Comprehensive Introduction to the Gulangyu Cruise

The most comprehensive introduction to the Gulangyu Cruise is here! 📅 Boarded on May 23rd, sharing this a bit late due to having lots of luggage and a rich experience. This will be divided into several posts for clarity. In this post, I'll talk about transportation and room impressions! 🔹 Room Type: Double Sea View Room (last-minute deal, super cost-effective) This was my first time on a cruise, and the overall experience was surprisingly good. I will definitely choose cruising again next time—comfortable and relaxing ✨ 📍 Transportation Details: ✅ We crossed the border at [Liantang Port] → The cruise company arranged a [free shuttle bus] directly to [Hong Kong Kai Tak Cruise Terminal]. ✅ On the return trip → You can take the free shuttle bus to [Kwun Tong APM]. After getting off at the terminal, you can directly purchase tickets for cross-border buses to various ports. 🚌 Cross-border bus coverage includes: Liantang / Huanggang / Zhuhai / Zhongshan / Dongguan / Huizhou / Macau, etc. Super convenient! 📦 For luggage handling, I recommend carrying it onboard yourself. It's faster and smoother than checking it in, and you can also leave the ship earlier. 🏠 Room Experience (Double Sea View Room): The space is sufficient, but the entrance is a bit narrow, allowing only one person to pass at a time. However, given the limited space on the ship, this is understandable. ・Air conditioning adjustment is limited; it feels almost the same no matter how you adjust it, and sometimes it feels a bit warm. ・The air conditioning in public areas is very strong! ・Closet, refrigerator, and power outlets are all well-equipped ✔️ 🚿 Shower and Water Usage: ・I saw tips suggesting bringing a replacement showerhead, so we brought one... but it turned out to be completely incompatible. The showerhead on the ship uses a clip-on design, not a threaded connection, so it couldn't be installed (laughs). ・We tried wrapping the showerhead with a face towel, but the water flow became like a "trickle" and was not good for showering—ended up giving up and showering normally, which was more comfortable. ・A commendable point: The water pressure is strong, and the hot water is stable, making showering enjoyable! This was an unexpected bonus 👍 🌊 Highlights of the Sea View Room: When the ship leaves the shore, the view is an endless expanse of blue ocean with rolling waves—very soothing! Staring at it for a long time feels like watching a dynamic wallpaper, but it's real! On the return trip, we were lucky enough to see flying fish 🐟! Adding a little surprise to the otherwise single sea view. Sometimes it feels like the ship isn't moving, but the scenery keeps changing—quietly sitting by the window and daydreaming is very therapeutic 😌