Since some of you have been very interested in seeing the daily Cruise Compasses, those have now been posted.
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Final thought....
This was an amazing trip that doesn't get offered often and it's a shame because you're able to get a sampling of so many different cultures. It was very surprising how various cultural facets are shared across different countries. While visiting the Asian countries I fell in love with the fact they never forget about the needs of the community while perusing personal goals. The minute I reached America I quickly saw that vanish and it became strictly about the individual.
I'd never visit Manila again due to the large homeless population I witnessed though I would enjoy visiting the smaller islands of the Philippines and just feasting off the spoils of the sea. Borneo was interesting though seeing the women wearing the head-to-toe burkas was a little uncomfortable (some women even wearing sunglasses to hide their eyes). The colors, the art and the public statues in Bali will be something I'll never forget. I don't understand why people are so infatuated with Australia - just go to Hawaii. It's closer and cheaper.
As for the ship, avoid it. It just can't compete with other offerings available today. It really was the Motel 6 of cruising. Staff aboard were brilliant but too many small things ruined sailing. Simple things like not being able to take a shower with cold water (always was hot), have no control over the temperature of the room sucked. Both were badly wanted after spending 6+ hours in 90+ degree heat. I'm a devout Royal Caribbean fan but would never tell anyone to sail on this ship.
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