Cruising to Thailand, Libra Cruise Trip (06 Oct - 09 Oct 2013 - Tour Details)

Places Visited:

Day 1 (06-Oct-2013, Sun) - Kuala Lumpur -> Penang:

- Departed from Kuala Lumpur at 06:40 am

- Total hours to Penang: Around 5.5 hours

Afternoon - 

• Reached Penang Swettenham Pier and on-boarded to Libra Cruise
• Lunch - snacks buffet at Four Seasons Western Cuisine restaurant 
• Joined First Time Cruisers Information and Ship Tour

Evening -

• Joined Ocktoberfest Sail Away Party
• Dinner at Ocean Palace Chinese Cuisine restaurant

Night -

• Oktoberfest BBQ dinner - Due to raining, the venue was changed from outdoor to indoor
• Watched Live Entertainment with the Clique Sound Show Band
• Watched Zee Deneck magic show
• Enjoyed jacuzzi at Deck 9

Day 2 (07-Oct-2013, Mon) - Krabi:

Morning - 

• Dim Sum breakfast at Ocean Palace Chinese Cuisine restaurant
• Leisure time at Deck 9 swimming pool area

Afternoon -

• Took Ao Nang ship to Krabi beach
• Strolled along Krabi beach shopping street - Tasted some delicious local food and snack
• Leisure time at Ao Nang, Krabi beach (Guests going ashore must be back no later than 4:30 pm Thailand time)

Evening -

• Gala Cocktail Party dinner - Special introduction of the Ship management plus enjoy ballroom dancing with cruise staff and live entertainment with the Clique Sound Show Band). Need to wear proper attire to attend this party!
• Watched Reflections of Russia show

Night -

• Watched Danceable Hits with the Clique Sound Show Band at Deck 9 pool area
• Supper at Mariners Buffet International Buffet restaurant
• Enjoyed Late Night Music with Pianist Ronald

Day 3 (08-Oct-2013, Tue) - Phuket:

Morning - 

• Buffet breakfast at Mariners Buffet International Buffet restaurant

Afternoon - 

• Disembarked at Phuket Deep Sea Port at Ao Makarm at 1:40 pm (On high season (November-April) you will be dropped off at Patong beach (main tourist area) and on Monsoon season (May-October) you will be dropped off at Phuket Deep Sea Port at Ao Makarm.)
• Visited Sri Burapa Orchid Phuket Cashew Nut Factory and bought some snacks as souvenirs
• Visited Big Bee Farm Phuket honey products shop

Evening -

• Visited Wang Talang Jewelry and Gift Shop
• Visited Rich Home and Decor Souvenirs Shop - Bought some nice souvenirs T-Shirt here
• Shopped at Big C supermarket - Initial plan is to visit Phuket beach, but due to monsoon season and heavy rain, we had to changed to indoor activities.

Night -

• Strolled along the night market street just at the Phuket Deep Sea Port (Cruise guests  must get back to the cruise before 11:00 pm Thailand time)
• Dinner at Four Seasons Western Cuisine restaurant 
• Watched Colours Crew Show Extravaganza show which is performed by the crew staffs
• Participated Viva De Libra Farewell Party

Day 4 (09-Oct-2013, Wed) - Penang -> Kuala Lumpur:

Morning - 

• Breakfast at Mariners Buffet International Buffet
• Leisure time at Deck 6 - Took some nice photos there

Afternoon - 

• Checked-out at Stardust Lounge at Deck 5 - To collect our passport
• Back to Penang Swettenham Pier at 11:30 am
• Took coach back to KL

Tour Expenses:

• Transportation:
• Genting Bus Fare (return trip KL - Penang) - RM 100  /pax
• Cruise Fare:
• (1) Deposit - RM 150 /pax
• (2) Cruise fees - RM 350 /pax
• (3) Passenger handling fees - RM 130 /pax
• (4) Fuel surcharge - RM 66 /pax
• Tuk tuk - THB 80 /pax
• Van - THB 125 /pax
• Taxi back home - RM 1 /pax
• Food and drinks -RM 6 + THB 30
• Shopping:
• (1) Souvenirs and others - THB 1,005 + RM 56
• (2) Snacks - THB 511
• (3) Skin care products - THB 826.50
• TOTAL = THB 2,557.50  (* rate: 0.105) + RM 859
• = RM 1,129.60