Living the Singapore Dream

DREAM Cruises last week celebrated the recommencement of operations in Singapore, with the launch of the first “Super Seacation” itinerary aboard World Dream created specifically for the local market.

The short getaways are currently operating at 50% capacity, with the inaugural voyage carrying about 1,400 enthusiastic cruisers.

The two- and three-night voyages showcase the ship’s wide variety of leisure and recriation facilities alongside engaging experiences to keep guests entertained throughout.

All activities on board are organised in accordance with permitted group sizes, in line with prevailing regulations in Singapore, and measures are in place to encourage social distancing between groups.

“It is a great honour for us to continue our long and fruitful partnership with Singapore which began in 1993, almost 30 years ago,” said Dream Cruises President Michael Goh.

“We could not have done this alone and I would like to acknowledge the great support we have received from the Singaporean Authorities, and especially the Singapore Tourism Board for their trust and confidence in us.”

The local operations have seen Dream’s parent company Genting Cruise Lines fill more than 100 jobs within Singapore, with the company reinforcing its “commitment to reviving seafaring opportunities in Singapore and cultivating local cruise talents through new employment prospects and educational partnerships that will provide more jobs for Singaporeans during this difficult pandemic period,” the company said.

Pictured at the official ceremony to commemorate the inaugural World Dream voyage last week are, from left, the ship’s Captain Robert Bodin, along with Annie Chang, Director of Cruise for the Singapore Tourism Board and Dream Cruises President, Michael Goh.