Royal Caribbean 2010 Asia & Far East

Royal Caribbean Announces

2010 Asia & Far East Sailings

Asia – The Far East

Isn’t As Far As You Think

Known throughout the world as one of the most culturally unique destinations, from exotic cuisine to beautiful handmade crafts, ancient traditions and distinctive dresses; it truly is an once-in-a-lifetime voyage. Visiting such culturally diverse destinations as:
- Hong Kong – a cosmopolitan city that offers world-class shopping, spectacular
cuisine and the unforgettable scenic beauty China is known for.
- Singapore – East truly meets West - where towering skyscrapers overlook open-air
markets and running rickshaws.
- Nha Trang – Vietnam’s “Ocean City” lined with vast white-sand beaches and a crescent
shaped coastline.
- Cambodia – explore some of the world’s most beautiful ancient temples.

Royal Caribbean International released the 2010 Asia & Far East schedule today.

Legend of the Seas® will be your floating hotel for your exotic Asian itinerary.

Legend of the Seas® certainly earns its name with this unbelievable itinerary combined with all the comforts and amenities expected of Royal Caribbean International®, including:
- Signature rock-climbing wall
- Casino RoyaleSM
- Acclaimed Adventure Ocean® kids and teen programming
- Solarium with sliding roof
- Stunning open atrium Centrum
- Fabulous spa treatments
- 9-hole miniature golf course
- Delicious dining options
- Gold Anchor Service® - Royal Caribbean’s friendly and engaging signature service style

Choose from several different itineraries:

9-Night Exotic Asia

January 28, 2010
Singapore • Ho Chi Minh City (Vung Tau), Vietnam • Nha Trang, Vietnam • Hue/Danang (Chan May), Vietnam Hanoi (Halong Bay), Vietnam • Hong Kong, China Kaohsiung, Taiwan, China

4-Night Taste of Vietnam

February 11, 2010

Kaohsiung, Taiwan, China • Hanoi (Halong Bay), Vietnam • Hong Kong, China

5-Night Gem of Asia

February 15, 2010

Hong Kong, China • Taipei (Keelung), Taiwan, China Hualien, Taiwan, China • Hong Kong, China

5-Night Indo China Explorer

February 20, 2010
Hong Kong, China • Sanya, China • Hue/Danang (Chan May), Vietnam Hanoi (Halong Bay), Vietnam • Hong Kong, China

6-Night Indo China Explorer

March 2, 2010
Hong Kong, China • Sanya, China • Hue/Danang (Chan May), Vietnam Hanoi (Halong Bay), Vietnam • Hong Kong, China

5-Night Gem of Asia

February 25 & March 8, 2010
Hong Kong, China • Kaohsiung, Taiwan, China • Hualien, Taiwan, China • Taipei (Keelung), Taiwan, China • Hong Kong, China

5-Night Hong Kong to Shanghai

March 13, 2010

Hong Kong, China • Taipei (Keelung), Taiwan, China (Overnight) • Okinawa, Japan • Shanghai, China

5-Night Asian Legacies
March 18, 23; May 26, 31;
June 5, 10, 15, 2010
Shanghai, China • Fukuoka, Japan • Busan, South Korea
Shanghai, China

So reserve your Asia cruise in advance, snag the best staterooms and plan the details of your vacation without the last minute dash. And don’t forget to add shore excursions to your voyage so you can see all the sensational nuances of this exotic locale. I'll be happy to help plan your cruise vacation to the Far East.

Celebrity Solstice - Silk Harvest

You've had a relaxing day onboard Celebrity Solstice. The Thai Herbal Poultice Massage started you thinking about the exotic lands of the Far East. As you lay in your lounge chair by the Solarium pool, you start to wonder if there is availability in the Silk Harvest Restaurant for dinner tonight. Wouldn't that be a great way to start your evening?

You decide to go to the restaurant instead of calling. The maitre d' tells you that he has an opening at 6:30 PM if you are willing to join a table with some other passengers. That sounds good to you, so you make the reservation.

Arriving at 6:30 PM, you are escorted to a long table that sits 12 people. Another couple are already sitting at the table so you introduce yourself and sit down next to them.

The waiter takes your drink order and says he'll be back in a few minutes to answer any questions about the menu. Two more people show up while waiting for the waiter to return.

Upon his return he explains the menu. There are four sections: Small Plates, Large Plates, Silk Harvest Sushi, and Desserts. You can order whatever you want from each section of the menu.

During our pre-inaugural sailing on Celebrity Solstice we had dinner in Silk Harvest one night. We had Wonton Soup, Lotus Chicken Wraps, and Chicken Spring Rolls from the Small Plates section of the menu.

All of those were delicious. I especially enjoyed the Lotus Chicken Wraps. The waiter brings a selection of sauces that you can use along with your meal.

We aren't big Sushi fans, so we just ordered Orange Chicken from the Large Plates menu. We had heard that it was one of the specialties, so we decided to give that a try. We weren't disappointed. It was excellent.


Of course, everyone's favorite part of the meal is the dessert. The waiter explained the dessert selections. They all sounded fabulous. We hadn't over-stuffed ourselves, so we decided to try two different selections. We ordered Carmalized Bananas with Coconut Ice Cream and Cheesecake Rainbow Roll which were crisp rice with various tropical fruits.

Besides the quality of the food, presentation and service are very important when dianing in a speicialty restaurant such as Silk Harvest. The dessert pictures will give you an idea about the food presentation. You'll have to take my word on the service which was excellent. For $20 per person, this was a fabulous dinner experience. It is well worth the extra charge. I know some people take issue with the charges for specialty restaurants. Think about the charge as an extra gratuity for great service and exceptional food and you'll agree it is worth it.