Seychelles Suite On Holiday Cruise Ship Star Cruise Virgo 4th Sept – 6th Sept 2009 Day 2

Day 2

Here are sunrise images as well as ocean images that we managed to snap first thing in the morning. You can also see some Malaysia islands in the background.


Sunrise images

More sunrise images

Ocean image

Malaysia Islands

2 cute little islands side by side


We started off the day with breakfast at Mediterranean Buffet Restaurant. A wide spread of breakfast food of international variety to choose from you could have your pick and eat your fill. Somehow either we were not hungry or the food was not up to our standard we did not completely enjoy our breakfast that day.

Breakfast food of great variety available


Mediterranean Buffet Restaurant



Having breakfast in Mediterranean Buffet Restaurant

After breakfast was over, we settled mother in the casino and went to watch the sushi making and dragon beard making demonstration. You get to taste the creations as well at the end of the demonstration. The dragon beard making demonstration was very interesting indeed. Imagine starting work on hard crystallized sugar and ending up with something that so resembles the beard of the dragon.


Sushi making

Dragon beard candy is a form of spun sugar traditional in China. It signifies good luck and is normally given during Chinese New Year.

Dragon beard candy making demonstration

Next was lunch at Blue Lagoon, an Asian Bistro outlet a’la carte restaurant where moderate charges apply. We had satay, mee soto and fish head noodle soup. Mother’s favourite is the fish head noodle soup which she always almost picks when she comes on board. We also ordered the mixed satay and the mee soto Indonesian style. The satay gravy was thick and savoury and the satay meat adequately spiced. The mee soto though was not what we were used to and did not find it authentic. There is a special Blue Lagoon weekend menu where you can order Bird's Nest Soup With Ginseng or Red Dates for SGD49 (USD34.7) or Frog Leg Porridge for SGD15 (USD 10.60) and other interesting dishes.

At Blue Lagoon a la carte restaurant



Mee Soto



When we were done with lunch, we again settled Mother at the casino before proceeding to Out Of Africa Karaoke private rooms for some sing-along session. A cozy little room, we enjoyed singing and the camaraderie amongst the group.

Karaoke on board holiday cruise ship

Time always flies when you are enjoying yourself and before we knew it, it was already 1800 hrs, time for dinner at Samurai restaurant, a Japanese restaurant, where the birthday girl was giving us all a treat. A variety of dishes were ordered and everyone enjoyed the authentic Japanese food there. The food was good and the ambience great.

Samurai Restaurant

Cuttlefish appetizer

Katsudon - rice with deep fried pork cutlet, eggs & condiments

Tempura Deep fried vegetable & seafood

Gyoza - Japanese dumplings

Sukiyaki Dish of thin beef strips

Grilled salmon

Shabu shabu Japanese hot pot dish

Grilled cod fish set

Our whole group of 14 family members

Testing the red wine that is provided complimentary in the cruise suite cabins

Before we knew it, it was time to retire for the night.

Turndown gift for those in the cruise suite cabins
How fast the day passes when you have things to do to past the time...





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A Malaysia Vacation

Charming Malaysia

If you are looking for some cheap holidays, Malaysia is the place to look at. A Malaysia holiday can be very affordable. If you are not too adventurous or if this is your first Malaysia vacation, then it might be recommended to opt for a Malaysia package and you can choose from a variety of travel itineraries.

A Famosa Resort

Sunway Lagoon Petronas Twin Towers KLCC Again, depending on what you are looking for, there are a variety of options available. Shopping in Malaysia can be pretty fun and exciting. If you love the thrill of bargaining and testing your negotiation skills, this can be done at the various roadside stalls or night markets. If you are more into quality and branded goods, then the modern and trendy shopping malls would be your playground. Roadside stalls Night market (pasar malam) Shopping centre In Malaysia you would not go hungry with the fascinating multi-cultural. Malaysian food is not one particular distinction of food but a culinary diversity originating from its multi-ethnic population of Malay, Indian, Eurasian, Chinese, Nonya and the Indigenous people of Borneo. Baked crab Satay Accompanied with thirst quenching coconut Chendol dessert Durians, king of the fruits If you are looking to lie on some wonderful beach, look no further. There are thousands of blissful beaches along the eastern coastline of Peninsular Malaysia as well as on the hundreds of Malaysian islands. Redang, Tioman and Langkawi are some of the islands where you can find idyllic beach resorts to relax and unwind. Beach activities One of the world’s five best diving sites is Sipadan Island, Malaysia’s only oceanic island. This beautiful oceanic island was formed by living corals growing on top of an extinct volcanic cone that took thousands of years to develop. Sipadan Island For those who love some outdoor adventure, Taman Negara, Malaysia’s premier national park, is a must-see. Situated in the centre of Malaysia, Taman Negara covers 4343 square kilometers of primary forests and is one of the world’s oldest tropical rainforest. Taman Negara canopy walk Nature lovers will love shooting the rapids, exploring spectacular caves, trekking through dense, tricky forest pathways or swimming in crystal clear pools. Taman Negara is also home to the Orang Asli, Malaysia’s aborigines. You can visit their settlement and even learn how to hunt with the blowpipe. If you are fortunate, you may catch sight of some exotic flora and fauna as well as the wild animals. Do not forget to go for the canopy walk which winds over 400 meters in the forest canopy, the world’s longest such walk. Malaysia also offers you the choice of a highlands holiday. Frasers Hill Cactus galore in Cameron Highlands Famous spots are Genting Highlands, Frasers Hill and Cameron Highlands. Though the weather up at these highlands ten years back was still pretty cool, it is no longer so with all the global warming and commercialization of the area. Genting Highlands offers both and outdoor and indoor theme park as well as international class casinos. The only free fall diving simulator in Asia is located here as well. Cameron Highlands is the second most popular retreat, after Genting. Cameron has Tudor architecture style buildings, tea plantation with its soothing greenery, strawberry farms and breathtaking scenery. Frasers Hill retains a colonial charm and is quieter as compared to Genting and Cameron. You can explore the splendors of nature with a trek through the many well-marked nature trails and go on a bird-watching trip. Vegetable farm Kelong (fish farm) Malaysia is truly a world of fantasy, excitement and adventure. For a fascinating family vacation, Malaysia has a host of thrilling theme parks, fun resorts, animal farms and fruit farms to wow the whole family. A Malaysia vacation will offer a multitude of experiences for all tourists. Ostrich farm With lots of vibrant and exciting attractions, Malaysia is an enchanting destination and has something for everyone. Malaysia islands, beach resorts, highlands, nature, farms, shopping, waterfall, theme parks and even mountains for the very adventurous. Malaysian aboriginal cultural show More Malaysia attractions Waterfall Chinese characters at Auyin Hill Resort