Dream Cruises' Explorer Dream Revisits Shanghai, Launching a Multi-Sensory Japanese-Style Sea Voyage

        Shanghai, April 15, 2019 -- On April 11, 2019, Dream Cruises, a brand under Genting Hong Kong Limited, held a grand naming and inaugural ceremony for its third ship, the “Explorer Dream,” at the Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal. The “Explorer Dream” is the maiden appearance of Dream Cruises, a youthful cruise brand tailored for Asia and China's premium market, in East China. This Shanghai homeport season will offer cruises to Japan ranging from 3 to 6 nights, taking travelers on a multi-sensory Japanese-style sea journey.

        Mr. Su Ping (fourth from left), Member of the Standing Committee of the Baoshan District Committee and Deputy District Chief of Shanghai, Mr. Lam Hoi Fai (sixth from left), Deputy CEO and Executive Director of Genting Hong Kong Limited, Mr. Arthur Tyler (fifth from left), Vice Chairman and Independent Non-executive Director of Genting Hong Kong Limited, Mr. Lam Wai Hon (fourth from left), Independent Non-executive Director of Genting Hong Kong Limited, Mr. Chew Fook Ming (third from right), President of Dream Cruises Group, Mr. David Tung-A-Jiun Brown (fifth from right), President of Dream Cruises and Managing Director of Crystal Cruises Asia, Mr. Lam Hoi Yui (third from left), Executive Vice President (Newbuild) of Dream Cruises Group, and the godmother of the “Explorer Dream,” Ms. Grace Chen (sixth from right), along with the ship’s captain, Captain Christian Aalbers (first from right), and other distinguished guests, toasted at the celebration ceremony for the inaugural voyage of the “Explorer Dream.”

Boasting the fastest sailing speed in Asia, the “Explorer Dream” will offer cruises to Japan ranging from 3 to 6 nights during this Shanghai homeport season, covering multiple popular shore excursion destinations. Departing from Shanghai, passengers can reach Japanese mainland destinations such as Kyoto, Osaka, and Kobe in just four days, or enjoy a round trip to Okinawa in three. With spring in full bloom in April, travelers can immerse themselves in an authentic cherry blossom culture, indulge in Japanese delicacies such as black pork, tuna, and wagyu beef aboard the ship, watch tuna cutting shows, participate in special activities like traditional yukata experiences and Japanese garden festival poolside parties, and embark on a multi-sensory Japanese-style sea journey.

The “Explorer Dream,” built with top German craftsmanship, features 928 cabins and a passenger capacity of up to 1,856. It introduces “The Palace,” a VIP-exclusive area conceptually pioneered by Dream Cruises with a unique “ship-within-a-ship” design. With industry-leading passenger-to-space and staff-to-passenger ratios, the majority of its luxurious Palace Suites exceeding 40 square meters, and round-the-clock European-style butler service, “The Palace” offers unparalleled luxury and comfort for premium travelers from China and across Asia.

From Asian flavors to premium global cuisine, the “Explorer Dream” delivers an exceptionally diverse onboard dining experience. Acclaimed Australian chef Mark Best, holder of three Chef Hats, brings his culinary vision to the ship with the “Seafood Grill Restaurant.” Food enthusiasts with a taste for creativity can savor innovative Italian dishes and pizzas at the “Italian Pizza Restaurant.” Guests can also enjoy exquisitely prepared traditional dim sum and Cantonese cuisine at the “Silk Road Flower Dance Chinese Restaurant,” fresh sushi and classic Japanese dishes at the “Sea Horse Japanese Cuisine, Sushi & Teppanyaki,” Southeast Asian flavors at the “Blue Lagoon Gourmet,” as well as tea break moments at the “Dessert Gallery,” “Matcha Bar,” and “Palm Court.”

The “Explorer Dream,” the third member of the Dream Cruises brand under Dream Cruises Group

To further enrich the onboard experience, Dream Cruises has curated a series of themed activities, including the Connoisseurs Circle — a special guest lecture and interactive workshop series exclusively for “The Palace” guests. These sessions feature distinguished speakers from various fields who share their inspiring journeys with passengers through insightful talks and enthusiasm. Highlights include a fashion workshop hosted by the ship’s godmother, Grace Chen.

After its April maiden voyage in Shanghai, the “Explorer Dream” will relocate to Tianjin as its homeport on July 1, offering an excellent travel option for Chinese families during the summer holiday. It will also collaborate with the “Happy Twist team” to present a fun-filled children’s play, ensuring laughter and joy for guests of all ages. In October, the “Explorer Dream” will move to Sydney and Auckland to operate homeport cruises, featuring multiple weekly 7-night itineraries. These voyages will provide travelers seeking in-depth international experiences with convenient access to classic and off-the-beaten-path destinations across Australia and New Zealand that are often hard to fully explore on land.