Gulangyu Cruise: 5 Days 4 Nights Mini Guide

🛳️ Boarding & VIP Experience
Meals upon boarding: The first meal, lunch, was served in the Peninsula Restaurant's VIP section, offering a stunning ocean view 🌊 and friendly staff with beautiful smiles 😄.
Suites & Balcony Rooms: We booked a suite with a balcony, perfect for taking photos 📸. If you want to save a bit, opt for an ocean-view room, which offers a similar experience.
VIP Perks: Upgrading slightly to a suite comes with VIP services, including two complimentary WiFi packages—totally worth it 👍.
Sunset Views: After dinner, we witnessed an incredible sunset 🌅, like a painting. Unfortunately, we didn’t see such a beautiful view again during the trip.

🏝️ Miyako Island - Yonaha Beach
Breathtaking Ocean Views: As the ship approached Miyako Island, the sea turned a mesmerizing emerald green 💚, so stunning you wouldn’t want to blink.
Rainy Adventure: We took a taxi to Yonaha Beach, and it started raining 🌧️ as soon as we arrived. Luckily, it lasted only a few minutes, and the post-rain sky and sea were even more beautiful 🌞, making for amazing photos 📸.
Shopping & Souvenirs: There wasn’t much to shop for on the island 🛍️. I bought some bags and clothes for family and snacks as souvenirs 🍪.
Miyako Beef: At 5 PM, we tried Miyako beef 🥩, which was so delicious I forgot to take pictures 😂. We rushed back to the ship and barely made it in time 🏃♀️💨.

📝 Quick Summary
💡 Recommendation: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
If budget allows, go for a suite. The VIP perks, balcony, and WiFi are totally worth it.
Yonaha Beach on Miyako Island is a must-visit. Don’t forget your camera or phone—you’ll want to take endless photos.
Don’t miss the theater performances; there’s a different theme every night, making it worth every penny.

Post by Melody_s | Sep 9, 2025