My younger sister gave me and my
partner vouchers from ensogo.com.ph for an hour of cruise and dinner buffet along
Manila Bay. We finally used our vouchers last Saturday scheduled at 4:00 P.M.
but we had to be there at 3:30 P.M. for the registration. There was a long line
when we arrived. We waited for almost an hour before boarding the yacht. Upon boarding,
the elderly came in first, followed by mothers with children and then our names
were called according to the list.
The yacht needed some maintenance
because we could see rusts in the ceiling, etc. We were seated on the second
floor of the yacht with monobloc chairs and tables. They charge an extra 100
Pesos if diners would want to sit at the top of the yacht for a better view. Drinks were not included from the voucher so
we have to pay 75 Pesos for a can of soda or bottomless iced tea.
After 20 minutes, the buffet was
opened to the public which was located at the first floor of the yacht. They
served plain rice, pancit (noodles), a chicken dish and pork with tausi. We
were told to bring our used plate for a second serving.
The food was bland but we can’t
complain for a 310 Pesos voucher per person. We would just want to enjoy the
scenery. My partner and I went for a second serving just for the pancit and
chicken dish and then they added little vegetable spring rolls I thought they
were Lumpiang Shanghai. A guy in front of me was scolded by the server for
getting 2 new plates. The server said to him in a firm voice and a
disappointing look: “Didn’t I tell you to bring your used plate? You can’t take
that second plate. I will just give you one!”
When it was my partner’s turn to get
a second serving, the chef said “Enough! I don’t want to do this anymore, you
guys takeover!” It was a laughing experience. Clearly these people from
Prestige Cruises hate their jobs.
There was also an entertainment. Two women who
sang contemporary songs while the other played the synthesizer. They have a sunny
disposition in life I must say. I enjoyed their music.
The cruise was just to see the sunset on Manila Bay. Forget about the dining experience.
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