firstcruiseinsg

Just to join in the discussion. I was on the ship last Nov and Feb this year.

 

The Nov cruise was horrible, it was catering to the China market. Food was lousy, selection was limited. Even the packet milk n yogurts during breakfast were China brands! Lots of clueless China staff hanging around Cafe Promenade not knowing what to do. I'm thinking it's maybe because it's the first cruise from Singapore after being based in China?

 

The Feb cruise was fantastic. Better selections. There's even daily Indian food at Windjammers. Less rude passengers. Things are more to Singaporean standards. There was a change in cruise director from Dan to Ken. Activities r more enjoyable. The kids club seems more organised. Most of the wait staff have changed and standards are better. For some reason, the ship also seems less crowded. Wonderful bbq during poolside party.

 

My opinion is that it's best to cruise after the ship is based in Singapore for a while instead of having one after it's repositioned from China.

 

Oh dear I wasn't aware there was going to such a distinction. This piece of information will definitely put a damper on things.. guess I'll have to re-align my expectations when I go for my Nov cruise later this year.

I can't seem to start a thread, but I would like to ask a question nonetheless. We are deciding between Phuket and Langkawi on Marina OTS, and would like to seek your opinion on which is the better destination?