🎉 Took my parents on their very first cruise

After three years of talking about it… we finally made it happen! 🚢💙

As the “always-worrying” child in the family, I expected to do a lot of prep work. But honestly? This trip was effortless 💯
We sailed on MSC Bellissima — and my parents were totally blown away by how smooth and thoughtful everything was.

✨ No visa stress — visa-free boarding made departure so easy.
✨ Chinese-speaking staff were available everywhere on board, so my parents felt confident and at ease the entire time.
✨ Menus, programs, announcements — all had Chinese options. No language barrier at all!

🍽️ Dining? Way beyond expectations.
They promised 50% Chinese meals — and they delivered.
From roasted pigeon and lobster noodles to tender short ribs, my parents gave every dish a 5-star review.
The buffet was open nearly 20 hours a day — my dad even had a hot bowl of chicken noodle soup at midnight 😌

📸 Other highlights we loved:
✔️ The Swarovski crystal staircase — absolutely breathtaking. Took a ton of family photos there.
✔️ The 80-meter LED dome on the promenade — stunning scenes of misty Jiangnan scrolling overhead.
✔️ Karaoke lounge at sunset — a hit with all the aunties and uncles on board 🎤
✔️ London Theatre shows — beautiful lighting, costumes, and performances that truly felt Broadway-level. (Make sure to book seats early!)

No complicated planning, no rushing around — everything was included and well-arranged.
My parents said this was the most relaxing trip they’ve ever taken.
And for me? Knowing they were happy and comfortable made it even better ❤️

MSC Bellissima, you did not disappoint.
This was the kind of journey we’ll talk about for years to come.

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