. I must be dreaming. Someone slap me now! Hahahaha! :P Weeeeeeeeee~
P/S: FYI, the cost of going onboard the Legend of the Seas alone ranges from SGD400+ to SGD700+ (for the "normal rooms") whereas the land tour is at a separate cost of SGD50+ to SGD70+. :)
Regards,
Niz
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