I have had an inexplicable yearning for the sea since I was a child, perhaps because I am inland, or perhaps because the sea is always so magnificent in the book. During the journey, it always makes me happy if the destination is related to the sea.

It is precisely because of this that I chose a cruise ship for this trip, and I can see the sea when I open my eyes every day.

Many people don't understand the way of traveling by cruise ships. When they heard that I chose a cruise ship, many friends thought it was very curious and novel, and they asked questions about cruise ships. After this trip, I urged me to write travel notes and tell everyone about the food, drink and fun on the cruise ship.

In fact, when it comes to choosing a cruise as a vacation, I want to say that the cruise is the most relaxing and comfortable way to travel. As long as you choose the right cruise and route, a perfect and comfortable vacation will definitely make you nostalgic.

Moreover, in popular tourist cities and attractions in China, people follow the crowd every holiday, and they simply go to see people rather than the scenery. By choosing a cruise ship, you can perfectly avoid the crowd and start a comfortable and enjoyable vacation.

Cruise and port options

For this cruise trip, I chose MSC Mediterranean Cruises 'Glory. This is a cruise ship from a 300-year-old sailing family from Europe and one of the largest family cruise companies in the world. All supporting facilities have been completely upgraded and improved.

As for the boarding port, I chose Shanghai. Because I had planned to spend a few days in Shanghai, I booked the Mediterranean Glory departing from Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal.

Transportation from downtown Shanghai to the terminal is very convenient. You can reach it by subway and bus. It takes about an hour. However, it is recommended to take a taxi, which is more convenient and quick.

Boarding instructions and precautions

① Must bring documents: There is no need to talk about ID card, but you must remember to bring your passport, because you need to enter and exit customs on a cruise ship, and you need a passport to pass customs.
② Boarding: When you arrive at the dock, there are signs and staff to guide you on how to carry out security checks and check luggage. The service of checking luggage is so convenient. Before boarding, place your luggage in the designated check-in area, and a service staff will deliver it to the door of the room after boarding; on the night before the final return journey, pack your luggage and place it at the door of the room, and there will also be a service staff who will deliver the luggage to the customs exit. After getting off the boat and entering the customs, you can just go to pick it up directly. It is super convenient!
③ Precautions: Before traveling, you can pay attention to the cruise ship's public account, which will have detailed travel tips and what you need to bring. It is very comprehensive to pack your luggage.
④ After boarding: After receiving the room card and boarding the ship, be sure to collect the room card. The room card is your identification on the cruise ship and can also be used to pay for consumption. After boarding the ship, around 4 o'clock, everyone must participate in a safety exercise. Everyone belongs to their own designated area. There will be a prompt on the room card. Follow the prompts to go to the designated area to participate in the safety exercise.
③ On-board network: Because there are trips to the high seas during the trip, you need to purchase traffic data or WIFI on the ship in advance.
④ Playing on board: Remember to check carefully the cruise daily newspaper placed in your room every day. It will inform you in detail about the opening hours and exciting event arrangements of various venues that day, as well as important information such as time, weather, port and boarding and departure.

For this trip, we finally booked a superior balcony room from several aspects such as comfort, landscape, and cost performance. I thought the room would be small, but I didn't expect it to be quite big.

There are two single beds in the room, which can be combined into a queen bed. All the facilities in the room are complete, with all the basic needs and reasonable use of space. Air conditioning, sofa, dressing table, coffee table, closet, bathroom, TV, and a minibar. It's amazing! However, because we advocate environmental protection and conservation, we don't have toothbrushes, toothpaste, and waterproof slippers. You have to prepare yourself.

The space in the room is well utilized and there is also a loveseat. With family and friends blowing the sea breeze on the sofa, then chatting and drinking tea is completely standard for vacation.

My favorite thing is the balcony! When you open the balcony door, you will see the endless blue sea, and you will be able to catch the fresh sea breeze.

Find an afternoon, sit on the balcony and have afternoon tea, with the fresh, salty sea breeze blowing across your face, eat desserts and look at the endless sea, the whole person is empty, those troublesome things, those work The pressure, those depression of life, have disappeared at this moment, leaving only peace in the heart.

The bathroom is also very large, with curtains separating the shower room for a simple separation of dry and wet. The patch mirror on the side of the sink is designed to make the entire space look cleaner and more spacious.

It is worth mentioning that the socket in the room is a American Standard three-eye socket (two flat and one round), which also has a USB interface, and regular mobile phones can be charged directly. If the electrical appliance you carry is a Chinese three-eye plug, you need to bring your own conversion plug or universal converter.

7 restaurants and 13 bars, a feast on the tip of the tongue

Some people once jokingly called the cruise ship a "sea pig farm". It is conceivable that even people who are losing weight will not help but eat the delicious food on the cruise ship! There are two cafeterias, two specialty restaurants, and three paid restaurants on the cruise ship. There are a total of seven restaurants. The four free restaurants provide authentic and fresh global delicacies 20 hours a day.

There are global delicacies on board, both Chinese and Western. No matter which one you like, it will always satisfy you again. Pago Pago Buffet Restaurant and Bora Bora Buffet Restaurant, as the name suggests, are places to eat buffets. They are also places for breakfast and late night snacks every day on board. There are themed delicacies from different countries every night. However, although the food is delicious, don't waste it when you go there.

My first dinner when I boarded the ship was at Regia Restaurant. The restaurant is located on the 5th/6th floor, two floors above and below. It has an open space and an elegant dining environment. There are also chef recommendations every night.

The restaurant offers both Western dishes such as fried steaks and grilled lobster, as well as Chinese dishes.

The lobster is extremely large, the meat is thick, full and tender, and a bite is full of happiness. The steak is cooked just right, the gravy is rich and the meat aroma is strong, and it is topped with a special sauce. Wow ~ it's amazing!

There is a wider range of Chinese dishes to choose from, such as stir-frying, stews, stir-fried noodles, etc., which can definitely satisfy your appetite.

Have a glass of champagne, sip slowly, occasionally look at the sea view outside the window, occasionally chat with friends, or quietly enjoy the delicious food to start the cruise ship's eating and drinking journey.

If you don't like meat, you can go to the steak house on the seventh floor of the deck to experience authentic American steak. The steak house is a typical American-style restaurant with comfortable and pleasant decoration and a quite good environment. The restaurant also has old photos of the United States from the last century. As well as decorations, walking here, it feels like you are really in an American steak restaurant.

An authentic gourmet steak meal starts with pre-meal bread. The freshly baked pre-meal bread is soft and exudes a sweet smell. Apply butter on the dough and eat it. It is crispy on the outside and fluffy and soft on the inside. The butter is delicious and fragrant. Super satisfying.

Although the well-cooked steak is not bloodshot, it is extremely tender and tender, and the gravy is rich. In addition to tasting tender, you can also feel the aroma of butter. Serve with fragrant and crisp asparagus and sour and crisp shredded sour radish. When you eat it in your mouth, you won't feel greasy at all. Instead, the meat aroma of steak and the fragrance of asparagus blend with each other, giving people an incomparable taste enjoyment.

If you are not used to Western cuisine, then you must not want to miss hot pot, right?

Haizhongge Hotpot Restaurant is a hot pot specially created by Mediterranean Glory and Asian star chef Liang Zigeng. Located on the 16th floor of the cruise ship deck, the scenery is super beautiful. Eating hot pot while watching the sea view is simply a enjoyment of life.

The moment the bottom of the pot was served, it looked like it was already making people salivate, not to mention the aroma that went straight into people's noses. It was so tempting.

This restaurant features a selection of high-end ingredients such as beef, abalone, and lobster, as well as a variety of pot bottoms and exquisite stewed cold dishes. Click on the bottom of the pot you like, and wait for the sapling to be hot. Although it is so hot that the tip of your tongue aches a little, I still can't help but take another bite after another, which is really aftertaste.

In addition to dinner, don't forget to have afternoon tea ~

The 270° landscaped promenade on the 15th floor of the deck is a good place for afternoon tea. This time we had the honor to go to the exclusive lounge of the Mediterranean Yacht Club. Only guests who have booked the Mediterranean Yacht Club can go there. The lounge is located at the bow of the entire cruise ship, directly in front of the captain's studio, enjoying the captain's distinguished vision.

On a quiet afternoon, sitting on the sofa, behind you is the endless tuba. The lazy sunshine is shining on the rippling sea. In front of you are sweet desserts. It is leisurely and simple. Slow down and enjoy the comfort. Afternoon tea time.

The day is so rich, but the night is definitely more colorful. The 13 bars show a European style. Each bar has its own characteristics and customs, including piano bar, jazz bar, tasting bar, coffee bar, etc., basically everything you can think of. There are also singer bands from all over the world who bring different styles of live music. performance.

People who have never been on a cruise ship may think that it will be boring for a cruise ship to float on the sea for days and nights, but it is not! There are a lot of fun projects on cruise ships. Some people describe the cruise ship as a sleepless sea entertainment metropolis, because whether you like to be quiet or active, there are projects suitable for you here and you can enjoy them all.

Here, the Grand Theater on the Sea has world-class song and dance performances, as well as the only opera performance on the sea,"Carmen"! Every night's exciting plays are not to be missed, such as this "Magic Show", which attracted everyone's attention from the beginning.

I definitely want to go to the video game center that young people like most. Here, you can enjoy the joy of video games to your fullest. The happiness from game fans is so simple, hahaha. In addition to different types of video games, there is also a comfortable seating area for a great experience.

There are also F1 simulated racing cars and 4D theaters. If you like racing cars, you can go and experience it. You can choose the difficulty of the track. It's quite interesting. In the 4D theater, you can immerse yourself in the excitement of front of your glasses. Please ask the manager. You can hear the audience screaming from time to time, which is exciting and fun.

Families who bring children also don't have to worry about taking care of their children and have no time to play because there is a child care service on board. Especially Lego Sea Park, which has a variety of children's projects such as Lego courses. Children are basically happy when they come here. Adults just have to relax and play. Just come and pick up the children when the time comes. I'm afraid that the children are playing until they are unwilling to leave, hahaha.

There are 5 swimming pools of various sizes and multiple massage pools on board, including a lively and joyful main pool, a heated indoor swimming pool with an activity canopy, a massage pool for casual warm massage, and a youth waterslide that can experience the thrill of "flying down". In short, there are so many things to play, so remember to bring your swimsuit. Moreover, there is a lot of space for parent-child playing in the water, allowing families with children to enjoy the fun.

In addition, there are many entertainment and play items that I will not introduce one by one, such as table tennis, table football, bowling, etc.

By the way, if you want to play more fun projects, you need to do a very important thing, which is to arrange all the time reasonably. In addition to the daily itinerary in the room as a reference, you can also use the elevator on each deck. The electronic screen next to the elevator knows the opening hours of relevant projects.

Not only is it fun, but it's also easy to buy. Ladies 'favorite self-operated duty-free shops on board are dazzling, ranging from beauty cosmetics and watches to jewelry, leather goods, luggage, etc., and they are completely lost after shopping for a few hours. The only thing to worry about is the wallet., haha.

If you eat and drink every day and worry about gaining weight, what about the gym? The gym is located on the 14th floor and has a 270-degree invincible sea view room. There are more than 40 different types of fitness equipment. The equipment brands all come from the high-end brand "Technogym" to meet different professional needs. But I'm just going for a run and a little exercise.

There is also a 235-meter sea-view fitness jogging trail and a multi-purpose sports court where football, basketball, tennis, volleyball and other events can be played.

If you don't want to exercise and just walk around on the boat, the crystal spiral staircase in the Atrium of the Splendid must come! The spiral ladder is made of 47400 Swarovski crystals and has 72 steps, extending from top to bottom for 3 floors. Under the light, the crystal shines every moment. Wearing beautiful clothes and coming here to take photos will definitely blow up the circle of friends!

Or, in the early morning or evening, take a slow walk on the seascape fitness jogging trail, surrounded by a 360-degree sea view, and feel the sea breeze gently blowing through your hair.

Or, walk on the deck at sunset, and the sunset coats the body of the cruise ship with a layer of gold, turning from brilliance to indifference, from colorful colors to the vast expanse. It has poured out the afterglow of a day's love and sprinkled unimpeded onto the sea, into the wilderness, and into my ardent eye complex! Tonight, can my soul sleep peacefully in the hometown of the sea with the afterglow of this sunset?

Standing in front of the deck railing, watching the sun slowly approach the sea level. Near, far, in the sea, and in the sky, there are warm colors. I stood leaning against the railing, gazing at the sun and finally falling below sea level. Its faint halo still shrouded the world. This warm orange halo stayed beside me, making me feel as if I could hold this warmth in my arms and feel the unique tranquility and tranquility of dusk.

If you want to avoid crowds during holidays, or travel with your parents and children, cruise ships are a good way to travel. You don't have to plan your own itinerary, buy tickets, arrange travel, etc. Here, you can ignore everything and just enjoy it quietly.

In our limited life, we chase our dreams and rush about life, and it has been too long since we have calmed down. On the boat, we can have more time to relax, or enjoy our own space, or immerse ourselves in the sweetness of our world, or spend time with our families. No matter what, on a cruise ship, you can find what you want.

Well, the friends who asked how to get on this cruise ship should be optimistic. The Mediterranean Glory will arrive at Shenzhen's home port in December this year. Friends from South China can easily take the boat at their doorstep!

Starting from Shenzhen's home port, there are different voyage options, and you can choose based on the destination you want to go to. Whether you are going to Da Nang, Vietnam or Okinawa, Japan, as long as you board a cruise ship, you can just play with peace of mind! To facilitate everyone's travel, I attach a brief description of the sailing route, hoping to help you ~

If you want to book a ferry ticket, you can check on their official website or call their official customer service. I wish everyone a pleasant trip ~

[About the author]
Shi Se Gongzi
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Travel blogger, food self-media, hotel experiencer