Day 30: Last day on board

Looking backwards

Tomorrow, we leave the ship for good. It’s time to reflect and find closure by answering critical questions:  

Was the Cruise Worthwhile?  

Yes, it was. Spending 33 days aboard was an experience worth both the time and money. That said, 20 days would have been enough to truly appreciate what the cruise had to offer. There was much to explore and enjoy on the ship, but the environment is inherently limited. Life on board feels artificial—like performing on a stage. It’s captivating for a while, but eventually, you crave something more substantial.  

The experience here is also quite superficial. It’s like having two glasses of wine: enjoyable and lighthearted in the moment, but you know a hangover awaits when it’s over. There’s even the risk of becoming addicted to the lifestyle. Many fellow cruisers are already busy booking trips for 2026 to take advantage of a 10% discount!  

What I’ll Miss When I Leave the Ship:  

  • The abundant supply of delicious, free food and drinks.  
  • The convenience of having dance classes, gym, sauna, and sun deck all under one roof—and the endless sunshine. 
  • Live music of our taste every night if needed

What I Won’t Miss at All:  

  • Land excursions. Being herded off at a port with thousands of other tourists for an eight-hour stop isn’t my idea of fun.  
  • Seeing the same faces every single day.  
  • The frustratingly bad internet connection.  

Would I Do Another Cruise?  

That’s a tough question. Perhaps, under specific circumstances:  

  • As a leisurely mode of transportation from point A to point B, especially if I had time to spare.  
  • When I’m older and traditional travel becomes more challenging, but I still want to admire landscapes from afar.  
  • If I reach a stage in life where I seek entertainment and a break from loneliness—essentially, when I’m ready for a floating senior home.  

Logbook

Position: 06°21.60' N, 95°43,58' E
Northern entry of Malecca Strait 
Timezone: GMT+8

Speed: 36 km/h. Wind: 16 km/h. Heading: 94°
Time to next port: tomorrow

Risk of sea sickness: LOW
Risk of hallucinations: LOW



Location: Pulau Langkawi, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia

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