Duration: 7 days, Companion: Friends, Activities: Gastronomy, Photography, Cruise Travel, Author Visited: Shanghai, Published on 2019-12-15 08:40. In the last month of 2019, I decided to take a break and change my usual mode of travel. Being accustomed to flying, I opted for a more leisurely and relaxing experience. Previously, I meticulously planned every detail to avoid unnecessary troubles during travel. This time, I chose the Royal Caribbean Spectrum of the Seas for a romantic voyage at sea. Under the warm winter sun, watching the calm sea, I enjoyed the final days of the year and reflected on the gains and losses of the past month. The Royal Caribbean Spectrum of the Seas offers themed voyages each year. In March 2020, there will be a ‘De Yun She Cruise’, which is great news for those who love both comedy and travel. I came aboard the Spectrum of the Seas in advance to enjoy the experience and plan to return in March for the ‘De Yun She Cruise’ to listen to Yue Yunpeng’s comedy. Staying in a Sunny Sea View Large Bed Royal Room, known for its spaciousness and reasonable layout, the ship offers various types of rooms suitable for different people, allowing guests to choose based on their preferences or budget. I enjoyed the Sea View Balcony Large Bed room during the maiden voyage and chose it again this time. The recent sunny weather allows me to bask in the warm sun as soon as I open the curtains, without feeling any chill at sea. The wardrobe, large bed, drawers, desk, and sofa are arranged in order. Surprisingly, a suitcase can fit into the cabinet, and there are two large wardrobes for hanging clothes, as well as a sofa that can accommodate another person. The desk has two USB sockets, which is very thoughtful. With a converter, one can use the ship’s power supply. The bathroom design is also very reasonable, with good separation of wet and dry areas. Guests need to bring their own toothbrushes, toothpaste, and other toiletries. There is a spacious dressing table, a full-length mirror by the door, allowing one to look dashing before going out. The cruise offers a comprehensive range of entertainment facilities, which has always been an important consideration for me when choosing a cruise. During the voyage, there may be times when there is no signal. At such times, choosing suitable entertainment is crucial. Therefore, before choosing the Spectrum of the Seas, I read a lot about it. The ship features a Karaoke room named ‘Star Moment’, where friends who enjoy singing can experience the feeling of being a star performer. There is also a multi-purpose sports hall at sea, offering various indoor ball sports and bumper cars, as well as an interactive entertainment hall with AR walls and AR floors. Without the need for a mobile phone or AR device, guests can directly experience the high-tech, strong interaction between virtual and real worlds through body movements and actions.
There are many lovely panda sculptures on the deck of the ship, which are very cute. Flowrider deck surfing. Surfing should be a project that is played every time you go to the seaside. The surfing facilities here imitate the real wave effect. Take a surfboard and you can enjoy the excitement to your heart’s content. Surfing in winter is still a bit cold, so you can only watch others. Music Hall. There are quite a lot of activities on Spectrum of the Seas. If you are a relatively quiet person, you can also choose to sit in a music bar, order a few glasses of drinks, chat with friends and spend a leisurely afternoon. The overall decoration style of the music hall is relatively simple and atmospheric. The dim light and glass bottles create a good atmosphere. Rock Climbing Wall. There is another place on Spectrum of the Seas that attracts me very much, that is rock climbing. If you love rock climbing, you can experience it here. I have no previous experience in rock climbing, so I just tried it a little. If you master the skills, it is not too difficult to climb. There are still many rock climbing masters on the ship. Some reach the top quickly. But for beginners, don’t pursue speed. You still need to take one step at a time and pay attention to safety. Shopping Mall, Duty-Free Store at Sea. If you don’t say this is a cruise ship, you may think you are in a commercial complex. Because in addition to having fun here, it can also satisfy girls’ shopping desires. The duty-free store on Spectrum of the Seas has become a paradise for girls. There are quite a few brands here. Because I haven’t made comparisons, I don’t know how the prices are. When I see something I like, I still can’t help but buy some. Many people will also choose gifts here to take home and give to relatives and friends. Watching wonderful entertainment shows. The reason why people like Royal Caribbean may be related to the entertainment shows above. Different performances can be seen on the cruise ship every day. In addition to the physical pleasure brought by entertainment facilities, these shows bring a visual impact to everyone. The three newly created wonderful entertainment shows, ‘Silk Road’, ‘Dazzling Dance of Past and Present’ and ‘Spectrum Heroes’ have successfully attracted every passenger on the cruise ship. The high-tech dazzling stage and the hard work of the actors have also added a lot of characteristics to the entire cruise ship. The Effectors ‘Spectrum Heroes’. ‘Spectrum Heroes’ (The Effectors) staged in the Royal Theatre tells the story of four superheroes with different personalities, each with powerful talents and superpowers.
Captain Coreo is the leader of the team, whose superpower stems from control over movement and motion; the lively and outgoing Lume can control all light; the sexy and mysterious Pixel can control video images and projections; Reverb, who often acts unexpectedly, possesses great superpowers from controlling all sounds and sound effects. The dazzling stage lights combined with high-tech stage design give a strong sense of science fiction. In the creation of this performance, Royal Caribbean strives to break through the traditional model of stage and audience separation, creating a boundaryless theater experience. Show Girl ‘Charming Dance of Today and Yesterday’, also known as Showgirl, is the third installment of Royal Caribbean’s original performance series The Sequins & Feathers?. The elegant and charming dance originated in the second half of the 19th century in the cafes and small hotels on the winding cobblestone slopes on both sides of Montmartre in Paris. ‘Charming Dance of Today and Yesterday’ tells the story of how the European and American song and dance industry has changed to today and will go to tomorrow. The performance combines ultra-modern choreography with first-class vocals, coupled with gorgeous and ever-changing lighting and stage design, creating a comprehensive sensory shock for guests. The Silk Road ‘The Silk Road’, as an original production by Royal Caribbean, will be staged in the 270-degree panoramic hall. The story uses the two divine eagles in the hands of Zeus in Greek mythology to symbolize Eastern and Western civilizations, telling the story of the male and female protagonists traversing the Silk Road, experiencing hardships, and finally meeting at the center of the world. The performance integrates costumes, music, and dance styles from China, Persia, India, and Rome, interpreting the familiar ‘Silk Road’ story to Chinese audiences in an unexpected new way. The excellent performances of the actors are very immersive, making you watch in shock. Tasting cuisines from around the world. Another major attraction of the Spectrum of the Seas is its design that combines local characteristics with global elegance, rich entertainment facilities, and exciting cuisines from around the world! As a cruise ship that is extremely friendly to Chinese foodies, the Spectrum of the Seas has tailored special cuisines for Chinese tourists, including the newly launched first authentic Sichuan cuisine restaurant Chuan Gu Hui, and the Hai Han Hot Pot, inspired by traditional Sichuan hot pot, brings the fiery Chinese hot pot to the sea, where you can eat everything you can think of. The new concept of the Windjammer buffet restaurant, the Windjammer Food Court, covers an area of nearly 3200 square meters, which is nearly 20% larger than the previous Windjammer buffet restaurant, and can accommodate thousands of people to dine at the same time.
Offer a rich selection of Chinese and Western buffet delicacies, specialty noodle stalls, pizza, baked goods, dim sum, as well as Japanese teppanyaki and Haihan hot pot. The favorite is still the buffet, which can be enjoyed at any time. There are many choices in the buffet, and the seafood is also very abundant. The large king crab is very tempting. In addition to sea crabs, there are also many baked pastries. For those who like sweets, this is a food paradise. The restaurant area is very large, and eating inside will not feel very crowded or noisy. Leaf & Bean, a combination of tea bar and coffee shop, offers Chinese pure tea, classic coffee, fashionable drinks and Chinese and Western dim sum. The coffee and tea house also offers various popular milk cap teas. Taking pictures and posting on Moments on the ship is a piece of cake. In addition to hot pot, there is also Japanese cuisine to satisfy your appetite. Drinking tea or coffee here is charged. Spending an afternoon here is also a good choice. In March 2020, the ‘De Yun She Cruise Route’ was launched. It seems that the luck of chasing stars is not very good every time. It was not easy for Jay Chou’s concert to be held in Hangzhou, but I couldn’t get a ticket. This time, after finally deciding to go on a sea trip, I learned that in March next year (2020), Xiao Yueyue and other crosstalk actors from De Yun She will perform on Spectrum of the Seas. What great news! Since ‘Happy Comedians’, I have always liked Xiao Yueyue’s crosstalk. If I can listen to a crosstalk by Xiao Yueyue on the spot, how happy it would be. In recent days, I learned from the news that Shanghai – Royal Caribbean International Cruise Line, the world’s leading luxury cruise brand (hereinafter referred to as Royal Caribbean), recently announced that in March 2020, on the ocean, this is the first Royal Caribbean exclusive De Yun She themed cruise departing from Shanghai home port. This voyage will depart from Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal on March 28, 2020, with a 7-night and 8-day itinerary, stopping at Osaka and Tokyo, Japan. Although the themed voyage of this cooperation is already the fifth performance of De Yun She on Royal Caribbean cruises, every time I missed it due to time constraints. Fortunately, now I know the time in advance and can set aside time in advance. Bring family and friends to experience the Spectrum of the Seas trip in March. Compared to entertaining oneself on the ship and occasionally listening to crosstalk, spending a day in laughter is also a good choice. As China’s most famous large professional crosstalk club, De Yun She has brought countless laughs to audiences across the country in recent years adhering to the purpose of ‘bringing crosstalk back to the theater’. Bringing De Yun She’s performance on board can be regarded as a very courageous move and is also one of the three themed voyages strongly promoted by Royal Caribbean in March 2020.
In addition to the DeYunShe-themed cruise route, there is also the ‘Goddess Cruise’, which sets sail on March 5, 2020, the ‘Qiao Hu Cruise’ on March 21, and the ‘DeYunShe Cruise’ on March 28. Everyone can plan their travel routes according to their interests and hobbies, but I would choose the DeYunShe route, as I believe this voyage will be extremely enjoyable. Postscript: The Spectrum of the Seas is no longer just a cruise ship; it has transcended your imagination. It is a cosmopolitan city at sea that takes you both into the ocean and to the skies. Here, the nostalgia of childhood meets the technology of tomorrow. One moment you are marveling at the scene before you, and in an instant, you have entered a completely different future. On the road, I have grown accustomed to working in different hotels, switching between them. With only one month left in 2019, there is still a chance to visit those cities that you haven’t yet checked off your list. The world is waving at you. I am Xiao Dou, a freelance travel photographer whose footprints cover the Americas, Southeast Asia, Japan, South Korea, and Thailand. I also have a passion for food, am a freelance writer, and am always on the move, based in Hangzhou, with irregular domestic and international travel photography projects. I hope to use my camera to take you through the beautiful landscapes and measure every corner of the world with my steps, capturing and sharing more travel stories with you. Every day is a new journey, and everyone who has walked a part of the way with us is worth being grateful for. Life is neither too long nor too short, just enough to take a good look at this world. Join Xiao Dou and let’s tell stories through the lens.