Main Pool Deck (Genting Dream photo)

Genting Dream, Dream Cruise.

Genting Dream in Halong Bay
Genting Dream in Halong Bay
Our dreams set sail from Marina Bay Cruise Centre in Singapore. The dream boat, Genting Dream, an 18-deck beauty, accommodates 3,400 guests attended by 2,000 crew. You do the Math. There’s always one, if not two, at your elbow and at your service.

They must have screen-tested for the job, all the young men and women are at least 1.7m and catwalk material, looking even more attractive in styled uniforms. Prompting one Singaporean reaction, “Oh, better not bring my husband!”

Relax, this is an Asian Luxury Cruise, underline Asian Luxury. (Which does not mean Vegemite in the porridge I pointed out to an Australian.) So no shortage of many other attractions then.

Genting Dream Deluxe Suite (Genting Dream photo)
Genting Dream Deluxe Suite Genting Dream photo
The suites. Seventy percent feature private balconies, toiletries are Salvatore Ferragamo, and the bedding is Frette (linen you find in The Vatican).

Genting Dream Food Federation
Genting Dream Food Federation Genting Dream photo
The food. Where to begin? I ate and drank in 44 joints onboard…or was it 22, likely because I went into the same places twice daily. Top tables of Chinese (Silk Road), European (Bistro), Japanese (Umi Uma) and for “chok” (porridge) Food Federation. Oh the gorgeous wait staff. In the World Grill make your own burgers and hotdogs (6.30am to 10pm) which just hit the spot anytime.

A six-night cruise, to one of two Genting Dream home bases – Hong Kong or Guangzhou – is ideal for the first-timer. Ports of call, example Vietnam, are Ho Chi Minh, Nha Trang, Danang, Hoi An.

Skip the shore excursions and the ship’s all yours. And there is a lot to explore, forward to aft, port to starboard, remember, Genting Dream is 18 decks of Asian luxury.

Penfolds Wine Vault (Genting Dream photo)
Penfolds Wine Vault Genting Dream photo
There’s the Johnnie Walker House, Penfolds Wine Vault, Humidor for connoisseurs. Zouk is alive and well and jumping out at sea (actually deck 17).

Karaoke Room (Genting Dream photo)
Karaoke Room Genting Dream photo
For the family, cinema at sea, karaoke (thank heaven soundproofed), waterslide park, a ropes course. And Submersibles, deep sea vehicles take you up close and personal to your live seafood. There’s even a mahjong room, includes tea and “nyonya kueh” desserts.

Voyage of a Lover’s Dream (Genting Dream photo)
Voyage of a Lovers Dream Genting Dream photo
The shows. Voyage of a Lover’s Dream is spectacular, and inspired by the art work on the cruise liner’s hull by pop artist Jacky Tsai.

Sportsplex (Genting Dream photo)
Sportsplex Genting Dream photo
You can never be too young or too old for luxury, Asian-style. The kids have a club, the teens an arcade and sportsplex, the jittery latin ballroom dances, the theatres and casinos for those who prefer to sit still, and for those who seek therapy – there’s high-end shopping, and the spa.

Crystal Life Asia Spa Lounge (Genting Dream Photo)
Crystal Life Asia Spa Lounge Genting Dream Photo
Crystal Life Asian Spa is the largest spa at sea, 1,000sqm. Lie back and float in dreamland. Also available on Genting Dream is a personal butler service. Who’d iron your newspaper should you require. Alas, I read off my iPad. To start your dream, contact your preferred travel agent, or go to dreamcruiseline.com.

Dream Cruises will homeport Genting Dream year-round in Singapore from Dec 3, 2017. 

 

 

 

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Sylvia Toh
Sylvia Toh Paik Choo is author, broadcaster, columnist, debater (like to argue), elegant, fashionable, gourmet, hilarious, and we're out of alphabets (well there is i for idiot...)

3 Comments

  1. Pingback: Genting Dream Made Maiden Voyage from Singapore in June and Resorts World Cruises Adds Kuala Lumpur as second homeport. | SUPERADRIANME.com

  2. martin masasi

    Nice room and view I’m housekeeping I would Luke to join with you god bless you

  3. I have a $1800 dream cruise voucher. Tell me how to plan for 4 pax and stay within the Budget . At most I top $200 more to make it $2000 for 4 pax. A short trip over the weekend is much preferred. Not sure penang cruise is within this $2000 Budget for 4 pax . Best end of year or CNY period

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