Manila Ocean Park - the Ultimate Experience for only P500

The Promo:
Admission to Manila Ocean Park's main attractions namely Oceanarium, Jellies, Fish Spa, Marine Life Show & Habitat, and Musical Fountain - is all for P500 only! This Ultimate Experience is really quite a steal!
Just too bad, only kids who are 2feet and below have free admissions. So if your child is more than that, you have to pay in full.

How I Availed It?
These promo tickets were being sold in our office last month. I grabbed tickets for me and my nieces, just in time before I left the company. Oh yes, I already resigned!

all for P500 only!

How We Did our Visit Efficiently?
Since it's summer and the amusement park is always jampacked, we decided to go at around 2:00pm. We're trying to avoid the crowd.

that's my excited niece, Mizuki ^_^

the sparkling dome

We first went to see the Dancing Sea Fairies - Jellies!
- when sold separately, admission rate is P150.






Next thing we tried is the Fish Spa.
- when sold separately, admission rate is P150 for 15mins.

Manila Floating Hotel and Resto - left view while having spa
not sure if it's still operational


AquaNaut Voyage with Shark Attack!

Then we hurriedly went to Marine Life Show to catch the 4:30pm performance.
- when sold separately, admission rate is P150.

they are really adorable!

and I must admit I was entertained as much as my kiddie nieces did

Before watching the next attractions, we headed inside to have snacks at Wendy's.

Musical Fountain Show started at 6:30pm.
- when sold separately, admission rate is P99.

if not for the amusement on the faces of my nieces, this attraction is boring
the free musical fountain show in Eastwood is better.

At 7:30pm, it's finally time to see the main attraction: Oceanarium.
- when sold separately, admission rate is P400.

the tunnel - minus the crowd

False Stonefish

Shrimpfish / Razorfish

yay, I encountered them in Bohol

Seahorse

Porcupinefish
in Tagalog - Buteteng Laot

Clown Triggerfish

Snowflake Moray Eel

White Spotted Bamboo Shark Eggs

creepy!

sharks' eggs - upclose

Longhorn Cowfish

Black Spotted Puffer


Reef Stonefish


Lion Fish

Having paid P500 and enjoying these attractions plus seeing the amusement in my nieces' smiles - made this promo ticket so sulit! Ü

Manila Ocean Park
http://www.manilaoceanpark.com
For rates & information, contact +(632) 567.7777 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +(632) 567.7777 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Finale: Siam Ocean World + Baiyoke Skyline

Backpacking South East Asia by the Hand Signs
Day 1: Petronas Twin Towers
Day 2: Genting Highlands
Day 3: Batu Caves + Putrajaya
Day 4: Cu Chi and HCMC tour + Water Puppet Show
Day 5: Apsara Show
Day 6: Angkor Wat and Angkor Archaeological Park
Day 7: Sawasdee Bangkok
Day 8: Grand Palace Complex
Day 9: Chatuchak, Khao San, Patpong
Day 10: Muang Boran

Im never a fan of land animals, but it's entirely different when it comes to sea creatures. I just adore them. Luckily, Sol had the same interest too. Aside from the colorful fish and corals in Siam Ocean World, both of us we're so thrilled to see a penguin for the first time. (kala ko sa Antarctica lang merong penguin, ako na ang inosente!)

Siam Ocean World

we availed the 990baht package
includes entrance fee to the aquariums, glass bottom boat, happy feet, 4D, and snacks

Special Note: The following LOW LIGHT SHOTS are all pahirapan and swertihan. Very challenging lalo na fast moving pa yung subjects.

Remember the feeling when you were a kid and everything amazes you? Or just the first time you saw Disneyland and instantly became a kid again? I miss that feeling.. Well, Sol and I checked out the penguins first. We went crazy like toddlers when we saw them. Totoo palang may penguins! Hihi

penguins for real

there they are!

a soloista

The staff came out and started to feed them.

feeding time

mga senyorita, de-hatid ang rasyon ng food

this penguin dives after feeding time

ang hirap ng shot na to

We extremely enjoyed the feeling of being a kid again. We were so amazed.
Next we strolled the entire place in an orderly manner. Kalmado na kami this time. Ü

Another set of low light shots..

the colorful aquariums

the fish tank

and the colorful fish

These fish deserve a solo shot...

a dalmatian inspired fish?

another star of the tank

more than just fish

a stoic fish, walang reaksyong isda

Now it's time for the big tanks. We waited for this place to clear up. Picture taking time!

in time for the passing shark

Next is the Glass Bottom Boat. This is included in the 990baht package we availed.



Also included in the package is the Happy Feet.

Sol enjoying the fish spa

And finally the 4D Experience. Ang galing nito, must try.

find out what's store inside

In case you visit this place in the future, get the 990baht package, sulit to!

Siam Ocean World, more than just fish

Siam Ocean World Bangkok
http://www.siamoceanworld.co.th/
Siam Paragon, 991 Rama 1 Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok

At 7pm, we went back to our hotel to get our things. The idea of me getting home in a few hours really thrilled me. Gusto ko na umuwi!

Before going to the airport, we had dinner at the famous Baiyoke Sky Hotel. We made reservations online and paid 700baht for a buffet dinner + entrance to the revolving observation deck.

Baiyoke Sky Dinner

buffet tables

table setup

penne carbonara, pizza, and some familiar dishes for me
(no more Thai food, baka sumakit ulit tyan ko)

dessert time

Contrary to some bad feedbacks, the place is good enough. Kinda crowded but tolerable. The dinner is tasteful too. Dont expect a high end meal and romantic ambiance for a 700baht. =)

After dinner, we proceeded to the Revolving Roof Deck.


Here are some of the interesting shots I got. Please consider Im just using a kitlens with no tripods at all.

now that's a skyline

Day 11: Back in your arms Manila ♥
We lined up at CebuPacific's check in counter and found so many Pinoy. For the 1st time, ansaya ko makakita ng madaming Pinoy. Ansarap ng feeling to hear people speaking Tagalog. I smiled, talked, and laugh with them. Nothing beats the feeling that I simply belong. Uwian na!!!

Things I realized after this flash backpacking trip:

○ Every country and culture is within reach. It's a small world after all!
○ Nice people are scattered everywhere to help- no matter what language you speak.
○ Traveling enriches one's experience. See, I'm investing here. Ü
○ Traveling alone in a strange country is a scary thought, but priceless at the same time.
○ There's no place like home. I smiled the widest as the plane landed in Manila. To see the familiar faces again, drive through the familiar routes and landmarks, experience the traffic again, to hear everyone speaks Tagalog again (at di na ko cluless pag may nag-uusap), whew- I finally home. ♥


"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."
-- Mark Twain

..quoting my friend Palito "Malaya ang matapang!"
And may I add "Matapang ang may life insurance." =)