Dinner at The Wake

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The Wake is Virgin Voyage's answer to the Steak & Seafood dining venue.  Like all their dining selections, there is no extra charge for what would be a specialty restaurant on most other cruise ships.  As with the other dining options, select some starters to share and / or some for yourself.  Be adventurous if you like and try something different.  The steaks were excellent as were the starters and of course, the desserts.

This was one of the best meals of our cruise.  We considered going  back another night, but there weren't any reservations available at a time that worked for us.

Tip:  You can book your dinner selections on their app before you sail.

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Edge Embarkation Lunch

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Welcome Aboard
Buffet Lunch

Our cruise might be departing for the Western Caribbean but Celebrity Edge Oceanview Cafe  took us to lands far away.  The buffet offers traditional favorites, as well as cuisine from around the world with a menu that varies.  The selections included Latin, Italian, Indian, Asian, Grilled Favorites, Seafood, Salads, Cheese, Bread and of course scrumptious desserts.

The floor plan is very open with the interior setup with several stations, each featuring a unique cuisine.  My suggestion is that you first take a tour around the entire buffet before deciding what to select.  Take some pictures as well so that you can remember the experience long after you return home.

Did  I Mention Desserts

If you have a sweet tooth like me, you'll want to save room so that you can dive into the desserts.  If you can't find something you like there, waddle over to Scoops for some gelato or ice cream.  There's an extra charge for this venue, but if you are a Captain's Club member, you can get a free scoop of gelato during your cruise.

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Taste of Vietnam

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Cu Chi Tunnels

If you are looking for a tour Off The Beaten Path, Cu Chi Tunnels & Countryside shore excursion is for you. Unless you were in Vietnam during the war, we doubt you could begin to imagine what this tunnel system was like. It was incredible to see how the tunnels were constructed and how this underground world was so instrumental during the war.

Our Gateway to Ho Chi Minh post details our visit to Cu Chi Tunnels, as well as the other sights featured on that shore excursion.   Since it was an all day tour, it included lunch. 

Ad Ben Nay Restaurant

After a short drive from the tunnels we arrived at Ad Ben Nay Restaurant for lunch. It is as an open air restaurant located along the banks along a stream. It was quite a lovely setting with gentle breezes blowing through as we enjoyed our meal.

There was a set menu served family style. It consisted of grilled chicken (which was brought just as we were leaving), spring rolls, fried Basa filet fish with tomato sauce, braised pork in clay pot, seafood hot pot with noodles, steamed rice, and flan for dessert.   The meal included one beverage so everyone at our table opted for Saigon beer.

We walked around the grounds a bit and then boarded our motor-coach for the long trip back to Phu My.  Once again we made our way through the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh city.  

Some passengers wanted to stop for shopping, but since everyone didn't want to stop, we stuck to the schedule, making a brief bathroom stop and returned to the pier right on schedule. There were a few vendors selling souvenirs at the pier for those interested.

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