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Genting Dream’s The Palace

Described as a luxury ship-within-a-ship and a private club for travellers who appreciate the best things in life, The Palace all-suite enclave in Resorts World Cruises' Genting Dream truly delivers on fuss-free holidays

What Taking a cruise holiday is one of the most fuss-free ways of vacationing, as one has the benefit of an entire integrated resort moving along together from one destination to the next. A cruise guest has all the dining and recreation they could ever want conveniently located at his doorstep, and can elevate the experience with various packages.

Cruising as a guest of The Palace, however, takes fuss-free holidays to a whole different level. There is no need to consider what adds-on are necessary because the Palace guest gets them all, from free high-speed Wi-Fi for up to two devices and priority show arrangements, to complimentary dining at any of Genting Dream ’s six specialty restaurants as well as free-flow tea, coffee and juices all day, every day within the luxurious and exclusive cocoon that is The Palace enclave.

In keeping its promise of luxurious hospitality, The Palace speeds guests through check-in at the cruise terminal. A staff will handle the procedure while guests take a short rest in a lounge where coffee and tea are served.

Once on board, a butler is assigned to guests booked into every suite, and mine was Anya. She whisked me and my family off to the Palace Restaurant to make the most of the remaining hour of lunch service, while she brought our bags to our suite.

Later, she joined us to find out what we hoped to do over our two-night cruise, and recommended various restaurants, activities and shows that were suitable for us. As I was travelling with my little boys, Anya marked out a variety of attractions that will charm the young ones and proceeded to book and plan our itinerary on our behalf.

A handwritten programme, which packed in front-row seats at Yin.Yang theatre show (stunning, with a nice surprise at the end), art & craft workshops at the lobby deck (so fun), meals at specialty restaurants we were keen on (all delicious), and family karaoke (in a private room so nobody discovered how tone-deaf we were), was deposited in our room when we got back from lunch.

For our remaining time onboard, Anya was always present to say hello, find out how we were doing, and to escort us to our next programme. Should we need help, Anya was just a phone call away, no matter the time of day.

Facilities The Palace is truly an exclusive space that requires the right key card for access. Occupying the forward section of Genting Dream , The Palace offers a dedicated elevator to bring guests through decks 13 to 18 where all the private facilities and Palace accommodation are.

Palace guests have their own pool, Jacuzzis, sun deck and poolside café on deck 18. This is a wide open space dressed in rattan, white and beige and with lounge and pop music playing overhead. The vibe here is laid back and elegant, and lies in contrast to the boisterous party scene over at the public pool and sun deck.

Also exclusive to Palace guests is the Palace Restaurant on deck 17 where main meals, afternoon tea and supper are served every day of sailing; Genting Club on deck 16; the Palace Spa, gym and fitness studio on deck 18; and complimentary fitness classes led by a professional trainer at Crystal Life Fitness on deck 15.

With limited access, these facilities were often serene and partially occupied throughout our cruise. In fact, we had the pool, gym and fitness studio all to ourselves most of the time.

The only crowd I came across within The Palace confines was in the afternoon at the Palace Restaurant, when it was time for Afternoon Tea – a complimentary F&B treat that is very popular with The Palace regulars, according to Anya.

Room We had the Palace Suite – the lead in room category for The Palace.

The spacious unit comes with a queen bed with quality linen, sofa bed that sleeps two, walk-in wardrobe, pantry with premium coffee-making facilities and a minibar stocked with complimentary drinks and snacks the first round, roomy bathroom with his-and-her basins, bath and shower, and balcony with a pair of sun loungers.

The young ones were particularly impressed with the selection of animated movies on TV.

Verdict As the default trip planner of the family, I was unused to leaving someone else to organise our programme on board. However, The Palace’s 24-hour butler service was a luxurious entitlement I could get used to. I loved having the Wi-Fi, specialty dining and beverage add-ons as a default, which saved me from having to purchase them piece-meal. I loved even more the serenity and privacy offered by The Palace’s exclusive facilities. I would gladly return to The Palace for a rejuvenating me-time getaway.

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Genting Dream Cruise Palace Restaurant Review

Genting dream palace restaurant.

The Palace is an exclusive enclave for Genting Dream passengers in Palace Suites and above located on the top forward part of the ship on Decks 17 and 18. While Palace guests get to enjoy specialty restaurants around the ship as part of the deal, there is also an exclusive Palace Restaurant within The Palace which serves Palace guests only. On this Surabaya and North Bali cruise, I had the privilege to sample a dinner up at the Palace Restaurant on my last cruising night.

Heading into the Palace on Deck 17.

• Palace Restaurant

Waiting to be seated at the Palace Restaurant.

As the crowds were filling up the Palace Restaurant, the Palace Lounge doubles up as the dining area as well.

A menu was provided for me to select my mains. Appetisers and desserts are on the buffet line.

A selection of 3 Western and 3 Chinese main courses are available for dinner. Similar to the Dream Dining Rooms , you are allowed to order more than 1 main course. In fact, it’s probably designed to be as such as the portions are not too big.

The buffet line starts with a cheese board with crackers on the side.

Salads and prawns follows next. Definitely a step up from Dream Dining Room Lower .

Next is the DIY salad station.

At the chef’s station, there was a Beijing Shredded Pork Roll served in a folded steamed bun.

2 soups were offered, 1 Chinese style and 1 Western style.

Dessert was at the end of the buffet line.

A carving station was also set up for a Slow Cooked Wagyu Rump and vegetables.

Ordering from the secret Palace drinks menu, I got an iced Milo.

Cream of Vegetables

I started off with a Cream of Vegetables soup from the buffet line.

My selection of a DIY Caesar Salad, some cheese, and a slice of Wagyu Rump from the carving station.

Roasted Duck Breast

For my western main, I ordered the Roasted Duck Breast. The Roasted Duck Breast was finished perfectly well which was juicy and soft. The portion was also not too big so I get to enjoy the rest of the food on offer on the buffet as well.

For my Chinese main, I ordered the Braised Baby Abalone with Sea Treasure and Egg Fried Rice. Up in the Palace, it’s not uncommon to see premium food being featured on the regular menu, and in this dinner, there’s wagyu and abalone. The kitchen would also be ready to serve just pieces of abalone if you request for it.

As I had a bit of space, I ordered a third main to try out, the Scallop and Tiger Prawn Pasta. This was done Aglio Olio with added chilli. This pasta portion was big as compared with the previous 2 mains I had ordered. The Tiger Prawns were definitely the star here as they were nicely grilled and juicy, presented whole, with the shell peeled off from the body, and was very easy to bite off leaving the head and tail behind.

The freshly fried Salted Egg Fish Skin got refilled after my mains, so I picked out a small sample to try. Nice and crispy.

Some cake for dessert after my 3 mains.

Dong Zhi Festival Tang Yuan

As my dinner was on Dong Zhi Festival (Winter Solstice / 冬至) on 22 December 2022, Tang Yuan (汤圆) was served as a hot dessert, along with red bean soup. This was arguably the most popular dish of the night as everyone wanted to have at least 1 Tang Yuan to have as “意思” (as a small token).

My serving of Tang Yuan in red bean soup as a must-eat for that night. The Tang Yuan had sesame filling which happens to be my favourite, and it was definitely a nice touch that Resorts World Cruises did to cater to the Singaporean and Malaysian Chinese crowd who would be looking for this to have on the actual Dong Zhi Festival day.

Ice cream was also offered after my meal, but I was too full to have more dessert, so here’s a picture from my Palace BBQ Dinner .

The Palace Restaurant is an exclusive restaurant for Palace guests only, and is the main restaurant for Palace guests to dine at when there’s no specialty restaurants booked. The service here at the Palace Restaurant is very personalised with wait staff and manager making the effort to remember who you are, and with Butlers coming to check on you during your meal to ensure that your cruise is doing well, and to iron out any issues or make any further bookings. The ingredients and food here are also more premium as compared to the regular inclusive restaurants , and are comparable to specialty restaurants like Bistro and Silk Road . If you are a Palace guest, don’t rush to book every single meal at specialty restaurants. Remember to try out the Palace Restaurant as well.

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 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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Genting Dream cabins and suites

Genting dream staterooms review, floor plans, photos.

Genting Dream cabins and suites review at CruiseMapper provides detailed information on cruise accommodations , including floor plans, photos, room types and categories, cabin sizes, furniture details and included by Resorts World Cruises en-suite amenities and services.

The Genting Dream cruise ship cabins page is conveniently interlinked with its deck plans showing deck layouts combined with a legend and review of all onboard venues.

Dream Grand Palace Villa

Layout (floor plan).

Palace Villas are bow-facing duplex suites (one of the largest at sea) featuring a private sundeck (with an outdoor Jacuzzi/whirlpool hot tub) and a grand piano.

• large (step-out) balcony
• private sundeck with hottub (whirlpool spa)
• separate living room (dining area with 8-seat dining table, grand piano)
• master bathroom (2x WCs, separate shower, full bathtub)
• luxury bathrobes and slippers, premium towels, premium brand toiletries
• built-in bar counter, fully-stocked minibar (including wines and liquors)
• coffee machine (complimentary gourmet coffees and teas)
• 3x TVs (60-inch, 42-inch, 32-inch)
• walk-in wardrobe (electronic safe in the closet), mini-fridge, cordless phone, binoculars (with tripod)
• 24-hour dedicated butler service
• master bedroom (1 King bed with premium bedding)
• second bedroom (1 Queen bed), double sofabed)
• Inter-connecting villas are also available.

Dream Executive Palace Penthouse

• private (step-out) balcony
• separate living room (dining area with 6-seat table)
• en-suite bathroom (2x WCs, separate shower, full bathtub)
• separate bedroom (Queen-size bed with premium bedding, double sofabed)
• personalized minibar, wine bar (1 bottle of red or white wine)
• Nespresso coffee machine (complimentary gourmet coffees and teas)
• 2x TVs (42-inch, 32-inch), tablet (iPad)
• walk-in wardrobe (electronic safe in the closet), mini-fridge, cordless phone, binoculars

Dream Palace Deluxe Suite

• separate living room (dining area with 4-seat table)
• en-suite bathroom (WC, shower, full bathtub), guest bathroom (WC / shower)
• separate bedroom (Queen-size bed 1,8 x 2 m, premium bedding)
• 2x TVs (49-inch, 32-inch), tablet (iPad)
• 2x wardrobes (electronic safe in the closet), mini-fridge, cordless phone, binoculars
• Inter-connecting suites are also available.
• Note: This cabin category comes in 2 variations - one with separate living room and one without.

Palace Suites

• separate living room (dining area with 4-6-seat table)
• en-suite bathroom (WC, separate shower, full bathtub)
• 1x TV (32-inch) or 2x TVs (42-inch and 32-inch), tablet (iPad)

Note: "Palace Suite" cabin category comes in 2 variations - one with separate living room and one without. Follows the list of cabin categories, stateroom sizes, cabin numbers and deck location:

• Dream Suite (64 cabins sized 400 ft2 / 37 m2) located midship and aft on deck 15, forward on deck 16 (disabled). Wheelchair-accessible suites (for disabled passengers) are also available.
• Dream Spa Suite (32 cabins sized 430 ft2 / 40 m2) located forward on deck 13
• Dream Club Suite (16 cabins sized 400 ft2 / 37 m2) located forward on deck 17

Balcony Deluxe Cabin

• en-suite bathroom (WC, shower)
• bathrobes and slippers, towels, premium brand toiletries
• Queen-size bed with premium bedding, single or double sofabed
• complimentary bottled water, standard coffee-tea making facilities
• 1x TV (32-inch)
• wardrobe (electronic safe in the closet), mini-fridge, phone
• Wheelchair-accessible and inter-connecting cabins are also available.

Balcony Cabin

• Queen-size bed with premium bedding, double sofabed (or single sofabed with ceiling-mounted Pullman bed)
• Wheelchair-accessible (31 m2) and inter-connecting cabins are also available.

Oceaview Cabin

• Queen-size bed with premium bedding, single sofabed or ceiling-mounted Pullman bed (for 3rd person)
• Wheelchair-accessible cabins (28 m2) are also available.

Inside Cabin

• two single / twin beds with fine bedding, ceiling-mounted Pullman bed (for 3rd person)
• Wheelchair-accessible cabins (19 m2) and inter-connecting cabins are also available.

Handicap|Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins

Disabled cabins feature wider doors and turning spaces, lower beds with open bed frames, lowered vanity table, amplified phones (emergency phone), captioned TVs, wider bathrooms (roll-in shower, fold-down shower bench, grab bars, lower sinks and closet rods, raised toilets, hand-held shower head). These accommodations are conveniently located near the ship’s elevators.

Available categories are: Dream Suite, Balcony Deluxe, Balcony, Oceaview, Inside.

Genting Dream cabins review

Follows the review of Dream Cruises Genting Dream staterooms as amenities, furniture, and complimentary services:

DREAM GRAND VILLA is the ship’s largest (duplex suite) accommodation featuring an elegant design, private sundeck with whirlpool, lounge room with a grand piano. Among the bonus amenities are priority boarding and transfers, iced champagne daily, master bedroom (1 King bed), guest bedroom (1 Queen bed), private sundeck (with whirlpool spa) plus veranda, personal butler service, built-in bar (complimentary wine and premium liquor), a total of 3x HDTVs (60-inch, 42-inch, 32-inch), tablet, luxury bathroom (full-size bathtub, separate shower), 2 WCs (toilet rooms).

DREAM EXECUTIVE SUITE has King bed with premium bedding, double sofa bed, private veranda, personal butler service, wine-bar (complimentary bottle of red or white wine), mini bar, 2x HDTVs (42-inch, 32-inch), tablet, bathroom (full-size bathtub, separate shower, 2 WCs.

DREAM DELUXE SUITE has separate bedroom (1 Queen bed, premium bedding), double sofa bed, private veranda, personal butler service, wine bar (complimentary bottle of red or white wine), mini-bar, 2x HDTVs (42-inch, 32-inch), tablet, bathroom (full-size bathtub, separate shower / WC).

DREAM SUITE (mini-suite accommodations) have Queen bed plus double sofa bed in the lounge area, private veranda, personal butler service, wine bar (complimentary bottle of red or white wine), mini-bar, 1x TV (42-inch), bathroom (full-size bathtub/shower. In the “Dream Suite” grade are available also wheelchair-accessible (shower only) and connecting rooms.

BALCONY DELUXE STATEROOMS have a Queen bed (convertible to 2 twin beds) plus optional single or double sofa bed (also optional is a Pullman bed), private veranda, 1x TV (32-inch), bathroom (shower/WC).

(standard) BALCONY STATEROOMS are just smaller and have the same amenities as the DELUXE ones. Their Queen beds are also convertible to 2 single / twin beds. Available are connecting Balcony/family cabins.

OCEANVIEW STATEROOMS have convertible Queen bed (2 single beds), optional single or double sofa bed, optional Pullman bed, 1x TV (32-inch), bathroom (shower/WC). Available are connecting Oceanview/family cabins.

INSIDE STATEROOMS are equipped with 2 single / twin beds (optional Pullman bed is also available), 1x TV (32-inch), bathroom (shower/WC). Available are connecting Inside/family cabins.

All cruise accommodations are equipped with: wardrobe, table/chair/ chair, private bathroom (WC, shower cabin, sink, hairdryer, bath products), individual air conditioning, personal safe (electronic, hidden in the closet), direct dial phone.

All disabled cabins have wider doors, turning spaces, beds with open bed frames, lowered vanity in the sitting area, amplified phones (emergency phone), captioned TVs, wider bathrooms (roll-in shower, fold-down shower bench, grab bars, lower sinks, and closet rods, raised toilets, hand-held showerhead). These accommodations also feature a convenient location near the ship’s elevators.

"THE PALACE" is a ship-within-ship concept/exclusive complex consisting of 154x premium Palace Suites (sized 37-40 m2 / 400-430 ft2), with exclusive dining and lounge venues/areas, butler service, suite-only perks. The 5-star luxury complex is sized nearly 10,000 m2 (108,000 ft2) and includes The Palace Restaurant, Gym, exclusive sundeck with a swimming pool. The all-inclusive luxury experience features Seafood Buffet (The Palace Restaurant), complimentary Premium Beverage package (in all onboard bars and restaurants), Captain's Welcome Cocktail Party, Crystal Life Cafe (healthy breakfast, vegetarian lunch), dedicated Kids Program (for children 2 to 12 yo), dedicated "Connoisseurs Circle" (enrichment program), complimentary fitness classes, complimentary shore excursions, priority services, specialty dining shipwide.

 Passengers booking Suite cabins receive the following bonus (complimentary) perks and privileges:

• Priority boarding (access to cruise terminal's VIP Lounge, check-in with butler assistance, fast security clearance, luggage check-in/check-out with express delivery)
• Priority onboard reservations (spa, theater/lounge/show, dining, excursions)
• Dedicated private sundeck with a swimming pool
• Specialty restaurant complimentary dinner (each night)
• Specialty drink package also inclusive of premium wines and beers
• Exclusive access to private venues onboard
• Exclusive Kids Program (for children 2 to 12 years old)
• 24-hour butler service – making reservations, packing/unpacking, laundry/pressing, shoeshine, afternoon tea service, in-cabin dining (dinner, cocktails, dining / all restaurants menu ordering), 24-hour room service.
• free Internet (1 hour per day)
• Replenished daily 1 bottle of wine, en-suite specialty teas, coffee maker
• Kids welcome gifts

All Palace Suites receive as standard/complimentary amenities 24-hour butler concierge service, pressing service, Wi-Fi package (throughout the voyage), Dream Beds (fitted with Frette linens), top-brand bath products, Nespresso coffee machine (with premium brand coffees and teas), fully-stocked minibar (beverages and light snacks), welcome gift (fruit plate and chocolates), fresh flowers (in Penthouses and Villas only).

Genting Dream cabin and suite plans are property of Resorts World Cruises . All floor plans are for informational purposes only and CruiseMapper is not responsible for their accuracy.

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Luxury At Sea: The Palace Suite on Dream Cruises is the Ultimate Bespoke Getaway With Priority Perks and Butler Service

PUBLISHED November 17th, 2021 06:00 am | UPDATED November 24th, 2021 11:03 am

Even as travel looks set to take off in the months ahead, many of us aren’t up for the hassle and risks of jetsetting just yet. But that doesn’t mean you need to be grounded in Singapore this holiday season – we’re talking about cruise getaways, of course. For a dose of sun, sea, and sumptuous luxury, you couldn’t do better than Dream Cruises’ “ship within a ship” paradise: The Palace . Think the ultimate bespoke suite experience aboard the World Dream , which comes rigged out with thrills of all sorts: spectacular dining concepts, ziplines, and even a waterslide park!

Palatial Luxury at Sea

As the name suggests, a stay in The Palace will leave you feeling as pampered as royalty. A world away from your ordinary staterooms, this top-tier ship-within-a-ship concept spans over 140 suites across four categories (from S$699 per pax). There’s the spacious 37-square-metre Palace Suite, all the way to the Palace Villa with its 224 square metres of pure extravagance.

That’s not forgetting a slew of VIP facilities, including a private pool and spa –  it’s basically your exclusive clubhouse at sea. Here’s the lowdown on the many, many perks that a stay in one of The Palace’s suites will get you on board:

The Suite Life

Each suite in The Palace is a luxe cocoon, beginning with the ‘Dream Bed’ draped in silky Italian bed linens from Frette. Start your day right with a leisurely soak in the spacious bathtub, complete with bespoke bath amenities from Etro. For breakfast, think a lazy brunch in bed delivered by your butler, as you soak up the sea breeze and glorious views on your private balcony. And if you’re splashing out for the ultra-indulgent Palace Villas, your duplex suite will come equipped with your own dedicated butler, not to mention a private sundeck with a whirlpool spa, a sauna, and up to four flat-panel TVs. In other words, it’s everything you need for personalized pampering.

24-Hour Butler Concierge Service

If your ideal vacay is one where you don’t need to lift a finger, Dream Cruises has that all settled for you. For The Palace guests, a dedicated team of Dream Butlers cares for your needs round the clock. Butlers are groomed to the standards of sister brand Crystal Cruises – known as The World’s Most Awarded Luxury Cruise Line – so you can count on some top-notch hospitality. Fancy an in-suite cocktail, a priority spa booking, or simply need your suit pressed for the night? Your butler will arrange it without breaking a sweat.

Epicurean Indulgence

Even the most jaded foodie would be tempted by World Dream ‘s impressive clutch of dining concepts. The Palace guests have access to the exclusive Palace Restaurant , which dishes up a medley of international cuisines paired with a sprawling wine list. You can also tuck into set meal entitlements at the specialty restaurants aboard World Dream , from prime cuts at Prime Steakhouse by Australian celebrity chef Mark Best to teppanyaki at Umi Uma . Did we mention there’s a Happy Hour with complimentary tipples too?

Priority Access

Forget waiting around for the fun to start. As a Palace guest, you get VIP access to facilities throughout the whole ship. Whether you want to snag a prime pool slot during sunset hour, schedule some spa pampering for the afternoon, or secure a coveted table at a specialty restaurant, it’s a breeze with priority booking for Palace guests. Did we mention you get complimentary wifi throughout your cruise too?

Can’t wait to hop aboard already? Check out this video for a sneak peek of what’s in store:

All Aboard the World Dream

One thing’s for sure: you’ll never get bored on board. Beyond The Palace’s exclusive perks, the cruise ship is packed with more than enough things to do to keep you excited on your two- to three-night stay. These are just some of the highlights:

Sky-High Thrills

If you love the thrill of heights, imagine upping the stakes with high ropes over the tossing waves.  World Dream  offers high ropes adventure courses on board, including a zipline suspended a dizzying 18 decks above the water and a ‘walk the plank’ challenge while swaying precariously in the sea breeze. Otherwise, try your hand at scaling the rock climbing wall with scenic views to keep you company.

Waterslide Park

If air isn’t your element, how about water? Plunge in for a splashing good time in the ship’s Waterslide Park, so named for its six adrenaline-spiking slides. Start out laidback with looping slides, then work up to steep drops that’ll have you screaming the whole way down.

Immersive Entertainment

Besides fun in the sun, you’ll also find high-tech entertainment on board in the form of Esc EXPERIENCE LAB . This virtual-reality adventure lab comes equipped with state-of-the-art simulators, motion platforms, and curved screens to plunge you into fantastical worlds. Feel your stomach turning on the Finger Coaster rollercoaster, soar through space with the Icaros flying simulator, and pit your wits in challenges like the Minotaur Maze.

Themed Experiences

World Dream  keeps things exciting with a rotating lineup of themed experiences, and this festive season, they’re taking us on A Nordic Christmas Adventure . From 19 November 2021 to 1 January 2022, you can wander through a charming slice of Scandinavia with a Nordic village glittering with thousands of twinkle lights, complete with a Christmas market dishing up festive pastries.

Head over to the Nordic Art Lab to get hands-on with quirky cultural traditions, build yourself a Swedish tomte  – a mischievous, gnome-like creature in Nordic folklore – or create a magical piece of scratch art inspired by the Northern Lights. Come Christmas, feast Scandinavian-style with complimentary Finnish salmon soup, saffron buns, roast turkey, and more.

The Palace Suite on World Dream is priced from S$699 per pax. UOB Cardmembers can now enjoy S$200 per pax off Palace Suites bookings with the promo code UOB 2021 . Check out more of Dream Cruises’ itineraries here . 

This post is brought to you in collaboration with Genting Cruise Lines.

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Jolene has a major sweet tooth and would happily eat pastries for all meals. When she’s not dreaming of cheesecake, she can be found in the dance studio, working on craft projects, or curled up with a good book.

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GENTING DREAM CRUISE SINGAPORE THE PALACE EXPERIENCE

By The Lazing Wanderer – 29th Mar 2023

A straightforward yet rewarding option is going on a Genting Dream cruise ship. It is simple to plan, especially with the help of a trusted travel agent – from choosing the stateroom, booking shows, and world-class entertainment to selecting specialty dining, spa treatments, and shore excursions.

Genting Dream Cruise ship is for all ages and best for families too. There is so much to do with amenities that appeal to everyone, making it the perfect vacation solution for a multigenerational trip. May it be grandchildren or grandparents, shipboard spots like the inviting pool, hot tubs, activities like scavenger hunts, and al fresco movies on deck are guaranteed to please. Aside from these memorable bonding excitements, cruising provides a variety of pursuits tailored to individual preferences, both on board and in port. Genting Dream has kids’ clubs for the young ones to socialise and make new friends or let off steam on the sports court. Adults may appreciate indulgent spa treatments or a little casino action. While at the port, grandparents can enjoy a cultural sightseeing tour of local landmarks and historic sites. Indeed, a cruise affords a winning vacation blend of independence and family togetherness.

THE PALACE SUITE EXPERIENCE - Where Dream Vacations Do Come True

GENTING DREAM – the flagship of Resorts World Cruises, offers creative and imaginative experiences like no other, with three destinations (Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand) featuring themes from around the globe. One of its brand-new elevated experiences, THE PALACE, is an all-suite concept. A private club on board that is the largest luxury ship-within-ship enclave found on any cruise liner. It represents connoisseurs of true Asian luxury, hospitality, and exuberant living.

Every space is intricately curated, and each area of the ship is uniquely exquisite. Upon arrival, a butler is available for priority check-in with no queues. You can relax in the comfort of the VIP lounge while completing the paperwork. It takes pride in pampering the guests with top-of-the-line fittings, amenities, and linens for luxury. Access to their butler concierge service at all times and able to remain connected online using its complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the stay.

Dining and discovery are an essential part of any holiday, and that’s where Resort World Cruise’s efforts are up a notch in this area. An exclusive access to the Palace Restaurant to feast on a menu of curated and complimentary delicacies. Enjoy the meal entitlements at their specialty dining restaurants and a daily Happy Hour with drinks.

When it comes to thrills and spills or solitary splendour, your time at The Palace is entirely up to you. You’ll have priority access to many facilities like our spa and theatre show, including our bespoke enrichment workshops. The Kids Programme can also help take care of the children. Watch the video below to know more about Genting Dream’s The Palace Benefits

List of Special Privileges – Access to the VIP lounge at the terminal; Fast track security clearance; Priority luggage check-in and check-out with express delivery; Priority check-in with butler assistance; 24-hour butler concierge service; Standard Wi-Fi package; Comfortable beds and luxurious Italian linens from Frette; Nespresso machine with gourmet coffee and tea; Exclusive access to the Palace Restaurant with complimentary dining, including delicacies created with premium ingredients and exclusively featured food items; Complimentary healthy meal options in the Palace Restaurant; Happy Hour with complimentary drinks such as selected wines, beers, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages at selected venues; Priority access to live production shows; Selected exclusive Kids Programme for children between 2 and 12 years of age; Bespoke enrichment program featuring a highly curated collection of inspiring talks and events.

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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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