Dream Cruises' "Exploration Dream" Returns to Shanghai, Launching a Multi-Sensory Japanese Voyage

        Shanghai, April 15, 2019 -- On April 11, 2019, Dream Cruises, a subsidiary of Genting Hong Kong Limited, held a grand naming and maiden voyage ceremony for its third ship, the "Exploration Dream," at Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal. The "Exploration Dream" is the first appearance in East China of Dream Cruises, a youthful cruise brand tailored for Asia and China's premium market. This Shanghai homeport season will offer guests a variety of Japanese itineraries ranging from 3 to 6 nights, launching a multi-sensory Japanese voyage at sea.

        Mr. Su Ping (fourth from left), Standing Committee Member and Deputy District Chief of Baoshan District, Shanghai; Mr. Lam Hoi Fai (sixth from left), Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Genting Hong Kong Limited; Mr. Euan Smith (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 Meng (third from right), President of Dream Cruises Group; Mr. Thatcher 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 of Dream Cruises Group (Newbuilds); the godmother of the "Exploration Dream," Ms. Grace Chen (sixth from right); Captain Christian Aalbers (first from right) of the "Exploration Dream"; and other guests toasted at the celebration ceremony for the ship’s maiden voyage.

The "Exploration Dream," boasting the fastest cruising speed in Asia, will offer a variety of Japanese itineraries ranging from 3 to 6 nights during this Shanghai homeport season, covering multiple popular shore excursion destinations. Departing from Shanghai, guests can reach iconic destinations on Japan’s mainland such as Kyoto, Osaka, and Kobe in just four days, or enjoy a three-day round trip to Okinawa. With spring in full bloom in April, guests can immerse themselves in authentic cherry blossom culture, indulge in Japanese cuisine such as Kurobuta pork, tuna, and Wagyu beef on board, watch tuna-cutting performances, participate in special activities like traditional yukata experiences and Japanese festival poolside parties, and embark on a multi-sensory Japanese voyage at sea.

Built with top German craftsmanship, the "Exploration Dream" features 928 cabins and can accommodate up to 1,856 passengers. The ship introduces "The Palace," an exclusive VIP area conceptually pioneered by Dream Cruises and ingeniously designed with a unique "ship-within-a-ship" concept. With industry-leading passenger-to-space and staff-to-passenger ratios, the majority of its over 40-square-meter luxurious Palace Suites, and 24-hour European-style butler service, "The Palace" offers unparalleled luxury for discerning travelers from China and across Asia.

From Asian flavors to premium global cuisine, the "Exploration Dream" delivers an exceptionally diverse dining experience at sea. Acclaimed Australian Three-Hat Chef Mark Best brings his culinary vision to the ship with the launch of the "Seafood Barbecue Restaurant." Creative cuisine lovers can enjoy innovative Italian dishes and pizzas at the "Italian Pizza Restaurant." Guests can also savor meticulously 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 Restaurant, Sushi & Teppanyaki," Southeast Asian flavors at the "Blue Lagoon Cuisine," and unwind with tea-time treats at the "Dessert Gallery," "Matcha Lounge," and "Palm Court."

The third member of the Dream Cruises brand under the Dream Cruises Group -- the "Exploration Dream"

To further enrich the onboard experience, Dream Cruises has carefully curated a series of themed activities, such as the Connoisseurs Circle series of special guest lectures and interactive workshops exclusively for "The Palace" guests. These sessions feature distinguished speakers from various fields who share their passion and journey of chasing dreams with guests, including a fashion workshop hosted by Godmother Grace Chen.

Following its April maiden voyage in Shanghai, the "Exploration Dream" will be stationed at the Tianjin homeport starting July 1, offering Chinese family travelers an excellent summer travel option. It will also collaborate with the "Happy Twist Team" to present laugh-out-loud children’s shows, ensuring fun for guests of all ages. In October, the "Exploration Dream" will relocate to Sydney and Auckland to operate homeport routes, featuring multiple weekly 7-night sailings. These voyages will provide travelers seeking deeper international experiences with more convenient access to both iconic and off-the-beaten-path destinations across Australia and New Zealand that are hard to fully explore on land.