Dong'ao Island

Weather may vary, but the sea🌊 never fails to show up. This time, heading out to sea towards Dong'ao Island, we didn't catch good weather, and the journey was rough with the waves tossing us about. My companions were seasick, while I felt as comfortable as if I were sleeping in my mother's cradle, probably because I was a daughter of the sea🧜 in a past life. The sea on a rainy day looks somewhat gloomy and stern (all thanks to filters😂), but there's a primitive and solitary beauty to it. The natural beauty of Nansha Bay, Dazhu Bay, and the forest plank road is still worth seeing. The pure white triangular wedding chapel, Honeymoon Pavilion, and Crescent Ring are still striving to create a sweet atmosphere of love. Many places on the island are still under construction, but the hotel and B&B facilities are already quite complete. We booked a panoramic glass sea view room on the mountain, and the view was great, it's just a pity we didn't see the sunrise🌅 Dining options are concentrated near the pier, where you can choose ingredients at the seafood market and have them cooked at a restaurant. We bought lobsters and razor clams that were quite good, but the cream crabs this season had very little cream and were not tasty, and the prices were very flexible😂. There are also bookstores and coffee shops nearby, perfect for whiling away the time. The only means of transportation on the island is the yellow sightseeing car, which departs on the hour and half-hour, with multiple routes, and costs 10 yuan everywhere, which is not very convenient. I hope there will be shared electric scooters in the future. 📌Practical Tips👇 ⛴️Transportation: You can take a boat from Zhuhai Xiangzhou, Hengqin, or Shenzhen Shekou. 📷Recommended spots: Nansha Bay, Dazhu Bay, Forest Plank Road, Honeymoon Pavilion, Wedding Chapel, Wanmi Bookstore 🏨Recommended accommodation: Gree Dong'ao Hotel, Keyu Resort, Liyuan Wanghai Mountain Residence

!! The original plan was only for Guishan Island, but hey! The Chinese have a saying, 'Since you're already here, why not enjoy another island🏝️?' I really wanted to visit both Wailingding Island and Dong'ao Island! But as someone who gets seasick and carsick, I had to choose the closer one! So, I went to Dong'ao Island. Dong'ao Island certainly did not disappoint me! Wuuu, it's so beautiful! It's the first time in my life that I've seen such a vast sea (can't capture its beauty in photos) I declare! Dong'ao Island has the most beautiful sea I've ever seen! (for now)

My dream of helicopter flight was realized on Dong'ao Island in Zhuhai. Recently, the weather has been really hot, and the kids have been nagging about wanting to go out and play in the water. Just in time, a friend recommended that now when visiting Dong'ao Island in Zhuhai, you can choose to take a helicopter to the island via the 'Zhuhai Jiuzhou Airport---Dong'ao Island helicopter round-trip route. Oh my, it feels like shooting a Hollywood blockbuster, super cool! (I never thought I'd have the chance to experience such a 'tycoon-style' flight) Seizing this great opportunity, I hurried to try this new flying experience! From the helicopter, you can also get a bird's-eye view of the scenery along the way, with the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, the Sun Moon Shell, and the scattered islands of Zhuhai all in sight. The vast sea and the lush green forests of Dong'ao Island are all visible. The smiling coastline waves at you, welcoming you to Dong'ao Island—this mutual anticipation is not just yours alone, everything on the island is waiting for your arrival~ At low tide, you can take the kids to the beach to experience sea chasing, shell picking, and other beach games like sand figure building. For adults, water sports like jet skiing and banana boating are recommended. 🚄 Travel method: After taking the high-speed train to Zhuhai, you can take a taxi to the pier to buy tickets, or search for a helicopter package like I did to fly over, although the price is a bit expensive.

Zhuhai's super beautiful small island | Dongao Island, is considered to be quite lucky, just arrived on the island, there are few tourists on the island, the sun is shining, off-season travel, really enjoy it. Dongao Island is a very well preserved original natural environment island, the entire island is mainly divided into South Island and North Island. This island is very large, it is best to travel around the island by sightseeing car. We played on the South Island on the first day, ate a seafood meal on the food street, sunbathed on the soft and delicate beach, watched the sunset at dusk on the island on the hillside, walked a lot on the South Island, the sunny island, really healed people. Dongao Island can really be considered the most romantic small island among all the islands in Zhuhai. Compared to other islands, the tourism hardware here is very complete. There are many places on the island that can be checked in. If there is enough time, it is really suitable for walking around the island. You can also encounter unexpected beautiful scenery when you blindly wander around. Boat ticket: Shenzhen to Dongao Island ticket 160 yuan one way About the sightseeing route: Line 1: Dongao Island - Hexagonal Pavilion - Flying Eagle Post Station - Little Prince and Red Rose - Dusk Post Station (50 yuan) The driver usually follows the whole journey, and will give tourists 10 minutes to check in and take pictures at each scenic spot, the journey is about an hour Line 2: Dongao Island - Qiu Zi Quan - Windmill (30 yuan) Line 3: Dongao Island - Nansha Bay Beach - Sea Oath Mountain Alliance - Forest Trestle (10 yuan) I really like the island, the sky is very blue, the sea is also very blue, the sea and the sky are connected together, blending with each other, on the island you can clearly feel the taste of the sea, at this moment it is really good, pretend to be a free and easy islander for a day, happy and free.

Hi, I'm Lemon Mom, a girl at heart who loves to travel with her daughter🩷 We went to Zhuhai for fun and discovered this lesser-known island, which made us linger and not want to leave. It's really, really beautiful and very suitable for a lazy vacation. 【Transportation】 Buy ferry tickets from Xiangzhou Port or Hengqin Port, and you can purchase them directly through the official WeChat account. ▪️ Xiangzhou Port one-way 100/person, about 50 minutes, 4-5 round trips per day ▪️ Hengqin Port one-way 80/person, about 30 minutes, 4-5 round trips per day ▪️ Shenzhen Shekou one-way 160/person, about 70 minutes, 2 round trips per day 【Tour Routes】 There are 3 tour routes, all of which can be explored by sightseeing car, plan as needed ✔️ Line 1: Pier→Food Street (for dining)→Wanmi Bookstore→Happy Stone→Ting Pavilion→Mushroom Pavilion→Eagle Station→Sunset Station→Wanmi Bookstore→Food Street→Pier 🎫 Ticket Price: One-way 50/person, you can get off at each attraction to take photos and play for 10 minutes, the whole journey is about 1 hour ✔️ Line 2: Pier→Qiu Zi Spring→Windmill Hill→Gun City→Pier 🎫 Ticket Price: One-way 30/person, return trip from Gun City requires an additional 10/person, you can get off at each attraction to take photos and play for 10 minutes, the whole journey is about 50 minutes ✔️ Line 3: Pier→Food Street→Wanmi Bookstore→Qiu Zi Spring Intersection→Keyu Hotel→Nansha Bay Beach→Gree Hotel→Honeymoon Park→Forest Trestle 🎫 Ticket Price: One-way 10/person, but you need to pay again if you get off and board again‼️ 【Photo Check-in Spots】 🏖️ Gree Hotel and its Diamond Beach It's stunning‼️ It's really recommended to stay at Gree Hotel with kids, the environment is good, comfortable, and there's a diamond beach with very fine natural sand on the basement level, free for guests to play‼️ You can also go sea fishing, jet skiing, and other sea activities 🏖️ Keyu Resort Hotel's Crescent Ring Climb up the mountain trail behind Gree Hotel, there's a super large moon that's very photogenic, and you can overlook the entire island's beauty 🏖️ Wanmi Bookstore A sea island bookstore themed 'Wedding Love', it looks like an accordion from the outside, and it's beautiful both inside and out 🏖️ Honeymoon Pavilion Chapel Honeymoon Pavilion is a pure white chapel, climbing up you can overlook the beauty of Dong'ao Island and enjoy the beautiful sunset 🏖️ Nansha Bay Beach It's a bit far, but if you have the stamina, it's recommended to go. It's the most famous beach swimming spot in the Wanshan Archipelago, and there are historical sites such as ancient sand dune sites from the Xia and Shang dynasties, and Dong'ao Island Gun City built during the Qianlong era of the Qing dynasty 【Lemon Mom's little tip】 ⚠️ Prices on the island are high, you can bring some snacks ⚠️ Be sure to prepare sunscreen, it's really super sunny on the island, and bring a power bank, as I didn't find shared power banks on the island ⚠️ Remember to check the weather before going out, wind and rain can cause big waves, and may cancel the trip ⚠️ If you are prone to motion sickness, be sure to bring motion sickness patches, as the boat can be quite swaying In the end, I want to say, the blue-green sea is just too beautiful‼️ I want to come again‼️

|Dong'ao Island's new popular check-in spot: Honeymoon Park. Zhuhai Travel|Dong'ao Island's new popular check-in spot: Honeymoon Park Sea, sky, and romantic Zhuhai As one of the most beautiful tourist islands in Zhuhai Dong'ao Island has added a romantic check-in spot - the versatile Honeymoon Park It has already opened warmly, and all island visitors can visit for free Don't go check-in quickly! Super suitable for honeymoon travel! 1 Honeymoon Park Honeymoon Park is located in the northwest of Dong'ao Island, covering an area of about 4.5 hectares. The park is equipped with love post stations, slow lanes, circular trestles, viewing platforms, coastal trestles, wedding service bases, love corridors, mountain and sea oath gardens and other areas. Park check-in point 2 Mountain and Sea Oath Garden Transparent large glass, black and white contrast, and irregular design adjacent to the sea, the wedding hall on the lawn, has a unique style symbolizing the ring of love's loyalty Under the sun's shine The text and the sparkling sea surface shine 3 Forest Trestle The forest trestle is suspended between the clouds and mountains, leading to the "Honeymoon Pavilion" on the top of the mountain. The trestle focuses on widening the visitor's vision and "moving steps into the scenery" Let visitors on the trestle, near can overlook the overall appearance of Dong'ao Island Far can look at the sky, sea, mountains, and the surrounding scattered islands into one Every angle is a landscape painting 4 Coastal Trestle The coastal trestle winds above the coast, extending along the coastal rocks. Direct to the clear water and fine sand of Nansha Bay Diamond Silver Beach Glass trestle, cantilevered platform and other designs, so that visitors are between the sea and the sky Walking among them, you can fully appreciate the unique "mountain and sea scenery". Honeymoon Pavilion The newly repaired "Honeymoon Pavilion" on the top of the mountain, four stories high, has a Hong Zhongyi There is a dragon and phoenix pagoda on the top, and visitors can look far away from the "Honeymoon Pavilion" There is a different view Where to take a boat from the travel guide? Zhuhai Xiangzhou Port ticket 85 Zhuhai Hengqin Port ticket 70 Shenzhen Shekou ticket 160 Travel preparation The price of meals on the island will be slightly higher, it is recommended to bring some dry food and water Bring your ID card to the island, you need to use it to pick up the ticket Arrive at the pier at least half an hour in advance To pick up the ticket and take the boat Pay attention to sun protection and keep warm The wind on the island is quite strong Local information Name: Dong'ao Island -Honeymoon Park Address: Dong'ao Island, Xiangzhou District, Zhuhai City Dong'ao Island

Arrive at the hotel around ten in the morning on the first day (staying near the Seaside Swimming Area) Attractions are all along a coastal line. You can choose to walk, bike, or take a sightseeing bus. First stop: Seaside Swimming Area ❗❗❗Be sure to bring flip-flops when going to the beach This stop has the sea, as well as a Love Post Office and a lighthouse as two check-in spots. There are also jet ski and helicopter activities available. However, the weather wasn't great that day, so we didn't experience them. If you want to play with sand, you can buy it at a convenience store, or rent a set at a convenience point after reaching Xianglu Bay. Second stop: Matchmaker Temple It's in the same place as the Fisher Girl, and interested friends can go up and make a wish. However, you have to climb a short flight of stairs Zhuhai Fisher Girl A very typical check-in spot, where you can learn about the legends of the Fisher Girl, which is quite interesting. Correspondingly, there is the Fisher Man statue in Jingshan Park. Xianglu Bay & Seaside Park The sand at Xianglu Bay is whiter and finer than that at the Seaside Bathing Beach, and many people camp there. The Seaside Park above is also a large camping spot, and if you catch the season, you can also see the cherry blossom garden, and the Youth Forest is also an interesting place. Jingshan Park If you still have energy when you reach here, it is recommended to climb up. If you're tired, take the cable car, but it's not very cost-effective, as it only takes two to three minutes to reach the top of the mountain. The slide is extremely crowded on holidays, and we queued for over two hours, but it was somewhat thrilling, a real roller coaster. The view from the top of the mountain is also very good, but it's advised to bring a light jacket. Evening Ride back to the hotel, and there will be free singing activities on the beaches along the way. You can choose to stop and join in, or just sit and enjoy the sea breeze, because it's really nice. Second Day 🐚 The Moon and Sun Shell If possible, friends can check the theater's performance schedule in advance and buy tickets to enter. Additionally, on days with programs, the theater does not allow visitors inside. Wild Civet Island You can walk directly from The Moon and Sun Shell, with different sea views along the way. If the weather is good, you can choose to climb a mountain. There are sightseeing bicycles on the island, 80 yuan/h. Third Day Dong'ao Island The boat ticket is 100 for the ordinary cabin, 120 for VIP, and we went from Xiangzhou Port to Dong'ao Pier. The whole journey takes about 50 minutes. If it's windy, it will get bumpy after passing the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, so those who get seasick must prepare in advance! After landing on the island, you can choose a sightseeing electric car, with three different routes. Or you can choose to walk, and when you get tired, get on the bus at a bus stop, 10 yuan/person. Our walking route was: Tailang Tea House - Book House (not Shanhaijing, didn't find it this trip) - Resort Hotel - Nanmen Bay (the sea water on the island is much cleaner than in the city, and you can also see a lot of seaweed, plus there are shower rooms, so friends who don't stay on the island don't have to worry about nowhere to shower after swimming) - Plank Road - Gree Dong'ao Hotel - Wedding Hall - Honeymoon Pavilion - Return trip. We belong to the type that plays in detail at every place, and if we don't finish playing, we'll come back next time. If you want to finish the whole island in one day, it is still recommended to stay on the island or take an electric car.

Summer is here, and of course, I want to go to the island with friends! Guangdong's "Little Saipan," Dong'ao Island, is finally here~ - The waves fluttering in the wind🌊 slap against the rocks, and walking barefoot on the soft sandy beach is super healing🏖️. You can also see the beautiful sunset by the sea🌄. Really, every second is well spent 'wasting time'. - 📸Photo check-in recommendations: 🔵Love Lawn & Church⛪️ It is said that many people come here to take wedding photos👰🏼. This place has witnessed a lot of sweet love💓. There's a large lawn under the blue sky and white clouds, and it feels like you can touch the sky with your hand, no matter how you take the photo, it's super cinematic. If you walk forward, there's a winding island road, and the sea breeze is really comfortable~ 🔵Boardwalk and Beach🏖️ Next to the infinity pool, there's a super long seaside boardwalk. Because it's by the sea, the wind is strong enough to deform your face🫠. If you want to see the beautiful sunset, you can also stroll towards the beach. The sand is fine, and it's very comfortable to walk on with bare feet. 🔵Popular photo spot: Moon Chair Inside the homestay, there's a popular photo spot. Ask a friend to take a picture from the stairs looking down, and you can also capture the beautiful seaside. The colors of orange, yellow, and blue are super dopamine-inducing! - 🅿️Parking Usually, you park elsewhere, or you take a taxi directly to the seaport. There are very few parking spaces inside, and they are quite expensive. - 🚌Island Transportation You can check if the homestay or hotel has a direct bus. We booked GREE, and it was available, and you can also go to other attractions for 🆓. If it's inconvenient, you can take a taxi (those yellow sightseeing cars), 💰10 yuan per trip (honestly, it's quite expensive😂). - Ps: Sitting on the hotel balcony at night and listening to the sound of the sea breeze🌊, it feels like everything has slowed down. I really, really want to retire here~ Breathe the fresh air of the forest and the sea on Dong'ao Island, and take advantage of the summer vacation to 'waste time' here~ -

A hidden paradise beyond the hustle and bustle, where the waves ripple and the sunshine is bright Here, you can fully enjoy the embrace of the sea breeze, listen to the whispers of the waves, and find peace for your soul in the azure sea. Both sunrise and sunset offer a visual feast that makes one forget the troubles of the world. Transportation Xiangzhou Port: The price for a one-way ferry ticket is 100 yuan per person, about 50min Hengqin Passenger Terminal: One-way is 80 yuan per person, about 40min (The ferry from Hengqin feels more bumpy) Remember to prepare seasickness medicine in advance ( it's enclosed and easy to get seasick) Ferry Schedule The earliest ferry from Xiangzhou Port is at 9:20 (but this ferry is quite special, the whole journey is about 1h30min), and the latest return ferry is at 17:15. The earliest from Hengqin Terminal is 9:30, and the latest return is 17:30. Ways to purchase ferry tickets: You can search for Xiangzhou Port or Hengqin Passenger Terminal on WeChat in advance to buy tickets, or you can buy them on-site. It is recommended to arrive at the boarding hall 10-15 minutes in advance (they usually depart on time It's a bloody lesson, if you're one minute late the ferry has already left) Recommended Attractions Honeymoon Pavilion The wedding hall is also in this area, and it's super photogenic. The transparent glass chapel and the lush green lawn 🌿 create a romantic atmosphere. Nansha Bay Beach With its fine white sand and crystal-clear waters, it's an ideal place for swimming and sunbathing Sea View Promenade Stroll along the seaside boardwalk, with the sea on one side and the forest on the other, see the distant sky like ink, and the waves like snow 🌊 Feel the comfort and beauty of the island.

Dong'ao Island is located in the southeast of Xiangzhou District, Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province, China, 30 kilometers away from Xiangzhou and in the middle of the Wanshan Islands. The area is about 4.663 square kilometers. Due to the fact that Dong'ao Bay on the east side of the island is about 1500 meters into the middle, it forms a large concave part, hence the name Dong'ao Island. The island is divided into two parts, north and south. The coast is mostly cliffs. There are many boulders on the mountain slopes, and there are many reefs within 90 meters of the shore. There are 415 residents on the island, with facilities such as a fishery station, supply and marketing cooperative, savings bank, school, and health center. There are four simple roads on the island, with a total length of 14.6 kilometers, and abundant water sources. Dong'ao Island is under the jurisdiction of Wanshan District, Zhuhai City. It is a beautiful small island with unique rocks, beautiful water, and lush flowers and trees, as well as fresh air. Dong'ao Island has preserved its original natural ecological environment very well. The white sandy beaches, blue sea, bright sunshine, and dense green forests on the island create an almost perfect ecological tourism environment. Since 1997, the Zhuhai Municipal People's Government has developed the Dong'ao Tourist Resort at the foot of Nanshawan, awakening the peaceful and charming Nanshawan. Dong'ao Island has very lush vegetation and preserves the original natural ecological environment of the island. The natural landscape is unique and charming, with the blue sky, white clouds, green mountains, and clear waters ingeniously combined to form a picturesque scene. There are magnificent sea views and gentle and beautiful forest scenes, as well as primitive and pure natural scenery and distant and broad historical relics. The colorful land customs and mysterious underwater world make people linger. Climbing the Ax Handle Mountain, overlooking the sea from the Honeymoon Pavilion, listening to the waves at the Dazhu Bay, and watching the sunrise at the Dong'ao Bay constitute the splendid natural scenery of Dong'ao Island. The Neolithic relics in Nansha Bay, the ruins of Chongcheng, the beacon tower site, and the stone carvings of "Wudang Scenery" stretch out the long history of Dong'ao Island. Deep-sea diving, playing in the sand on the beach, fishing on the shore, and swimming around the island showcase the magnificence and affinity of the sea. The seafood directly taken from the sea and the rich fishing village style will make your trip to Dong'ao novel, romantic, and comfortable. The climate on the island is pleasant, with ancient trees towering, fishing villages leisurely, and smoke curling up. The most attractive feature of Dong'ao Island is undoubtedly its beaches, including Nansha Bay, Dazhu Bay, and Xiaozhu Bay, with Nansha Bay being the best and enjoying the reputation of a "diamond beach". This is a rare sight in the Zhuhai urban area or nearby islands. The sand is white and delicate, and the beach is gentle and wide. Surfing, diving, and windsurfing are the main tourist activities here. There are accommodation services on the island, and seafood is a delicious delicacy here. Geographical location: Dong'ao Village, Wanshan Town, Xiangzhou District, Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province. Opening hours: 24 hours Ticket price: none

🌊 A trip to the islands of Zhuhai is breathtakingly beautiful! Honestly, if I had to choose a seaside city, Zhuhai would definitely be my first choice! 😍 The islands here are so beautiful that they make you want to return again and again. I've been back three or four times already, but each time I discover something new. 😍 Today, I want to share a few of my favorite islands with you. Let's pick a sunny day with blue skies and white clouds and go check them out! 🏝️ 🏝️ Guishan Island 🌊 A road leading to the sea, at the end of which you'll find the azure ocean, spinning windmills🌬, and ships ready to set sail🚢. Any spot on this road to the sea can make for a blockbuster photo! 📸 Don't forget to check in at the lighthouse🗼 and under the windmills. The view from the mountaintop is simply incredible! 😲 🚢 Transportation: You can get there directly from Zhuhai Xiangzhou Port🚢, Hengqin Wharf, or Shenzhen Shekou Port🚢. 🏝️ Wailingding Island 🌅 At the top of the mountain, you can gaze across the sea at Hong Kong🌉 and enjoy the stunning mountain and sea scenery🌄. The seaside plank road is also a highlight, where you can swim to your heart's content on the beach🏊‍♀️ or wait for a romantic sunset🌅 on the rocks. Of course, there are also seafood restaurants🦞 waiting for you to indulge in. 🚢 Transportation: You can also depart from Zhuhai Xiangzhou Port🚢, Hengqin Wharf, or Shenzhen Shekou Port🚢. 🏝️ Miaowan Island 🏊‍♂️ This is a more remote island, which requires a speedboat🚤 trip from Wailingding Island. But the beauty here is definitely worth the trek. The crystal-clear waters🌊 are like Guangdong's own Maldives, where you can snorkel🤿, catch seafood🦀, and enjoy the fun of the sea to the fullest. Although the accommodation on the island is rather basic, the pristine feeling really makes you want to stay forever! 🌴 🚤 Transportation: Direct speedboat🚤 from Wailingding Island. 🏝️ Dong'ao Island 🚶‍♀️ Compared to other islands, Dong'ao Island offers more activities. You can choose to take a sightseeing car around the island, but I recommend walking🚶‍♀️. The scenery along the way is just too beautiful, and you can check in at so many spots📍. Especially the view from the mountaintop🏞, every direction offers a different kind of beauty! 🚢 Transportation: Again, depart from Zhuhai Xiangzhou Port🚢, Hengqin Wharf, or Shenzhen Shekou Port🚢. The island trip in Zhuhai, every stop is a beautiful scene🌅. Find some time, gather a few good friends👫, and go check them out together! 🌴🌊

Dong'ao Island: Zhuhai's healing secret If you have plenty of time in Zhuhai, then I strongly recommend you to visit Dong'ao Island. Not only does it have beautiful seascapes, but it also has a rich culture and history, definitely worth a visit. 📍Location: Dong'ao Island 🛳Transportation: Depart from Zhuhai city and take a boat to Dong'ao Island. The boat journey is about 50 minutes, and the round-trip ticket price is around 80 yuan. Please inquire about the boat ticket information in advance to avoid delaying the trip. 💡Suggested itinerary: Morning: After arriving at Dong'ao Island, you can take a sightseeing bus to tour the coastal route. The ticket price for this route is about 50 yuan/person, and it passes through several beautiful spots, with time for tourists to take pictures. You can also see some seafood restaurants where you can taste fresh seafood dishes. Afternoon: You can choose to continue visiting other attractions on Dong'ao Island, or relax by the sea. If you are interested in sea fishing, you can go to the rocky area by the sea, where there are many people fishing, and you can enjoy the fun of fishing with them. Evening: Stroll around the port and enjoy the beautiful sunset. Then prepare to return to Zhuhai city. 🏨Accommodation: There are several hotels and homestays on Dong'ao Island for tourists to choose from. If you want to stay overnight on the island, you can choose a suitable accommodation according to your preferences and budget. 💡Notes: Inquire about the boat ticket information in advance to avoid delaying the trip. Bring sunscreen, hats and other sun protection items to protect your skin from UV damage. Follow the safety regulations on the cruise ship to ensure your own safety. Respect the marine ecology and do not litter at will. Understand the visit regulations and restrictions of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge in advance and comply with the relevant regulations. If you need self-funded items or additional services, please consult and negotiate fees with the cruise company or travel agency in advance.