opmet Posted November 9, 2017 #1 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Disclaimer : I am not a native English speaker and do not speak/read/write English on a day to day basis. However, I will try my best to make it easier to read. Intention : Random sharing and thoughts ( I feel guilty about taking a lot from this community and It is time Itinerary : Hong Kong At sea Keelung, Taiwan Hualien, Taiwan Taichung, Taiwan At Sea Hing Kong (just random picture for testing) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opmet Posted November 9, 2017 Author #2 Share Posted November 9, 2017 picture above looks...crappy Anyway Day 1 - Hong Kong There are a few ways of getting to the Kai Tak cruise terminal, if you carry luggages, the possible ways are: Taxi (uber?) shuttle bus private vehicle picture below is the shuttle bus schedule from Kwun Tong to Kai Tak Cruise Terminal The traffic to the terminal is really bad when there is mega ship docked in Kai Tak. A part of Kwun Tong is a industrial district and construction sites are everywhere, on google map it may show a ride in 20min from Kwun Tong but in reality it could take much much longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuCruise Posted November 9, 2017 #3 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Oh wow...haven't seen a review before on Ovation. Look forward to following along. Enjoy your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordo Posted November 9, 2017 #4 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Looking forward to reading about your experience sailing to Taiwan. Have a fantastic vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opmet Posted November 9, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Oh wow...haven't seen a review before on Ovation. Look forward to following along. Enjoy your cruise! Thank you for following along:) Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opmet Posted November 9, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted November 9, 2017 just had breakfast in two70 and people watching I will continue Day 1 later Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobecat Posted November 9, 2017 #7 Share Posted November 9, 2017 How much is the shuttle? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opmet Posted November 9, 2017 Author #8 Share Posted November 9, 2017 How much is the shuttle? Sent from my iPad using Forums The shuttle bus is free. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobecat Posted November 9, 2017 #9 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Thanks so much for that info. Going on Ovation in a May so looking forward to reading your review. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opmet Posted November 9, 2017 Author #10 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Continuing Day 1 We decided to take the shuttle from Kwun Tong and waited in line for about 30mins. (picture below an alternative way to the terminal) Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opmet Posted November 9, 2017 Author #11 Share Posted November 9, 2017 On our way to the terminal, below are some random shots we went to the roof top park before check in and the check in process took about 45mins. I was really sick( runny nose, headache, fever perhaps?, pain) I can barely moved after the safety drill is done (I feel much better now after taking pills and drink tons of water) not much left to share on Day 1(sorry about that) I will upload the cruise compass of Day 1 later. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieVisi2r Posted November 9, 2017 #12 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Thanks for taking me on your trip. I board on the 14th. Raina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datolim Posted November 9, 2017 #13 Share Posted November 9, 2017 (edited) I was on Ovation last month to Vietnam. I assume you are local to know how to take the shuttle. Took the taxi from Kowloon station to Kai Tak CT. Yes traffic really bad and took 1 hour instead of the planned 15 mins. Funny they don't change the menu in the MDR. So ended up eating escargot and lamb shank for 3 of the 5 nights. Pixels show is free in spite of the sign in the WJ on first day. Just have to line up before the show starts. Edited November 9, 2017 by SG007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opmet Posted November 9, 2017 Author #14 Share Posted November 9, 2017 I was on Ovation last month to Vietnam. I assume you are local to know how to take the shuttle. Took the taxi from Kowloon station to Kai Tak CT. Yes traffic really bad and took 1 hour instead of the planned 15 mins.Funny they don't change the menu in the MDR. So ended up eating escargot and lamb shank for 3 of the 5 nights. Pixels show is free in spite of the sign in the WJ on first day. Just have to line up before the show starts. Bingo:) I am from Hong Kong and i believe you are from Singapore. lol ( your user name starts with SG) We planed to eat in one of the complimentary dining room last night but long queue made us ended up in the buffet. ( hate the queue) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datolim Posted November 9, 2017 #15 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Bingo:) I am from Hong Kong and i believe you are from Singapore. lol ( your user name starts with SG) We planed to eat in one of the complimentary dining room last night but long queue made us ended up in the buffet. ( hate the queue) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Once the door opens the line just walk right in. You can go after the line clears and you always get an empty table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opmet Posted November 9, 2017 Author #16 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Thank you to everyone following along! Just want to let you know that I am a doing nothing guy so it is going to be really boring to read. Here is the cruise compass of Day 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opmet Posted November 9, 2017 Author #17 Share Posted November 9, 2017 picture below is the (perks?) as a gold C&A member Day 2 it is 14:50 and my family is sleeping like a baby. We were going to have lunch in the complimentary dining room ( chic ). Again long queue made us change our mind and head to the buffet. While we were having lunch in the buffet, someone made an announcement in English and Cantonese through the PA system asking people to leave when they finished their meal. I saw a long queue of people who want to get in to the buffet....and the selection of the food/desert is not satisfying. I will try to take some picture later. nickel and dimming is what main stream cruise line do these day. With less revenue from the bar, up charge restaurant ( the bar is empty most of the time and i believe the up charge restaurant is no doing well) below is the price list of everything? I think it only applies to cruises out of Hong Kong, Shanghai.... anyway.....we are having a good time Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobecat Posted November 10, 2017 #18 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Is the $29 for one minute IFly US$? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opmet Posted November 10, 2017 Author #19 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Is the $29 for one minute IFly US$? Sent from my iPad using Forums I did not try the ifly so I can't say anything. it's what the price list say but i guess if you were the only one that play the Ifly in the time slot (one on one teaching?) you could fly longer... the above is based on our 7.95 bumper car experience ( it seems no one want to pay for bumping around(only 4 people in the game) and we thought that we play longer that 3-4 mins) sorry that I speak/write horrible English, please let me know if you are not sure about the words i use/write. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opmet Posted November 10, 2017 Author #20 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Sorry for not updating this post until now, I was on shore exploring Keelung and Taipei... no rain in Keelung today :) I guess i will continue Day 2 and 3 later.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuCruise Posted November 10, 2017 #21 Share Posted November 10, 2017 You have to pay for the bumper cars? I thought it was included. Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted November 10, 2017 #22 Share Posted November 10, 2017 You have to pay for the bumper cars? I thought it was included. Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using Tapatalk They are charging for things on the cruises out of Asia that are complimentary everywhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opmet Posted November 10, 2017 Author #23 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Continuing Day 2 Dinner at solarium bistro (hotpot) The BEST hotpot in life so far. all you can eat style everything was well prepared and fresh here is the display outside the bistro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opmet Posted November 10, 2017 Author #24 Share Posted November 10, 2017 cruise compass of Day 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datolim Posted November 10, 2017 #25 Share Posted November 10, 2017 I see from the MarineTraffic you are out on eastern Taiwan now. Aren't you suppose to be in Japan. Do tell us what is happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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