cabin# 9-108

finally! travel unlimited (the travel agency arranging our star cruises superstar virgo honeymoon) went to my office after lunch (yes, i was in the office yesterday even if i've already resigned to work on my clearance) yesterday to give our tickets and confirmation slip for our december 12 star cruises honeymoon! i was just so excited...you see in addition to the wedding, one thing that we're also preparing for is the honeymoon. :-D of course we want it to be extra special and we want it to be as soon as after the wedding! we were just so lucky that there is a sailing date of december 12 (our wedding is just the day before!).

anyway, we'll be flying to singapore via singapore airlines flight sq71 on december 12 at 8:15am (given our reception will end at around 11pm the day before and we have to be in the airport at 5:30am the next day, does that mean we won't sleep anymore???).

based on our confirmation slip from star cruise management limited our itinerary is singapore, penang, phuket, singapore, malacca, port klang and then back to singapore. we will check in at the singapore harbourfront centre on december 12 at 12 noon and the ship will leave the port at 4:00pm.

they have already assigned oceanview stateroom with balcony cabin#9-108 to dominguez frederick and marguerite alarcon autumn (argh! they got my name mixed-up!). there is a lay-out of the ship in one of the brochures the travel agency provided. i immediately checked where cabin#9-108 is located. it's at deck 9 about four cabins away from the elevator. deck 9 is also the only deck in the ship which doesn't have any restaurants, bars and other public guest services areas. that means peace and quiet for us!

we're on balcony class and received a reminder to look for the red carpet when we check-in in singapore. we'll definitely be cruising in style!

here's what their website has to say about balcony class:

Welcome to Your Private Piece of the Ocean

In the privacy of your very own balcony, you can dine, dance or day-dream as the sea shows you some of the most beautiful scenes on earth, sky and water. Welcome to the luxury of Balcony Class.

PRIORITY WELCOME Enjoy a refreshing complimentary welcome drink the moment you step onboard after your special priority check-in.

WINE & DINE A special dining credit is extended exclusively to all Balcony Class passengers. You can use it for food and beverages at any of our 16 bars and restaurants except for cabin service and the mini bar in suites. This is in addition to six sumptuous meals we'll serve you everyday.

REVIVE AT THE SPA AND GYM Balcony Class passengers have access to our fully-equipped fitness centre and spa. Enjoy our sauna rooms and Aquaswim facilities. Or relax with a Shiatsu, Swedish or Asian traditional massage*. Blissful therapy for body and soul.

FRONT ROW SEATS Preferred seating is prioritised for Balcony Class passengers. At dinner, dine close to or at the Captain's table. In the 930-seat Lido or Moulin Rouge showroom, you'll get some of the best seats. And at the Bella Vista and the Windows Restaurant, Balcony Class passengers get the best ocean view.

also, we were advised to dress elegant casual for the gala dinner night on tuesday (while sailing from phuket to singapore) which is a main event onboard. i feel like it's going to be just like in the movies...

we'll be back in singapore from the cruise on december 17 and we'll be staying at the meritus mandarin hotel in singapore for 3d/2n before we head back to manila on december 19 via singapore airlines flight sq76 on december 12 at 4:55pm.

is it too obvious that i can't wait for our honeymoon??? :-D

did i mention that yax ni jon (another w@wie who will be getting married on december 9) will be in the same cruise?