Dream Cruises Offers Malaysian Holidaymakers Inspirational Luxury Vacations
Malaysia, 26 May 2016 – Inspirational cruise vacation experiences with Dream Cruises, the first-ever Asian luxury cruise line, have now officially launched in Malaysia.
Dream Cruises is Genting Hong Kong’s brand new cruise line catering to the large and rapidly growing premium market in Asia. The cruise line offers inspirational luxury delivering the highest level of guest service and spacious comfort in the region.
Genting Dream, the inaugural ship of Dream Cruises is currently undergoing fit-out at shipbuilders Meyer Werft in Papenburg and will arrive in Singapore on 4 November 2016 with a 2 -night High Seas cruise, followed by a 6-night cruise from Singapore to Hong Kong. The cruise offers an itinerary through Vietnam, calling in at Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang and Da Nang. She will debut maiden cruise itinerary from her homeport of Guangzhou (Nansha Port), China on 13 November and offers 2, 5 and 7-night Vietnam destination experiences.
Mr. Colin Kerr, SVP for Entertainment of Dream Cruises, Mr Thatcher Brown, President of Dream Cruises, Mr Michael Goh, SVP, Sales Star Cruises-small
From 13 November 2016 to 1 January 2017, the 5-night cruise will provide a great opportunity to explore Vietnam’s scenic Da Nang and calling at Hanoi (Ha Long Bay) on the return leg.
From 1 January to 31 March 2017, the 5-night cruise itinerary will then offer the delights of the vibrant side of Vietnam, with calls at Nha Trang and Ho Chi Minh City.
Both itineraries have a choice of a 2-night weekend cruise to the dynamic city of Hong Kong.
“We are delighted to introduce and launch Genting Dream in Malaysia, featuring exciting and highly-acclaimed Asian destinations as repositioning cruise ports-of-call including India, Singapore, Vietnam, China and Hong Kong,” said Thatcher Brown, President, Dream Cruises.
“Dream Cruises aims to be a pacesetter in the cruise industry in the region, With the finest Asian and international dining, exceptional service, enthralling entertainment and inspirational experiences, Dream Cruises aims to redefine vacation travel with a transformational journey at sea.”
Genting Dream will accommodate a lower berth of 3,400 guests, attended by 2,000 crew members, forming the leading crew-to-guest ratio in Asia-based cruising. Conceived by Chinese pop-artist Jacky Tsai, the hull of Genting Dream is adorned by an art piece entitled “Voyage of a Lover’s Dream” which envisages an ethereal and fantastical journey of love between a mermaid and an astronaut. The artist’s ‘East-meets-West’ aesthetic and vivid, dream-inspired, creative work, embodying the boundless, elements of space and water, has been stunningly translated to the ‘canvas’ of Genting Dream.
A range of comfortable accommodation options are offered, with over 70 per cent of staterooms featuring private balconies. 100 connecting rooms will ensure that family and larger group vacations have never been more convenient. Guests also can experience the ultimate luxury in the exclusive ‘Dream Mansion’, a ‘ship-within-a-ship’ with two floors of lavish suites featuring European-style butler service and special guest privileges.
Foodies will delight in 35 restaurant and bar concepts capturing the flavours of Asia and the world and a 610-metre wraparound promenade which will allow for dramatic sea-side dining and lounging from sunrise-to-sunset in a multitude of themed venues.
A key highlight for our 5-night cruise is the highly anticipated “Dream Cruises Glamour Night” – an iconic evening of great celebrations featuring our signature Captain’s Welcome Ceremony. Complimentary fresh & succulent lobster food creations will be served at all the F&B Restaurants onboard for an unsurpassed gastronomic journey. Enthralling entertainment shows, followed by the ultimate al fresco poolside Zouk Moonlight Party with infectious music and dance to kick off the “Light Up Your Night” theme party at sea in style. The Dream Mansion will host an exclusive Pool Deck Reception Party whereby shipboard officers will make special appearances to mingle and get up close & personal with our elite cruise passengers. We will also accord complimentary day care services during mealtime to pamper children aged 6 -11 years old. This will include a sumptuous kiddie dinner infused with immersive fun-filled entertainment like the Children’s Moon Walk Fashion Runway Parade as a sweet finale.
Inspirational onboard experiences will include a comprehensive and ever-changing program of opportunities for self-discovery, including guest speakers on a multitude of topics; wine & whisky appreciation; together with a myriad of educational activities and happenings, enriching guests’ time at sea.
In addition, a plethora of past times including pools, six water slides, play rooms, a rock climbing wall, and mini-golf. A full complement of health and well-being facilities will further enhance the guest experience including state–of-the-art spas, a beauty salon, barbershop, and health club.
Highly immersive ‘retail-tainment’ will delight guests with the widest array of leading luxury brands and highly knowledgeable service in the widest category of products, including fashion, watches, jewellery and cosmetics. Highly personalised shopping experiences will include special trunk shows, personal shopper and in-cabin service.
To experience the inspirational Genting Dream for yourself and your loved-ones, bookings can now be made through your preferred travel agent, with special launch fares available until further notice. Book now to reserve your dream vacation!
For more information about Dream Cruises, please contact your preferred travel agent, or visit dreamcruiseline.com or call 03 2302 1288.
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