Life is in all kinds of shapes, and there seem to be many reasons why everyone likes to travel. The purpose of everyone traveling may be to grow, broaden their horizons, or experience another kind of life. There is another reason why I like to travel. I like to think while traveling, I like to travel, I like to look out the window when the journey stops or when I am on a plane or train, and I like the feeling that no one is disturbing me. Looking at the scenery that keeps moving away behind you and the different scenes in front of you, then think slowly, allowing your thoughts to collide in your mind, creating different scenes.
Sparks.

This time I chose another way of traveling-cruise ship. Cruises have long heard that it is an extremely labor-saving way of travel, and have always wanted to try it. This time I was riding the Mediterranean Glory, the star cruise ship of MSC Mediterranean Cruises. Arrived in Shanghai in 2018 and officially opened the operation of Chinese routes. The founder of MSC Mediterranean Cruises is the Aponte family from Sorrento, Italy, one of the largest family cruise companies in the world. More than 300 years of great history of shipping and exploring the sea. He is famous for "not asking about cost, but only asking for quality." The most luxurious and dazzling part of the Mediterranean Glory is the crystal staircase erected in the atrium and inlaid with 47400 Swarovski stones. The cost is as high as 20 million yuan. Moreover, famous paintings by artists can be seen everywhere. The gorgeous, elegant and shining pure European aristocratic qualities can be enjoyed at all times on this cruise ship.

Cruising is definitely a very easy way to travel, saving time and effort while traveling on a cruise. There is no need to spend time on transportation every day, so there is a lot of time to play and more time to look out the window and think seriously. When you want to play, you just need to read the cruise daily newspaper on the cruise ship to learn about the play and performances, saving a lot of time. The four-day comfortable vacation life on the cruise ship gives you enough time to relax, put down the pressure of work, and enjoy a comfortable vacation life. Because vacation life was so comfortable, I once thought of bringing my family to experience it again in the future so that they could relax. The elders don't like trouble very much and sometimes don't want to go out on a trip. They don't feel like trouble at all on the cruise ship. There are elevators up and down, and you can walk wherever you want to go in a few minutes. When you are hungry, you can go to the cafeteria and taste delicious food anytime and anywhere.

The cruise ship entered and left Shanghai at Wusongkou Pier. I flew to Shanghai from Guangzhou. After a day of recuperation, I packed my luggage and set off from the hotel to get on the bus to the dock. Start the cruise journey you want to see. After boarding the bus, the driver will remind him to use the [Shanghai Cruise Center Assistant] Weixin Mini Programs to fill in the vehicle reservation information. Whether it is a private car or a taxi, an appointment must be made here, and violators will be fined 200 and 3 points will be deducted. In fact, it's very simple. Just search for "Shanghai Cruise Center Assistant" in the Weixin Mini Programs, and then click to make an appointment to enter the port and fill in your passport number, driver's license plate number, driver's mobile phone number and Captcha.

From the distance in the car, I saw the Glory, which was more than ten stories high. I was amazed. Parking there was a ten-story building. If I hadn't seen the MSC logo above, I wouldn't have expected it to be a big cruise ship. Forgive me for having never seen a big cruise ship, but this cruise ship is many times bigger than I imagined.

The queue starts at 1:30 p.m. to board the ship. Check in your luggage first. Before checking in your luggage, you must carry your passport with you. The staff will put a label on the passport for boarding. Then just follow the team to take photos and get the room card. It's quite quick to go through customs security. Before boarding the ship, a staff member will scan the room card, and you can enter the cabin with the room card.

Comfort and relaxing accommodation space

When I was finding the room, I saw that my checked luggage had been placed at the door of the room by the staff. When I opened the door, I saw the champagne and fruit specially prepared by the Splendid. I stayed in a room type with a terrace this time. The space in the room is quite reasonable. On both sides of the entrance are the bathroom and wardrobe. Inside are the bed, TV, phone, sofa, coffee table, dressing table, refrigerator, and minibar. There are imported drinks and snacks in the minibar. The room has complete living facilities, and there are many things but it won't feel crowded. The terrace is also spacious, with a coffee table and two leisure chairs. I like to sit here in the morning, eating fruits and snacks, quietly looking at the sea and listening to the sound of the waves. It is worth mentioning that when I first entered the room, there were two neat single beds. When I returned to the room at night, I found that the two beds had been put together neatly by the considerate staff to make it a big bed.

The bathroom is also reasonably designed and has a firm size. Next to the washroom is a specially provided MSC Mediterranean Cruises original fragrance brand, which has MED fragrance toiletries set. The faint fragrance is particularly pleasant.

Endless projects and endless scenery

Will it be boring to float at sea for a few days? The answer is impossible. In this sea metropolis, day or night, whether it is playing, shopping, or eating, you can always find a place here that suits you. The entertainment facilities on the Mediterranean Glory are very complete. There are 5 indoor and outdoor swimming pool venues, water park, F1 racing car, 270° sea view gym, Grand Theater at Sea, 4D theater, spa and beauty center, Lego Sea Park, children's club, different specialties restaurants, duty-free shops... Wait, whether it's a couple, friends or a family, it's quite suitable for traveling. There are a variety of entertainment options to choose from, which are all my happy memories of cruise travel.

The 14th floor deck is a lively and fun water park, where pool parties or sea BBQ barbecue parties are often held. A heated swimming pool with an active canopy and leisurely enjoy a heated massage. There is also a large water slide that allows you to experience the thrills of flying down the river. The outdoor leisure deck on the top floor is where you can enjoy the romantic time and warm sunshine when the sun sets.

F1 racing has a full-sensory real experience. I have to say that this racing car is really real. I also experienced speed and passion. Driving the F1 car is particularly exciting and exciting. The speed is too fast and the steering wheel is too flexible. When you experience it, you can't control the car if you relax your hand a little. Another exciting entertainment project is the 4D theater. I usually don't dare to ride a roller coaster. I experienced it this time. It was so real that I felt dizzy from sitting in it.

Technogym Seaview Fitness Center. You feel that every day is too comfortable on the cruise ship and want to find a place to exercise. The 270° Seaview Fitness Center is perfect. The feeling of sweating while looking at the sea view is something you can experience in very few places. The sea has the ability to heal. Watching the waves coming and leaving layer by layer, my heart is particularly calm.

The Maritime Theater performs wonderful performances with different themes every day. You can choose to come and watch your favorite performance based on the time reminder in the Cruise Daily.

There is also a place on the cruise ship that is particularly suitable for relaxing and healing. That is the spa and beauty center. When you are tired or tired, go to the spa and beauty center and enjoy the treatment of a professional Balinese technician. This is rated as one of the top five best cruise spas by the Cruise Travel Bible Belize Cruise Guide. It has professional physiotherapists from Bali and more than 20 health and beauty treatments to choose from, allowing you to feel the relaxation of your body and the peace of your soul.

The bars on the cruise ship are a little too easy to play with. There are 13 large and small, and each bar has different decoration styles and music performed. There are classical elegance, fiery Latin, petty bourgeoisie jazz, romantic lyrical...

The purple jazz bar located on the seventh floor of deck has a live performance by the band every night, including charming jazz music, passionate Latin melodies and fresh and melodious tunes. The purple style is accompanied by jazz music, and the atmosphere is also particularly charming. There will also be dance teaching here, such as lamba, blues, mixed Latin dance, and improvise with the musicians. Specific time schedule A daily schedule document will be provided in the room every day.

On the fifth floor of the Brilliant Bar, Swarovski-dotted pianos play melodious melodies, and powerful resident singers sing with emotion along with the music. As the music gently sway, the captain of the ship sometimes appears here to interact together. You can also take a photo with the captain.

The 14th floor is also very comfortable. Sit down in the bar and listen to music, while blowing the sea breeze while tasting carefully prepared cocktails.

There is also another musical performance that I personally prefer, which is the Dim Sum Tea House. He is a foreign guitar player and singer who is very proficient in Chinese pop songs. His voice is deep and his voice is particularly attractive when singing love songs. It is very relaxing to listen to him sing.

There are three Lego building sculptures on the cruise ship. They are masterpieces by Lego builders. You can find them to check in together ~

Parents who take their children on a cruise can also take their children to Lego Sea Land. There are exclusive clubs for children and 30 play facilities. There are professional and caring care for children's cruise ships here. Just pick up the baby at the designated time.

There are two Swarovski crystal staircases on the Mediterranean Glory, one is located in the cruise ship atrium and the other is located in the Mediterranean Yacht Club area. It consists of a total of 47400 Swarovski crystals and costs as high as 20 million yuan.
Walking on the crystal staircase is a bit dreamy. Walking on the stairs, you are the owner of thousands of Swarovskis. Because it is too luxurious, tourists are rushing to check in. It is recommended to wear red and white gowns, which are especially beautiful when taking photos.

There are also all duty-free shops on the cruise ship, and the discounts are also very large. Cosmetics, watches, jewelry, luxury goods, there will always be one that will keep you busy.

Food choices at sea are particularly important. On the Mediterranean Glory, you can experience different lifestyles in three meals a day. In terms of restaurant configuration, the Mediterranean Glory has restaurants with different themes. Among them, there are 4 free restaurants: Pago Pago, Bora Bora Buffet, Regia Main Restaurant, and Villavede Main Restaurant;3 paying restaurants: Steak House, Haizhongge Hotpot and Dim Sum Tea House.

Menu with different national themes every night, warm Spain, natural Greek style, and romantic France. The cuisine of different restaurants can not only satisfy our Chinese appetite, but also satisfy our continuous exploration of foreign cuisine. The three star chefs personally customized signature dishes, which upgraded their taste buds.

Haizhongge Hotpot Restaurant: The Chinese restaurant personally operated and signed by Asian star chef Liang Zigeng, creating Haizhongge's signature hot pot for the "Chinese stomach". A specially selected selection of high-end fresh ingredients such as Boston lobster, Japanese beef, and abalone, coupled with the soup base carefully crafted by Chef Liang, makes people mouth watering. Enjoy the hot pot surrounded by a 270-degree sea view.

Steak House: The American steak house on the sea is a carnival of carnivore. It uses natural free-range certified Angus beef. The steak has a firm texture, low-fat and juicy texture, and a sweet and chewy taste. Coupled with the 170-year-old Morton brand sea salt produced in the Mediterranean Sea, the umami taste of the beef becomes more prominent. Ordered set meals, including starters, main courses, desserts, and a formal Western meal makes the food richer.

Dim Sum Tea House provides all-day leisure tea at sea, providing Hong Kong-style refreshments, various refreshment noodles, and Asian exquisite tea. Satisfy the Chinese stomach.

Mediterranean Yacht Club Pure English Afternoon Tea
On the MSC Mediterranean Glory, it has to be mentioned that only 4% of passengers on the cruise ship can reach it. The unique ship within ship is like a luxury yacht on a giant cruise ship, and only the MSC Mediterranean Yacht Club can enjoy the advanced treatment. They have exclusive docks, VIP lounges, ticket counters, and VIP channels. They are protected by exclusive protection, and they can activate their distinguished identities and exclusive passes as soon as possible. Welcome champagne and fresh fruit plates, free unlimited drink bar, in-house minibar, customized luxury fragrance brand, med wash set, daily exclusive VIP daily newspaper, and free continental breakfast and pure English afternoon tea.

The Mediterranean Yacht Club's authentic English afternoon tea restaurant is located on the bow, almost at the same angle as the captain, with a 270-degree sea view facing the sea. There will be a captain's cocktail party and a musical performance here in the afternoon. If you want to participate, you can check the schedule.

English afternoon tea snacks are served on a three-layer porcelain dessert plate. Tea is naturally the indispensable protagonist. This time, Earl Black Tea is chosen. When brewed, the fragrance of tea comes to your face. Lemon and milk can be added when drinking tea. Remember that lemon and milk cannot be put together ~

The time to take a tea nap feels like returning to the Victoria era. British people attach great importance to the etiquette of drinking tea, accompanied by rich and delicious snacks, creating a peaceful, comfortable and rich and gorgeous tea drinking atmosphere. Enjoying a ritualistic afternoon tea made me pay more attention to life. As writer Henry James writes in his book,"In some cases, there are few things in life that are more satisfying than spending your time at a ceremony called afternoon tea."


Encounter the beautiful sunset
Climb on the top deck of the cruise ship at dusk and watch a sunset at sea. The surrounding sea is blue and the Pacific Ocean is connected to the sky in the distance. The sun was just right and there was no cloud to block it. The sunset on the cruise ship is as beautiful as an illusion. The sky constantly changes colors with the sunset.

Watch the sunset disappear bit by bit above the sea until there is no trace. Maybe I'll be ready to say goodbye to the Mediterranean Splendid.

The moment I stepped out of the deck, I stopped to look back at the Mediterranean Glory that had carried me through my four-day journey. It was extremely huge, and I looked up at it like an insignificant ant. Today, all the guests on board will leave the ship, but the crew is still busy. They need to quickly tidy up the rooms and supply the supplies on board, because they will set sail for the Pacific Ocean again. In the past few days on the cruise ship, I have seen the sincere smiles and politeness of the crew every day. They make this cruise ship full of warmth. The charming sunset, the wonderful adventure on the sea, and quietly looking at the sea from the balcony, countless ideas also popped into my mind. I like the days when I was on the deck, let me continue to set out with these.

In addition, I want to tell you a piece of good news. The Mediterranean Glory has finally arrived in the south. You can take a cruise ship in Shenzhen. The cruise ship will go to Da Nang and Okinawa. Cruise vacations are no longer exclusive to the postal service area. Tourists from the south can also enjoy a pure European cruise vacation experience. The specific routes are these ~

(Original picture and text: Momoli loves traveling)