Money talks — indulge in luxury cruise suites with ocean-view bathtubs and private butlers

▲ The Genting Dream’s ship-within-a-ship concept appeals to high-end travelers.

By Chen Hanyin / Reported from Singapore

Want to escape stress and unwind by the sea? A cruise is the ultimate getaway. To attract high-end clientele, the Genting Dream has created the most luxurious maritime holiday with its “ship-within-a-ship” concept. Not only does it offer top-tier ocean-view suites and bathtubs, but every room also comes with a dedicated butler, delivering an unprecedented level of premium service.

▲ Every Royal Suite comes with private butler service.

Just how luxurious is the cruise’s “ship-within-a-ship”? The difference becomes clear the moment you board. Guests use separate entrances and channels, bypassing crowded customs lines for priority boarding. This exclusive area is designed as a floating holiday palace, with facilities available only to suite guests — including a private gym, dining areas, cigar lounge, spa, and dedicated hot and cold plunge pools, offering the most secluded top-tier experience.

▲ Enjoy an undisturbed, intimate two-person getaway on this luxurious holiday.

▲ Spacious interior space.

▲ Complimentary reservation-only art-themed dining rooms.

▲ Restaurants and casinos exclusively for suite guests.

In addition, each suite has its own dedicated elevator and butler service. There are 15 butlers on board, and pressing a personal remote summons your butler instantly. Out of the ship’s total 1,674 cabins, the Star Dream Royal Suites make up less than 10%, with just 141 available, divided into three categories: Presidential Suite, Star Dream Executive Suite, and Star Dream Deluxe Suite. Each features a private bathtub with ocean views and a balcony overlooking endless sunset scenery. The secluded vacation space even allows for carefree sunbathing in the nude.

▲ No crowds — enjoy exclusive pools and hot tubs.

▲ Bathe in the suite bathtub while admiring the breathtaking ocean view.

Additionally, all à la carte restaurants on board are complimentary for suite guests. Whether it’s Japanese cuisine, teppanyaki, seafood hotpot, gourmet Western dishes, or Chinese food, everything is free — no worries about going hungry 24/7. For an even more unexpected level of luxury, the ship also offers exclusive grooming services for gentlemen and high-end hair and nail treatments for ladies. Lie back and enjoy a spa massage in your ocean-view suite, indulging in the most relaxing luxury cruise experience.

▲ Exclusive grooming services for gentlemen.

▲ Even your spa time can be enjoyed in an ocean-view suite.

▲ The ship even offers hair, scalp, and UV gel manicure services.

* Genting Dream’s new Singapore itinerary starts from SGD 18,900. For details, please visit the Star Cruises website. For other unresolved matters, please contact a contracted Star Cruises travel agency.