Star Cruise Virgo 19th - 21st

Uncle JM was really sweet to offer to drive us to Harbour Front where we were to board the Star Cruise Virgo. So after picking up Aunt Angie from work, we went there. This was our first time onboard a vessel this big and naturally we were all excited.

But the queue at the boarding area was a killer because we didn't know where the queue ended or started and there were so many people. By the time we boarded the vessel, it was 10 plus in the evening and time for supper.

This is our cabin. It was small but self-sufficient and even though the space was compact, it had beds to sleep 5 people. Cheryl slept on the pull-out between us. But her favourite must be the upper deck where she liked to climb up. There was also a sofa-bed in there.

We went to a chinese restaurant, Pavilion for supper. What was amusing was, no sooner than the time we sat down, the dishes were served. We then found out, that since food in 3 restaurants on board were free, the dishes were fixed and all the waiters and waitresses needed to do was to serve the dishes. Jun An, by that time had already gone to Slumberland and missed most part of the supper. But he did wake up to get some porridge and then he was so alert, playing with C that he didn't go to bed till the wee hours in the morning.

We went around exploring the ship a little just before supper. We were amazed by how beautiful the place was. C wanted to jump into the pool and we had to hold her back literally.

That is Uncle Chee Kang, Daddy's pal at work with Aunt Ivy. Jun An is fast asleep in his pram and that is our supper spread at the Pavilion.

We went to Uncle CK's cabin to enjoy the view; his cabin had a balcony and it was quite a sight seeing the night skies and having the wind blow in our faces.

The next day, we had breakfast at the Mediterranean Terrace. Needless to say, our kids had a ball of a time there.

There were lots of activities onboard to keep us occupied. We went for live performances and played some games too.

We went to the sun deck after breakfast to have a good view of the sea.

It was rather fun because there were also activities like rock climbing and ball games that we could play. C even tried her hands on some rock climbing.

Daddy too!

We also had the chance to venture onto the Captain's bridge where we saw the crew in action.

We saw Mr Bean in action and I wonder if it was because of an overdose of Mr Bean because when C was dancing later on, I thought she resembles him so much!

We went exploring the vessel more and the kids found this!

Checkers, anyone? We also spent some time at the game arcade where C made a beeline for the Harley she saw.


The interior of the vessel does look grand and nice with the Christmas decor.

We went for some fanciful japanese food for lunch.

After the kids (and us) had a good nap, it was off to the pool for some water-splashing time! Of course, C and Jun An had a swelling time playing in the pool.

While the kids and the Daddies played in the pool, I took these shots. The vessel had docked at Kuala Lumpur by this time. It reached Malacca at 7 am on the 20th but we were in La La Land still. Initially, we had planned to alight at Malacca to do some shopping but that would mean, we had to take a coach on land to KL before we could join the cruise again. Daddy and I didn't think it would be a good idea to lug our shopping around so we decided to stay on board.

I have to do this: If you are having doubts about Mamy poko, rest assure this is the brand of diapers to get! Jun An had not pooed for the day and Aunt Ivy had him wear this to the pool for precaution. He didn't feel inhibited at all and while he played, the diaper did its job of absorbing water. We could see his movement getting clumsier because he was weighed down by the diaper.

No matter how much and hard Daddy squeezed this thing, NO water leaked from the diaper! Ha ha!

After dinner, we took some pictures around the vessel. This picture of us was taken by our Precious. (Not bad, for a 2.9 yr old)

And more of Mr Bean!

On the last day, under the advice of Uncle Chee Kang, we decided to pick up our passports early to avoid a long wait later on. While Daddy was in the queue, Jun An and C were running around and playing catch with each other and all of a sudden, I found C hiding among the seats with this little fellow! He followed C around and even whispered to her at times. Hmm... kids do make friends very easily, I can see.

Then after we packed our luggage, we went for our last meal on board the Virgo.

I told C to pose for a picture and she did this! (Makings of a model?)

Our lunch! Actually, we ate a lot on board and there was never a moment where we went hungry! The smile on my face says it all! (Now I have to go back to dieting to lose the extras I put on!)

More pictures of the kids clowning around on the deck before we finally alighted.

It had been a wonderful experience being on board the Virgo and though we only spent about a day on board, it was time well spent because C made a new friend. She had been great and she kept herself in control; she told Daddy and me that she had been a good girl and didn't "push" Jun An Di di. :)

Oh, Cheryl turned Cinderella and lost one of her crocs on the way back. Looks like I will be shopping for another pair for her soon.

And a big thank you to Uncle JM for coming to pick us up again!