Top 4 craziest cruise ship activities: 90-degree water slides soaring toward breathtaking ocean views & thrilling zip-lining over the sea

▲ The Genting Dream will sail from Singapore as its home port starting in November, offering 3 new routes.

Reported by Chen Hanyin / Singapore

Cruise travel is booming—explore all the facilities without worrying about luggage, tour multiple countries without changing accommodations, and enjoy a seaside vacation the moment you step on board. To attract younger crowds and high-end travelers, the luxury cruise ship "Genting Dream" under Genting Cruise Lines has brought every conceivable and unimaginable entertainment facility onto the ship, making boarding feel like entering a maritime amusement park.

1. 90-Degree Thrilling Water Slide

▲ A near-vertical 90-degree ultra-high-speed water slide.

Water slides and pools on cruise ships are nothing new, but the Genting Dream doesn’t just have one—it’s like a floating water park. In addition to standard pools and hot tubs, there are six water slides of varying shapes and speeds. One slide extends dramatically outside the ship, featuring a transparent design that lets thrill-seekers enjoy both the splash and an adrenaline rush. The slides range in difficulty—kids can enjoy gentle ones, while the daring can tackle the nearly 90-degree plunge, hitting the water in just 3 seconds before they even have time to react.

▲ There are a total of 6 water slide facilities on the ship.

2. Challenge Your Limits with "Sea Zip-lining"

▲ The sea zip-line puts the vast ocean right beneath your feet.

Time at sea can feel long, so the Genting Dream brings all kinds of outdoor energy-burning activities on board. Free outdoor amenities include basketball courts, climbing walls, and mini-golf for kids. Even more surprising is the "sea high-altitude rope course," where you can zip-line 30 meters above sea level from the 18th deck. Looking down, the endless ocean stretches out beneath you, guaranteed to make your legs go weak.

▲ Rock-climbing with the sea breeze is ultra-cool.

4. Nonstop Spectacular Shows

▲ The ship offers a variety of exciting performances daily.

Lazy travelers looking to fully unwind will love cruising—lounge on the deck for some sunbathing, then head to the Constellation Theatre for amazing shows. The ship features performances by renowned dance troupes, including magic, dancing, and acrobatics. A custom-made exclusive show, "Love Quest 0? 艉矫沃?谩" (Note: Translated literally; title likely stylized), dramatizes how passengers fall in love aboard the ship. There’s also a Chinese restaurant with a surprise midnight show.

▲ The Chinese restaurant Silk Road Flower Dance’s highlight comes after midnight.

3. KTV, Bowling & Sea Nightclub for All-Night Fun

▲ Sea nightlife is just getting started.

Nightlife at sea gets even more exciting. Beyond champagne bars and lounges for drinks, you can sing karaoke, play glow-in-the-dark bowling, or reserve a private KTV room—with pricing similar to land-based options, redeemable against food and beverage or hourly rates. Notably, the Genting Dream has brought over the hardware and famous DJs from Singapore’s iconic party club "Zouk," along with themed parties for holidays, ensuring you won’t want to leave the ship.

▲ Bowling and KTV rooms come at extra cost.

* The Genting Dream’s new Singapore routes start from SGD 18,900. For details, check the Dream Cruises official website.