Genting Dream Nov debut

E cruise giant Genting Hong Kong will launch its brand new Chinese focussed cruise concept Dream Cruises, with its maiden voyage scheduled for Nov this year.

Itineraries range from two to seven nights with voyages scheduled for Ha Long Bay, Hong Kong, Sanya, Da Nang Guangzhou.

Cruising aboard the newbuild Genting Dream, the 151,300 tonne ship will offer 18 decks, 1,674 staterooms and over 35 restaurant and bar concepts.

Facilities aboard the Genting Dream includes a variety of pools, waterslides, a 610 metre wraparound promenade, play rooms, ropes course, bowling alley, mini golf putting course, jogging track, mahjong and cards room as well as duty-free shopping outlets.

Spa and wellness facilities are also included, offering a mix of barbers, salons, clinics and fitness centres.

Private access to facilities such as lounge, dining room and pool decks are also on offer, included in stays for its Dream Mansion Suites and villas, with 70% of its statesrooms featuring private balconies of up to 28 sq metres.

D Et, Genting has announced the acquisition of Nordic Yards’ three shipyards in Wismar, Warnemunde and Stralsung, Germany for €230.6 million (approx AU$342 million).

The new acquisition will ensure heightened capacity to construct newbuilds for its cruise brands Crystal Cruises, Star Cruises and Dream Cruises.

The Nordic Yards will sit as part of the Lloyd Werft Group.