Spectrum OTS Live 😎

[2Ccruisers]

I’m boarding Spectrum today for a 4N to Phuket and Penang and since there is so little info on Spectrum I thought I’d try to keep a post going throughout our sailing to answer any questions. I’ll post some pics also as Wi-Fi allows. Let’s goooo! 😁

[2Ccruisers]

We are at the cruise terminal in Singapore. Check in was super quick and easy! Waiting to board 😎

[ARandomTraveler]

Did you get the Singapore immigration card at check-in? Or is it the card you get when you arrive at the airport? 

[2Ccruisers]

We did this one on our way here when we flew in a week ago. And they ask you to do it again within three days of the ship returning to this port. 

[2Ccruisers]

Wi-Fi info, looks like Starlink is up on Spectrum 😁

[2Ccruisers]

Silver Lounge- this serves as the Diamond Lounge. Bala is the Concierge and is extremely friendly and helpful, he had already made us reservations for the show! There will be food and a bar set up in here from 5-8 every evening. Silver Dining is just down the hall but we are not in a suite this sailing so will not be able to dine there. 

[fairywren]

Following along - we have cruised from Singapore before on various ships and would like to experience Spectrum.

[2Ccruisers]

They offer a limited bar menu upon boarding but we set sail less than two hours ago and already on full menu. Pineapple guava sangria is calling me! 😁

[2Ccruisers]

Enjoying my pineapple guava sangria at Schooner, my favorite bar! Ronaldo makes the best I’ve had 😊

[fairywren]

No wait to be served…

[2Ccruisers]

After exploring more I have to say this is such a beautiful ship! The layout is different than any others we have sailed on our of the states but possibly because those are older gals. Here’s a few shots from last evening. 

[2Ccruisers]

I started today off with a run at the fitness center while watching the sunrise! I was going to jog up top but the humidity was awful. I live in Texas, I should be used to the humidity 😂 After a quick shower, DH and I headed to MDR for breakfast. Lots of folks were participating in the dance exercises in the Esplanade. 

[2Ccruisers]

Good morning! Sorry I was MIA yesterday we had to get off the ship as early as possible for our excursion. The four of us had a private boat to take us to dive, snorkel and visit some of the small islands! We exited with the “early bird” group and met our tour guide and headed out to Phi Phi to pick up the dive master and equipment. We visited Phi Phi Lae, Monkey Island, Maya Bay, Bamboo Beach, and other islands. We had an AMAZING day! 
Tender ride took about 10 minutes and there were lots and lots of people pushing taxi rides at the end of dock. I’ll attach lots of pics also. As you can see, my husband can’t walk past a dog without petting it 😂  Last tender ride was at 7:15 but we were back on board about 7pm. After showering we ate a quick bite then had more drinks with our friend Ronaldo at the Schooner bar. 

[perfect match]

1 hour ago, 2Ccruisers said:

Good morning! Sorry I was MIA yesterday we had to get off the ship as early as possible for our excursion. The four of us had a private boat to take us to dive, snorkel and visit some of the small islands! We exited with the “early bird” group and met our tour guide and headed out to Phi Phi to pick up the dive master and equipment. We visited Phi Phi Lae, Monkey Island, Maya Bay, Bamboo

How was the diving/snorkeling? Any pictures?

It’s great to see a review on Spectrum. Thanks for sharing your trip with us!

[2Ccruisers]

6 hours ago, perfect match said:

How was the diving/snorkeling? Any pictures?

It’s great to see a review on Spectrum. Thanks for sharing your trip with us!

You’re so welcome! I didn’t have a camera while snorkeling but my husband got some great dive photos. Our tour guide took us to two different locations- Koh Bida Nok is a Krabi island and also Phi Phi Leh. Not sure if this short video will post but I wanted to try because it’s one of the two sharks they saw 🤪 

 

 

 

[2Ccruisers]

Here are some random photos while out walking around- I lucked out when entering the Esplanade because they were taking photos with the Captain and Hotel Director. The HD has been very visible during the whole cruise and he is a hoot! I’ll also attach some pictures from The Effectors, it’s a fun show with great music and dancing and some pretty cool visual effects. Also, some dinner photos and menu.

[little britain]

Sorry can you explain the unique whole Silver/Diamond area set up please?

As a Pinnacle where can you go?  Breakfast/ lunch/ dinner restaurant? Do you need to book?

We won't be in a suite! 

Thanks

[LATTELOVE]

Thank you for all of the postings and photos.

I love seeing photos of the other side of the world.

 

 

 

[ARandomTraveler]

Is the gym as small as it looks in your photo?

[shopaholic6]

On 4/2/2023 at 11:53 AM, 2Ccruisers said:

You’re so welcome! I didn’t have a camera while snorkeling but my husband got some great dive photos. Our tour guide took us to two different locations- Koh Bida Nok is a Krabi island and also Phi Phi Leh. Not sure if this short video will post but I wanted to try because it’s one of the two sharks they saw 🤪 

 

 

Amazing pictures!!  👏👏👏👏

[RosieCanberra]

Oh thanks for posting, I LOVED sailing on Spectrum, such a beautiful ship. We had a Silver Junior Suite in 2019, the rooms were immaculate. From memory the solarium area was for Silver and Gold cruisers only (and maybe Diamond and above?), is that still the case?

[perfect match]

On 4/2/2023 at 6:53 AM, 2Ccruisers said:

You’re so welcome! I didn’t have a camera while snorkeling but my husband got some great dive photos. Our tour guide took us to two different locations- Koh Bida Nok is a Krabi island and also Phi Phi Leh. Not sure if this short video will post but I wanted to try because it’s one of the two sharks they saw 🤪

Thanks for the dive pictures and videos! Beautiful!

[twangster]

Curious of any VISA requirements for US citizens on this cruise.  Beyond the MyICA app were there any travel authorizations or VISAs required?

 

Any other wisdom for a US citizen looking to cruise out of Singapore?

 

Thanks.

[ARandomTraveler]

1 hour ago, twangster said:

Curious of any VISA requirements for US citizens on this cruise.  Beyond the MyICA app were there any travel authorizations or VISAs required?

 

Any other wisdom for a US citizen looking to cruise out of Singapore?

 

Thanks.

The only one I've figured out so far is for Vietnam.

 

https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/trang-chu-ttdt

 

[HalfWhit]

Thanks for the info. I am so very interested in this cruise.