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My Online Check In for the upcoming Dream cruise on 9/13!

By jrbeccles , August 14, 2021 in Disney Cruise Line

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So I just completed my Online Check In for the upcoming Dream cruise on 9/13! We had already completed the Safe Passage app on day 32, where you enter you vaccination information (dates, vaccine type etc) and then about 2 days later you get a go/no go. We got a “Go” and a QR code from Safe Passage, and printed that out.   The Safe Passage was quite easy, just have the info in front of you.

Now to the Check In, while it’s was not difficult, it was also not a breeze. The first mistake I made was waiting for what I thought was Day 30 – I was thinking that as soon as my Disney Cruise app said 30 days I could check in – alas no. I had set my alarm for midnight as my app counted day from day 31 towards day 30. When it hit 30, I tried my check in and it wouldn’t work. After about twenty seconds it dawned on me that while the app said 30 days, it also had 23 hours left. Rats – can’t check in till tomorrow midnight!

So the next day, after setting two alarms, I was at the computer at midnight as the app counted down to Day 29. Then I was able to start the Online check-in process.

Staring off is the Guest Info section. First snag was Disney Cruise Line still wanted to use my old address from five years ago, although I’ve entered and edited my new address many times, and had three DCL cruises from the new address. Go figure. Then you had to post a picture of yourself. I had already taken a headshot picture of myself and one of the DW. Of course the Check-In didn’t like either of them for some reason, so I retook a selfie of myself and cropped it and it worked. The DW was sound asleep, so I cropped her picture and the app STILL didn’t like it, but has accepted it “upon review”. Then you had to enter the passport info. I had scanned both passports in anticipation, but guess what – the app won’t take a scan, it has to be a picture. So I took pictures of both and entered them and that worked. I entered phone number, emergency contact info etc. etc., and hit Save. Well it bounced as the app didn’t like the country code. I had entered “01”, but no - it insisted on just “1”. So I hit save again, and it bounced again. The app would let me manually enter the expiration date of my passport, which I had done. You had to use there little calendar to do so. So I went back and did that. Finally that worked. So that whole Guest Information process took at least 30 minutes.

Next was Onboard account. This should be easy right? No – as when I opened this section up the area for credit card info was not working and the buffering circle just went round and round for literally a minute. So I hit the back arrow, praying I won’t have to start the whole process from scratch. But luckily it went back to Onboard Account and when I opened it up finally the credit card info showed up. After that 2 minutes and done.

Third section was Travel Plans – 30 seconds max

Fourth section was Port Arrival time. We are the kind of cruisers that like to arrive at dawn, but everything I had seen so far showed the earliest port arrival time as around 1pm-ish, with many folks getting 3pm port arrival times. So when I clicked on the button I was super happy to see there was an 11:15 to 11:30 arrival time open. This had to be because I was doing this at midnight as the clock turned to 30 days. So lucky me – I hit save!

Last section was Cruise Contract – and to be perfectly honest I don’t read all 30 pages of it. I go right to the bottom and hit accept, then Save.

Yeah it’s done – the Port Arrival form is ready to print (I did three copies)

So my advice is take multiple selfies so you can find one the app likes, take pictures, not scans of your passports, and set the alarms and start at midnight if you want an early arrival time!!

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2 hours ago, jrbeccles said: So my advice is take multiple selfies so you can find one the app likes, take pictures, not scans of your passports,

Do you have to do the check in on your phone?   Or can it still be on on an actual computer?

14 hours ago, Shmoo here said: Do you have to do the check in on your phone?   Or can it still be on on an actual computer?

Shmoo - I used the computer as i feel more comfortable on it, but that's what made it a pain retaking pictures. I had to snap the pics and then email them to me so i could get them on my computer. However my DW would have used her phone for the whole process and finished in half the time it took me. 

2 hours ago, jrbeccles said: Shmoo - I used the computer as i feel more comfortable on it, but that's what made it a pain retaking pictures. I had to snap the pics and then email them to me so i could get them on my computer. However my DW would have used her phone for the whole process and finished in half the time it took me. 

I get it, I prefer using my computer over phone, also.

I'd probably take all the pictures on my phone and then download them to my computer to be used during check in, instead of emailing them to myself.

jrbeccles Thanks for the great info on the newly complicated check-in process.  I'm sailing on Dream the day you get back so have a blast but leave some ship for me  🤣

I will be sailing when you get back, I was thinking I should wait up till midnight to sign in, you have confirmed this as I want to get on early as well.  Thanks for all the tips.

21 hours ago, Shmoo here said: I get it, I prefer using my computer over phone, also.   I'd probably take all the pictures on my phone and then download them to my computer to be used during check in, instead of emailing them to myself.

Shmoo - I did have all the pics downloaded on my computer. The problem was the Check In did NOT like them! Rejects. So I had to retake my picture using my phone, email that to me and it worked. Same with the passports. The Check In will not accept PDF files, only JPEGs. 

19 minutes ago, jrbeccles said: Shmoo - I did have all the pics downloaded on my computer. The problem was the Check In did NOT like them! Rejects. So I had to retake my picture using my phone, email that to me and it worked. Same with the passports. The Check In will not accept PDF files, only JPEGs. 

Next time open the PDF, click save as, then "save as type" and select JPEG

I did my online check-in on Tuesday and got the email that I'm successfully checked in, here's your permission to board document (or whatever they call it).  Print it out and ready to go.  One thing I noticed is that the website says that my photos are still under review.  How long does the review take and is it really anything to be concerned about since they already sent me my boarding pass?

On 8/14/2021 at 5:14 PM, jrbeccles said: So I just completed my Online Check In for the upcoming Dream cruise on 9/13! We had already completed the Safe Passage app on day 32, where you enter you vaccination information (dates, vaccine type etc) and then about 2 days later you get a go/no go. We got a “Go” and a QR code from Safe Passage, and printed that out.   The Safe Passage was quite easy, just have the info in front of you. Now to the Check In, while it’s was not difficult, it was also not a breeze. The first mistake I made was waiting for what I thought was Day 30 – I was thinking that as soon as my Disney Cruise app said 30 days I could check in – alas no. I had set my alarm for midnight as my app counted day from day 31 towards day 30. When it hit 30, I tried my check in and it wouldn’t work. After about twenty seconds it dawned on me that while the app said 30 days, it also had 23 hours left. Rats – can’t check in till tomorrow midnight! So the next day, after setting two alarms, I was at the computer at midnight as the app counted down to Day 29. Then I was able to start the Online check-in process. Staring off is the Guest Info section. First snag was Disney Cruise Line still wanted to use my old address from five years ago, although I’ve entered and edited my new address many times, and had three DCL cruises from the new address. Go figure. Then you had to post a picture of yourself. I had already taken a headshot picture of myself and one of the DW. Of course the Check-In didn’t like either of them for some reason, so I retook a selfie of myself and cropped it and it worked. The DW was sound asleep, so I cropped her picture and the app STILL didn’t like it, but has accepted it “upon review”. Then you had to enter the passport info. I had scanned both passports in anticipation, but guess what – the app won’t take a scan, it has to be a picture. So I took pictures of both and entered them and that worked. I entered phone number, emergency contact info etc. etc., and hit Save. Well it bounced as the app didn’t like the country code. I had entered “01”, but no - it insisted on just “1”. So I hit save again, and it bounced again. The app would let me manually enter the expiration date of my passport, which I had done. You had to use there little calendar to do so. So I went back and did that. Finally that worked. So that whole Guest Information process took at least 30 minutes. Next was Onboard account. This should be easy right? No – as when I opened this section up the area for credit card info was not working and the buffering circle just went round and round for literally a minute. So I hit the back arrow, praying I won’t have to start the whole process from scratch. But luckily it went back to Onboard Account and when I opened it up finally the credit card info showed up. After that 2 minutes and done. Third section was Travel Plans – 30 seconds max Fourth section was Port Arrival time. We are the kind of cruisers that like to arrive at dawn, but everything I had seen so far showed the earliest port arrival time as around 1pm-ish, with many folks getting 3pm port arrival times. So when I clicked on the button I was super happy to see there was an 11:15 to 11:30 arrival time open. This had to be because I was doing this at midnight as the clock turned to 30 days. So lucky me – I hit save! Last section was Cruise Contract – and to be perfectly honest I don’t read all 30 pages of it. I go right to the bottom and hit accept, then Save. Yeah it’s done – the Port Arrival form is ready to print (I did three copies) So my advice is take multiple selfies so you can find one the app likes, take pictures, not scans of your passports, and set the alarms and start at midnight if you want an early arrival time!!

So no covid test needed before or at the port if vaccinated?

Thanks for taking the time putting this together and helping people ....including me!

6 hours ago, Nymich said:   So no covid test needed before or at the port if vaccinated?   Thanks for taking the time putting this together and helping people ....including me!

Correct as of this minute. However it could change - who knows! DCL will have to strike some deal with the Bahamas and what the entails who knows. (I wish I did as my Dream sailing is 9/13 to Nassau and Castaway Cay, both currently banned by the Bahama government. )

10 hours ago, jrbeccles said: Correct as of this minute. However it could change - who knows! DCL will have to strike some deal with the Bahamas and what the entails who knows. (I wish I did as my Dream sailing is 9/13 to Nassau and Castaway Cay, both currently banned by the Bahama government. )

Apparently the deal they struck with the Bahamas is that EVERYONE onboard will be vaccinated.  They are giving refunds to anyone who isn't or doesn't want to be

3 hours ago, estrawn said: Apparently the deal they struck with the Bahamas is that EVERYONE onboard will be vaccinated.  They are giving refunds to anyone who isn't or doesn't want to be

Not EVERYONE.  Only those 12 and older must be fully vaccinated.

I’m happy with the decision for a fully vaccinated cruise. The only thing I’ve had to do is download a picture of the vaccine card to the SafePassage portal. Took just a minute.  Now just counting down the days! ( I wonder what fuss there will be for the Wish cruise I’ve booked for next year- hopefully way smoother than this one!)

16 hours ago, estrawn said: Apparently the deal they struck with the Bahamas is that EVERYONE onboard will be vaccinated.  They are giving refunds to anyone who isn't or doesn't want to be

Just to clarify, the vaccine requirement for 12+ with some medical exceptions, is a Bahamas  requirement for all cruise lines. 

• 2 weeks later...

We aren't sailing until November 8th and the requirements have changed.  I'm on hold right now wanting clarification with Disney on the 3 day to 24 hours prior to sailing date Covid testing on top of the one at the terminal.  They had a lengthy recording that outlined requirements for sailing after November 1st that totally differ from their requirements listed on their website.   GGGrrrrrr!!!!!   

The recording says everyone over 12 has to be vaccinated and carry trip insurance.  It also states you have to pay for the covid test that Disney insists on at the terminal upon embarkation.  The website says everyone over 12 has to be vaccinated, no mention of trip insurance, and says guests have to pay $65 each for the testing at the terminal upon embarkation.  

The 3 day to 24 hour prior to sailing date for a pre-trip covid test is quite confusing.  If it means 24 hours prior to the sailing date which is on a Monday, does that mean it has to be in by midnight of Saturday or can it be anytime on Sunday?  And if you have to take it no earlier than 3 days prior to sailing date, then most test sites require 2-3 days for the results to come back for a PCR test.  So add that wait time to the 24 hour deadline to upload your test results to Disney's 'safe passage' website, that makes it next to impossible to meet that deadline requirement.  Is anyone else understanding this differently????

On 9/6/2021 at 11:31 AM, breenw said: We aren't sailing until November 8th and the requirements have changed.  I'm on hold right now wanting clarification with Disney on the 3 day to 24 hours prior to sailing date Covid testing on top of the one at the terminal.  They had a lengthy recording that outlined requirements for sailing after November 1st that totally differ from their requirements listed on their website.   GGGrrrrrr!!!!!      The recording says everyone over 12 has to be vaccinated and carry trip insurance.  It also states you have to pay for the covid test that Disney insists on at the terminal upon embarkation.  The website says everyone over 12 has to be vaccinated, no mention of trip insurance, and says guests have to pay $65 each for the testing at the terminal upon embarkation.     The 3 day to 24 hour prior to sailing date for a pre-trip covid test is quite confusing.  If it means 24 hours prior to the sailing date which is on a Monday, does that mean it has to be in by midnight of Saturday or can it be anytime on Sunday?  And if you have to take it no earlier than 3 days prior to sailing date, then most test sites require 2-3 days for the results to come back for a PCR test.  So add that wait time to the 24 hour deadline to upload your test results to Disney's 'safe passage' website, that makes it next to impossible to meet that deadline requirement.  Is anyone else understanding this differently????

Same cruise here. Dream leaving on Nov 8th. We are local in Orlando and are planning on getting a PCR test for our 7 year old at a local CVS on Friday. Assuming it gets sent in and test results are within 1-2 days, that gives us Monday morning to get the results and upload to the site. We may also get some home test kits to take on Sunday. That said, I didn't realize that everybody had to pay for the test at the embarkation point. Please share the latest live info from a real person when you get it. We may contact our travel person to verify on our end as well and can share what we find out. (of course, things are always changing, etc.)

After the latest with the testing timing for the Bahamas Visa my guess is this is why they are cutting fares.  This is a royal PITA jmo.

Everyone has to judge for themselves how many hoops they are willing to jump through. This is one we aren't jumping through.

OK its Monday 6am and we are heading out at 9ish to drive to Port Canaveral to board the Dream. Just completed the Health Questionnaire which came via email. We took a rapid Covid test Saturday at Walgreens just to make sure we were in the clear and test was negative. I'm dreading the test at the port, as its the first time there are going to swab and get results for about 1600 passengers.  Its more than likely to be somewhat chaotic, but I will drive there in hope that its not. Knowing my luck DCL will have changed the rules again and want a brain scan and cavity search. 

Oh well I'm moaning now, but once this whole test thing is over and we are on board, I know all will be well!! Low capacity and two days at Castaway - how can you beat it? 

I'll write a report when I get back

4 hours ago, jrbeccles said: OK its Monday 6am and we are heading out at 9ish to drive to Port Canaveral to board the Dream. Just completed the Health Questionnaire which came via email. We took a rapid Covid test Saturday at Walgreens just to make sure we were in the clear and test was negative. I'm dreading the test at the port, as its the first time there are going to swab and get results for about 1600 passengers.  Its more than likely to be somewhat chaotic, but I will drive there in hope that its not. Knowing my luck DCL will have changed the rules again and want a brain scan and cavity search.  Oh well I'm moaning now, but once this whole test thing is over and we are on board, I know all will be well!! Low capacity and two days at Castaway - how can you beat it?  I'll write a report when I get back

Thanks for the report!  Did you need a bahamas health visa for this cruise?

On 9/13/2021 at 11:06 AM, Nymich said: Thanks for the report!  Did you need a bahamas health visa for this cruise?

No nothing was required at Castaway Cay

I just got back from a fantastic 4 day on the Dream. My cruise was the first to require all passengers get the rapid Covid test (it’s free). So an update on boarding the Dream, and then I’ll pipe down until next year when getting ready for the Wish in September!

We arrived at the dock at 11.15, which was our exact port arrival time. Maybe three cars in front of us. Luggage drop off was easy and then paid to get in the garage ($85 for 4 night). Then it slowed down. There was about 20 cars in front of us queuing to get into the parking garage, and we guessed correctly that it was because they were giving the rapid test before you could park. So it took about 15 minutes to get to the testing site. They first give you a vial and a label to fill out to put on the vial (don’t open the vial as it’s full of liquid) Then they direct you to park in a slot and someone comes by and scans your labels and walks you thru the self-test (not so bad actually) and they take the vials to be tested. Then you can find a place to park for the cruise, and wait for the results ether by logging onto the Safe Passage app, or they send you an email. Now the snag is it took and 65 minutes to get the results, and it’s the LONGEST 65 minutes of your life. However once you get the ok, then lock up the car and it’s the normal walk from the parking garage over to the terminal, clear security, check in and then into the very deserted terminal and onto the ship.

The four day cruise was just wonderful – crew the best, Beauty and the Beast so good I saw it twice, as we also did with the fireworks. Ship in perfect condition and spotless. There were no crowds for anything due to low capacity. If I had the spare cash I’d take advantage and book a Florida resident cruise in October, but coffers are bare.

The cruise is definitely worth the hassle the all the Covid stuff, and no one abused the mask policy that I saw. Enjoy!!!

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Singapore Dream Cruise Free Guide for First-Timer

Singapore Dream Cruise free guide on the preparation, food and activities for world dream cruise. This is the first time I took the Singapore Dream Cruise for a staycation in the sea. This guide will provide you with some information for the Singapore Dream Cruise.

All the information sharing are accessible when staying in the Balcony Stateroom. For the palace guest, you have a 24-hour butler concierge who can help you in booking all the activities. Besides that, the palace guest has more area to access in the dream cruise.

Things to prepare before Dream Cruise

1. Online check-in and get the sail pass 2. Luggage (Cabin size or Medium size) We bring the medium size luggage that just barely can pass through the custom X-ray. If you choose to check-in the luggage to room service (free) then this may not affect you. However, you cannot estimate the time luggage will deliver to you.

3. Trace together token Most of the places in the dream cruise require you to bring the room card, Tracey token and trace together app/token. In order to make the check-in process hassle-free, trace together token will be more convenient.

4. Highlighter pen On the dream cruise, you will get an event brochure with all the timetables. With the help of a highlighter pen, you can mark the activity you are interested in easily.

5. Not to bring the restricted item When we disembarkation from the cruise, we saw there is a table full of some items like extension wire, kettle, steam iron, and etc. Guests are strictly prohibited from bringing any alcohol, alcoholic drinks, intoxicating liquor, or beverages onboard the ship. Please check all the information on the Singapore Dream Cruise website .

Dream Cruise Embarkation Day

We went to the marina cruise center on the Marina South Pier MRT earlier than the assigned Covid-19 test at 3pm. We arrived about 11.15am and all the way there are a lot of crew guiding our way to do the Covid-19 test. Once you get the test result by SMS, you will get a check-in ticket before going to the departure hall.

The departure hall will open around 1pm. If the time is still early, there is a free shuttle bus to Vivocity. Don’t worry about this crowd of queue, there is another waiting area base on the group check-in ticket.

After the departure hall open, we are allowed to go in for the X-ray luggage check, get the cress pass and also the Tracey token. Last but not least, we were then assigned to the group 1B seating area base on the coupon given before entering the dream cruise at 2pm.

Singapore Dream Cruise Free Guide on Activities

There are a lot of activities on board you can have fun with kids, friends and family. However, there are few things you need to take note of. The dream cruise activities are divided into free, chargeable, walking in first come first serve and booking in advance is needed.

Free activity

The activities are mostly outdoor and may stop if the weather is bad. We manage to play some of the activities only because the booking is full. The 3 days 2 nights cruise is actually quite short and not enough time if you are new and a first-timer like me. We will share our experiences so that can help you pre-plan the activity in advance.

1. Dream Cruise Jacuzzi (booking needed)

The first thing you should do after putting the luggage in the room. The jacuzzi booking is located on deck 16. After that, the crew will give you the booking slip. After we finish lunch, the Q is almost more than 20 people ahead of when we pass by. Besides that, we booked the jacuzzi 1 on zouk side at 5pm which you can view the sea view at the end of the cruise. The jacuzzi at the zouk side has no shelter as compared to the main pool.

2. Dream Cruise Swimming pool (booking needed)

We planned to book for the next day when booking the jacuzzi. The crew asked us to come back tomorrow. On the next day we come back but all the slots are fully booked.

3. Dream Cruise Mini-Golf (booking needed)

There is only 1 mini-golf course on the cruise. We do not know we need to book in advance. The booking is full on the next day afternoon when we want to play rope course at 12pm. You may consider booking this mini-golf at deck 18 in advance if you want to play.

4. Table Tennis (booking needed)

5. SportsPlex Basketball/football (booking needed)

The rope course and zipline cannot book in advance. You need to come during the operating hour. We come at 2.45pm for the 3pm slot. There are quite a number of people in front of us. We finish the zipline at 4.30pm and missed the vision magic show at 4pm. If you don’t like long Q can consider coming in early.

Rock climbing wall cannot book in advance. You need to come during the operating hour at 9am or 3pm same time as rope course. We do not have enough time for this due to the long Q situation.

8. Big Chess Board Floor (first come first serve – no Q)

There are 5 slides in the Singapore Dream Cruise. For a beginner, the slide is 1 to 3. For amateurs, slide 4 and 5. When you standing on slides 4 and 5, the hole is quite scary. Don’t worry, just slide it and have fun.

Chargeable activity

Most of these activities are indoor. No booking is needed, you can just walk in and enjoy games and charge to your cruise card.   1. Esc EXPERIENCE LAB (VR experience) 2. Esport Arena 3. Arcade

Singapore Dream Cruise Free Guide on Food/Dining

The Singapore Dream Cruise package comes with inclusive dining which means you can eat for free at a certain restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The restaurants are: Dream Dining Room level 7 (Western food), Dream Dining Room level 8 (Chinese food), The Lido (Buffet) and The Lido Snack Corner. The food served may change from time to time and base on the dream cruise theme. We can only share our experiences on this 3 day 2 nights Wonders of Japan theme.

1. Dream Dining Room level 8 (Chinese food)

We have our first lunch for Chinese food on the Singapore Dream Cruise. The reception assigns us a table. After that, we just walk to the table and the waiter will serve the Chinese food. The free beverage will be a pot of Chinese tea.

You can just request again the food if you are not enough without extra charges. Remember to request the dessert if the waiter is busy and forget to serve you.

Dream Daily Apps Menu Viewing

We also have a second-day breakfast at Dream Dining Room level 8 for dim sum. Unfortunately, I forget to view the menu again on the second day morning. The dim sum menu I viewed before sleep is the dim sum menu for the returning cruise breakfast.

Dream Dining Room Dim Sum Breakfast

2. Dream Dining Room level 7 (Western food)

3. The Lido (Buffet)

We decided to try The Lido for our second-day lunch. The reception will assign you a table. After that, you can hunt around for the food you like. This is a buffet-style lunch. There are varieties of food you can choose from, Chinese, Indian, Malay, western, vegetarian, dessert and many more.

The Lido Lunch Buffet

The Lido Lunch Buffet Dessert

The Lido Dinner Buffet

This is again a buffet-style dinner and with Japan theme food. Apart from the normal buffet style, japan theme is added. There are varieties japan food such as sushi, Okinawa soba and japan desserts. Besides that, we also have a tasting portion of wagyu beef which is the main event for this Wonders of Japan-themed Singapore Dream Cruise.

Wagyu Beef Testing Portion

We are not sure about the dream dining room will have the same tasting portion as The Lido.

The Lido Breakfast Buffet

#Tips Best recommend trying out second-day dinner for the theme of the cruise.

4. The Lido Snack Corner

This is the best corner for brunch, teatime and supper if you feel hungry in the Singapore Dream Cruise without spending any extra money.

The Lido Snack Breakfast

Besides that, you also can get tea, coffee, apple juice, orange juice and Tropicana juice if are thirsty and don’t have the beverage package. Every time pass by this corner, you can also take away the food and eat in your room.

The Lido Snack Lunch

#Tips you can only choose breakfast, lunch and dinner at either dream dining room level 7, level 8 and The Lido one time for free at meal hour. A double meal will charge at $15.   Other than the inclusive dining, there is also specialty dining such as Seafood Grill by Mark Best, Prime Steakhouse by Mark Best, Silk Road Chinese Restaurant, Hot Pot, Umi Uma, Blue Lagoon and many more. These specialty are chargeable. However, if you are staying in the palace room you can enjoy it for free. Please confirm with your 24-hour butler concierge for more information.

Singapore Dream Cruise Free Guide on Beverage

The free beverage is the drinkable tap water in your room. HAHA. Just kidding.

You can always get drinks from The Lido Snack corner if you need it. The dream cruise comes with a few beverage package books on the cruise that provide you more selection of drinks.   1. Beverage Package – Little Dreamers – $38 (2 nights) You can enjoy unlimited of chilled juices, soft drinks and a Dream Cruises mug.   2. Beverage Package – Refresh – $61 (2 nights) You can enjoy unlimited of coffees and teas, chilled juices, soft drinks and bottled water.   3. Beverage Package – Classic – $97 (2 nights) You can enjoy unlimited of selected beers, house wines, coffees and teas, chilled juices, soft drinks and bottled water.   4. Beverage Package – Premium – $187 (2 nights) You can enjoy of selected spirits, cocktails, mocktails, selected beers, house wines, coffees and teas, chilled juices, soft drinks and bottled water.

Singapore Dream Cruise Free Guide on Shows/Performances

There are 2 shows during our cruise. The Vision (Magic show) and Faith (Ukraine performance show) are booked by dream cruise apps and slots are limited. You need to take note of the booking timing stated on the apps. Besides that, the slots will open gradually every 1 hour

1. VISION (Magic show) – Booking in apps

2. FAITH (Ukraine performance) – Booking in apps

3. Laser Display “Adventure”

4. Live music at Sea

There are a few sessions of live music. You can just walk into the location base on first come first serve.

Singapore Dream Cruise Free Guide on WIFI

The Singapore Dream Cruise come with free “DREAM WIFI” that can only access all the dream cruise information for the show booking, restaurant menu, cruise directory and your payment bill. Apart from this, dream cruise also offers an internet package that allows you to get connect with friends and family. There are two types of internet packages: standard for light social media and premium for video streaming.   Besides that, the pricing is from 1 device, 2 devices and 4 devices. We subscribe to the standard 2 devices internet package for $32. So far, we can watch Facebook news, reply messages and light video streaming.   The price lists will show in the dream cruise apps. You will need to log in on the same date of birth if you purchase the multiple devices internet package.

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The idea of going on a cruise may be intimidating for some because of the cost. Others dismiss it as a retiree’s holiday option. That may be true many years back, but this trend is gradually changing as years roll by.

The rise of more cruise lines, offering different options and encouraging healthy competition, resulted in relatively reasonable cruise rates. Some of these companies are going the extra mile to reach out to the growing number of travelers that are willing to spend on things or experiences that give good value for money by creating themed cruise ships and coming up with innovative itineraries. Genting Dream is one of those that cater to a wide range of guests — friends, families, couples, and even company incentive trips (or sales conference/meeting).

If you will be sailing with Genting Dream soon and it is your first time, this post is for you. We hope this will help you prepare and maximize your cruise experience. Here are the things you can expect.

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Packing & Pre-Trip Preparations

• Travel Documents. You need to bring these documents: passport, a photocopy of your passport’s bio page, a copy of your cruise ticket, and a visa (if necessary). If you are a Philippine passport holder, no visa needed because the sail destinations are within Southeast Asia and the homeport is Singapore. If you want a hassle-free purchase transaction, you may present your credit card.
• Clothes/Outfits. Come on. We know you want to snap as many photos as you can while onboard and during shore excursions. We normally pack two sets of clothes per day: casual for the day activities and smart casual or dressy outfits for the night events, especially if you plan to watch the evening shows or try the fine-dining specialty restaurants. The same goes for footwear. The important thing is that you are comfortable.
• Toiletries. The stateroom comes with the toiletries: shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, lotion, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, cotton buds, and tissues. It also has bath towels, hand towels, bathrobes, and hotel slippers.
• Check-in Luggage. Each passenger can check in more than one luggage without incurring additional fees.
• Onboard Currency. The default currency while on the ship is the Singapore Dollar (SGD).
• Onboard Time. Genting Dream follows Singapore time (same as the Philippines) throughout the entire cruise.
• Dream Cruise Mobile App. Download the App before getting onboard. You can use the App to view ship information, see the daily onboard schedule, check availability of onboard attractions and facilities. You can also use this to send IM to your shipmates, purchase your onboard WiFi package, and review your onboard account statement.

• Embarkation Process. Genting Dream is homeporting in Singapore at the Marina Bay Cruise Center. Upon arrival at the terminal, look for the baggage drop area for the pieces of luggage you want to check-in. Prepare your travel documents for check-in. After that, you will pass through immigration and then security checks before you can finally board the ship.
• Checking-in. You need to present your cruise ticket at the check-in counter to get your Access Card that will serve as your cabin keycard and your purchase card for onboard shopping and when dining at specialty restaurants. You can check-in online via the official website from 7 days up to 24 hours prior to the departure date. If you are going on a shore excursion, you also need to present the Access Card when getting off and returning to the ship. Do not lose this card. When you do, relax. Go to the Reception and they will print another one for you after answering SOP questions.
• Surrender Passport. Upon boarding, the staff will take your passport. Do not panic. You will get it back after the cruise (before you check out).

WELCOME ABOARD!

ATTENTION! Changi Lounge is offering the Fly-Cruise Transfer service, which includes: Seamless bag transfer. End-to-end luggage transfer from Changi Airport Baggage Claim area to the Marina Bay Cruise Terminal to your stateroom! Your luggage will be waiting for you in your cabin. Advance cruise check-in at the lounge. You will have your documents processed in advance and get your Access Card here. Enjoy the lounge amenities. Complimentary buffet, various drink selections, free internet connection, desktop computers, and electrical outlets. It also has meeting rooms, a nap room, and a shower room. You can also explore Jewel while waiting. The lounge is located near the famous Rain Vortex and the Changi Experience Studio. Ground transfer. The transportation to the cruise terminal from the airport is also covered. When you avail of this service, you will skip the check-in process at the Marina Bay Cruise Center and head straight to the immigration process.

Safety Drill

Before setting sail, there’s a safety drill that everyone is required to participate in. You need to pay attention and familiarize yourself with the ship’s map, especially your Assembly Station (which is indicated on your Access Card), and the emergency exits in case of an emergency. Check the Dream Daily/Dream Weekender directory that you will find in your cabin for the safety drill schedule. Ours was held at 9:00 PM.

3 Complimentary Restaurants

This is part of what you paid for when you booked your cruise ticket. You can dine here without incurring additional fees. It’s free-of-charge. Genting Dream has three inclusive restaurant options:

• Dream Dining Room Lower. It serves either a semi-buffet type or Chinese set menu, depending on the schedule. You may check the Dream Daily/Dream Weekender directory for the info. This is located on Deck 7, Aft section of the ship. Reservation is required.
• Dream Dining Room Upper. This only serves the Chinese set menu. This is located on Deck 8, Aft section of the ship. Reservation is required.
• The Lido. This serves Asian and international buffet, including Halal and Indian cuisines. The outdoor area of the restaurant is a 24-hour snack place that also serves morning tea and afternoon tea. This is located on Deck 16, Aft section.

Dream Dining Room Upper and Lower have a ballroom hall-themed setting and floor-to-ceiling windows that afford guests the magnificent views of the ocean.

Note: Alcoholic drinks are not free-of-charge.

You may also try the specialty restaurants! Genting Dream has nine. Charges apply when dining at any of these, but if you are craving any of their offerings, go for it. Here are your options:

• Umi Uma (Japanese Cuisine and Teppanyaki / Korean BBQ; Deck 8, Aft)
• Hot Pot (Choice of meat, seafood or vegetarian hot pot; outdoor setting; Deck 8, Aft)
• Prime Steakhouse by Mark Best (Western Dishes / Steak; Deck 8, Mid)
• Seafood Grill by Mark Best (Western Dishes / Seafood; Deck 8, Mid)
• Gelateria (Homemade Gelato; Deck 8, Aft)
• Blue Lagoon (Hawker Food / Asian and International; Deck 7, Mid, open 24 hours)
• Lobby Café (Coffee / Tea / Bread; Deck 6, Mid)
• Silk Road Chinese Restaurant (Chinese Fine Dining; Deck 6, Forward)
• Crystal Life Cuisine (Healthy Options; Deck 15, Forward)

Shore Excursions (Shorex)

To put it simply, these are pre-arranged tours at every stop. One of the best things I love about cruising is that you get to visit other countries while enjoying the cruise ship’s amenities and features at the same time.

This time with Genting Dream, we took the weekend getaway package with a stop at Bintan Island in Indonesia. For this stop, there are three Shorex options to choose from: Tanjung Urban Explorer, Scuba Tryout at Trikora Coast, and Bintan Black Coral Leisure Diving. We took the first option which includes Gurun Pasir Busung (sand desert), Telaga Biru (Blue Oasis), and Trily Resort Center Mangrove Forest in the itinerary.

You can also pull a D-I-Y. It’s up to you. Here are the scenarios:

• Booking a Shorex. This is the same as joining a guided group tour. You won’t have to worry about getting to one attraction to the next or how much it will cost you because everything, including the meal, will be taken care of for you by the local tour operator partners. You can be assured that you will return to the ship on time.
• Pulling a D-I-Y. You can travel at your own pace and control your itinerary. It is also a cheaper option. BUT, you need to be aware of the time. Make sure that you return to the port on time or earlier because the ship will not wait for you. It will leave, with or without you.

Whatever you choose, you will be given a small sheet of paper upon disembarkation. This usually contains instructions and the address of the port where the ship is docked. Don’t forget to bring your Access Card and a photocopy of your passport bio page.

Note: Some Shorex options may require a lot of walking or trekking or activities that might not be suitable for those with health issues. Carefully check the itinerary and assess if the tour is viable for you. Also, each tour needs a minimum number of participants. A tour may be canceled if it doesn’t meet the minimum requirement.

Room and Amenities

Genting Dream has four types of accommodations: Interior Stateroom, Oceanview Stateroom, Balcony Stateroom, and the exclusive suites, collectively referred to as The Palace. Since the ship caters to families and big groups, there are over 100 connecting rooms. About 70 percent of accommodations feature spacious balcony staterooms. Aside from the toiletries and towels, the rooms also have haird ryer, mini-refrigerator, safe, water kettle, complimentary bottled water, tea, coffee, and sugar packets. These are replenished daily as housekeeping do regular cleaning.

The cheapest is the Interior Stateroom. If you want to make the most of the ship’s features, you will probably be spending most of your time outside the room — swimming, sunbathing, eating, playing, shopping, watching shows or going on shore excursions.

Here are some amenities that you can enjoy for FREE:

• Waterslide Park. You have six slide types to choose from — from gentle slopes for the family to steep inclines for the adventurous. Wear proper swimming attire. Follow the rules and the staff on duty for your safety. Located on Deck 20, Aft.
• Main Pool and Kids Water Park. Located on Deck 16, Mid. You can see the Waterslide Park from here. You can also relax and sunbathe at the Sun Deck on Deck 17, Mid.
• Crystal Life Fitness. This is the gym. If you don’t want to miss your workout routine, you can do it here. Located on Deck 15. You can also go to the Jogging Track on Deck 17, Forward.
• Ropes Course. Perfect bonding activity for the family, couples, and groups. Complete the course and punctuate it with the 35-meter zipline, gliding along the side of the ship above the water from Deck 18.
• Sportsplex. A large outdoor court that can host basketball, tennis, archery, bubble soccer, and other physical games. Located on Deck 19, Aft.
• Rock Climbing Wall. Wear proper footwear. Located on Deck 18, Aft.
• Mini-Golf. Nine-hole putting course. Please wear proper sports shoes. Located on Deck 18, Aft.

If you like to shop or bring home some souvenirs, you can get duty-free items from The Dream Boutiques located on Decks 6 and 7. The Dream Store/Souvenir Mart, located on Deck 6, is where you can get Dream Cruises merchandise. If you fell in love with one of the artworks you see inside the ship, you can go to the Art Gallery, located on Deck 8, to purchase a copy of that artwork.

Evening Shows and Events

The night is as exciting as the day onboard Genting Dream. You can choose from brilliant live production shows brought to you by the award-winning international entertainment team. During our cruise, we have two choices: SONIO – A Tale of Two Dreams and Some Like It Hot. We were able to watch the latter at Zodiac Theatre. You need to reserve your seat for the show at the Box Office on Deck 6 (Mid). You can find the opening hours of the Box Office on the Dream Daily/Dream Weekender directory sheet provided in your cabin.

If you want to brush up on your moves and still got the energy to dance the night away, let Zouk and Zouk Beach Club orchestrate an unforgettable party for you as it brings the best beats by world-class DJs. Both are located on Deck 17. Zouk is Singapore’s most sought-after nightclub and consistently chosen one of the top ten clubs in the world.

If you booked a 5-night cruise, expect a grand night party on the last night called Dream Night. This usually happens at the pool deck. You can also check out the bars if you just want to have a sip and unwind. Here are some of them: Sun Deck Bar (Deck 17/Mid), Pool Deck Bar (Deck 16/Mid), Red Lion (Deck 7/Mid/24 hours), Bar 360 (Deck 6/Mid), Karaoke (five rooms/Deck 6/Mid), and Bar City, a collection of bars in one area: Johnnie Walker House, Penfolds Wine Vault, Mixt Cocktail Bar, Humidor Cigar Lounge, and Bubbles Champagne Bar (Deck 8/Mid).

Cinema at Sea

For movie enthusiasts, you can still watch while on board. Depending on the schedule, here are the places to catch flicks: Zodiac Theatre (Deck 7/Forward), Zouk Beach Club (Deck 17/Aft), and the Lobby (Deck 6/Mid). Check the Dream Daily/Dream Weekender directory sheet for the venue and the time.

Yes! You can connect to the internet while at sea. How? Subscribe to WiFi through the Dream Cruises Mobile App. Here are the rates. Note: Rates vary depending on how many days and the package type.

• Standard: SGD19 – SGD95. Good for e-mail, chat, and social media. You can connect up to two devices.
• Premium: SGD29 – SGD145. Good for e-mail, chat, social media, and light media streaming. You can connect up to two devices.

Checking Out and Disembarkation

The day before disembarkation, you will receive a Disembarkation Notice explaining the check out procedure, disembarkation procedure, travel document collection, and baggage collection.

• If you don’t want to carry your luggage throughout the disembarkation process, you may leave it outside your cabin on or before the specified time. Set aside a small carry on bag for all the important stuff such as your wallet, your travel documents, prescribed medicine, etc. Get your luggage at the Baggage Claim Area after going through the immigration process.
• Settle your account’s balance before checking out to avoid delays during disembarkation. Reminder: A mandatory gratuity of SGD21 per night is charged to EVERY guest. For guests staying in the suite, it’s SGD26 per night. This rule is not applicable to infants below two years old.

More About Genting Dream

Genting Dream is the eldest of the fleet, launched in 2016, by the cruise brand Dream Cruises, the sister brand of Star Cruises and Crystal Cruises, which are all managed by Genting Cruise Lines, a division of Genting Hong Kong. Genting Dream was followed by World Dream in 2017 and Explorer Dream in 2019.

Dream Cruises partnered with Singapore Airlines for the special Fly Cruise packages for Genting Dream. The promo runs until October 31, 2019 ( UPDATE: This has been extended to December 31, 2019) . The sailing period is until March 31, 2020. You can choose from any of these roundtrip Singapore cruise packages.

• 5-Night Southeast Asian Splendor Itinerary Options: Nha Trang – Ho Chi Minh / Surabaya – North Bali / Ko Samui – Bangkok / Penang – Phuket – Langkawi – Kuala Lumpur
• 3-Night Cruise Escapades Itinerary Options: Penang – Phuket / Penang – Langkawi / Melaka – Langkawi / Langkawi – Phuket
• 2-Night Weekend Getaways Itinerary Options: Melaka / Kuala Lumpur / Bintan Island

For inquiries, here are the contact details: (02) 8836 6080 (landline) and [email protected] (e-mail).

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What to Expect on a Cruise to Nowhere — Dream Cruises’ World Dream Review

Update: Dream Cruises’ World Dream has ceased operations since 2 March 2022.

With travel out of the books, we’ve been on the lookout for other meaningful ways to take a good well-deserved break.

Photo credit: Dream Cruises

In Nov 2020, Singapore began cruises to nowhere . It’s not very different from regular cruises except this time, there aren’t any ports of call. You leave Singapore’s shores and return without stepping foot in other countries.

We had the pleasure of sailing on the World Dream — the newest ship of the Dream Cruises fleet just built in 2017!

For those wondering if a cruise to nowhere is safe and worth it — we’ve sussed out the whole experience — from pre-boarding process and accommodation as well as things to do , food onboard , and safety precautions . Here’s our no holds barred experience of our three-night stay on the World Dream!

Pre-boarding Process for a Cruise to Nowhere

Thanks to COVID-19, there are a few extra steps to take before getting on the cruise:

1) Check-in online before your cruise (up to 90 days before departure) — upload a scanned copy of your passport or NRIC. 2) On the day of departure, guests will have to check in via SafeEntry, undergo temperature screening and fill in a health declaration form. 3) All guests will have to take a COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test (ART) at the Marina Bay Cruise Centre (level 3). Check your pre-assigned timeslot for the test, printed on the ticket. 4) After receiving a negative ART result, check-in your baggage.

*Pro-tip: Pack light and skip the baggage check-in to save time.

5) Collect your key card and TRACEY — for contact tracing. These must be with you at all times on the ship. 6) Lastly, immigration. The automatic lanes now use facial recognition, so you don’t have to scan your thumb.

Despite the extra steps, the entire check-in process was actually very smooth and only took about 45 minutes in total. If you check the World Dream FAQ page, it states that waiting time for the swab results can take up to an hour — ours only took 20 minutes.

Note that the ART is slightly different from the PCR test — it’s a lot less intrusive and painless!

Accommodation on board Dream Cruises’ World Dream

Balcony deluxe stateroom.

Our room for the next three nights!

Our Balcony Deluxe Stateroom had a comfy queen-size bed, large sofa, flat-screen TV and a private balcony. This was my virgin cruise experience and I was pretty impressed with the size of the room.

The bathroom was really spacious too, with a dual-tap sink and rain shower with seriously good water pressure — no complaints so far!

It was surprisingly comfortable, but the best part is looking out on the balcony and realising you’re no longer on land — ah, that ever-changing sea view.

A gorgeous sunrise view from our balcony on the first morning

*Pro-tip: If your room isn’t facing the east side, head to Zouk Beach Club at the back of the ship for an uninterrupted sunrise view.

Cost: From ~S$300/pax for two nights

While the Balcony staterooms are cosy, we got to visit The Palace — it’s basically the Sentosa Cove of the ship!

Staying here gives you access to exclusive restaurants and programmes, 24-hour butler service, and priority access to shows. The Palace also has its own facilities that non-Palace guests can’t access, like a separate pool and gym — talk about living that bougie life for three nights!

Palace Suite

Palace Suites include a queen bed, sofa bed and a luxury bathroom with a bathtub. You can also look forward to a complimentary mini-bar and Nespresso coffee machine.

The best part is the balcony — it’s twice the size of the one in the Balcony Deluxe Room!

Cost: From ~S$660/pax for two nights

Read more: Our Palace Suite Experience — Dream Cruises Review

Palace Villa

We also got to tour the best suite onboard — the Palace Villa. It has two bedrooms, a dining room, living room and three bathrooms.

The Palace Villa’s master bathroom. Just wow.

There’s plenty of outdoor space too, like a private sun deck, jacuzzi and sauna. At the front of the ship, no less!

The guest room in the Palace Villa .

Free Things to Do on a Cruise to Nowhere

Thrilling activities.

Waterslide Park

The Waterslide Park has five thrilling slides — three looping slides and two steep drops! The loop slides are a lot of fun, with clear segments for sneaky views of the ocean. Just a fair warning that the drops are not for the faint-hearted!

Workout and Dance Classes

Some of the most underrated cruise activities are the free fitness and dance classes! There are at least two classes daily.

Ballroom dancing taught by Gabriele from Italy and Laura from Spain!

Being the fomo / kiasu travellers, we attended four in total — Muay Thai, HIIT, Ballroom Dance and Bellydance. These ended up being one of the highlights of our cruise! It was a great experience being taught by instructors from all over the world.

My favourites were the dance classes. As someone with no dance background and limited grace, they were a lot more fun than expected. The instructors were friendly and patient, and the moves weren’t too hard to pick up — I’m ready to start my own dance crew now 😎

Post-HIIT with personal trainer Natalie Yeo .

Classes are limited to 15 – 20pax on a first-come-first-serve basis, but the ones we attended were less than half-filled. What a waste! But now that you can’t leave the ship, it’s the best time to try all these fun classes. Classes can be found on the Dream Daily — a daily newsletter you get at the start of each day.

Ropes Course and Zipline

The rooftop Ropes Course is a good source of adrenaline — navigate through different obstacles and end off by ziplining over the ocean!

There’s even a full-sized basketball court to shoot some hoops! This space is also occasionally used for fun activities like a reverse bungee run. Reserve your slot at Deck 18, at the Ropes Course area.

Rock Climbing Wall

Scale new heights at the rock wall on Deck 18! The course isn’t too difficult so it’s perfect for kids and beginners.

Crystal Life Fitness

Squeeze in a quick workout at the well-equipped Crystal Life Fitness gym. There are several treadmills, gym machines, and a weight-training area to help you work up a sweat.

Plus the view provides extra motivation to work harder! Book a slot in person at the counter on Deck 15.

Chill Activities

Main Pool Deck

At the heart of all the action lies the main pool deck, with four relaxing jacuzzis.

Currently, the pool is limited to 26pax, while the jacuzzi is limited to two guests each for hourly timeslots. You’ll have to reserve a slot at the pool reception desk.

Enjoy a chill game of mini golf with your friends on Deck 17 — no bookings required!

Cinema at Sea

Zouk Beach Club is now used as an outdoor movie theatre!

There’s a broad selection of films playing throughout the day around the cruise. On our sailing, there was Jumanji: The Next Level at the outdoor Zouk Beach Club, Spiderman: Far From Home at the Zodiac Theatre, and Bad Boys for Life at The Lobby. There are about six films playing each day.

The Zodiac Theatre, also used for performances.

The Dream Boutiques, The Dream Store and Souvenir Mart

For the shopaholics, The Dream Boutiques offers a small range of luxury goods. Look out for occasional designer handbags and jewellery clearance sales on the Dream Daily!

Snackaholics can head to The Dream Store for souvenirs and snacks.

FAITH is everything you’d want in a show — ballet, acrobatics, comedy, visual technology. The cast features performers from all over the world, and it’s the show’s first time launching in Singapore!

Join comedian Txema Munoz in a night of comedy and magic from 5 Nov 2021.

VISION by Vincent Vignaud

Experience the magic of illusions up close with renowned illusionist Vincent Vignaud — great for both kids and adults!

The Paid Stuff on a Cruise to Nowhere

Some activities on World Dream require an additional charge but are still worthwhile for a more unique experience.

Esc EXPERIENCE LAB

Virtuix Omni.

For some virtual reality fun, check out Esc EXPERIENCE LAB . On World Dream, there are eight exciting games — from full-motion rollercoasters to Formula 1 racing simulators.

Our top pick is the Virtuix Omni, a multi-directional simulator with free range of motion, allowing you to chase down (or run from) zombies.

The Icaros Flying Simulator is a close second — you’re essentially a drone hunting enemy drones.

The Esc EXPERIENCE LAB includes an eSports Arena which hosts daily tournaments for popular games like Street Fighter and Tekken 7 . When there aren’t tournaments, you can book the space and enjoy games like Mario Kart on the big screen!

Cost: S$4 – S$20 per game

*Pro-tip: Look out for special game promotions on the Dream Daily like S$40 for 30 minutes of unlimited gameplay!

There’s a small arcade onboard — a whole separate venue from the Esc EXPERIENCE LAB.

Cost: ~S$3/game

Crystal Life Spa

The Crystal Life Spa is the place to go for a full on pampering session. You could get a full-body massage, detox facial, or makeover. We opted for a spa access pass (S$20/pax) to enjoy the sauna, steam room and vitality pools (both hot and cold!).

Cost: From S$20

Food — Where and what to eat on a cruise to nowhere

Free restaurants (no top-up required).

The Lido is the free buffet spread you’d expect on a cruise. Here, there are rows of international cuisine like Indian curry, laksa , pizza, and a mountain of desserts — all in one place.

Breakfast for four! We might have gone slightly overboard.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, you won’t be able to help yourself to the food. On the plus side, the friendly servers are very generous with the portions. There’s also a 24-hour snack bar right outside, perfect for midnight munchies.

Dream Dining Room Lower

For Western fare, check out Dream Dining Room Lower for a tasty three-course meal!

Main course options for lunch include Sauteed Black Pepper Beef, Fish and Chips, and Fusilli Pasta. The menu varies a lot, so don’t worry about having the same meal twice.

Dream Dining Room Upper

Dreaming Dining Room Upper serves zi char -style Chinese cuisine. On the menu for the day: Sweet and sour pork, Chinese cabbage, pork ribs, and bitter gourd soup.

The dinner menu that day looked really appetising — assam pedas seasonal fish and wok-fried frog legs!

*Pro-tip: Opt for lunch here as it gets pretty packed during dinner.

Specialty Restaurants (top-up required)

There are over 20 specialty restaurants and bars on the World Dream. The prices are comparable to Singapore restaurant prices, but with an 18% service charge.

For the experience, we’d recommend setting aside at least one meal at a specialty restaurant.

For us, we tried Umi Uma, a Japanese teppanyaki restaurant, where set meals start from S$58.

I’ve had teppanyaki before, but nothing like this. Our chef was a man of many talents. He taught us how to juggle an egg with a spatula and let us (attempt to) catch food with our mouths. Talk about dinner and a show!

The food itself was great. I enjoyed a juicy filet mignon steak, with salad, fried rice and stir-fried veggies on the side. For dessert, I opted for green tea ice cream with a matcha cake. Yum!

Themed Events on the World Dream

Dream Cruises runs periodic themed events on board, so there’s always something new to look forward to. Check out World Dream’s calendar for upcoming events!

A Nordic Christmas Adventure

Celebrate Christmas the Scandinavian way with Dream Cruises’ Christmas themed sailings from 17 Nov 2021 – 1 Jan 2022. Enjoy Nordic markets, cultural workshops and Holly Jolly — a special holiday production featuring contortionists, acrobats and elements from the Nutcracker ballet!

If you’re sailing on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, there’ll be holiday favourites like roast turkey and beef wellington at The Lido and Dream Dining Room Lower. 😋

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for a Cruise to Nowhere

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1) Do I need to be fully vaccinated to go on a Cruise to Nowhere?

As of now, guests don’t need to be vaccinated. However, you do need to be fully vaccinated to dine-in on board — the same as the current guidelines.

Take note that from 21 Nov 2021, all World Dream sailings will require its guests to be fully vaccinated, excluding children aged 12 and below. Guests must complete their vaccination at least 14 days before the cruising date to be eligible for the cruise.

2) Do I have to take a COVID-19 test?

Yes, as an added safety precaution, all guests have to take the COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test (ART) before boarding. The cost of the ART will be waived for new World Dream bookings for cruises departing from 20 Jan 2021 – 1 Apr 2022.

3) What are the safety precautions on board?

Contact tracing: Every guest is given a key card and TRACEY pod which has to be on you at all times. Your key card is required for tap in everywhere you go — restaurants, shops, shows etc. It’s like the ship’s version of SafeEntry.

Your temperature is also taken before entering potentially crowded areas, like theatres or restaurants.

Reduced capacity: In general, the ship is limited to a capacity of 50%, or 1,700 passengers — which is great for guests because other than mealtimes, we didn’t feel it was crowded at all. Most activities like waterslides and virtual reality games didn’t require waiting in queues!

This also applies to shows, restaurants and activities. The Zodiac Theatre, for example, currently allows 250 people, just 25% of its usual capacity. Don’t worry about missing shows, there are multiple timings to ensure all guests have a chance to catch them.

Hand sanitiser: These stations can be found all over the ship, as well as safe distancing markers on the floor reminding guests to practise social distancing.

4) Are reservations required for activities and shows?

Shows and classes are on a first-come-first-serve basis. But places like the spa, swimming pool, jacuzzis, SportsPlex and gym require reservations.

5) Where can I get the detailed schedule?

You can check the crowd level at each restaurant!

The detailed schedule is only accessible once onboard the World Dream, via a daily newsletter called the Dream Daily. You can find it on the Dream Cruises app , physical copies delivered to your room, and on the many screens around the ship.

The Dream Cruises app

The Dream Cruises app allows you to book WiFi packages, view Dream Dining’s menu for the day, as well as the day’s highlights. Download the app before boarding!

The Dream Daily gets released at around 7PM – 11PM daily, so you’ll know what’s on the agenda for the next day.

6) WiFi on board?

WiFi packages are available via the Dream Daily app from S$9 per day. The WiFi speed was fast and reliable, I only experienced a short 10-minute disconnection during the entire cruise.

7) How do I pay for additional activities and specialty restaurants?

All payments will be charged to your room card. Payments must be settled on the World Dream app before you disembark.

8) Are the restaurants on board Halal-certified?

The World Dream is Asia Pacific’s first Halal-friendly cruise ship! Both The Lido and in-room dining services are halal-certified. Halal options are also available at Dream Dining Room Lower upon request.

9) What other facilities are there for Muslim guests?

The World Dream offers a dedicated prayer room. Prayer gowns and mats will also be provided upon request.

10) Does the ship dock anywhere? Where will we be sailing to?

No, it is a cruise to nowhere , after all. The World Dream sails along the Straits of Malacca, where the waters are calmer.

Is a Cruise to Nowhere Worth It?

The most important question of all — Yes!

If you’re willing to pay ~S$200/night for a staycation in Singapore (excluding food and activities), a cruise to nowhere is way more satisfying.

From ~ S$259/pax , you get a two-night stay with a sea view and your meals are free. Not forgetting free access to amenities like the pool, gym, waterslide park, ropes course, as well as top-tier shows and fun classes. Just the free stuff alone is enough to keep you occupied!

While some look forward to the various ports of call on pre-COVID cruises, a cruise to nowhere allows you to truly explore and enjoy the ship’s facilities. Plus, you’ll have time to try the different classes and watch all the shows!

Although we didn’t go anywhere, we still felt like we were on a holiday. Nothing like getting a text message asking you to activate your overseas data plan to get you in the vacation mood. 😂

Would you go on a cruise to nowhere? Share with us your thoughts in the comments!

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15 comments.

Hi how fast the wifi? Standard package can open youtube/netflix & video call? Or need to opt for premium package? Is mobile data totally can’t be used on board?

Hi Mira! The Wifi was pretty good, and yes you can watch shows and you should be able to video call! If you use mobile data it’ll be data roaming as the ship sails to international waters.

How does the onboard wifi work? Do you have to log in to a landing page where you key in a user name and password like hotels, and can you hotspot it to your laptop or something? Thanks!

The Wifi is accessed through the Dream Cruises app. Once you’re on board (before you set sail), you’ll have to purchase the package through the app, using your own Wifi/Data in order to activate it. The app is only available on mobile thus we weren’t able to access wifi on our laptops.

Do ensure you’ve downloaded the app before boarding. Hope this helps!

hi, Kim after the cruise was there a need to be self- quarantine for a period of time?

Hi Jane! There wasn’t a need to self-quarantine after the cruise. The safe distancing measures on the ship were pretty extensive, from having to book timeslots for activities to alternate seats for movies and shows.

Thanks for this write up guys!!! Was still contemplating coz it’s still a cruise to nowhere but after reading y’all made me want to go! Awesome….. thanks

Glad you found it useful Sabrina! We had a lot of fun on our cruise — definitely a welcome break despite not actually going anywhere

after back from cruise & if fill up declaration form eg in a clinic, question on where “travel overseas”, is cruise to nowhere considered travelled overseas ?

Hi Shirley, nope it’s not!

Hi, Thank you for your reivew. It is really helpful for planning my trip. Can I check with you? Which deck did you choose during your trip? Can you choose or they choose for us? Any tips for that?

That’s great to hear! I don’t think you get to choose your deck. You select a room type and then get assigned a deck 🙂 Like how Balcony Staterooms are on decks 8-13 and 15! You can check which rooms are on each deck here: https://www.dreamcruiseline.com/world-dream-rooms

Do you have to book activities in advance ? If so, do you know how to book ?

Hi Jac! you can only book the activities using the Cruise App once you are onboard.

hi, is there a restaurant where they sell cakes? I’m going to the dream cruise on my b day

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