Morsels of Délice: Albatross Island Restaurant - On the Sea Dining and Speedboat Adventure

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Albatross Island Restaurant - On the Sea Dining and Speedboat Adventure

Sunset dining on board Albatross Tallship has always been a very memorable awesome experience for me. So when I found out a new way of dining on board the ship, in the afternoon m, with speedboats, I immediately sign up for it.

The experience proves to be even better than what I expected.

First of all, afternoon dining on board Albatross Tallship takes place at the lower deck, away from the sun. And the lower deck features wooden interior, plush sofas, wicker lamps, lots of windows at the sides, creating this classy, cosy atmosphere to just relax in. And there is an option to lounge in the place until 3pm, if there is no intention to island hop.

The service is so friendly and helpful. And also goes the extra mile to inform of the options (stay on ship, or hop on the speedboat to go to RWS or one of the islands) and confirm my itinerary. Patrons are also invited to the upper deck to have unblocked view of the sea.

The food is very good, full of Southeast Asian robust flavours, where the spiciness is of the right amount to excite but will not overwhelm. This experience is really one of a kind, and worth a special trip for it.

Secondly, the speedboat is quite big, has shelter and stereo system, for us riders to just enjoy the scenery, watch the waves splashing, listen to the music, all away from the sun. The speedboat speeds through the sea, lots of wind ensures, making this ride even more enjoyable.

Speedboat is going so fast that the churning sea foam forms along the sides of the boat. It feels soothing and exciting at the same time to watch the sea foam zipping by. When it starts to rain, it feels a bit like bumper ride as the speedboat rides over the slightly choppy waters. Some sea water got splashed into the boat, but it is so fun actually! I love the experience.

Pillowy soft delicious bread goes so well with the wine.

Mildly milky sweetness of fresh raw scallop is highlighted by the mild Indian spices of the Assam Ponzu and the tart freshness from the stripes of green mango. Refreshing and spicy, balanced and exciting at the same time. I’m impressed.

Creamy and meaty, the 16-Hour Braised Beef Rendang goes perfectly with spicy Tumeric rice. I’m pleasantly surprised to find that the beef is very tender but still has a bit of bite that I prefer. The spiciness and starchiness of the rice cut through rich meatiness of the beef to yield a good balanced taste. For the first time, I want more rice, whose spicy taste profile injects the excitement into the taste.

After the slightly heavy Beef Rendang, it feels refreshing to enjoy the Pandan Gula Melaka Kulfi on a stick, which is like pandan ice-cream completed with caramel goodness. Vegetal floral taste of pandan becomes even better and more complex with the caramelised pineapple, brown butter curry leaf crumbs, sea salt adding the zest and complexity.