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An exclusive ship-within-a ship boutique hotel enclaved with private facilities and a 24-hour butler service for connoisseurs of true luxury.

Waterslide Park

Slip and slide on one of our six different waterslides! Perfect for those looking to get drenched with some thrilling waterpark-themed fun.

Rope Course & Zipline

For the more daring bunch, get your heart-racing with the feeling of gliding above the ocean on a 35-metre zipline and ropes course.

Our buffet-style restaurant with a smorgasbord of international and halal cuisine including vegetarian and non-vegetarian Indian dishes.

Crystal Life Spa

Rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit in our Asian and Western-style spas. You can also enjoy a selection of healthy meals and beverages here.

Enjoy world-renowned vintages, premium Scotch whiskies, cocktails or bubbly while we entertain you with performances and live bands.

The Boutiques

Splurge on international luxury brands at our boutiques and take your pick from some of the biggest names in fashion!

Little Dreamers Club

At our kids-only club, we have exciting games, workshops and costume parties lined up just for them! For kids aged 2 to 12.

Zodiac Theatre

Catch one of our live production shows from our critically acclaimed production team in our opulent theatre.

Zouk & Zouk Beach Club

If there’s one thing we know how to do, it’s partying! Dive in at one of our famous pool parties or dance till dawn to the beat of our guest DJs at Zouk.

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Palace Villa

可容納人數6人 位於17層甲板 一張特大雙人床 + 一張雙人床 + 一張雙人沙發床" }'>Approx. 224 sq.m Max Occupancy 6 Deck 17 1 King-sized Bed + 1 Queen-size Bed + 1 Double Sofa Bed

Palace Penthouse

可容納人數4-6人* 位於13/16層甲板 一張特大雙人床 + 一張雙人沙發床 / 一張雙人床 + 兩張雙人沙發床 / 一張雙人床 + 一張雙人沙發床 (*如有特殊需求，指定皇宮行政套房的可容納人數可增加至6人，視預定情況而定)" }'>Approx. 56 - 115.4 sq.m Max Occupancy 4-6* Deck 13/16 1 King-size Bed + 1 Double Sofa Bed / 1 Queen-size Bed + 2 Double Sofa Beds/ 1 Queen-size Bed + 1 Double Sofa Bed (* The maximum occupancy of designated Palace Penthouss can be up to 6 guests upon request, subject to stateroom availability)

Palace Deluxe Premium

可容納人數4人 位於9/10/11/12/13/15層甲板 一張特大雙人床 + 一張雙人沙發床" }'>From 41 - 61 sq.m Max Occupancy 4 Deck 9/10/11/12/13/15 1 King-size Bed + 1 Double Sofa Bed

Palace Deluxe Suite

可容納人數4人 位於15層甲板 一張雙人床 + 一張雙人沙發床" }'>From 41 sq.m Max Occupancy 4 Deck 15 1 Queen-size Bed + 1 Double Sofa Bed

Palace Suite

可容納人數4人 位於13/15/16/17層甲板 一張雙人床 + 一張雙人沙發床" }'>From 37 - 40 sq.m Max Occupancy 4 Deck 13/15/16/17 1 Queen-size Bed + 1 Double Sofa Bed

Balcony Deluxe Stateroom

可容納人數3-4人 位於8/9/10/11/12/13/15層甲板 一張雙人床 + 一張單人沙發床/一張單人沙發床 + 一張壁櫃床/一張雙人沙發床" }'>From 22 - 28 sq.m Max Occupancy 2-4 Deck 8/9/10/11/12/13/15 1 Queen-size Bed + 1 Single Sofa Bed / 1 Single Sofa Bed + 1 Ceiling Pullman Bed / 1 Double Sofa Bed

Balcony Stateroom

可容納人數2-4人 位於8/9/10/11/12/13/15層甲板 一張雙人床 + 一張單人沙發床/一張單人沙發床 + 一張壁櫃床/一張雙人沙發床" }'>From 20 sq.m Max Occupancy 3-4 Deck 8/9/10/11/12/13/15 1 Queen-size Bed + 1 Single Sofa Bed / 1 Single Sofa Bed + 1 Ceiling Pullman Bed / 1 Double Sofa Bed

Oceanview Stateroom

位於5/9/10/11/12/13層甲板 兩張單人床 / 兩張單人床 + 一張雙人沙發床 / 兩張單人床 + 一張單人沙發床" }'>From 16 - 35 sq.m Max Occupancy 2-4 Deck 5/9/10/11/12/13 2 Single Beds / 2 Single beds + 1 double Sofa Bed / 2 Single beds + 1 Single Sofa Bed

Interior Stateroom

可容納人數2-4人^ 位於5/8/9/10/11/12/13/15層甲板 兩張單人床 / 兩張單人床+ 一張壁櫃床 / 一張單人床 + 一張壁櫃床 + 一張雙人沙發床 (^上圖為2人房佈局圖，另有3人及4人房可供選擇） " }'>From 13 - 14 sq.m Max Occupancy 2-4^ Deck 5/8/9/10/11/12/13/15 2 Single Beds / 2 Single Beds + 1 Ceiling Pullman Bed / 1 Single Bed + 1 Pullman Bed + 1 Double Sofa Bed (^ The image shown is for a stateroom configuration for 2 persons - other stateroom configurations for 3 persons & 4 persons are also available)

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Cruising Experience with Genting Dream by Dream Cruises

Check out my experience on board with Genting Dream Cruise – what activities you can do, restaurants to try, and list of entertainments including shows and casino!

I did the cruising twice, one was 5D4N Singapore – Surabaya – North Bali – Singapore , the second one was 3D2N cruising from Singapore – Port Klang – Singapore .

When was the last time I did cruising, nearly 18 years ago!

Yep, I was still a little kid at that time.

I could only recall a few things, things that of course a kid would love – swimming pool, circus, and casino.

Wait, casino? How was a kid supposed to know about casino?

Easy, that’s where my parents would go right after me and my siblings fell asleep.

And now, 18 years later, I had a chance to be back on cruise again – this time with Genting Dream Cruise .

So, let’s jump in to my Genting Dream Cruise review!

Getting on Board with Genting Dream Cruise

Entering the port, I saw this big building on distance, and it wasn’t a building.

It’s the ship that I’m going to board, man it’s huge!

The port was busy, with guests from the cruise hopping down on shore to get souvenirs or just to stay on land.

While some other local audiences just hang around the port to marvel this big ship, something that can be rarely seen.

We cleared the registration ( make sure you bring your passport ) and headed up to the room.

I had a double room with a balcony outside . It’s bigger than I thought.

The bed was super comfy, seriously I had perfect sleep throughout the night.

There’s a sofa to lay down when I’m not wearing my pajamas, complete set of sandals and bathrobes, oh and I love their shower gel, smells good.

The little balcony is perfect to chill or to watch sunset.

I’m super ready to explore Genting Dream Cruise!

Eat while you can

One of a friend told me; before you start cruising, measure your weight and after you’re back home, you’ll be surprised!

Now I understand why.

There’s no way to not stuffing yourself with all these yummy food.

With restaurants serving high quality food, ranging from Asian to Western Cuisine, you’ll forget all your dietaries rule and, just feed yourself.

The inclusive restaurants in Genting Dream are Lido Restaurant and Dream Dining Room .

Lido Restaurant serves more varieties of food with buffet style while Dream Dining Room serves Chinese cuisine.

I had my breakfast normally in these restaurants.

The other restaurants that I also tried were the Hotpot, Bistro by Mark Best, Blue Lagoon, and Umi Uma .

If I had to choose one of my favorite restaurants ,  I think I’ll go for Bistro by Mark Best and Umi Uma ( sorry, I can’t decide between these two ).

I think the food at the Bistro is just on another level for fine dining.

The tenderloin steak was soft and juicy with seasoning on point and the mouth-watering matcha mousse just melt when you take a spoon of it.

Thinking of it now makes me regret, why didn’t I order more food?

My other favorite restaurant in Genting Dream Cruise is Umi Uma Restaurant .

You can guess from its name that it’s a Japanese Restaurant, meaning that there’ll be sushi, sashimi, bento, udon ( I love them all!).

The highlight of this restaurant is the teppanyaki performance .

You’ll be sitting around a table with a chef cooking right on your face.

The chefs are very entertaining.

They pull off some fun attractive moves such as singing, juggling, like, spinning the eggs and throw them to the chef’s hat while cooking your food.

I really enjoy the interactions between the chefs and the guests, the atmosphere in the restaurant is full of excitement.

You definitely have to go to Umi Uma.

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Other activities and entertainments in Genting Dream Cruise

Frankly, I was thinking what could I do inside the ship for such a long time.

But after all the experiences in Genting Dream Cruise, clearly there’s nothing to worry about.

There are so many things to do and you won’t get bored for sure.

Again, the ship is huge. Sometimes I still forgot the direction back to my room.

Let’s have a look what’s inside Genting Dream, shall we?

1. Zodiac Theater

Every night there will be show scheduled in Zodiac Theater.

With shimmering outfits and stage, the talented performers will stun you with their dancing skills and acrobatic movements.

Voyage of the Lovers Dream is a must to watch in Genting Dream Cruise.

The theatrical show will take you to a fantasy world of the unique love story between the mermaid and the astronaut.

Some dances can be powerful, some features remarkable ballet moves. For me it’s a night to remember.

2. The Bridge Tour

See what it’s like to be on a captain seat with the Bridge Tour.

The Bridge is the most important area of the ship where the captain and his officers control and ensure that the ship runs safely on the sea.

The crew, as a guide will explain how to see the numbers on screen telling the depth of the sea, the speed, etc.

You may also have a conversation with the friendly officers.

3. Pool, Water Slide, and Sportplex

Pool and sportplex area always get busy during the day.

There’s always be activities prepared by the crew such as games, aerobic, and many more.

I didn’t try the water slide but I bet it’s gonna be fun.

There’s even a basketball court on the ship! I did the wall-climbing, rope course, and the flying-fox.

The flying-fox is one of my best experience on the ship, it’s nerve-wrecking.

Imagine you’re zip-lining from one end to another with wide open sea below, and it’s like 35 meters high!

4. Crystal Life Fitness and Spa

You may eat a lot but at least gotta burn some calories, agree?

Head to the Crystal Life Fitness Center in Genting Dream Cruise and do some cardio workout or weight-lifting, even better.

Believe me, doing workout facing the sea is not things you can do regularly, except on the cruise-so make it count!

Then you can spoil yourself with the spa treatment, what a life!

5. Bar Hopping!

Need a bit of alcohol intake to make yourself a bit more relax?

Bars are just on every corner of Dream Cruise.

If you’d like to drink while getting your tan line under the sun then Pool Deck Bar or Sun Deck Bar is the place for you.

Champagne lovers? Straight to the Bubbles Champagne Bar .

I prefer the Johnnie Walker House as a fan of whisky ( sounds like an old man, eh ).

Look at this gorgeous Whisky Constellation Wall, offering a comprehensive index of Scotch whisky distilleries.

6. Zouk Club and Zouk Beach Club

Surprisingly, my favorite club, Zouk is inside the Genting Dream.

I was a regular at the Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur and knowing that there’s another Zouk inside the cruise reminds me of that old nights.

The DJs were great, also the lights and lasers are sick, surely meet the Zouk’s standard.

If you wanna chill a bit you can go next door to play bowling or billiard.

Another best moment in the Dream Cruise.

7. Genting Casino

Like my parents, cruising is a fun way to spend your money and bet for your luck in the casino.

Get the chips ready and hit the table, who knows you’ll bring a suitcase of dollars back home.

I don’t really see many tables on board. However, there’re some slot machines that you can play with.

The minimum bet for casino tables in Genting Dream Cruise ranges between SGD 100 – 200 .

For the machines, it shouldn’t cost that much, maybe around SGD 10 .

8. Party and Fireworks

The last night on the ship was full of blast! Everyone’s just dancing and had fun in the main pool deck.

No matter young or old, people just dance to the music and follow the movements by the crew on the stage, like a flashmob.

Looks like everyone enjoying their time, including me.

Before calling it a night, we watched the fireworks on the sea and time for sweet dreams.

Second time with Genting Dream Cruise

Far flung in the middle of the sea, a ship – immensely built and designed to award holiday-seekers with its most luxurious experience – sailed across the Malacca Strait from Singapore to Malaysia.

The art piece on the both sides of the vessel is tastefully crafted to leave a strong impression to anyone who lays eyes on it.

Genting Dream Cruise Singapore , set on its journey to entertain more than 3,000 passengers on board, including myself.

That could be a nice narrative for an intro or trailer of a movie, can you imagine that? haha .

I think I’m trying to hard to put a nice words – which I love to try for learning and practicing my writing.

So, recently I just had a trip with Genting Dream Cruise ( again! ) and I’m very excited to share it with you guys.

As you might have known, this was my second time, as always, it never failed to please me.

My Genting Dream Cruise Singapore Experience: Enroute Singapore – Port Klang – Singapore

The route that I had this time was an easy and fun 3D2N, cruising from Singapore to Port Klang and back to Singapore .

It’s also the most popular since it’s do-able for weekend trip.

Once I arrived at Marina Bay Cruise Centre , the giant ship was waiting calmly before embarking to its destination, Port Klang in Malaysia.

I couldn’t stop myself from admiring, even though it’s not my first time – either Genting Dream Cruise is too good-looking, or maybe I just missed her.

Same procedure, checking-in, clearing the immigration and custom, and lastly getting on board!

I won’t really go into details this time, cause I’ve written about it on my last post.

It’ll be more about my experience and things that I had not experience before, let’s get started!

Privacy at The Palace Suite

One thing that I noticed being in a large cruise ship was, obviously, in contact with a bee-swarm of other passengers who would likely use the facilities provided.

It can be quite overwhelming for those who prefer to enjoy the cruise peacefully.

Elevate your cruising experience by staying in The Palace – part boutique hotel, part private clubhouse – meticulously shaped to ensure absolute comfort.

Indulge in between these four different types of room or suite in The Palace: Palace Suite, Palace Deluxe Suite, Palace Penthouse, and Palace Villa .

An additional benefit for staying at The Palace is the exclusive facilities, privately accessible only for The Palace’s guests including the swimming pool, jacuzzi, gym, even dining area.

On the second day on Genting Dream Cruise, we had a chance to explore the swimming pool area, no one was there.

It might be too early for people to swim at that time but it’s  a good timing for us to hit every corner and get the best angle to capture nice picture.

If only I had the whole day just relaxing, putting all the itineraries prepared for us on the side, I probably could spend the rest of the day swimming and sun-bathing here on this deck.

There are two jacuzzis just right in the front facing the ocean.

The sun, blue sky, ocean, and fancy cruise, couldn’t ask for a better way to enjoy life!

Dine, Spa, and Entertainment in Genting Dream Cruise

One thing I worried the most, and I knew it would be hard for me to handle while I was with Genting Dream Cruise.

Guess what? It’s to hold the temptation to eat all the food served at the restaurants.

Every time I stepped into a restaurant, I needed to remind myself to control my eating, or else all the diet and workouts that I had done would be useless.

You all know what happened next, don’t you? Screw the diet, I’m on holiday!

The sound of clattering spatula hitting the iron plate table jumbled with the sizzling sound of the ingredients.

Occasionally, a gleeful voice shouting in a high pitch jacked up the chaos inside the room, a good chaos.

Umi Uma Restaurant was filled with happiness, laughter, and admiration thanks to the Kungfu Chef.

Here in Uma Umi Restaurant, the food that you order will be made on spot by the chef.

On top of that, with a good sense of humor, the chef entertains everyone as a starter before the food is served and enjoyed.

I ordered the Dream Ocean from the menu, the shrimp and scallop are the rock star, served with fried rice, miso soup, and refreshing salad.

I finished everything to the last bite.

That was my first sin, the second one was lunch at Bistro by Mark Best – which wasn’t so bad in a way – that the portion was still acceptable for my diet.

It’s a fine dining anyway, a small but punching food could take me literally to heaven, cause it’s so yum!

First, they brought us a basket of bread and a plate full of salami and prosciutto.

Next, for the appetizer, a bowl of thick cauliflower soup with a drop of caviar, all the flavor exploded in my mouth!

Then the main came, pan-seared cod  with a special creamy puree and to wrap everything up, a delicate green tea cake.

Meanwhile, when we had a bit of free time, exploring the cruise on our own was the only thing to do, better than staying inside the room.

Deck 16 and 17 were the area in Genting Dream Cruise that we hung around the most.

It’s the open area and for sure, people would love to enjoy the sun and do outdoor activities.

Everything is free to use, from swimming pool, playground, flying fox, basketball court, and outdoor beach club.

I did try a one-hour massage here in Crystal Life Spa .

The appearance of the furniture, decoration, and the choice of color was very nice, soft and relaxing.

Before entering the room, a form was given to me and I could choose which part of my body would get more attention later on, I chose neck and shoulder, my favorite area.

The full body massage began from my back, down to my legs, and ended up with a massage in my head.

It was good, the masseuse was attentive and questioned if the strength was good enough.

I fell asleep not long before the massage finished.

In my previous trip with Genting Dream Cruise, I didn’t get the chance to watch China Got Talent .

That’s why I was very excited to see the show.

It felt like we’re the audience and the judges were projected on big screen, giving comments to the performers. Some acts were thrilling, some were creative.

It goes without saying, all these performers show their best talent to entertain everyone on board.

Go watch them yourself, I don’t wanna be a spoiler!

Sadly, everything has come to an end. Three days were too quick.

I definitely wanna check other routes by Genting Dream Cruise, maybe to Japan, or Thailand.

Or maybe it’s sister cruise, World Dream Cruise, will see!

Thanks for reading my Genting Dream Cruise review.

For more detail about destinations and facilities on board, go check their website!

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Hi, my name is Velysia – a travel blogger from Indonesia. I’ve traveled extensively around Indonesia and Asia. I love hiking and learning new cultures. I hope you can find this blog useful, if you like my work, you can support me through paypal .

16 responses to “Cruising Experience with Genting Dream by Dream Cruises”

luxury travel.. not my league,, but i should try it someday.. 😀

-Traveler Paruh Waktu

Yep, it’s actually a good deal cause almost everything is inclusive

I always wanted to go on a proper cruise. This one looks amazing! Really has plenty to do and the food looks delicious.

Exactly! I didn’t know cruising can be so much fun as well!

amazing attraction ya Vel

Iya seru banget sih. Banyak aktivitas gitu di cruisenya hehe.

Next time full team yah hahaha *ngarep

Aminn hahaa

Vel, you mentioned “casino”. Husband only interested in slots and not table games. Couldn’t get a clear picture on photos I’ve googled . Will be on Genting dream this coming May and would like to know if there are slot machines on board the Genting. Thank you

Hey Janet, there are slots machine don’t worry! Hope you had great time in Genting Dream Cruise!

Hi do you know how much are the table games minimum? Also great write up! Looking Forward to your next blog

Hi Travis, if I’m not mistaken minimum bet is SGD 50 for table. Thanks for visiting and hope you enjoy it!

This is very luxurious. I can only imagine.

pengalaman yang seru, pengin juga main ke singapure, semoga segera punya bekal, sekarang nabung dulu

Thank you for sharing your great experience in cruise casino!

Thanx for the sharing! I’m doing my 1st time cruise this coming weekends to phuket! Cant wait for it,especially the casino! Will bring up the best photos!

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Carnival Dream Review

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Gambling in Carnival Dream

The games offered aboard Carnival Dream are interesting machine games as well as table games . There are over 190 games that you can go and test your luck on. As long as you are sailing on the Carnival Dream cruise ship, you can visit the casino area anytime you want, as it is always open.

Casino Games

• Wheel of Fortune 3D
• 999.9 Gold Wheel Legend
• Bags of Cash
• 88 Fortunes
• 3 Card Poker
• Double Zero Roulette
• Face Up Blackjack
• Video Poker

Carnival Dream Review on Venues and Services

Enjoy the vacation of your dreams as you sail across the Caribbean in the 15-deck dream-class cruise ship called Carnival Dream. There are beautiful accommodation arrangements going over 1800 rooms and suites. And there is a pool for swimming and a spa for relaxation while you're sailing on Carnival Dream.

Carnival Dream in Doral FL is also big on entertainment . Enjoy anything from theater shows to live music as well as playing different sports to having dance classes. You won't have any dull moment at all aboard the cruise ship. Carnival Dream has more than a dozen feeding areas and watering holes, so you'll always find something for your taste buds.

Hotel, Spa, and Sports

Dining, bars, and entertainment.

Your taste buds are about to have some exquisite dishes service them as you visit the different restaurants on the ship. Get your favorite types of drinks at the lively bars on deck. And enjoy entertainment like comedy shows , movies, theater performances, partying, arcade gaming, whirlpool jacuzzi, water park with slides, and more.

• Guy's Burger Joint
• Bluelguana Cantina
• Guy's Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que
• Lido Marketplace
• Seafood Shack
• Bonsai Sushi
• Mongolian Wok
• The Carnival Deli

Bars & Night Life

• RedFrog Rum Bar
• Bluelguana Tequila Bar
• Alchemy Bar

Attractions and Entertainment

• Lip Sync Battle: Carnival
• Dive-In Movies

Contacts and About Carnival Dream

How to get to carnival dream.

From Miad Circle in Miami, Florida, there are many ways by which you can easily get to the Carnival Dream reservation/ticket office in Doral, FL. You can ride a bus or take a taxi. Other unique transport options you can try are the Floridian Towncars or Shuttles. Of course, you can drive yourself or book a ticket online.

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• Nearest Highway FL-826 N/Palmetto Expy
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Since 2004 when gambling was legally revived by voters , Florida has been making waves in the gaming industry of America. The Carnival Dream cruise ship was one of the statements the state made in the United States of America that it is going to be a force to reckon with when it comes to gambling entertainment.

In this Carnival Dream review, you found out that the ship has 180 gaming machines where you can play slots and video poker. The gaming tables are 17 in total, and you can play such games as blackjack, roulette, and poker. You will always stay entertained aboard the ship as there are myriads of entertainment, dining, and bar activities for you to enjoy.

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Planning a cruise from Singapore with the fam? Look no further. The Genting Dream has you covered – from kids’ entertainment to a delectable cuisine that will have you experiencing some serious withdrawals upon disembarkation.

Look, I’m not gonna lie. I’ve always been a sceptic when it came to the topic of cruising. “I’m just not that type of traveller” is what I constantly uttered when anybody pitched the idea of boarding a floating resort where you’d be confined within for a week with a bunch of retirees and screaming kids.

Well, folks. Ha. Then I had kids and my life, pretty much, turned upside down. The idea of an onboard kids’ club had me backflipping from joy – I was literally grabbing the next stranger walking past, yelling, “get me on a cruise, there’s a motherflippin’ day care on that ship!” Not to mention, the prospect of not having to cook or clean – legit – brought happy tears to my eyes.

You know those movies with cheesy happy endings where the main character sails off into the sunset? That was (no jokes) me on the Genting Dream cruisin’ off into the horizon. If you’re still a wee bit skeptical – here’s a bunch of solid reasons why cruise holidays are perfect for families .

If you haven’t yet been on a cruise from Singapore, or on any cruise in general, well, I think I’m about to change your mind.

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So, as you know, I am now a proud supporter of the cruise life. Heck, I’d probably go as far as to say that I’m an addict. “Hi, my name is Tina, and I’m a cruise addict” . Thanks, Dream Cruises , you’ve ruined me (in the best of ways). I’ll just sit here and have withdrawals until I board the next cruise again.

We embarked on our 5-night journey to Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia and Puerto Princesa in the Philippines, staying inside one of the cosy Balcony Staterooms with a king-sized bed so comfy, it was impossible to roll out of. This was the very first time the Genting Dream docked in these destinations, so were mega excited to experience this new route.

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To give you a perspective of the ship’s sheer size – Genting Dream accommodates over 3,300 passengers, boasts over 35 dining and bar concepts, and is even home to a large waterslide park that occupies almost half of the upper outdoor decks. It’s also home to casinos, duty-free shopping, arcades, a bowling alley, Zouk nightclub, a huge theatre, basketball court, mini golf, a rock climbing wall, high ropes courses, karaoke rooms, and most importantly, a kids’ club.

There’s only one word to describe this ship. Astonishing.

Essential Cruise Tips & Genting Dream Must-Knows

Despite this being our first time on a mega cruise, we did learn a few pointers along the way that we thought we’d share to make your experience smooth and seamless.

Check-in and board early.  Our cruise departed at 5pm from Singapore, however, we arrived at Marina Bay Cruise Centre at 12:30pm where staff were already checking in early arrivals. It still took us a good hour and a half to drop off our luggage and make our way through security and customs. Boarding early allows you to enjoy the facilities of the ship before the masses arrive. It’s actually the ideal time to enjoy the pool and slide park, as no one’s really ready to swim on the first day since everyone’s too busy getting coordinated.

PRO TIP: It can take hours for your luggage to arrive in your room. Pack essentials, diapers and anything else needed for kids into a day bag to carry with you.

Download the Dream Cruises app.  This is the handiest way of viewing the Genting Dream itinerary and timetable on-the-go, browse shore excursions, book evening shows, purchase Wi-Fi subscription, check your bill, and view general ship information.

Know the daily activities schedule. Don’t be like us. We were complete noobs the first couple of days and forgot to check the daily schedule until we realised how much fun we were missing out on. The Genting Dream cruise ship is jam-packed with almost 24 hours of entertainment. The daily schedule is available on the Dream Cruises app or you can even view it from the TV in your room. On top of that, the lovely attendants deliver newsletters passenger rooms on the daily, so be sure to skim through it.

Hit the facilities during mealtimes.  I get it. The general train of thought is to get in first when it comes to food. I mean, that’s exactly my mentality when food is involved. Here’s the thing though – everyone feels the same way about food, so you’ll find the pool and all other recreational areas quietest when other passengers are busy chowing down their meals.

Connecting to Wi-Fi costs extra. Although access to the Dream Cruises app doesn’t require Internet, if you’re hooked on Insta (like I am) or simply want to send pics and videos to friends and family back at home to make them jealous, then you’ll need to purchase an Internet plan. You can connect up to 2 devices on the one plan.

Water Park limitations for younger kids. If you’re travelling with kids under 1.4m in height, then keep in mind that it’s likely they won’t be allowed on the bigger slides due to safety reasons. Small children will also require the company of an adult when going down the kids’ slides and when they enter the water park. But, hey. Do what we did. Chuck the little ones into the Little Pandas Kids’ Club and get on those slides yourself.

What to Pack VS What’s Provided

Inside the Genting Dream cruise, you’ll find that many essentials are provided, so you won’t actually have to bring much.

What should I pack for the Genting Dream Cruise?

Sunscreen & After Sun Care. Probably the number one essential to take on a cruise. We tend to get natural sunblock for the kids and SPF 30 water-resistant sunscreen for ourselves. We also packed Aloe Vera Gel to soothe potential sunburns.

Mosquito Repellent. A lot of time will be spent wandering the outside decks and sitting on the balcony (if you booked the Balcony Stateroom) – the chances of getting mosquito bites can be pretty high. We prefer natural bug spray because we can share it as a family and they don’t contain hardcore chemicals.

Motion Sickness Wristband. I was never one to get motion sickness, but I have family members who do and have raved about these Motion Sickness Relief Wristbands that have alleviated nausea and lightheadedness for boat trips, car and plane rides.

Umbrellas . Weather in South East Asia can be pretty unpredictable and you really don’t want to get caught out in a downpour while on a shore excursion. Pack a couple of these compact travel umbrellas for those ‘just in case’ moments.

Day backpack. The Genting Dream cruise ship is gigantic and you really don’t want to run back and forth from your room grabbing things you’ve forgotten. We’re on the Fjallraven backpack bandwagon – we manage to stuff diapers, wipes, sunscreen and our sunnies into this bag.

Swimmers. From the pools and jacuzzis to shore excursions – you’ll 100% need to pack these for a tropical weather cruise.

Light jacket or sweater. We never got cold wandering outside, but we did get chilly roaming in the air con inside the ship. It’s always wise to pack light outerwear, even if you’re in South East Asia.

Sneakers / Runners. You might not be a gym junkie, but you’ll need to bring a pair if you plan on doing the high ropes course or rock climbing.

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16 Reasons Why Genting Dream is the Perfect Cruise from Singapore

Our 5-night Singapore to Malaysia cruise (with an additional stop in the Philippines) allowed for us to disembark in Kota Kinabalu and Puerto Princesa to either explore ourselves or jump on a shore excursion with other guests. But, I’ll let you in on a little secret – we hardly ever wanted to get off the ship due to these reasons…

1. Cool Pools & Epic Waterslides

Feeling flushed from the tropical heat? Take a dip in the refreshing waters of the pool and soak in some Vitamin Sea while you’re at it. Or, maybe you’re a bit of a daredevil looking for the next adrenalin rush? Make your way up to the uppermost deck and pick from 5 thrilling slides that are guaranteed to make your heart flutter just a little.

For little water lovers, there’s also a small winding slide and a water playground to climb up and splash around in.

2. Jacuzzis. Need I say more?

Are pools and heart-racing waterslides not your cuppa tea? No worries. Get acquainted with one of the six jacuzzis spread across the pool deck. After all, you can’t say no to cruising off into the sunset sippin’ on your Piña Colada while you’re chillin’ inside bubbly waters. Kids are also allowed inside, so if you’re stuck with your tiny humans but still want to unwind, feel free to bring them into the spa with you.

3. Free Childcare at Little Pandas Kids’ Club

As a parent who hardly gets a moment of peace, I’m going to say that this was the absolute highlight of our cruise. Parents receive 2 hours of free childcare a day per child, once that’s been exceeded, an hourly fee will have to be paid. But, guys. 2 hours of kid-free fun on a cruise ship with endless entertainment and activities is like being permitted entry into Disneyland for grown-ups. It’s heaven on Earth (or sea, I should say).

Little Pandas Kids’ Club is a state-of-the-art childcare centre that’s sparkling clean and features all the entertainment, toys and games little ones could possibly wish for. Drawing tables, game consoles and toys can all be found within. Oh, and there’s even a cinema room lined with comfy bean bags where kids can watch their favourite animated flicks.

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4. Hit up the Arcades

Fancy a round of Dance Revolution or want to get competitive shooting some hoops at the arcades? Then, get over to the arcade for an all-around good time for the whole family. There’s also a smaller arcade in the lower deck more suited for younger children.

5. Lively Evening Shows & All-Day Entertainment

Think nights on a cruise ship are boring and that everyone will be tucked into bed by 9pm? Think again. The Genting Dream show goes on.. Well, into the late hours of the night, at least. We booked ourselves into 2 exciting evening performances – China’s Got Talent and Sonio: A Tale of Two Dreams. Both were outstanding shows that left us and the kids in awe of some of the insane feats the talented cast performed.

You’ll also find entertainment and various performances throughout the day – look out for music performances at Bar 360 or on stage by the pool.

6. Multiple Course Dining, Buffets & 24-hour Snack Bar

The Genting Dream free restaurants include a mega international buffet at The Lido, a scrumptious Western Set Menu in the lower Dream Dining Hall, and a mouthwatering Chinese Set Menu in the upper Dream Dining Hall. Not even gonna fluff this up, we frequented all 3 places and absolutely loved the variety. The international buffet is probably easiest for parents dining with kids, but both set menu restaurants also offer yummy kids’ meals that our little ones loved.

Oh, did I mention that there’s a 24-hour Snack Bar at the pool deck? Well, now you know. This is pretty much where I creeped for the majority of our cruise.

7. Enjoy Blockbuster Movies after a Hard Day Cruisin’

What better way to unwind after an eventful day exploring the Genting Dream ship and all of its fun activities than to kick back to some of the latest blockbusters in the comfort of your own room? You’ll be presented with an exciting selection of the latest Hollywood flicks, international films and family movies to enjoy.

Keep an eye out for movies playing on the big screen inside the lobby at Deck 6 – be sure to check the daily timetable to stay in the loop.

8. Fun Daily Kids’ Activities

If waterslides and the myriad of outdoor activities just aren’t cutting it for the kiddos anymore, then be sure to check the schedule for special kids’ activities that take place daily. Get them in on the sunset foam party held at Zouk Beach Club or have them meet a real-life mermaid (and even learn how to swim like one). There’s an ocean of opportunities onboard – you just have to know the time and place.

9. Bowling & Mini Golf

Yes, you can even challenge your fam to a round of bowling inside the Genting Dream – it’s really that big of a ship. Located within the Zouk Beach Club complex, you’ll find a row of pool tables and a bowling alley for those who want to get their Fred Flintstone on.

There’s also an outdoor Mini Golf course for little putters, ping pong tables and a giant chess set. Feeling bored definitely won’t be part of your vocab onboard the Genting Dream.

10. Basketball & Soccer Court for Sports Enthusiasts

If you’re itching for a ball game, simply head up to the Sportsplex deck to shoot some hoops or kick some goals. We spent most of our non-shore excursion days making attempts at exhausting the kids’ boundless energy levels by making them chase a ball. It worked.. most of the time.

11. High Ropes Course, Zip Line & Rock Climbing

If your Genting Dream itinerary isn’t giving you a sufficient amount of thrills and adrenalin, then head on over to the High Ropes Course to get that heart of yours pumping. The course is exhilarating and crazy fun at the same time – plus – the best part? Once you’ve made it past the most challenging wall climb obstacle, you get to zoom down the zip line hanging over the edge of the ship. That’ll wake you up better than 20 cups of coffee.

Once you’ve survived the sideways wall climb on the High Ropes Course – you’re pretty much an expert, right? So, take it to the next level and exercise your newfound skill on the large rock climbing wall.

12. Did someone say Massage?

Hailed one of the largest beauty and wellness centres at sea – this is one experience you don’t want to forego onboard. Fancy a foot massage? Kick back on one of the ridiculously comfy lounges, check your socials on the tablet mounted on the chair, while your legs and feet get the pampering of their lives. Of course, there’s also a number of full body massages and other treatments you can treat yo’self to, should you want to completely switch off and relax.

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13. Gym with a View of the Endless Seas

If you don’t want to fall out of your fitness routine on the Genting Dream cruise from Singapore, well, you don’t have to. The gym has a killer view to get you motivated for your workout and state-of-the-art equipment. I mean, I’m as lazy as they come, but the panoramic view inside was enough to motivate my butt to get down there and, at the very least, set foot inside.

14. Luxury Brand Duty-Free Shopping

The best thing about shopping onboard a cruise? You’re on international waters, meaning –  duty free . Can I get a “whoop, whoop!”? From Gucci to Cartier, you can ball hard if you’ve got the cash to splash. Tax free, at that.

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15. Unleash your Angelic Voice at Karaoke

Okay, so you might not have an angelic voice, but truth is, nobody really cares after a few beverages 😉 The karaoke rooms are huge and well-designed with a stellar sound system – you could probably squeeze a party of 20 people in one of the rooms. Or, if you’re stuck with kids and unsure of how to entertain them further, throw them into a karaoke room. We’ve done this before and you might be surprised, but we had an absolute ball. No jokes.

16. Shore Excursions for all Types of Travellers

If there’s one thing to splash your cash on, it would have to be shore excursions. Whether you’re an adventure-seeker or city slicker – there are tours to suit all types of travellers. We went on family-friendly shore excursions in Kota Kinabalu and Puerto Princesa and had the opportunity to take part in activities, such as, scuba diving, banana boating and kayaking, which we otherwise wouldn’t have done had we ventured off on our own.

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17. (Bonus) Psst.. It’s a Genting Ship so there is, errherrm, a Casino

There are two levels of punting fun to be had inside the Genting Dream Cruise Casino. We, personally, didn’t have much of a chance to properly explore this space because, well, kids. If casinos are part of how you roll, then you’ll no doubt, have a ball in this fun part of the ship. From rows of slot machines to Roulette and Black Jack, you’ll find most of the table games found inside large casinos.

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Final Words on our Singapore to Malaysia and Philippines Cruise

If there’s one thing to tick off your South East Asia bucket list, it’s to go on a luxury cruise from Singapore onboard the Genting Dream, or one of the other two ships part of Dream Cruise’s fleet. They also operate the World Dream and Explorer Dream,  both huge, modern and family-friendly ships.

If me having cruise withdrawals after our 5-night journey doesn’t sufficiently express how much of an amazing time we had, then I don’t know how to voice it any better. It was an unforgettable experience for our little family, the facilities were top notch and kept the kids more than entertained throughout the day, and the level of customer service was comparable to that of a 5-star hotel.

Our Genting Cruise Singapore itinerary consisted of the perfect balance of leisure and activities without us and the kids ever being too exhausted from the day’s activities. Even if you were, it’s super easy to retreat to your room for a little shut eye – that’s the beauty of being on a cruise.

From the delectable selection of food to the boundless recreational activities available at your fingertips – we have officially been converted to cruise fanatics.

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Our stay onboard the Genting Dream was sponsored by Dream Cruises . All photos, videos, unforgettable experiences and opinions are, always, our own.

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14 comments.

Wow this Genting Dream cruise looks INSANE! I have never gone on a cruise before, so this is really great beginner’s guide too, about what to expect and what facilities are available. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks so much for reading! It was our first time ever cruising so we didn’t know what to expect.. but damn, were we mindblown.

I realized that the beanbag room is technically for kids, but you can find me there! Hahaha. I normally don’t do many cruises because I find that activities are lacking, especially for the kids in my family, but this one looks like it’s got ample for everyone!

Hahaha! I was alternating between the bean bag movies room and going wrinkly in a jacuzzi.

I’ve never considered a cruise before but this looks like a city on a ship – its incredible!! LOVE The Philippines so much but had no idea you could cruise there, looks like an epic trip!

Haha yes, pretty much. It’s basically a huge floating resort. I need to explore more of the Philippines.. it was amazing for the 1 day we were there.

I am obsessed with cruising… like I need help 😉 I had honestly never heard of this cruise line, but now I want to check them out, especially how they compare to the lines I have already sailed with.

OMG I actually followed one of your cruises from the US to Japan and it looked like THE DREAM. Haha I need therapy as well after experiencing a cruise for the first time.

Oh my! I’m so excited to get into one of the cruise ships. You’re so lucky! Genting Dream Cruise looks fantastic, I’d love to try this one someday.

Thank you! If not having to think about anything except for “which restaurant to eat at today?” or “pool or jacuzzi?” is your kinda travel gig.. then you need to get on a cruise, stat. Haha.

Wow! This looks like a fun way to travel with the family! It still blows my mind how these giant ships float on water haha 🙂

A cruise like this looks like an absolute blast!

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Hi, your page have been very informative and pretty much convince me to book my first cruise trip! My ship will sailed at 5pm too and my given boarding time is at 3pm. I noticed you went there as early as 12:30pm. Just want to confirm that it’s alright to go that early for check-in and we won’t be force to wait till our given boarding time? As well, I’m confuse with the number of luggage I can carry into the cabin on my own? I don’t want to have my bags check-in and wait till the cruise departs to have all my belongings again. Hope to hear from you soon =)

Hi there! Thanks so much for your kind words and I’m super excited about your first cruise. You’re going to have an amazing time! Yes, we were at the cruise terminal at around 12.30pm but it took us ages to get oriented and find out what we’re supposed to do since it was our very first cruise, so by the time we ended up boarding it was probably 2-2.30pm already. I would definitely recommend going earlier so you don’t get caught in the rush when everyone starts arriving. In terms of luggage, I would take out the essentials you need and keep them on you and then check-in your luggage because your room might not be ready by the time you board, so you don’t want to get stuck lugging your suitcases around. I hope that helps!

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GENTING DREAM: Cruise Guide for First-Timers

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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Genting Dream Cruise Facilities & Activities

Genting dream cruise facilities & activities.

Resorts World Cruises’ Genting Dream has many facilities, activities, and entertainment options on board which are mostly free of charge, with the exception of stuff you want to add-on for an enhanced experience. While Genting Dream and World Dream are sister ships, some parts of Genting Dream are configured differently, and there are some attractions on board which are unique to Genting Dream. Here are some of the facilities and activities on board Resorts World Cruises’ Genting Dream from the top.

Genting Dream Cruise Deck Plans

Deck = Level/Floor FWD = Forward (Front) MID = Midship (Middle) AFT = Aft (Back)

Sportsplex, Deck 17 & 18 AFT

The Sportsplex located at Decks 17 nd 18 Aft features the Ropes Course, Rock Climbing Wall, Mini Golf, and Table Tennis.

No more batch queues are needed for the Ropes Course and Rock Climbing Wall any more, just turn up and go at your own pace.

For children, there is also a small ropes course close to the ground.

Equipment for table tennis and mini golf can be picked up from the counter.

Glow Bowl, Deck 17 AFT

The Glow Bowl also sits on where the ESC Experience Lab is on the World Dream, with a 4-lane bowling alley on a ship. Discounts may be available during the day when the ship is at port, though the vibe really comes at night when it’s dark outside and the lights around Glow Bowl and Zouk makes the area lit .

Pool tables are also available at Glow Bowl, beside Zouk.

Zouk & Zouk Beach Club, Deck 17 AFT

Zouk on Genting Dream sits on where the ESC Experience Lab is on the World Dream, with music, lights, and live DJ performances at night. The drinks menu here at Zouk is similar to bars around the Genting Dream, though some drinks promotions may be Zouk exclusive.

The Zouk Beach Club sits on the aft in the outdoor area.

During sailing afternoons, the Zouk Beach Club may also be host to the Foam Party.

Tickets for the Zouk Beach Club Foam Party cost S$20 + 18% service charge which includes a beer, soft drink, or iced lemon tea, and an ice cream bar.

If you would like to go to the Foam Party, it may be best to wait till about half an hour after it opens, to allow the foam to fill up in the foam pool.

Little Dreamers Club, Deck 16 MID

The Little Dreamers Club is a child care centre for parents to leave their children while they enjoy cruise time on their own for a few hours.

Main Pool, Deck 16 MID

The Main Pool is a great place for a dip in the hot afternoon sun, and the Jacuzzi is best done at night after dinner for a warm dip. No bookings are necessary and the Jacuzzi can be shared with other guests.

The waterslide park is also located around here with a climb up first to Deck 17, and then more steps up to the starting point of the slides.

There is also a children’s pool and waterslide area at the Main Pool Deck.

The deck around the Main Pool is now a beer garden with towers standing by for big beer orders.

Crystal Life Spa, Deck 15 FWD

The Crystal Life Spa offers western spa treatments, as well as the sauna and steam room for all passengers at a fee.

Le Salon & Gentlemen’s Barber, Deck 15 FWD

Le Salon and Gentlemen’s Barber features specialized stations for beauty and fashion treatments on board the Genting Dream.

Crystal Life Fitness, Deck 15 FWD

Crystal Life Fitness is a free-to-use gym on board the Genting Dream.

Some exercise stations face out to the sea for a unique view.

Resorts World at Sea, Deck 6, 7 & 8 MID

Resorts World at Sea is Genting Dream’s casino which spans 3 decks and comes alive any time the ship hits international waters.

Deck 8: Slot Machines Deck 7: Service Counter, Electronic Table Games, Slot Machines, Cage Deck 6: Service Counter, Table Games, Premium Room, International Room, Slot Machines, Cage

The Premium Room offers some promotional games, and during my cruise, the staff were showcasing the tablet for Electronic Table Games. The International Room offers a higher limit for games but is open to everyone.

Zodiac Theatre, Deck 7 FWD

Zodiac Theatre is where live performances for large crowds are held. More details on November-December 2022 Zodiac Theatre shows are found here.

The Boutiques, Deck 7 AFT

The Boutiques is the duty-free shopping area on board Genting Dream. On High Seas days, there may be additional sales. Check the RW Daily for more details. The Boutiques only operate in international waters.

Souvenir Mart, Deck 6 MID

Souvenir Mart is located on Deck 6 MID beside the Lobby. There are a range of products here from international snacks to useful items for cruising and Resorts World Cruises merchandise.

Some Resorts World Cruises corporate gifts are displayed at Souvenir Mart.

Perhaps the most attractive merchandise in this section is the Genting Dream ship model going at S$55.

Lobby, Deck 6 MID

The Lobby at Deck 6 has an open area and screen with activities and games conducted throughout the cruise.

Boarding day discounts and credits sales are also available at the Lobby. Menus from specialty restaurants are all displayed together so you can make your choices and reservations during the discount period.

Shore excursions can be booked through the Shore Excursions counter at the Lobby.

Bookings for other on-board tours, activities, and tickets can be made at the Box Office located around the corner from the Shore Excursions counter.

The information counter is the one-stop counter for any ship enquiries including on rooms, and to make payment before the last disembarkation for any on-board expenses.

Prayer Room, Deck 5 MID

For Muslim passengers, a Surau is available on Deck 5, alongside the row of meeting rooms. Follow the signs on screens which points to the Prayer Room. Quran, mats, and compass are provided.

There’s a whole list of activities, facilities, and shore excursions lined up throughout the Genting Dream cruise that it’s really quite difficult to get bored. Most of the time on the cruise would be spent at these facilities or restaurants to enjoy what the Genting Dream has to offer. With destination cruises now, there’s also much more places to explore now that cruises are bringing you to ports once again, and you now have a first-world problem to decide if you want to disembark to enjoy some time on shore, or to stay on board Genting Dream to enjoy the ship facilities and maximise your time on the cruise.

This cruise was kindly sponsored by Resorts World Cruises.

Genting Dream Cruise

• Boarding at Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore
• Embarkation Day F&B and Shore Excursions Bookings
• Balcony Deluxe Stateroom Review (With Deluxe Shower)
• All-Inclusive Restaurants (Free of Charge) • The Lido & Dream Dining Rooms
• Halal-Friendly Features • OIC/SMIIC Halal Standard
• Wi-Fi Prices & How To Use
• Ship Facilities & Activities
• The Palace Exclusive Facilities
• Palace Restaurant
• Palace BBQ Dinner
• Bistro by Reinhard Mammes Palace Set Menu
• Bistro by Reinhard Mammes À La Carte Menu
• Blue Lagoon
• Silk Road Palace Set Menu
• Umi Uma Teppanyaki Palace Set Menu
• Captain’s Bridge Tour
• Helipad Experience

Genting Dream Cruise Shore Excursions

• Port Klang Shore Excursion to Kuala Lumpur • Explore Kuala Lumpur, Batu Caves & Klang Bespoke Journey
• Penang Shore Excursion • Panoramic View of Penang Bespoke Journey
• Phuket Shore Excursion • Phuket Taste & Culture Tour
• Surabaya Transfer Service B to Tunjungan Plaza
• North Bali (Celukan Bawang) Shore Excursion • Best of North Bali

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Cruise Review: Genting Dream Cruise Trip (Jan 2018) – Weekend Cruise

*This is a very long post, scroll to the bottom if you just want the TL;DR.*

My parents and I went on a 3D2N cruise in January 2018 on board the Genting Dream Cruise when it called to port in Singapore this year.

We booked our cruise back in December 2017 when we already had news of them coming. Mum and Dad were pretty excited since this is a new cruise in extension to the Genting family of cruises.

Interestingly, Genting Dream Cruise is under their subsidiary company called Dream Cruises, not Star Cruises — which was a common misconception since they both carry the Genting flag.

Cruise Check-in

The cruise ship docked at Marina Bay Cruise Centre and it is also our first-time experiencing cruise travel via this new cruise centre. The check-in was pretty simple, loads of automated self-help machines (with staff to help) and two manual counters where the staff would tag your passport with your cruise card number as well as issuing a boarding pass. Overall, there wasn’t much a queue cause the process only needed one representative.

We were then filtered into groups for immigration checks and boarding and somewhat like how they board passengers to the plane, we waited for our turn to be called for boarding after we had our carry-ons security screened.

The immigration customs process was pretty smooth since we all had biometric passports, so we cross-through automated machines again.

Our Balcony Stateroom – Room 9268

We already had our rooms pre-allocated at the time when we booked and paid online, so once we boarded the cruise, we headed straight to our room number.

I had chosen a balcony stateroom for our cruise trip. Honestly, the entire cruise was mostly balcony staterooms, with a miserable number of interior staterooms. Since we decided to all share one stateroom, mum had agreed that we pay a little bit more to enjoy the balcony.

It suited my dad too, as it was convenient for him to take his smoking break out on the balcony without having to try to find a smoking area on board the cruise somewhere else.

The stateroom was already set-up for the three of us, me taking the converted sofabed while my parents had the comfy bed.

The room was pretty spacious, hot water kettle, complimentary hot drinks sachets and a daily refresh of 2 bottled water were offered inside the room.

My aunt was curious how big the bathroom was, so I got my mum to sit on the toilet to make a reference. The bathroom was pretty spacious, and there were complimentary toiletries and amenities available in the bathroom.

In the closet, they even pretty comfortable bedroom slippers for our use! I love it when a hotel offers complimentary bedroom slippers.

Including in our cruise fare, we were offered 3 meals a day, with a choice of dining at either:

• Lido Buffet,
• Function 8 Room Buffet,
• Dream Dining Room Upper or
• Dream Dining Room Lower.

The other dining establishments within the cruise ship would be on our own personal expense should we prefer to dine exclusively.

Overall, we preferred the quality of the food served in both upper and lower dining rooms. The dining experience in both dining rooms was much better than the buffet since both were more of a sit-down service compared to a buffet line. There are no formal dinner nights on this cruise, which was quite a downer but then again, every cruise ship is different.

*tip* The dining rooms will get crowded during peak meal times, so go early when there is less queue.

Lido Buffet

Located on Deck 16 AFT (Aft meant the back side of the ship, FORWARD meant the front of the ship) it serves the standard buffet fare for all the passengers. This was the first place I brought my parents to for the first dinner of the entire trip — just because I had prior experience with Royal Carribean’s Liberty of the Seas and their buffet was amazing! — and also because my friend who already made a trip to Dream Cruise prior to us said that Lido Buffet was his best choice out of the four.

                                       Unfortunately, the quality of the buffet was way below my expectation.

I thought maybe because I already had an amazing cruise experience to the Carribean, I had a higher benchmark than my parents, but my parents felt it wasn’t impressive too.

One thing we noticed (after we had better experiences in the other dining options — which I will share after this) — is that the cruise has made a better effort to cater to their Indian passengers — tour groups which probably had some deals made with the cruise ship where these tourists would take a weekend trip on a cruise while holidaying in Singapore.

Half the buffet line was Indian food — much to my disappointment actually.

Function 8 Buffet

Function 8 serves the same buffet offers as Lido Buffet – sans the Indian food fare. It was a very small enclosed dining room, much akin to have breakfast as business hotels or serviced residences. Not much of the difference compared to Lido Buffet. If I were to choose between Function 8 and Lido — definitely Lido, because of the fantastic view of the sea.

Dream Dining Room Lower

I must say, don’t be fool by that short, limited menu — while we did not dine at the Dream Dining Room Lower during lunch or dinner, we did have breakfast there on the last morning of our trip, and it turns out to be the best decision ever!

While there was a short buffet available – the usuals, the cold cuts, the cereals, the traditional English fare, there was also soya milk, Chinese fare, some dim sum. What I love most was the made-to-order eggs menu . You can choose from omelette with a selection of toppings, scrambled eggs, sunny side up to minute boiled eggs that came sitting on a mini egg cup — all served to you at your table by the waiters.

While the selection was fairly limited, the quality was better than those served in Lido Buffet. We had our breakfast at Lido on the second day, and we felt that the Dream Dining Room Lower had better quality and atmosphere to have a meal. Besides being located on Deck 7 FORWARD, you get to have a glimpse of the helipad and the bow of the cruise ship from the windows, which was pretty amazing too.

Dream Dining Room Upper

After a disappointing dinner on the first day and breakfast on the second day at Lido Buffet, Mum decided that we should just ignore what my friend mentioned — saying that the Dining Room wasn’t worth it —  that we should try them ourselves to determine its worth.

We had lunch and dinner at Dream Dining Room Upper, which is located one floor above the lower dining room on Deck 8 FORWARD. We were definitely not disappointed . It was like regular Chinese restaurant fare; and since both my parents preferred Chinese food, the menu at Dream Dining Room Upper was much suited for their taste buds. I enjoyed dining here too!

Portion sizing

The portion you are looking at serves 3. In fact, if you were there alone or with a partner, the portion of some items — like the soup etc, looks probably the same size. We had tried to compare to another table across the room where there was only a couple at a table, and we conclude that the dining room does serve enough, or sometimes more than what you can normally finish.

Dinner Menu (Top Left to Bottom Right)

Appertiser Deep Fried Chicken Wing with spicy sauce

Soup Double Boiled Fish Bone Soup with Premium Dried Seafood

Main Course Steamed Seasonal Fish Glazed with Porcini Mushroom Braised Pork Trotter with mushroom and peanut Poached Fresh Prawns in Cheese Wine Herb Broth Braised Eggplant with Gui Hua Shen in Yu Xiang Sauce Sauteed Green Vegetable with garlic and brown mushroom

Dessert Sweet Creamy Red Bean with Lotus Seed

We managed to have some tender mini abalone in the double boiled fish bone soup they serve! The fish soup was good, the broth was flavourful. It wasn’t too hot to taste, it was a pretty enjoyable appetizer.

The steamed seasonal fish was fresh and mum mentioned it was codfish — which meant the fish wasn’t the cheap kind~ Mum and I love fish so this was delicious to us. The sauce complemented the fish very well and it was very good on a bowl of rice!!!

The braised pork trotter was easily dad’s favourite. Soft and tender, the pork trotter slides off the bone easily and coupled with the mushroom and peanut sauce, flavourful and yummy! Again the sauce was good with rice. I love the sauce too!

Prawns are not really our favourite because we always try to avoid high-cholesterol food. However, we did taste a couple of prawns — we also not in favour of wasting food, and mum mentioned that the prawns are fresh and the broth was well really infused into the prawns.

Eggplant is always a favourite for our family and this dish hits home with its soft and mushy eggplant totally absorbing the spicy flavours.

A traditional red bean dessert was served and while we were afraid it was too sweet, it wasn’t. Thus, it was a pretty good finish for our dinner although we were already so full of all the dishes being served before this!!!

Other Dining Options – The Blue Lagoon

We did not really try out other exclusive dining restaurants, such as Hotpot, Japanese or Bistro, that were available on board. Although so, my friend did mention a place that serves food at a very low price of $2 daily from 11pm to 2am!

Located on Deck 7, the cafe was decorated with an ancient period setting, allow you to feel like you travelled back in time (or maybe not.).

We did not manage to try out the food at the Blue Lagoon since we were all stuffed, but you can try grabbing a bite at midnight if you are a bit peckish without hurting your wallet!

Entertainment

Besides the casino (which I will cover further below), I felt that the Entertainment options on board were pretty limited. It might have also been because that the weekend I was there it rained two days straight , so the outdoor areas were pretty much wet and closed – so I did not get to enjoy those facilities too. Also, I am not a clubbing/alcohol person — so Zouk was not for me too.

Here are some shots of the few places I mentioned above before I continue talking about what I actually did on board the cruise!!

Outdoor water park and pool area

The Voyage of a Lover’s Dream

Touted as a show put together by an award-winning entertainment team, it supposed to be a show that tells “a mysterious story with a mermaid and an astronaut through the main character named ‘Little Chili’ who would help you discover that the universe is full of possibilities and dreams.”

However, I felt that it was a ‘Cirque de Soleil’ show without the  ‘Soleil’. The individual circus acts and dance numbers were good, but the story failed to tie together the story together as a whole. Nevertheless, their individual acts are still entertaining to watch!

Curtain call

Bridge Tour

I also signed up for the Bridge Tour! However, this was not a free activity. This tour cost SGD22 per person, and it was credited to my room card.

Hey, SGD22 to meet those handsome first officers, not too bad really; not too bad. LOLz~

Our tour guide brought us to the control room where they showed us where all the cameras are and the sensors that control the fire alarm and water gates of the ship, then we went on to the bridge where actual officers were on duty steering the cruise ship.

I even got to sit in the captain’s chair!

View from the Captain’s seat!

Shopping options are very limited, with just one single circular arena of duty-free shops. The selection isn’t much, but some of the deals during their time-sensitive sale are fairly decent. I didn’t see anything that caught my eye, except for an unknown brand watch with interchangeable belts at SGD29.90.

There was also a limitation on souvenirs, major items are not really attractive (tiger balms to noodles??). The only iconic item was the mermaid tail blanket — which again isn’t something I would be interested in.

I would have hoped they would develop more items with the mermaid theme — things that would entice me to open my wallet and make some huge purchases. Things like holographic pouches with mermaid tails and seashells would be my number pick if they had developed some.

The Casino area is scattered everywhere and you will definitely walk by them everytime you want to get to the other side of the ship. If you love to play some slot games or try your luck at those green velvet tables, they are very accessible from all corners of the cruise ship.

Transit from shopping to gaming

The gaming area is spread across three levels surrounded by a circular stage and bar on the 1st level, where there is always music and performance on the stage.

Slot machines range from $0.10 onwards, but per bet on table games begins at $50.

Genting Membership

Also, bring along your Genting membership card so you can apply a Genting at Sea card (This Genting at Sea card works for cruise ships only). If you are wondering if you can you accrue Genting points on board, well, you can only accrue to the Sea card, and not the RWGenting card.

Wifi on board is NOT FREE. You have to pay for it.

Image reference from Dream Cruise FAQ

I bought WiFi on board because the in-room TV only had China channels and I was getting bored. However, I found out even the WiFi has some limitations on it. 1. Server resides in HongKong. 2. WiFi speeds are slow 3. Can’t exactly post images on Instagram, the app does not recognise your account and posting — I have my suspicions that it was because the server was in HongKong, and since HongKong is part of China — internet restrictions may be in place.

In the end, I only used Whatsapp to chat with friends back home and also connect to Facebook for my Candy Crush score. It was totally not worth the $38. I was tempted to purchase the higher tier Wifi, but after the disappointing experience, I decided against it.

Genting Dream App

My friend told me about the app and the convenience of using the in-app chat inbox to contact your roommates or friends in another room anywhere on the cruise ship.

Recommend that you download the app from App store or Google Play before you embark on the trip so you can save the hassle and start using the app.

You won’t be able to access the app before you board, or after you disembark; the app only works with the wifi onboard.

From the main screen (centre image above), you can access the chat screen from the “My Inbox” tab, and all you need to do is to just input the cabin number and message, and there you go. The only downside is that the inbox does not give you any notification on your mobile, so in order to know what messages your mates left you, you need to constantly check the inbox.

Besides the chat screen, you can access the Dream Daily on the go. Dream Daily is a daily summary or the day’s activities and all the important information you need to know while you cruise. The next day’s Daily will be placed in the stateroom at the end of the day when they turn down your room, or when they clean the stateroom for the day.

Besides using the hard-copy Daily guide, all the activities and show times can also be found within the app itself. I found that the only downside again for this app is that I could not book the shows and activity via the app, and I have to make my way down to the registration counters at the front desk to do so, which only leaves the app to be more of an info guide than being able to do more.

The features I like in the app are the nautical information map that tracks the current position of the cruise ship. It was quite accurate compared to Google Maps, and I found that without purchasing a wifi package — this nautical information map is quite interesting to look and track.

The app also features a location guide of the facilities, so that you have a map of the decks right in your hand rather than having to figure out the directions while you are out and about.

Dream Elite Member Perk

If you have signed up as a Dream Elite member as at when you purchase your cruise package, you will find a freebie you can redeem via the app. Not many people will know of this, but it is a fun and free souvenir one can get from the cruise vacation.

Members can choose between a souvenir photo taken of them by their photographer or a number padlock. I chose the number padlock instead!

The total cost for the three of us came up to a total of around SGD$1950

Cost breakdown: Cabin Fare: $1647.50 Port Charges: $120.00 Credit Card Discount: – $100 Gratitudes/ Tips: $120.00 WiFi: $19 per night -> $38.00 Bridge Tour: $21.00 Shopping: $101.00 Total: SGD$1945.50

If you are a regular patron of Genting Highlands and you want something different in terms of location for gambling, you can try out the ship. My dad who enjoys an occasional trip to Genting Highlands did not really enjoy because of the high entry point for table games. 

As for non-gamblers like me, if you want to fully enjoy this cruise ship, it’s best to pick a period when the weather is good. Since the period we went was still the rainy period, I can’t fully enjoy or even review the fun entertainment they had advertised about.

Taking in overall, it’s a nice ship to just go for once to try it out , but for me, unless they improve the shopping, entertainment options and the smoking situation — since the casino is so open and smacked in the centre, I probably won’t be interested to take a second trip on board again .

TL;DR: Overall expensive, not exactly worth it. Can try once, but don’t go during rainy seasons. Casino table games minimum $50, not much shopping.

Off to the next adventure!

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27 thoughts on “ Cruise Review: Genting Dream Cruise Trip (Jan 2018) – Weekend Cruise ”

I never really thought about going to a cruise before, it looks beautiful though. May need to add it to my want to do list.

This is such a great reveiw of Genting cruise. The bedroom is quite spacious as compared to the one I went many years ago. I can’t remember the name of the cruise, departing from Singapore to nowhere – Cruise to nowhere. The show in your cruise look pretty interesting and thanks for the pictures you have shared, it gives me some ideas of what the cruise provide.

Whoa that’s a huge trip. I am happy to hear about your cruise and this cruise line. I love going on cruises. The rooms look lovely anc comfy. I would live at the buffet. The food looks so yummy, Sounds like a great time to me.

I was about to call it steep then I looked back and saw that everything seems to be worth it despite the food selections. I think you’ve pretty much covered what this cruise has to offer, from the menus to the entertainment parts. The room you stayed at looks simple and comfortable for a two-day relaxation.

Aww I loved this post! I think its lovely that you went with your parents, I go on holiday with mine too and I really enjoy time with them. The ship itself looks really good – beautiful inside and out but its a shame you had a rough experience with the food.

This is a very honest take on your experience, which I completely appreciate. My experience of cruises have all been pretty positive, but then again, I haven’t had that many to compare against. I appreciate knowing ahead of time if it’s worth the cost and what to choose as far as all the options. I would be very curious to try the Genting Dream Cruise at least once. Thanks for the detailed review!

It looks like a really luxurious cruise ship you stayed on. Your pictures are wonderful and it really looks like you had such a great time.

The pictures look amazing, but I understand you couldn’t fully enjoy this experience because the entertainment and shopping weren’t great. That makes me think that if I every book a cruise I need to be sure of choosing the right season!!

I have never been on a cruise but I would like to … I appreciate the detailed review and the cost breakdown of your trip. That is really helpful.

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I can totally visualize Tiffany getting frustrated with the bad and paid WiFi. For me, I think I would take that as a digital detox and go offline for some time, training and have some fun making videos!

Oh, the food! I was just wishing I could reach out and grab some. It does sound like a lot of fun. thanks for amazing review.

I love cruising and will have to check out this route and line.

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We’re a party of twelve so-called DreamElite Members on Dream Cruises tour. The manufactured dream by Dream Cruise nicely printed on the brochure alluring and beckoning an experience you will never forget turns out to be a nightmare from the moment at check- in to check-out.

The promise of a personal butler and 24 hours concierge existed only in a dream. Never once we hear nor see the so-called two fellows. We were left to fan for ourselves in all the necessities by asking around. There were plenty of international staffs with smithereens of English employed to stand around only to confuse. The number of staff does not even equate with efficiency let alone expectation of a satisfactory service.

What an experience! Never again would l put myself through this chaotic and nightmarish cruise.

Hi Henry, Thanks for sharing your experiences. I can totally feel your pain when you paid so much but the experience is so little. Do share your feedback with the company, so they may do some improvements themselves, which I usually will feedback and we can only hope they do better in the future. Have you tried other cruises yet?? I love Royal Carribean cruises when I wenton board in the States but have yet to try any departing from Singapore.

You only get a butler if you book the suites. I suppose you booked the normal stateroom.

Hi Pingerrain, appreciate so much for your post. And I had at least have a brief idea of this cruise. I am planning for a 3 days 2night cruise with my parents , sail to KL. But not sure is this a right choice for me or I should still choose royal carribean. The promotion which is around 300++ plus per person. Sail from 9pm on the first day, then 2nd day whole day on cruise, third day 11am reach sg. Do you think is a right choice for me ? thanks .

Hi Evon, It will depend what you are looking for in your cruise vacation, and what do your parents want?

However, honestly, my dad who also loves casino games didn’t enjoy playing on board. He commented that Star Cruises are much better, as the currency used on board Star Cruises is Ringgit and their selection of games are much diverse.

Royal Caribbean Cruises have a balance of entertainment, games and other family friendly activities. However, if I recalled correctly, the currency they use on board is USD. I’m not sure about the RC cruises disembarking Singapore, because I do know they will change when these cruises visit different port of calls.

Also, I haven’t been on Star Cruises, so I cannot compare them altogether based on experience, but my parents definitely preferred Star than Dream.

If you decide on Dream Cruises, you might want to look out for the promo where the second person is $1 or there is a super low promo for senior citizens. Honestly, only take them there if the sole purpose is gambling, cause I think that is the biggest so-called entertainment on board. Then again, my dad said he preferred Genting Highlands than Dream cruise.

Otherwise, I think Star Cruise (based on my dad’s comment) and Royal Caribbean cruises will be a much better choice. More variety of activities, not just gambling only.

Hope this helps!

My parents they don’t gamble, they just want to try the cruise experience. Their focus are on the comfortability of the room and also the food. Any activities you play on the cruise? I plan to go for the bridge tour, cause is like quite an eyes opening experience. For the food, which one will you recommend ? The chinese one and the blue lagoon? I plan to have a 3D2N to KL. Yours are also 3D2N right ? sorry yours are sail to ? Now the promotion is like 300++ per person can get a balcony room.

Thank you so much for your sharing.

Hi Evon, If your parents don’t gamble, then don’t go for Genting Dream.

Shows are much limited, with two major shows: China Talent Show and the Dream Voyage show I mentioned in my blog. The room is definitely comfortable. Food wise, unless you are willing to spend extra to pay for the other food options that is available on board (steam boat, Japanese food or Western) then you can pretty much choose and try out the different dining rooms and Function 8 to see for yourself.

Mine was a cruise to nowhere and besides meal time, I was spending most of my time just walking around the different decks (exploring what else I can do and taking pictures for the blog) and there is nothing much else for me to do. Some decks reek of cigarette smoke so it was pretty unpleasant for me. On top of that, I couldn’t even swim cause it was raining.

As for the promotion — it’s really just an advertising gimmick. Because about 95% of the staterooms on board Genting Dream are balcony rooms! They do not have exterior staterooms (the room with a round porthole window); and they only have a handful of interior stateroom. I think it’s harder to book an interior stateroom than a balcony!

So if you actually compare the deck maps of Genting Dream vs Royal Caribbean (which I did), you will realise that balcony staterooms are Dream cruise most basic and common tier rooms. So, pretty much $300+ you are paying the same for an interior stateroom on RC. Basic vs Basic.

The only perk is really the balcony which I also spend a lot time on, reading on the balcony and enjoying the cool monsoon winds.

If you want to bring your parents for a real cruise experience, take them on RC. RC have captain’s night, formal dining, dance nights and lots of entertainment option. They even have parades within the promenade if you are travelling on the cruise that feature Dreamworks characters. Shopping wise are much more fun, and there are more space to move about plus my favourite — the promenade cafe that serves free drinks and snacks 24 hours a day. They can also dress up formally and enjoy a sit down formal dinner like the rich and wealthy, which was quite an interesting experience!

I know I didn’t blog much about my trip on Royal Caribbean — partially cause I was seasick during that cruise (I was the one without fear of seasickness among my friends but I was the only one with seasickness! SO unfair!) so I spent most of my time in bed and jealous over the photos of my friends having fun.

For bridge tours, I am sure all cruises have that option — you just need to ask the concierge on the availability. Also, do note that I took RC in USA, I haven’t tried one leaving from Singapore. You can check with RC on the experiences I mentioned, every RC cruise have a different offer.

Honestly, RC cruise still tops the cruise experience for me and I highly recommend it.

P.S. I went to research the pricing for Voyager of the Seas, Royal Caribbean cruise. They do have similar pricing to Genting Dream for balcony. 3 night Penang cruise, sail date may not be near, 1-4 march 2019, but it’s average $375 per person. (Haha, I may book this too!) 3 night M’sia getaway cruise, 15 – 18 Oct 2018, average $360 per person. I also made a call to the RC service line — just for your sake — and also found out that the RC package online includes port tax and tips! — no need to pay extra like I had to on Genting Dream.

Good luck on making a decision! Let me know which cruise you are intending to choose!

Thank you for your comprehensive review. However you may have gotten some details wrong. I am quite amused when reading that you could catch a glimpse of the helipad at the dream dining room. The dream dining rooms are actually located at the back (aft) of the ship and the membership program is called Resorts World at Sea not Genting at Sea. Besides these, well done!

Hi Anne, Thanks for your comment! Yeah I went to review my photos and I realized I mistook the similar looking outdoor deck as the helipad, thus I thought it was the front!!! Thanks for the tip, will go change them!

Hi Pingerrain ! Thanks so much for the blog ! 😀

I’m boarding my ship this weekend, and i’m really interested in doing the bridge tour. Is it really cost 22 SGD for the tour ? cause I tried to pre-book the tour via DreamElite website, and the cost was 35 SGD 🙁

Hi Vincentius, Sorry for the late response. They may have risen the price since the last time I went. Hope you had a pleasant cruise!

hi, thankyou so much for sharing! i just wanted to ask, are the casinos really open for public? I mean, mostly for casino when we want to go inside, we have to show your pasport or at least well-dressed. but for Genting Dream Cruise is it unessessary??

Nope, the casino is very open. There are rooms for high-rollers and high-players that are enclosed. Otherwise, it is free-range, really.

Can we check in and board the Cruise before the stipulated time that is indicated on the ticket?

Hi TNS, Sorry for the delay response. I was away for travelling. No, I doubt so. We were early too, and we got our passports checked-in and everything but the boarding time was exactly what they set to be. We had to wait in groups (as per timing) to board the cruise.

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(Genting Dream Cruise) 14 Reasons You Should Board This Cruise Ship

Have you been on the Genting Dream cruise? If you have not, here is a brief introduction to the brand new elevated experience, where you can enjoy sailing on the  19 floors cruise ship!

Genting Dream is one of the 3 cruise tours offered in the Dream Cruises line by Resorts World Cruises of Genting Group. The others are *World Dream and Explorer Dream. This cruise ship with the concept of  “A Resort Cruising at Sea'',  measures  335m in length and 40m in width.  With up to  18 decks  and lots of food and fun activities, you can indulge in all the amenities and comfort while at sea!

*Update: World Dream ceased operation on 2 March 2022 and Explorer Dream was renamed Resorts World One 

However, some of the entertainment and services here are not included in the all-inclusive offerings and require extra charges. So make sure to fatten up your wallet before coming. Without further ado, let’s dive into the  14 reasons you should board the Genting Dream.

Super Huge 

The Genting Dream cruise ship can accommodate up to  3,352 passengers (lower berth) with 1,674 staterooms.  During the day, adrenaline junkies can work out on the decks while kids can play at the playground. At 🌛night, guests can watch performances or up their game by betting on bingo games.

Comfy Rooms

Surprisingly, the smallest rooms on the Genting Dream are  not as small as many of us would expect  (imagine Jack’s room on the Titanic) from a cruise ship. They are comfortable enough for you to move around and stretch out and  can accommodate up to 4 guests at a time.  Plus, each room on the cruise comes with a  private toilet and shower!

There are also  light refreshments  in the form of sachets like ☕coffee and 🍵tea, just in case you are too lazy to go out for a drink.  2 bottles of mineral water  are also provided and will be replenished each day for free (we just love the word “free” don’t we?) 

On top of that, the  pillows and blankets  will give you a hard time 😴waking up. They are  very comfy,  and if you have stayed in any of the Genting Group hotels before, you’ll know. The same pillows and beddings are also used in the Genting Dream.

Cashless Everywhere!

Some of the services, activities and facilities on the Genting Dream are not included in your cruise fee, and you'll have to pay on the cruise ship itself. One good thing is that you can  pay without  💵 cash!  All you need is a card, and you can have access to all facilities on the Genting Dream! This card is printed with your name and acts as your ID card.

You’ll have to carry it with you all the time (except when in your room) so that you can  tap to access the services, activities and facilities on the cruise ship.  You can keep track of how much you’ve spent on the 📺small tv in the room and then pay with your credit/debit card by scanning the QR code provided. Alternatively, you can make your payment at the reception on the 6th floor, but it is pretty obvious which is more convenient.

Halal Certified Food

Genting Dream is the first in the world to be  OIC/SMIIC standard  🧕 halal-friendly certified cruise.  The Lido provides an  extensive range of international cuisines,  and all of them are halal. You can enjoy everything served here as much as you want in a single meal period, for free! This buffet spread also  has a vegetarian section  for all the plant eaters to enjoy.

Never-Ending Eating

One thing about eating all these  free meals on Genting Dream  is that you can only eat at 1 restaurant per meal period. So let’s say you ate at The Lido for lunch, you can’t eat at another free-to-eat restaurant for lunch (unless you pay, of course). You’ll have to wait until it’s dinner time for that.

If you get hungry in between the main meals but don’t want to pay to eat at the specialty restaurants, the  Lido Outdoor Snack Corner  is such a lifesaver! It is a  24-hour free-flow station with snacks  like samosa, 🍟french fries, sausage and fried bee hoon! There are even drinks like 🍵tea, ☕coffee and 🧃juices, in case you want to sip on something other than the mineral water in your room.

Of course, not to forget the  non-halal restaurants  for all the  haram eaters  non-muslims. Free-to-eat meals can be found at the  Dream Dining.  The Dream Dining Room(upper) is dedicated to serving Chinese set meals, whereas the Dream Dining (lower) serves semi-buffet western meals.

Pro-Tip:  Come and queue early to get the sea view table! It is open 10 mins earlier than the allocated time.

Moving Casino on The Sea

Genting Dream is literally a moving 🎲casino on the sea! If you are a  kaki judi,  you are welcome to  test your fortune  with some games of bingo, pull some 🎰slot machines or play some 🀄mahjong. As you are not spending any 💸physical money,  make sure to spend your money wisely and don’t get too greedy!

Family-Friendly Pool & Water Slides

On a hot 🌞sunny day, you can swim in the pool to cool off. There are  shallow pool areas where  👧👦 kids can have a fun time  💦splashing at each other too! For the 👱‍♂️👱‍♀️young uns who prefer something more extreme than mere swimming and dipping in the pool, you guys can try out the  water slides.  There are  6 water slides  with different levels of extremity on the cruise depending on how  adventurous  you are. 

On the other hand, the 🧓 elderly can relax in the jacuzzi  while watching the young people playing at the pool. Are these free? Yes! On Genting Dream, there are 4 jacuzzis around the main pool on Deck 16 MID and 2 jacuzzis at Zouk Beach Club on Deck 17 AFT. 

However, just like any other outdoor activities on the Genting Dream, the  pool and water slides are subject to  ☔ weather changes.  So if you are unable to enjoy these activities, read on to find out what other things you can do on this cruise.

Happy Kids Happy Parents

Besides the shallow pool area, kids can also spend time bouncing here and there at the bouncy playground on Genting Dream.  Kids the age of 2 to 12 can get themselves busy at the Little Dreamers Club.  There are lots of toys for 🧒kids to play with while parents can enjoy the beautiful sea view. This place is free but only for the first 2 hours. Are your kids able to resist the temptation of staying within 2 hours?

Keep-Fit Journey Sailing Smooth

There are  lots of activities here to help you keep   💪fit and healthy  while on the Genting Dream cruise. You can pay for professional fitness classes like pilates, HIIT (step), suspension training, etc or get active for free with activities like jogging (there is a jogging track around the cruise), ⛳mini golf, 🧗‍♀️rock climbing (wall) and many more. Again, like any other  outdoor activities, some of them are subject to weather changes.

Pro-Tip:  Make sure to check the itinerary to see what programs are available for the day.

Endless Activities Throughout The Day

If you are not a very active person and would like to join some less strenuous activities on the cruise, there is an  arcade  as well as  Nintendo Switch games, workshops, family show time  and more. Remember to check the itinerary for the time slot of your desired activities and register in advance.

Spend a Few Hours on The Land

Come on! You are not Davy Jones! Of course, you can  enjoy beautiful sights and eat good food outside of the sea.  It all depends on which tour you book. The cruise ship will  dock at the designated jetty,  and off you go! You are  free to explore the towns,  as long as you return within the given ⌚time. If not, we’re afraid that you’ll have to say 👋bye-bye to the Genting Dream.

If you plan to explore a town that is not in the country you came from, you’ll have to  bring along your passport  and go through the 🛃custom security check before you can leave the 🚢cruise.

At night, you can head to the  Zouk Beach Club  and enjoy the iconic Zouk’s Foam Party! You can 🕺 dance crazily to the funky music in a pool of foam.  There will also be ice cream and drinks for everyone to enjoy. Make sure to register in advance.

The Night is Still Early

Why sleep when there are so many activities that can keep you awake on the cruise? Besides the Zouk Beach Club, there are also 💃dance lessons, 🎤karaoke, 🎳ten-pin bowling, live shows and many more. If you want to just sit around and relax, there is an outdoor cinema on deck 17 AFT, and it’s free!

If you want to up the game to make it more haram, you can head to one of the m any bars and lounges  and order your favourite 🍹cocktail or 🍺beer. Not only that, if you are someone who has an alcohol reservoir in the stomach, you might want to consider taking one of the  bottomless beverage packages.

Shop Til You Drop

There are  many shops on Genting Dream  offering high-end fashion and quality food & supplements from overseas.  Look out for discounts on goods on your itinerary.  You’ll not want to miss out on the good deals and value buys.

Who says you can’t be out in the sea during the monsoon season? Genting Dream is one of your best options to do so. The cruise is so huge that  you won’t feel much  🤢 turbulence.  In fact, many people reportedly felt no difference with being on land. We hope that these  14 reasons you should board on the Genting Dream  are enough to make you want to jump on the cruise right away!

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Cruise to Nowhere: Review of World Dream by Genting’s Dream Cruises

• March 25, 2021
• 7 minute read

Is a Cruise to Nowhere worth it? Absolutely! At under $400 per pax, my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our 4D/3N stay on Genting’s World Dream cruise ship and would totally do it again if we could. If you’ve been hesitating on whether to book a trip, here’s my review and I hope it helps with all the burning questions you have on how a cruise to nowhere will be like!

Note: this is not a sponsored post (although I wish it was :P)

Pre-boarding Process

Covid-19 swab test.

For Dream Cruises, we had to take an Antigen Rapid Test (ART) before you board the cruise. This is all done on the same day, so you don’t have to go out of your way for an extra trip down at all.

You’ll be given an allocated swab test timing once you have done your online check-in (up to a week in advance before your sailing date). We checked in as soon as we got our email notification, and the allocated swab test time was 5pm i.e. 4 hours before departure.

Lest you think the swab test is scary, it really isn’t! In fact, it felt more like a tickle up my nose – I was expecting it to go a lot deeper / higher up my nose and had to clarify with the swab test administrator that it was done correctly, lol! 

It took about 20 – 30 minutes for the results to be out, and we had to wait in a separate waiting area before being allowed to board. All in all, the whole process was faster than we expected.

Aside from your TraceTogether token/app, you will also be needing the boarding card which will be issued to you at the check-in counter (and you’ll need to bring it around with you everywhere on the cruise).

It is recommended to download the Dream Cruises app before you board the ship as well, which has everything you’ll need for your cruise including pre-bookings of events, shows and restaurants.

If you’re pregnant like me, note that you will need a “Fit to Sail” letter from your gynae and that mummies beyond 23 weeks of pregnancy will not be allowed to board, for safety reasons. So…do your babymoon before that like I did! 😉

Accommodation

Room and toilet.

I opted for the cheapest room – a Balcony Stateroom – which came with a queen bed, a long sofa, an attached bathroom and a private balcony deck. Lest you think cheapest room = worst, that was totally not true and I LOVED our room!

The bathroom was spacious enough even though I was juggling my 20-week-big pregnant belly, and toiletries (hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, body foam, body moisturiser) were provided. The fragrance was great and I didn’t have any skin sensitivity from the toiletries, but the real surprise was in the conditioner, because it was actually able to get rid of the frizz from swimming in the pool!  Bath towels and toilet paper were also provided, together with a floor mat.

You can view my in-room video of our Balcony Stateroom here on my Instagram highlights.

Other provided items

Another pleasant surprise was the hairdryer, which was wayyy better than what most hotels normally provide, and didn’t leave my hair roasted or frizzy after using it. 

Bathrobes came in handy when we had to go to the pool, and you’ll find them in your wardrobe (most people don’t realize this!).

The TV had on-demand videos which are FREE, and the selection of movies were awesome! We watched Fast and Furious, The High Note and Gemini Man on our trip.  You can view the entire selection on my Instagram highlights here .

There’s also 2 bottled water provided each day, and coffee/tea if you’re boiling any water in the kettle (we didn’t, as we got all our drinks at Lido each time).

There are 4 inclusive restaurants (i.e. no extra surcharges) on the World Dream cruise ship:

• Lido (international buffet with halal options)
• Upper Deck Dining (Western)
• Lower Deck Dining (Chinese)
• Lido 24-hour outdoors snack bar

Entertainment

There were so many entertainment options on the ship that we couldn’t finish them all, even though we had 2 full days onboard! 

Here’s what we did try out:

• Giant Chess
• Table Tennis at the SportsPlex
• Swimming Pool – pre-bookings required, which we did on the first morning
• Faith the musical – featuring tap dance, ballet, acrobatics, aerial silk, aerial hoop, trampoline acts and more! We loved this so much that we went for it twice!
• Vision by Vincent Vignaud – magic show
• Yoga – taught by one of the professional acrobats who starred in Faith (and she provided pregnancy-friendly variants on many of the moves for me – thank you!)
• Jackpot Bingo – this was the highlight for the guys, and they spent $60 each on 6 bingo tickets!
• Key Master – an extremely appealing but frustrating machine game
• Swimming pool – the length is pretty short so don’t expect much of an exercise here, although I did do my 20 laps before our 1-hour allocated timeslot was up.
• Jacuzzi – the guys tried this, but I didn’t because it isn’t suitable for pregnant mummies. My husband joked that the warm water would “cook” the baby, LOL!

Here’s what we skipped:

• Waterslides – not suitable for pregnant ladies
• Ropes course – not suitable for pregnant ladies
• Flying fox – not suitable fo pregnant ladies
• VR games at the Esc Experience Lab – we visited the place, but pregnant ladies aren’t suitable for many of the activities so we ended up not doing any 🙁
• Dream Boys – a male striptease show

Gambling / Casino

Once the ship sails, the casino / gambling dens are open 24/7! We only played a few games for fun since we’re not big on gambling, but there were many people who were playing until the wee hours of the night.

Final Thoughts

Safety and hygiene.

I had pretty low expectations, and packed clothes that I wouldn’t mind getting dirty because I wasn’t sure if the public seats or areas would be clean. However, as it turns out, I could have just brought all my prettiest dresses without worries because I was honestly impressed and blown away by the safety standards and hygiene levels observed on the ship, including:

• Check-in at each venue: with your boarding pass and TraceTogether token/app
• Social distancing: there were Cruise Ambassadors who went around ensuring guests who weren’t from the same group were of a safe distance apart
• Pre-booking: to reduce crowding, although this provided some inconvenience (worth it for the safety though)
• Toilets: there wasn’t a single dirty toilet I encountered which surprised me! It was always clean and dry no matter where I went

Seasickness? Nope.

Can you use singapore rediscovers vouchers nope., is the ship family-friendly / wheelchair-friendly, tip: packing list.

• Basic toiletries (facial wash, toothbrush, toothpaste, razors, any skincare routine items)
• 3 smart casual outfits – I was always in a dress, whereas the guys were in a T-shirt and shorts / bermudas
• 3 sets of underwear
• 1 sports outfit – or maybe 2 if you want to spend more days outdoors at the Sportsplex
• 1 swimming costume / bikini 
• Chargers – for your electronics
• Shoes – 1 slippers / casual and 1 sports shoes

I’d love to go on another cruise later this year again once I’ve given birth, and this time, bring along our parents and children. Now, if only Royal Caribbean would sponsor me next… well, I can continue dreaming 😛

• SG Budget Babe

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Cruise ship casinos: Everything you need to know about gambling at sea

Cruise ship casino gambling is a big deal to some cruisers. You know how you often hear people on a cruise ship planning their day around the entertainment, tours and mealtimes? Last night, I eavesdropped on a conversation where a group of six people was planning their entire next day around time in the ship's casino.

For other cruisers, the casino is more of an onboard curiosity than anything else. What are all those table games? Do people actually win money — or free cruises — playing in cruise ship casinos?

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If you're curious, I've compiled answers to the most common questions people ask about cruise ship casinos. Some of the answers may surprise you.

Do all cruise ships have casinos?

Most large, mainstream cruise ships have casinos, including the ships of Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, MSC Cruises, Holland America, Norwegian Cruise Line (other than Pride of America), Celebrity Cruises, Princess Cruises and Virgin Voyages.

Specialty cruise lines like Disney Cruise Line, Paul Gauguin and most expedition cruise ships do not have casinos. Premium cruise lines Oceania Cruises and Cunard have casinos, while Viking, Azamara and Windstar Cruises do not. (Windstar and Azamara actually removed casinos from their ships and repurposed the space.)

Among the luxury cruise lines, Silversea and Seabourn have casinos on their non-expedition ships; Regent Seven Seas has casinos on all its ships. Smaller luxury ships like those belonging to Ponant, Ritz-Carlton, Scenic and Emerald do not have casinos. River cruise lines do not have casinos on board, even on U.S. rivers where "riverboat" gambling is reserved for casino boats, not river cruise ships.

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Are cruise casinos open in port?

With a few exceptions, cruise casinos are not open while ships are in port. They are generally limited to operating while the ship is in international waters. This is why Norwegian's Pride of America doesn't have a casino. Since the ship cruises exclusively in Hawaii, it never leaves U.S. waters.

Cruisers are also often surprised to learn that the casino is closed on some nights during Alaska cruises . Cruises that sail from Victoria, British Columbia, to Seattle on the final night are a good example. The ship goes straight from Canadian waters to U.S. waters without ever reaching international open waters, so the casino closes the night before arrival in Victoria and does not reopen during the cruise.

Ports that currently allow the cruise lines to operate their casinos while the ship is in port include Bermuda and Malta, which require cruise lines to apply for a gaming license. Bermuda has allowed casino operations for licensed ships between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. since 2013. It's an ideal situation as Bermuda has no land-based casinos, and many cruise ships overnight in port on Bermuda cruises. Malta, which does have land-based casinos, allows ships that have been approved for licenses to open their casinos between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Which casino games are on cruise ships?

Gaming in cruise ship casinos usually includes a mix of slot machines and table games, such as three-card poker, Caribbean stud poker, craps, blackjack and roulette. Regionally popular table games like Texas Hold 'em and pai gow may also be available on some sailings.

Can you win money in a cruise ship casino?

Most cruise ship casino games operate under the same rules and payout percentages you would find in a land-based casino; therefore, the answer is yes, you can win money in a cruise ship casino.

Social media posts and casino announcements would indicate that at least a small handful of people win four- and even occasionally five-figure slot machine payouts on a regular basis. But just as in a land-based casino, it's far easier to lose your stake than it is to win that kind of money.

How many casino points do you need to get a free cruise?

As at land-based casinos, each cruise line offering gambling on board sets its own criteria for earning perks through the line's casino loyalty program or players club. Points are generally tied to the time played and the amount of money you gamble, including the money you win and recirculate.

Much like an airline loyalty program, casino points usually accumulate over a year, earning you better perks as you work toward increasingly higher status levels. Annual free or discounted cruises are one of those perks, often beginning with complimentary (aka comped) inside cabins at relatively low status levels.

Many casinos also let you match casino status from land-based casinos (or even other cruise lines), giving you a leg up. For example, I haven't cruised with Carnival in a while, and I've never played in the line's onboard casinos, but I signed up for the Carnival players club via its Fun Match program. When I registered, I uploaded an offer from a competing cruise line and a players club card from MGM. Now when I log in to Carnival's website, I am shown casino offers that include free and discounted cruises.

Related: How to earn free cruises and perks with casino loyalty programs on land and at sea

Some cruise lines also issue instant awards for the number of points earned (i.e., money spent) on an individual cruise, regardless of status. That would be like an airline awarding free future flights to passengers who spent the most money on their flights, no matter their loyalty status.

Most mainstream cruise lines use comped cruises to fill cabins on dates they anticipate having a surplus of vacancies. These extra offers often appear random, but are generally targeted for marketing purposes rather than as rewards for high amounts of play. New players may receive these comps after low levels of play because cruise lines are always interested in attracting new casino players.

All of that adds up to the possibility of receiving a free cruise for a small number of points earned for cruising, as well as guaranteed free cruises as your points rise to the levels of play set out in the cruise lines' casino loyalty programs.

What is the best casino game to play on a cruise ship?

The best casino game to play on a cruise ship is the one that is most entertaining for you. Ultimately, you play to have fun, right?

The games that require a combination of skill and luck are the ones where the odds of winning are in your favor. For example, the overall odds on blackjack favor the casino by only 1%, while the casino has a 25% edge overall when it comes to slot machines.

Those odds mean the cruise lines operating casinos will favor slot machine players over card players, both in terms of the number of games provided and the loyalty perks awarded.

In summary, for winning money, the best games are skill games. For earning loyalty perks like free cruises, slot machines are the best choice.

Are drinks free in the casino on cruise ships?

Historically, drinks have not been free to cruise ship casino gamblers the way they usually are in land-based casinos. There are exceptions, however.

Free drinks in the casino are a perk of casino loyalty on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Princess, Holland America and Norwegian Cruise Line. Reach the required level, and you'll earn free drinks from the casino bar, usually for a full status year. Carnival, Princess and Virgin Voyages also often throw in free drinks (either in the casino or throughout the ship) for individual comped cruises. Everyone actively gambling in the casino gets free well drinks on Celebrity cruises.

In addition, drinks are free in the casinos of luxury cruise lines like Silversea, Seabourn and Regent Seven Seas because all onboard drinks are included in the cruise fare. On the big-ship lines, anyone who purchases a drinks package or cruises on a fare that includes drinks will also be drinking "free" in the casino.

Are cruise ship casinos regulated?

Cruise ship casinos are regulated in two ways. They typically adhere to the laws of the ship's country of registry. But because gambling normally only takes place while the ship is in international waters, cruise lines that sail from U.S. ports also adhere to the rules set out by the Cruise Lines International Association. Those rules state that all equipment purchased and installed on the vessels of member cruise lines will meet the regulatory standards of the Nevada Gaming Control Board or other licensed jurisdiction for payback and internal software.

Additionally, house rules must be made available in every casino. Each member cruise line is to post at every gaming table minimum and maximum betting limits for each game, and only adults are allowed to play the slots or the tables.

What's the age minimum to gamble in a cruise ship casino?

The minimum age for gambling in a cruise ship casino is 18 in most cases, but there are exceptions. MSC Cruises has a minimum gambling age of 21 on any cruise with a U.S. port; otherwise, the age is 18. Some cruise lines, including Royal Caribbean and Celebrity, raise the minimum age to 21 on Alaska sailings.

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Do ships run casino tournaments?

Cruise ship casinos on mainstream cruise lines often host tournaments on board featuring various casino games. The list includes slot tournaments, as well as card game tournaments for blackjack and Texas Hold 'em.

Some tournaments are invitational, offered to casino loyalty members of a certain level only. These are often held on cruises hosted specifically for players who have reached that level. For instance, Royal Caribbean holds Signature cruises designed to pamper and entertain these top-level players.

Can you smoke in the casino?

Casinos are often seen as the last bastion of cruise ship smoking freedom (beyond small, designated areas on deck). But the number of ships that offer nonsmoking casinos is steadily growing.

Celebrity Cruises does not allow smoking in its ships' casinos, and the relatively small casinos on luxury ships are generally nonsmoking, as well.

Several lines have hybrid options. For example, some Carnival ships have separate smoking and nonsmoking casinos. Norwegian has separate smoking rooms on some ships; however, cigarette smoking and e-cigarette use are allowed in casinos on ships that don't have separate smoking rooms. Princess does not allow smoking except at designated slot machines, and Holland America also has designated smoking areas in the casino.

Related: Is smoking allowed on cruise ships? A line-by-line guide

Do cruise ship casinos take cash?

Cruise ship casinos accept cash at both slot machines and table games. As an example, you can sit down at a slot machine and feed in a $20 bill, which is then converted into "credits" on the machine's screen. The value of the credit depends on the denomination of the machine. Alternatively, you might walk up to a roulette table and lay down $20 and exchange that for chips.

The exchange of cash at machines and tables is a one-way deal, even when you win. Slot machines and dealers in cruise ship casinos don't dispense cash. When you finish playing, you may be issued a paper credit slip to take to the cashier's cage for cash, or you may have your winnings loaded directly onto your onboard account on some cruise lines. At the tables, you will take chips to the cashier to exchange back into cash.

If you don't travel with cash, you can find ATMs in the casino or at guest services. Alternatives to cash in cruise ship casinos are paper credit slips, which can be played as cash at either machines or tables, onboard credit or casino free play loaded on your stateroom account, or lines of credit arranged with the casino.

You can also charge gambling money directly to your onboard account like you would charge a drink at a bar or anything else on board. Fees for gambling charges vary among cruise lines, but in most instances, table games charge a service fee, and slot machines do not.

For example, my husband recently requested money from his onboard account at a blackjack table and was charged a 5% surcharge. The ship we were on was not set up to charge onboard accounts directly from the slot machines (sometimes they are), so I had to go to the cashier for a credit slip to play. I was not charged a surcharge, although if I had asked for cash, I would have been. Both of our charges were added to our final onboard bill.

Because there is no fee added to money for slot play, onboard casinos will usually put rules in place about how quickly you can cash out of the machine. The rules are designed to keep cruisers from using slot machines as ATMs to get either cash for the table games or to cash out onboard credit they've been given from the cruise line or their travel agent.

Bottom line

If you like to gamble, cruise ship casinos provide a fun way to spend a sea day or evening on the ship. You can take lessons to learn the games you don't know how to play and even participate in tournaments.

Besides the fun of playing on board, many cruise lines have players clubs that offer onboard perks and even free cruises. And since the odds of winning are about the same as in a U.S. land-based casino, with similar regulations in place, cruise ship casinos are a safe bet for fun and entertainment — though we always encourage you to play responsibly.

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I have to wonder what happened to please and thank you when requesting information from the destination contributors, maybe it is just in Canadian thing but we call we call it good manners.....dang!

Oh definitely, the casino is on Levels 6 to 8 of this ship.

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Put your skills and a little luck to the test in Carnival's casinos! Guests must be 18 years of age or older to play the tables and the slot machines; guests under 18 years of age are not permitted in the casino at any time.

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• Players will set up a Player Bank account in order to upload and download credits. Winnings must be cashed out from your Player Bank account at the Casino Cashier’s Desk by the last night of your cruise. You may also access these funds for continued gaming action at another slot machine.
• Table players can exchange cash for chips directly at the table or at the Casino Cashier’s Desk.
• There is no charge at the slot machines to access funds, but any transactions done at a table game or the Casino Cashier’s Desk will incur a nominal service fee of 3% each transaction. You can charge up to $5,000 USD per day on your Sail & Sign card to play iin the casino, or $7,500 USD per day for Invite-only cruises (Premier / Ultra / Premier Plus / Getaway / Tournaments) or $10,000 USD per day for Elite cruises. Please consult the casino staff once on board for further details.
• Travelers Checks can be used to purchase chips at the tables and credit for the slot machines.
• Slot Players:  Any guest who earns the required number of points during a single voyage departing from North America and Europe will be eligible to receive the 'Drinks On Us!' card. The standard point level that must be reached to qualify from slot play is 1,000 points on sailings less than 5 days and 1,500 points on sailings 5 days or longer. 
• Table Players: Table players will be awarded a 'Drinks On Us!' card when they reach comparable table play. 

Please see the Casino Host on board for further details about our 'Drinks On Us!' program. I have received an offer in the mail/e-mail; can I use it on my cruise? To confirm eligibility of your offer visit carnival.com/offers , contact your travel agent or call 1-866-299-5859. Do you accept cash in the casino? Yes, we do. However, while you can insert cash into our machines, we run on a coin-less system. Therefore, your winnings and outstanding balances must be cashed out from your Player Bank at the Casino Cashier’s Desk. You may also access those funds for continued gaming action at another slot machine in the casino. Just don’t forget to cash out by the last night of the cruise, as the casino will not be open on debarkation day. Table players can exchange cash for chips directly at the table or at the Casino Cashier’s Desk.

Do you offer any tournaments on board? Yes we do. We offer Slot, Blackjack and Poker tournaments on nearly all itineraries. Tournament schedules vary from ship to ship. To play in or learn more about any of our tournaments, just stop by the casino and ask for one of our friendly Casino Hosts. They will be happy to help make the most of your casino experience during your cruise.

What types of games do you have on board? It varies by ship, but we offer a variety of slots and table games on board in each casino. On most ships, you’ll find your favorite slots such as 'Wheel of Fortune®' and 'Wolf Run™'. You will also find Blackjack, Roulette, Let It Ride, Caribbean Stud, Three Card Poker and Craps on most ships. What are your table limits? It varies by table; please see a Casino Host once on board for details. What are your minimum bets on the tables? It varies by table; please see your Casino Host for details. How old do you have to be to gamble on board? 18 years of age. Do you have live poker on board? On select ships, we offer live poker played on the automated PokerPro tables. In a PokerPro game, up to 10 players can compete against each other and enjoy the speed and accuracy of an automated dealer. To learn more about PokerPro, see the Casino Host.

What happens to my credits/points, FunPlay and Players Bank when sailing on a back-to back cruise?  The perks (FunPlay, Drinks On Us), credits/points and players bank do NOT roll over to the second cruise; the guest must cash out the last night prior to debarkation of the first cruise. Once the new voyage begins, the guest starts with a new bank and new set of perks (if applicable) and must cash out the last night prior to debarkation.  Can I use my onboard account (Sail & Sign card) to get funds in the casino? Yes, there is no charge at the slot machines for using your onboard account card to access funds. For any transactions done at a table game or the Casino Cashier’s Desk, there is a small service fee of 3% each transaction. You can charge on your Sail & Sign card to play in the casino as follows: 

• Non-event cruises: $5,000 USD per day 
• Invite-only cruises (Premier / Ultra / Premier Plus / Getaway / Tournaments):  $7,500 USD per day
• Elite cruises:  $10,000 USD per day

I left a balance in my Player Bank - how do I get it back? Funds in excess of $25 USD will automatically be mailed to guests. The outstanding balance check takes anywhere from 8-10 weeks after the day of debarkation to arrive at your mailing address on file.  If the check is not received after the 10 weeks, please submit a new request to oceanplayersclub.com/contact/balance-request/ .  Ocean Players Club will review your case regarding the check. 

What happens if I take my casino chips home with me? Casino chips and tokens are only valid on board. Please ensure that these are cashed out prior to vessel debarkation. Any chips or tokens taken ashore are to be considered souvenirs and may not be valid on a subsequent cruise. If I win, do I have to pay taxes? We are required to file an IRS form W-2G for all slot jackpots of $1,200 USD or more and for all table game jackpots and payouts where the odds paid are 300 to1 or higher (e.g. some poker progressives and royal/straight flushes). There is normally no tax withheld on slot jackpots if the winner can provide a valid Social Security Number. If you are unable to provide a valid Social Security Number, however, we are required to withhold taxes at a rate of 29%. All table game payouts subject to tax reporting are also subject to withholding at a rate of 26% (29% if a valid Social Security Number cannot be provided). These tax guidelines are for citizens and permanent residents of the United States only. Do you provide Win/Loss Statements? Yes we do. To obtain a Win/Loss Statement, visit oceanplayersclub.com/contact/win-loss-report/  and choose ‘Request a Win/Loss Report’. This will be the only way to request this information – telephone requests will not be accepted. 

I have further questions about the casino, who can I contact? For further inquiries please visit carnivalplayersclub.com .

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Genting Dream Cruise to Nowhere Review – Part 4: Activities and Shows

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Posted on Published: October 9, 2021  - Last updated: October 19, 2023

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There’s one similarity that I notice in every cruise trips that I’ve been on: there are too many activities on a cruise and you simply can’t do everything. If you want to experience as much activities as possible, you need to plan your itinerary properly, otherwise, you might missed out on certain activities.

But you can’t plan the itinerary before you’re on board, because cruises only distribute the daily schedule when you’re on board. So, what you can do before boarding is to determine what kind of activities you want to take part in. When you’re on board, you can plan the sequence of the activities.

In this article, I’ll try to share as much info as I have regarding activities on the World Dream Cruise to Nowhere. Hopefully by the end of this article, you’ll know what you want to take part in.

Genting Dream Cruise to Nowhere (2021) Series Part 1: Reservation, ART Test, Boarding Part 2: Balcony Stateroom Part 3: All Inclusive Dining Part 4: Activities and Shows Part 5: Tips for FOMO Travelers

PS: During my visit in 2021, the ship was called World Dream . However, they changed name to Resort World Cruise in 2022. Just want you to know that they’re interchangeable =)

What are the activities in World Dream?

What are the shows in world dream and how to book them, tips on booking activities and shows.

Some activities and shows require advance booking, while others are based on first come first served basis (which means you need to queue before the activities/show start).

The most popular activities that always get fully booked are jacuzzi, swimming pool, mini golf, table tennis and shows. To ensure you get a slot in jacuzzi, pool, golf and table tennis, do turn up at the respective booking counters early in the morning, after your breakfast.

Getting a jacuzzi slot is extremely difficult. If you don’t get a jacuzzi slot, you can bet on your luck by booking a pool slot, then if the person using jacuzzi is done for the day, you can jump in. Alternatively, you can pay for Crystal Life Spa access (SGD 20) to enjoy steam room, sauna and hot bath which is almost similar to jacuzzi except that it’s indoor.

Booking for free shows can be done via Dream App. The slots are not released all at once, instead, limited slots are released every hour, making it quite difficult to snatch a slot if you do not have fast fingers. If you don’t get a slot via the Dream App but you’re very keen to watch the show, here’s a secret: queue at the studio 15-20 mins before the show; if there are guests that don’t turn up when the show starts, they’ll let you in.

If you hate the idea of having to make booking for most of the activities, then you can probably consider booking Palace Suite or above, because Palace customers can book activities via a special lane, they don’t have to queue at reservation counter or constantly checking the Dream App to register for activities.

Non-Palace customers like us can swim at the Main Pool (Deck 16 MID). Reservation must be made in advance at the towel counter beside the main pool. Each reservation is valid for 1 hour only. Towel is provided for free. However, there’s no locker, so you need to put your stuffs on the sun lounge. We decided not to bring our phones to prevent them being stolen. But we still need to bring room key and tracey token with us at all times.

To be honest, I feel that the pool is quite small (and not clean). Once is definitely enough. For us, we couldn’t get a jacuzzi slot because it’s fully booked when we wanted to book it. So what we did was book the pool slot and bet our luck that people who booked jacuzzi during the same timeslot as us would finish their dip in less than 1 hour, and we could use the jacuzzi when they’re done. Our bet paid off.

There are 4 jacuzzi surrounding the main pool (Deck 16 MID), and there are 2 jacuzzi at Zouk Beach Club (Deck 17 AFT). Jacuzzi is a very popular activities that always get fully booked early. It is a hot water jacuzzi so it’s best enjoyed in the morning or late afternoon or evening. Some of the jacuzzi are sheltered and some are not, so it really depends on your luck which one you’ll get.

If you manage to snatch a slot, you’ll have the jacuzzi for yourselves and no other groups are allowed to join in your jacuzzi during this corona period. That explains why jacuzzi has a very high demand.

Waterslides

There are 2 clusters of waterslides, let’s call it the kid’s slide and adult’s slides.

The kid’s slide is the orange color slide, and it’s located at Deck 16 MID, just beside the main pool. Beside kid’s slides, there is also a children pool.

The adult’s slides are located at Deck 17 AFT, and it’s called Waterslide Park. There are 5 slides with different difficulties, starting from the easiest at No 1, to the scariest at No 5. It’s recommended that you take the slides in ascending order, starting from No 1 and ending at No 5.

Personally I only took No 1, 2 and 3. I did not dare to take No 4 and 5 because both of them are very steep. No 5 even had a small stretch in the beginning where you’ll experience almost free fall. To be honest, I feel pain at my back from the friction with the slide’s joints, I’m not sure if it’s normal but it definitely discouraged me from going on unlimited slides.

I highly recommend that you try these slides. No reservation is required, just wear your swimsuit and climb the staircase from Deck 16 to Deck 17. When you’re halfway at the stairs, there is a rack for you to hang your mask, watch, glass, and whatever accessories that aren’t allowed on the slides. Since we need to bring key room and tracey token with you all the time, we just put them on sun lounge by the main pool. There’s no other way, there’s no locker for slides users.

Rope Course & Zipline

This is the most challenging as well as the most rewarding activity I’ve done throughout this cruise trip. Rope Course is located at Deck 18 AFT. No reservation is required but you need to join the long queue. From my observation, it is least crowded after 4pm. Of course don’t wait until 4pm on your last evening, because it might rain! You need to wear your own shoes for this activity. There is a small locker for you to keep your room key, token, and accessories, no fee is required for usage of this locker.

There are 2 tiers in this rope course, one is closer to the ground (let’s call it the lower one), one is above the lower one (let’s call it the higher one). No queue/harness system is required for the lower one, and it’s less fun. I skipped the lower one and went straight to the higher one. And, yes, you need to wear mask throughout the entire course!

At the start of the course, we were briefed by the crew on how to lock and unlock the harness hook. Then, we’re off on our own. There are plenty of combination of routes you can take, but most people take the outer edge route. If the inner route (diagonal route) looks easier for you, then you should go for it. For me, I took the outer route.

The rope course is HARD! I am scared of height, and having to balance my body on a shaky rope platform at height terrifies me, but I’m willing to fight through the terror just to get to zipline starting point. You can’t go straight to zipline starting point, you MUST go through the rope course.

I thought the shaky platform was the worst part of this entire course, but I was wrong. At the end of shaky platform, before the zipline, there is a rope wall that we have to scale horizontally! The ropes are not tensed, so you need to exert a lot of strength to support your body. Furthermore, there is no belay system! You’re just relying on your own arm and leg strength. And to make it worse, it’s not a flat rope wall, there is a solid steel plate in the middle of the wall which you need to climb over to get to the other side! Who’s the genius that designed this course??

If your arms and legs are not strong enough and you let go of the rope, you’ll be hanging in the air and people behind you will be stuck because they can’t overtake you. So much pressure was building up inside of me. I told the zipline staff (who’s standing at the other end of the rope wall) that I’m very scared and I don’t think I could do it. He told me not to worry and he would help me. I made the leap of faith to scale the wall and he climbed the rope wall towards me and grabbed my harness over the big steel plate.

In a few minutes, I’m over the freaky rope course, phew! And then, I’m on the zipline, woohoo! I highly recommend this activity to be in your itinerary!

Rock Climbing Wall

The rock climbing wall is located at Deck 18 AFT, just next to Rope Course. No reservation is required. They provide special rock climbing shoes but you need your own socks. There is a place for you to put belongings while you’re climbing the wall, so you don’t need to leave your belonging on the sun lounge while queueing.

There are 4 belay systems, but it doesn’t mean that 4 people will get to climb at the same time. When we queued, only 1 person was allowed to climb at one time (not sure why they didn’t open the entire 4 lines). Because of this, the waiting was incredibly long. When we started queueing, there were less than 10 people in front of us. After q-ing for 1 hour, it’s still not our turn yet, and suddenly rain came. So the activity was stopped for the day, and we wasted 1 hour for nothing.

If you’re not a hard core rock climber, I think queueing for this activity is not worth your time, especially if only 1 person is allowed to climb at one time.

Mini Golf is an activity that falls in the “low supply, high demand” camp. There is basically just 1 mini golf course in the entire cruise, and only 1 group is allowed to play at any time. So, obviously it’s hard to get a slot if you try to book it not on the first day.

Reservation can be done at the counter near rope course & rock climbing. We didn’t get a slot when we tried to book on the second day. We didn’t know there’s a golf course, so we didn’t register early. If you’re keen, do book early.

Table Tennis

Table tennis is located at Deck 18 AFT near rope course and rock climbing. Booking can be done at the counter near rope course.

Table tennis falls in the “high supply, high demand” camp. There are several tables and each reservation slot is limited to 30 mins only. So, it’s quite easy to get a slot for table tennis. Rest assured, rackets and balls are provided. We tried to book a slot on Day 2, and the earliest slot available was Day 3, so we took it.

Basketball/Volleyball

To play basketball/volleyball, you need to make reservation for SportsPlex. SportsPlex is located at Deck 19 AFT and reservation can be done at Deck 18 AFT. Ball sports are not my forte, so we didn’t venture into SportsPlex. From my observation, the sportsplex is always occupied, so you probably need to make a booking early to get a reservation slot.

The gym is called Crystal Life Fitness. It is located at Deck 15 FWD. Reservation is necessary and can be done at Crystal Life Spa (also Deck 15 FWD) or via phone. Each reservation is limited to 1.5 hours of usage.

The gym has spectacular view of the ocean. If you’re a jogger or runner, the gym is definitely a better place to run compared to the outdoor jogging track which is too short and too crowded.

Bridge Viewing Room

We stumbled upon Bridge Viewing Room by accident. We finished our dinner and decided to wander around the ship, then we walked into this room with a model of the ship.

On a normal day, if you visit this room, you can see what’s inside the Captain’s room. However, when we visited at night on Day 1, and the curtain between this room and Captain’s room was rolled down, hence we couldn’t see the room.

It isn’t a Dream Cruise if there is no mention of casino, right? While casinos on mainland Singapore charges SGD 150 for citizens and permanent residents, the casino on the cruise is free to enter, so that probably explains why casino on Dream Cruise is a huge hit. During my trip, the casino is open around 45 mins after departure and close around 1.5 hour before arrival at Singapore.

The main part of casino is located at Deck 6, 7 and 8, which consists of the usual slot machines, card games, table games as well as arcade-like games such as coin dozers. I don’t know how to play card or table games, so I spent a few dollars playing coin dozer, and sadly, I didn’t make money from it.

Everyday, there are Bingo games held at Deck 6 MID. The grand prize for Bingo increases everyday, so if you want to win the highest amount of prize, the best time to play is at the last game. The game is pretty fast-paced, the host mentions so many numbers in a short span of time, so you need to have sharp ears, fast eyes and fast fingers.

I’m not a gambler, I will only take risk when I know the result is purely based on luck & skill, and result is not easily fabricated by the house. After watching the Bingo games, I noticed that the numbers are generated by computer, not by a physical machine that draws randomly-numbered balls. There is a small chance that the numbers being called is not random, so I decided not to partake in the game even though the reward is very attractive. The reward for the final game is SGD 62,888, and nobody won this prize.

Virtual Reality is located at Esc EXPERIENCE LAB. You can get free VR tickets if you purchase Dream Boys show. I didn’t tried any VR games, probably because I was too focused on water activities, rope course, food and shows. It is something I’d really like to try in the future if I’m going on a cruise again. The price is not cheap, but I think it’s worth trying at least once, since I’ve never tried a VR before.

Shows at Zodiac Theatre

During my time, the main shows at Zodiac Theatre were Vision (magic show), Faith (music/dance show) and Twice as Nice (music show), and Tribute to Teresa Teng. Booking must be done via Dream App.

We managed to watch Vision, Faith and Twice as Nice. But we didn’t manage to watch Teresa Teng because there was always empty slot in the Dream app, and we turned up at the theatre too late, there was no more empty seats.

I feel that there is sort of discrimination for non-Palace customers because we don’t get to sit at the center-front section of the theatre. The center section is reserved for Palace customers. I guess that’s a way to lure you to book Palace rooms for your next cruise.

Before the show, the staffs would sell lucky draw coupons in the theatre. I didn’t buy because they were not cheap and I am just a risk-adverse person. But I could tell that these coupons were quite a hot commodity.

The first show that we watched was Vision. I quite enjoy this magic show, I think the way Vincent engage the audience is sometimes hilarious.

The second show that we watched was Faith. Because the show time was quite late at night (10pm+), I was worn out by the time I sank into the seat. I couldn’t enjoy the show probably due to my exhaustion.

The third show that we watched was Twice as Nice. It’s a music performance by a couple from America, who can sing in various languages. They did a good job by singing familiar tunes and even a Chinese song.

Live Music at Sea

Live Music at Sea is basically small-scale music performance conducted at Tributes (Deck 8) or Palm Court (Deck 19). The schedule can be found in the Dream Daily. No reservation is allowed, keen cruise-goers must queue in front of the venue before the performance starts.

We didn’t manage to watch these performance because we either arrived at the venue too late (it was already full and we weren’t allowed to enter), or we were too exhausted and decided not to watch them. The shows are mostly conducted at night, when our batteries are almost flat. If you’re a night owl, you’ll definitely enjoy live music performance at night.

Cinema at Sea

During the cruise, several movies are played at Lobby (Deck 6 MID) and Zouk Beach Club (Deck 17 AFT). Schedule and venue can be found in Dream Daily. No reservation is required. We didn’t watch them because it’s just not something we’re interested to do. Furthermore, it’s an open cinema, not enclosed, so it doesn’t give the same vibe as the real cinema.

Adventure Laser Display

On the last day, there are laser displays at the main pool deck. They’re short performances, about 5-minute long, at 10pm, 10.30pm and 11pm. Unfortunately I was too exhausted to watch these. Luckily, I can watch it on YouTube, thanks to people who uploaded their videos of this laser show.

Dream Boys is a very popular show featuring hot boys, as the title suggests. Ticket is required to watch the show, and it is not cheap! During my time, it costs SGD 60 per person, and it comes with 2 free VR tickets. Many people recommends the show, but we couldn’t justify spending SGD 60 per person for a 45-minute show plus 2 VR games, so we didn’t watch it. We just have different priorities.

You can’t do everything on a cruise, you have to pick your priorities. For us, our priorities are water activities, physical activities, watching shows, sipping drinks, and eating food. For you, it might be different.

Do take time to shortlist the activities that you want to do, so you don’t have to scratch your head deciding which activities to book when you’re on board.

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The S$1,200 Palace Suite Experience — Dream Cruises Review

Dream Cruises Review – If money could buy happiness, perhaps an extra S$1.2k is what you need.

When I heard we were going to experience the Palace Suite on Dream Cruises, I expected the getaway to be lavish — self-indulgent even.

I mean, for a 3D2N Palace Suite getaway that costs ~S$1.2k (room for two) — it’s double the amount of the cheapest stateroom on the same cruise . Is the upgrade really worth splurging on?

Read also: Dream Cruise’s Thailand Seacation — What to Expect on This Cruise to Nowhere

The Palace on World Dream Cruises Review

If you’ve sailed with Dream Cruises, you may have noticed some doors just don’t open — unless, you’re a Palace guest.

It’s truly a premium section on top of the cruise that’s reserved for those living in the Palace rooms — think access to a private lounge, restaurants, spa, pool, sun deck and of course, The Palace accommodations.

Our first taste of indulgence was simply getting to our room, which we could arrive at promptly, thanks to priority check-in and an elevator exclusive to Palace guests.

The Accommodation (Palace Suite)

There are four different room types in The Palace, each offering a different tier of luxury. From the highest, there’s the Palace Villa, Palace Penthouse, Palace Deluxe Suite and Palace Suite.

That’s not to say that our Palace Suite wasn’t grand at all.

Behold the Palace Suite, our accommodation for the next two nights!

Photo credit: Dream Cruises

With 37sqm of space, the Palace Suite sleeps up to 4 pax with a queen-size bed and double sofa bed — and still has plenty of room to spare. There’s also a private (and sizeable) balcony and swish bathroom that comes with a bathtub!

Compared to the Balcony Deluxe Stateroom at 22sqm with a long rectangle layout.

Other room privileges for Palace guests include a complimentary mini-bar, a Nespresso coffee machine as well as luxury linens. I don’t own luxury linens back home but as a borderline insomniac and ridiculously light sleeper (who gets awoken by her cat), I might just order some because this bed really got me into a deep slumber. Lying in bed felt like snuggling among clouds.

Siri, please play ‘Never Gonna Leave This Bed’ by Maroon 5 — because same.

Soaking in the golden sunrise from our balcony ☀️

Indulging in a bubble bath with luxury bath foam from Etro — a renowned Italian fashion house.

Having made the most of our accommodation, it was time for us to discover what other perks awaited us.

The all-access pass!

Over the next 3D2N, we ditched our titles as common folk and adopted that of royalty.

As Palace guests onboard the World Dream, we had exclusive access to private facilities , high-end specialty restaurants and round-the-clock dedicated butler service — yes, a dedicated butler, I kid you not.

Personal Butler Concierge Service

From planning our daily schedule to booking reservations at restaurants, nothing was considered too trivial for our butler, Timmy.

Of course, the first thing we asked was “how do we connect to the WiFi?” Turns out Palace guests get complimentary WiFi so we didn’t have to purchase a WiFi package.

I remember casually mentioning we were having steak and seafood grill for dinner. To our surprise, Timmy dropped by to say hi and made sure we’d everything we needed.

She also suggested that we catch the theatrical showcase ‘Faith’ — priority access and complimentary bookings as Palace guests meant we got the best view in the house.

*Pro-tip: Ask your butler for their extension number so you can reach them when you’re out and about

Faith, a theatrical performance about a Sailor overcoming obstacles to pursue his dreams

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

Exclusive Facilities For The Palace Guests

Chilling at our private (and quiet) pool

If you enjoy private and quiet spaces, the public pool and sun deck might not be the most ideal place to chill as it’s always bustling with people. But Palace guests have access to an exclusive pool and sun deck, which we made the most of by chilling out at the deck both day and night.

*Pro-tip: For the best views of the sunset, you can either enjoy it from your balcony or by heading up to the Palace sun deck

Enjoying an unhinged view of the sunset just before the ship set sail

Stargazing at night

Complimentary Dining And Beverages

Like every other cruise vacation, you get a free pass to eat whatever you want. The Lido Restaurant is the main buffet place where you get a huge variety of cuisines. The only downside is that it’s almost always crowded.

Palace guests don’t have to head to The Lido. You have exclusive access to The Palace Restaurant — same variety, sans the crowds.

*Pro-tip: Opt for only breakfast here as you get to enjoy complimentary set menu meals for lunch and dinner at specialty restaurants!

Pictured: Almost everything off the breakfast menu.

Note: The dress code is smart casual in the indoor areas of The Palace.

Did I mention that you can get coffee, tea, and chilled drinks for free all day long? For non-Palace guests, this is the equivalent of their ‘Refresh’ drinks package ($60 top-up for 3D2N cruise).

This complimentary beverage package is only included for Palace guests and it comes with happy hour from 5–7PM. For free-flow alcoholic beverages, simply whisk yourself to The Palace Bar when the clock strikes five and order away!

Fine Dining At Specialty Restaurants

Us savouring our gourmet food at Mark Best’s Seafood Grill and Prime Steakhouse

Buffet aside, there are seven specialty restaurants on the cruise — these aren’t complimentary for non-Palace guests.

The Palace package includes a complimentary set lunch and dinner menu for each day at the specialty restaurants. If you do the math, that adds up to ~S$300 worth of gourmet food per person. If you’re the sort that lives to eat, you’re definitely getting more bang for your buck as a Palace guest — along with the non-food perks!

Notable selections include celebrity chef Mark Best’s Seafood Grill and Prime Steakhouse, Hot Pot, and Silk Road Chinese Restaurant.

Silk Road Chinese Restaurant: Our set came with five dishes and one personal soup

This, to me, is one of the main selling points of The Palace package. We were always looking forward to the gourmet experiences and not once were we disappointed.

*Pro-tip: To maximise your complimentary dining, try out different specialty restaurants for every lunch and dinner!

Hot pot on a cruise? Yes please

Private Gym

Private Palace gym with treadmills, rowing machine, weights and no crowd!

If you wish to burn off some calories, you can always pop by The Palace Gym for a quick workout. Don’t worry about having to wait your turn because the gym’s all yours!

*Pro-tip: Like all Palace facilities, you can get your butler to book your preferred timeslot — it’s first come first served, so do book early!

Dream Cruises Review Verdict: Is splurging for the Palace Experience Worth it?

Going on a cruise was something that had never crossed my mind, much less spending S$1,200 on a luxury cruise holiday.

Having experienced it, I must say I get the allure now — you get a bigger and fancier room, complete top-notch personalised service, premium dining, drinks privileges and a pool and sun deck that’s essentially yours. There’s simply no restrictions or further top-up required for everything you want to do on the cruise.

It also hit me that what we’re really paying for is a period of happiness — a time on board the cruise that’s free of everyday worries.

I used to not believe that money can buy you happiness. But as I watched the sun rise over the azure waters from our Palace Suite’s ample balcony, that feeling sure came close to it.

The indulgence of comfort and leisure, coupled with exclusivity and privacy definitely made this luxury cruise experience one that’s almost impossible to beat.

If you’re willing to splurge a little on luxury and comfort, do check out World Dream’s upcoming sail dates to experience it for yourself! Let us know in the comments below if there’s something we should add to our Dream Cruises review!

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What to expect on a Dream cruise

By: Author Megan Singleton

Posted on Last updated: June 14, 2022

Updated 2022: sadly Dream Cruises no longer operates, but you might get some ideas for what to expect on an Asian cruise in this post anyway!

Dream Cruises were one of the first cruise lines to start cruise itineraries again post pandemic and had a raft of measures in place to ensure guests are kept safe.

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I spent six fabulous and fun days (and nights) onboard the Dream cruise ship sailing in the millpond calm sea from Singapore to Malaysia, Cambodia and Thailand at the invitation of Genting Cruise Lines, and I loved every moment!

So here’s a quick round up of what to expect from a Dream Cruise out of Singapore: the cabins, the food, the activities and shore excursions, plus some new plans for down under cruising in Australia and New Zealand.

I arrived in Singapore a couple of days earlier and stayed on Sentosa Island (which was amazing and a blog post is coming on that), so taxied to the marina for our 2pm check in right in the heart of Singapore. It’s super easy to get to from anywhere and any taxi ride, whether it’s from the airport or a hotel, will be under $20. Maybe not even $10!

All cruises out of Singapore have a new rule that nail scissors (or any scissors actually) and my hair straighteners had to be removed from my luggage before I could check in. I was still able to take them onboard, just in my carryon. Don’t ask me!

Here’s a tip: you can take your luggage onboard with you if you don’t want to wait potentially a couple of hours for it to arrive at your cabin door. I only learned of this AFTER I had checked in, but I still had my bag within two hours, so it was fine.

Dining on board Genting Dream

There are 35 food and beverage outlets ranging from 24/7 snack bars to specialty restaurants, cafes, bars and buffet dining. Some are included in your fare and others are not. Like the cafe where if you are desperate for a flat white coffee, you can get one for about $8! Or Mark Best’s Steakhouse.

Speaking of Mark Best, he’s an Aussie award-winning chef who was a contestant on Netflix’s Final Table series (made at a cost of $2 million per episode!) He was onboard with our little media group from Australia and NZ and took us on a market shopping day in Bangkok and then used the ingredients to cook lunch for us the next day.

This “Market to Table” excursion with him is a new feature being launched on some Dream Cruise itineraries and will only be available for a maximum of 12 people.

Entertainment on board the Dream

The Genting Dream would be a very good ship for a multi-generational family holiday. It has something for everyone (although babies under six months are not allowed. Who would?!)

The kids (young and old) will probably be hanging out at the Waterslide Park, or maybe trying their skills on the Rock Climbing Wall, playing mini golf, or Glow Bowling on an indoor bowling alley, at the cinema or strapping on a harness and do the Ropes Course. And that’s before you just hang out at the pool.

The casino is an important feature of this Asia-based cruise line and you’ll be able to have a flutter on the pokies or the tables any time (except when in port). The main casino is on level 8 around the atrium, but you’ll also find machines on several floors. Be aware that smoking is allowed indoors in one area of the casino, but that means the smell is not contained. Of course!

Each evening there is a stage show and I was really impressed with it. All singing all dancing, costumes, stage set, live orchestra, lighting. Well worth going to after dinner.

Extras you’ll want to book

Prime Steakhouse and Seafood Grill by Mark Best Chef Best is has earned several hats in Australia for his restaurants and now has opened a seafood and steak restaurant on board Genting Dream. He is also opening an outdoor (although it will be under cover) Seafood Grill on Explorer Dream, which is due to visit Australia and New Zealand waters during our down under summer.

Umi Uma Japanese restaurant We had the most delicious dinner here, all 12 of us squeezed around the table with the chef’s hot plate in the middle watching his every nimble move as he broke eggs, chopped, diced, flipped and flung the various courses onto our plates with expert precision. Well worth booking in for.

Market to Table excursion This unique opportunity sees you head off to a market on one of the port days with Chef Best or, if he’s not on board, one of the chefs from his restaurant. You’ll buy fresh local ingredients and bring them back on board where they will show you how to make a couple of dishes, and the best part is you’ll get to eat it for lunch. Max 12 people on this excursion so best to book it when you book your cruise to avoid missing out.

Penfolds Food & Wine Pairing Experience This wine experience in the designated Penfolds wine cellar on deck 8 is wonderful. Sommelier Erdal took us through three Penfold wines (including one bottle that was worth $289).

Each glass (and it was a lot more generous than a “taste”! was paired with a morsel of food, but it was the decanters Erdal used that stole the show.

Riedel’s horse head decanter, valued at around $1,200, was the most amazing piece of functional glass I’ve ever seen! (Not in the pic below sadly) but I did grab this link for you to buy one for about half that price, if you are looking for a crystal horse head decanter to wow your friends and family!

You can do this with a minimum of five people and a max of 12. Cost A$25 per person (to try the Grange!) is astonishing value.

Spa treatments There are two spa facilities on board. An Asian spa and a Western one. The Asian spa I hit up three times – well they were selling a buy-two-get-one-free package, so I did! They have a small massage area and an enormous room with over 100 comfy recliner chairs all set up for foot massages and it was the perfect end to my day.

There is also a Vitality Pool, sauna and steam room which are free to use when you come for your treatments. In fact they say to come a full hour earlier if you want to, to take advantage of them.

The Crystal Life Spa is the Western style spa with massages and medical beauty treatments including Botox and the works. I didn’t avail myself of these, but there is the Crystal Life Cafe where we came one morning for freshly made juices and wraps (for a charge).

Book yourself into the Palace!

The Palace is like a boutique ship within this large ship. Ideal for people who like all the dining and entertainment options a big ship offers but don’t want to hang out with the masses!

You get your own butler 24/7.

The average size of the suites at 42 sqm. The two villas have two bedrooms each, plus lounges (yes plural), a spa pool and even a grand piano in the bow of the ship with forward vista views.

Palace guests have their own pool away from the plebs and restaurant, although can also use the other pools and dining outlets throughout the ship. And the best part? Theirs is all-inclusive. If you choose to dine at the speciality restaurants in the main part of the ship (that every one else pays a surcharge for) you’ll have your own menu to choose from.

You also get a beverage package (valued at A$600 for the rest of us) that entitles you to drinks at all the bars on board. You’ll go on private shore excursions, enjoy curated talks and have your own themed dinner nights – including the Palace Barbecue that we were lucky enough to get invited to – yes lobster!

Oh and priority boarding and departing away from the plebs!

If you’re going on a cruise soon, you need to read my post on 11 things NOT do to on a cruise!

Or this one on What to Pack for a Cruise , including a link to the Travel Store to buy packing cells so you can unpack in your cabin in under 2 minutes and put your suitcase away!

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Princess Cruises Wants to Pay You to Test the Casino Food on Its New $1 Billion Ship

'Find a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.'

Work really doesn't have to be a chore. Just look at Princess Cruises' new dream job as the perfect example. 

In April, the cruise launched its newest ship, the $1 billion Sun Princess. To celebrate the launch, it's offering one lucky person an all-expenses-paid trip to test its record-breaking new casino and report back about the experience. 

"Picture this: 9,000 square feet of pure entertainment, with 10-foot-high ceilings filled with dazzling lights, and a gaming paradise of 227 slot machines and 13 live table games," the cruise company's dream job website reads. "If that isn’t exciting enough, here’s the kicker – we’re picking up the tab for you to test Princess Cruises’ record-breaking casino at sea!"

Related: 10 Top Cruises for Food and Drinks, According to the Experts

The winner of this dream job will get to take a trip worth $8,000 to either St. Thomas or the Bahamas (dependent on the winner’s availability), and be provided with a $500 stipend to spend at the casino, along with an additional $500 for a cruise allowance. 

"All that we ask is for you to test out Sun Princess’s grand casino and share your experience with us," the company added, specifically noting it wants the winner to rate the ship's casino on a scale of 0 to 10 based on the following criteria:

Game Variety: Is it a meager selection or a gaming extravaganza?

Betting Limits: What are the betting limits across different games, and does the casino cater to various types of gamblers?

Atmosphere: Is it bland or a captivating gaming haven?

Staff professionalism: The professionalism, friendliness, and efficiency of the casino staff, from dealers to hospitality and security personnel.

Support Services: The availability of support services, including cashiers, player’s club desks, and customer service counters.

Food and beverages: Are there limited gaming munchies or enough to fuel your gaming ambitions?

Those who think they'd be the best fit for the job can apply now through April 30, 2024, at 12pm GST time. U.K. applicants must be free to travel from June to September, while U.S. and Canadian applicants must be free from October to November. All applicants must be at least 21 years old and have a valid passport.  See more about the "job" and apply at casino.org . 

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