Sea Pig Farm: A Complete Record of Free Dining on the Gulangyu Cruise

Five days and four nights aboard the Gulangyu Cruise—true relaxation mode activated! Daily itinerary is simple and indulgent: Open your eyes 👉 it's mealtime 😋! 🥢【6th Floor Oriental Restaurant】→ Chinese set menu: cold dishes + stir-fried dishes + main course + fruit + dessert 🍽️【12th Floor Lido Buffet Restaurant】→ International buffet: hot dishes, salads, desserts, bread, fruits—everything you could want 🔹Day 1｜Boarding Day Boarding starts around 3 PM, and both the buffet and Oriental Restaurant open immediately. Before the ship sets sail, enjoy a "sea view afternoon tea" ☕🍰🍉. 5:30 PM Dinner at the Oriental Restaurant → After dinner, head to the 12th-floor buffet to sample some desserts/snacks as a midnight treat! 🔹Day 2 & Day 4｜Sailing Days 🌊 A full day on the ship = a full day of eating! Start with breakfast at the 12th-floor buffet, then join morning activities (if available). 11:30 AM Lunch at the Oriental Restaurant → After lunch, relax on the 12th floor with a cup of coffee ☕. 5:30 PM Dinner at the Oriental Restaurant → After dinner, "sneak in" a visit to the 12th floor ➕ enjoy a cocktail 🍹 (USD $5, insider tip: you can order juice as a mocktail 🤣). 🔹Day 3｜Shore Excursion Day 🏝️ After breakfast, disembark and indulge in grilled beef 🥩🔥 at Ishigaki Island. 5:30 PM Back on the ship, head straight to the Oriental Restaurant to replenish your energy with dinner. Later, chill at the outdoor seating area at the ship's stern on the 12th floor ☁️, bring your own drinks, enjoy the sea breeze, and admire the nighttime departure views 🌃—a perfect photo spot (see pic 9️⃣). 🔹Day 5｜Disembarkation Day Have breakfast and prepare to disembark—time flies so fast 🥹. ⚠️ Handy Tips ⚠️ ✔️ Want a prime sea-view spot on the 6th floor? → Arrive 5-10 minutes early to queue! Let the staff know your preferred seating when the doors open—they're happy to assist. ✔️ The outdoor seating area at the stern of the 12th floor 📸 is perfect for photos, especially at dusk or after dinner. ✔️ Sea-view seats at the 12th-floor buffet → Pure luck, but turnover is quick, so it's not hard to get one. ✔️ Bring a small juicer 🍊🍋 to make fresh juice daily—it’s so satisfying! ✔️ Bonus tip: My friend even brought a whole box of Coke onboard—self-sufficiency is key 😂! — Overall, the Gulangyu Cruise = the king of value-for-money all-you-can-eat cruises. Eating from morning till night makes you reluctant to disembark 🤣. Enjoy the ride, savor the food, and most importantly, take lots of great photos to remember the trip 📸!