Travelogue From Singapore to Hong Kong

Januari 5-19, 2026 (15 days)


Philippines > Enjoying life on board

Dag 8 - Monday 12 January 2026

At one o’clock in the morning, the Costa Serena sets sail. We are on our way to the Philippines. While I am already in bed, I feel the ship start to move. In the morning we can take it easy. We have a late breakfast and join the buffet at nine o’clock. Charlie, the waiter from the Philippines, already knows that we want two cappuccinos. Although he is from Manila, he gives us a few tips for Palawan for tomorrow. He is excited that we will be visiting the underground river. After breakfast we relax. We order coffee, read a book on our balcony, and I go for a quick workout in the gym. After noon we have lunch at the buffet on deck nine. The loungers on the outer deck are quite exposed to the wind, so I sit by the pool in the relaxing chairs. From time to time we order a drink. Meanwhile, the entertainment team starts some games at the edge of the pool. They manage to get a reasonable number of participants. Around half past six we get ready for dinner. Our table companions had already missed us yesterday; they understood that the excursions took longer. The restaurant was practically empty. We end the day with a drink on our balcony. Tomorrow the excursion starts early, so we go to bed on time.

Philippines - A drink on our balcony when leaving Brunei

CavesFrom the boat we admire the beautiful caves
Marina Bay by nightEvening falls over the Marina Bay Sands hotel
Boat backWe sail back to Hong Kong by ferry
Mosque Bandar Seri BegawanThe Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque