Cruise Review: Star Performer, Mixed Itinerary

0:00It's April 4th, you're listening to Edinburgh News today, AI-powered local news. An 11-day cruise from Singapore on a celebrity ship hit the seas with over 2,000 passengers onboard a vessel renovated back in 2019. The real star was New Zealand singer Will Martin, a 41-year-old with a platinum album under his belt who blew everyone away during his 45-minute sets, even filling in after a medical emergency. Food and service stood out strong, with slick, main dining room serving lobster and quality beef, plus a massive cafe on level 10 nodding supports, visited. Drints flowed fast around 40 Singapore dollars for a wine bottle, or 10 for beer, but room snacks like Evian at $5.50 or vodka at, 30 came with steep fees and tips. Passengers griped about the itinerary, especially two days each way to Bali, which fell overhyped and rained out, leaving folks bored or stuck reading, kids' books. Stops in Thailand and Malaysia were quick, but too much open water turned some into

1:03cappons zombies, with Bali's docks worn by locals pushing tours, and no easy beach stroll. Activities kept things moving with gym views, yoga, Tai Chi for aches, and talks from the captain on navigation, or a teacher on ports, though quirky. Stuff like paper playing contests, or bean bag tosses raised eyebrows. Casino buzzed non-stop, bingo offered cash, but paperwork for arrivals wasted hours amid lax rules on handwashing or pool chairs. All in, the on-board crew hustled hard, but that see-heavy route needs rethinking solid for performers and eats, yet not enough to pull me back aboard, anytime soon.