Spending Christmas on board...what a wonderful way of celebrating Christmas by sailing away with Star Cruise Libra, world class floating resort in the high seas for 4 days 3 nights Penang/Phuket/Krabi/Penang, breezes through the exotic paradises of Andaman Sea.
The day started early on the Sunday, 23 December 2012 where we assembled at Berjaya Times Square entrance for our coach to depart for Penang. The coach departed at 7.30 am sharp, two hours later, we stopped for an half hour break at Tapah Rest Area. By 1 pm we were already at the Swettenhem Pier ready to board the cruise.
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| Christmas Party...danced the night away |
Everything was so systematically arranged. Just present your booking confirmation and passport, you will be given an access card readily printed with your name and cabin number and assembly point in case of emergency. As you board, you were welcome with a band from Philippine, H2O with songs sung by lovely female singer. There were even passengers dancing away with the singer, can you imagine how fun it was!
Luggage and hand carry bags were scanned before you were allowed to proceed to your cabin. No worry of missing out lunch as after you boarded, hi-tea was served from 1 - 4 pm at all their three (3) restaurants namely Four Season (Western), Ocean Paradise (Chinese) and Mariners (International buffet).
Few types of cabin that you can booked totally up to your preference and of course your budget from executive suite, junior suite, deluxe oceanview stateroom, oceanview stateroom with window, oceanview stateroom with porthole to inside stateroom. We opted the oceanview stateroom with window and our cabin was located at deck 4.
Impressive facilities which includes fitness centre, golf driving range, pool with hot tub jacuzzi, sport decks, internet cafe, beauty saloon, photo gallery, Ports O' Call etc, 4 meals a day sumptuous dining at restaurants, snack away at lounge and bar and not forgetting five star entertainment at Skyline KTV, Boomer Disco, Stardust Lounge and Star Club 3, last but not least, the casino.
Children could enjoyed themselves with the lined up Nickelodeon at Sea Activities or have fun at the Child Care Centre.
Most of the crew on board were from Philippine, China and handful from Malaysia. The ship sailed away at 5 pm and announcement was made for you to proceed for safety drill. There was Sail away party with Nickelodeon characters such as Dora, Nick Splash Mob and others and we were entertained by cruise entertainers and local Malaysia Starlight lounge singers with Chinese Hits and H20 band with English numbers.
The first night on board, we had BBQ dinner by the pool at deck 9. Right after dinner, we proceeded to Stardust lounge for performance by the H20 show band from Europe with their Top Rock of the 80s. The host, Godie was such a talented entertainer as he could even sing, dance and entertained us with hilarious jokes.
The male cruise entertainer even performed as lady boy during the bingo session and paraded as beauty pageant contestant which made the spectators laughed till they nearly dropped off their seats. If you wished to have a naughty nite, you may
buy ticket which cost you RM220.00 for LOL and Show Girls...sexy adult
show for age 18 and above which will be performed after midnight.
If you are those that do not like party, you may unwind yourself by having a sauna or massage at the fitness centre or simply enjoy the relaxed sailing.
We docked at Phuket at 12 noon the next day, 24 December 2012 and those who booked for tours and shows or even those wanted to be on free and easy could have fun in Phuket before the ship sailed away at 12 midnight the same day. We had our shopping at Robinson in Phuket and Patong beach for half of the day.
We were all ready for the Christmas eve party after dinner as we were entertained by top show production by cruise entertainers and also H20 show band. More fun at the pool deck where we partying away with performances by various staff of various departments on board. The captain and his management team were there to join in the fun and toast for a Merry Christmas.
As we reached Krabi on our 3rd day at 10 am, we embarked on Krabi Adventures where we visited the Snake Farm, a very good show indeed with monkey show as well, Giant Catfish Farm which i personally did not quite enjoy followed by a lunch served at local Thai restaurant with final destination Tiger Cave Temple.
As today was Christmas day, we have already booked for Gala Evening dinner which was 2nd seating at Four Season. As soon we were back to our ship, we had our bath before we proceeded to Pre- Gala Cocktail Party at Stardust Lounge where we danced away with the Captain and his crew followed by 1st Gala Showtime: Christmas Wish by the Europe performers.
Thereafter, we were entertained with Hollywood to Bollywood Party with Godie. The 5 males were picked among the audiences to dance the bollywood style whereas 5 females were picked to catwalk sexily. The winner for each session received a medal.
We then proceeded to Four Season for Gala Dinner with the Captain and do make sure there was dress code which you need to adhered. Elegant or smart casual wear was highly recommended. Shorts, bermudas, slippers were definitely not allowed. During the dinner we were entertained by the waiter and waitresses with their dance. As for the meal, it was superb! We were served 4 course meal i.e. appetizer, soup, main course and dessert. By the way, you have a choice of gala dinner at Ocean Palace if you preferred Chinese cuisine.
More partying at the deck as we enjoyed the last get together Fiesta De Libra Farewell party with the fun-bunch Cruise Entertainment Team and hotel representatives after the dinner besides live disco music with H20 Show Band till 1 am. If that was not enough, you can watch movie or try your luck at the casino.
I had great time at the highest deck 10 where it was so windy as we were sailing on the Andaman Sea towards back to Penang.
The next morning, though with heavy hearts i packed all my luggage as we need to disembark by 12 noon. We were required to settle all our outstanding bills which we charged to our cabin access card and then collect our passport before we bid sayonara.
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| Sunset View |
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| Welcome Onboard |
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| Gala Meal for Christmas day |
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