Apart from being home to Universal Studios and breathtaking beaches, Singapore is also host to some of the world’s largest cruises.
Cruises are a whole different world themselves; floating you away from worldly affairs while granting you the finest pleasures.
Going on a cruise will sap away the accumulated stresses of daily life, and there’s something for everyone—from adults to children—to enjoy, with minimal planning required.
While the children busy themselves with the unending string of activities lined up for them on the cruise, the parents can take to the casino for a game of chance over the finest single malt scotch.
We’ll walk you through 6 of the best cruise ships in Singapore and what they have to offer.
⭐Genting Dream Cruise⭐
Number one on this list has to be the Genting Dream Cruise, and it is everything dreams are made up of; once onboard, you will be struck by the comfort and authentic Asian hospitality offered. The cruise interweaves the finest experiences from around the globe and seamlessly presents it to its guests.
Cruise Highlights:
The ship is massive.
The magnum opus is presented across 18 decks and has an in-house waterslide park, Zouk beach club, and even a rock-climbing wall. You must visit “The Palace” which is nothing less than paradise compressed into a hall.
Myriad of Activities and Entertainment
The best part of this cruise is that you can idle away the hours with a plethora of sports and recreational activities, including rock-climbing, water-sliding, bowling and arcade gaming. There are also musicals, acrobatic acts, and other live shows to watch there, or you can catch the latest blockbusters at their onboard movie theatre, the Zodiac Theatre, or at the Zouk Beach Club under a canopy of stars in the middle of the ocean.
Dining
Genting Dream offers free meals at some of its restaurants, as their prices have already been included in the fare. However, if you choose to dine at one of its specialty restaurants, you will have to pay extra!
Destinations: Guangzhou, Penang, Phuket.
Website: https://www.dreamcruiseline.com/en-in/
⭐Royal Caribbean Voyager of The Seas⭐
If you want to witness royalty at its best, the Royal Caribbean Voyager of The Seas is the one you should opt for when sailing from the Marina Bay Cruise Center of Singapore.
Cruise Highlights:
The cruise has an artificial pool that is accompanied by a 40 ft. wave simulator to facilitate marine activities such as surfing. Other than that, the Royal Caribbean boasts rock-climbing walls, an adults-only Solarium, an Aquapark for children, an ice-skating rink, live performances, and other facilities.
Food
This cruise also offers free meals at some of its restaurants. At some additional expense, you can also choose to dine at their more exquisite restaurants, which are not included in the ticket price.
Activities
You’ll find an endless stream of activities on the Royal Caribbean Voyager of The Seas; from the wild thrills of their waterslides to exciting rounds of laser tag, from surfing on the Flowrider to relaxing at their spa, they’ve got everything covered.
Destinations: Penang, Langkawi, Kuala Lumpur, Phuket
Website: https://www.royalcaribbean.com/
⭐Royal Caribbean Symphony of The Seas⭐
The Royal Caribbean Symphony of The Seas is the where things only get bigger and bolder. It is the definition of the perfect family suite, knitted with peace and thrills alike.
Cruise Highlights:
The New Sound of Wonder
First and foremost, the New Sound of Wonder is worth mentioning- this is the cruise’s way of familiarizing you with the bounties embedded in the experience. They promise you that you would never run out of activities or to explore places that satiate your taste buds; and their hallmark being, no end to the nightlife after the clock ticks past dusk.
Robotic Bartenders
At the Bionic Bar, robotic bartenders will take and serve your orders, making your drinks with surgical perfection. Choose a specialty cocktail from the digital menu, and watch them go!
Wonderland
The most mesmerizing part of this cruise is that the chefs attempt to strike a balance between the land of fantasy and reality with their creations and hence the name “Wonderland”.
Destination: Singapore, Langkawi, Penang
Website: https://www.royalcaribbean.com/
⭐Superstar Virgo⭐
The denomination of the cruise indeed justifies the experience one would have the privilege of having aboard the Superstar Virgo. Operating under the banner of Star Cruises, it has 13 decks that can accommodate up to 1,870 passengers. The deluxe staterooms, balcony, sea-view windows, and suits make for an ideal vacation on the sea.
Cruise highlights:
Amalgamation of cultures
The Superstar Virgo seamlessly amalgamates the best from the East and the West and furnishes all its patrons with the best of services. There is not a single dull moment to be had on this cruise.
Activities
The cruise is furnished with jogging tracks, basketball courts, swimming pools, and a health club, for you to burn those calories from the luxuries of the cruise.
Entertainment
At Superstar Virgo, you can spectate performances put up by some of Asia’s best performers, among whose best works are 1001 Nights and Memory Lane. Once the shows are over, you can spend a generous portion of the day in the mahjong room or one of the private Karaoke rooms.
Destinations: Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Taipei, Singapore
Website: https://www.starcruises.com/
⭐Ovation of The Seas⭐
The Ovation of The Seas is yet another masterpiece from the house of Royal Caribbean cruises, and comprises of all the elements present in its contemporaries. Nonetheless, apart from the conventional services, there are a few solitary highlights that we cannot help but acknowledge.
Cruise Highlights:
The North Star
You cannot give this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity a miss; even though you might not spot the actual North Star in reality, the cruise ensures that you come across something that will procure no lesser merriment that this. The North Star is an observation capsule that elevates 100 metres above sea level to bring you an unmatched 360-degree view of the ocean.
Italian Cuisine by Jamie Oliver
If you want a taste of authentic Italian cuisine, Jamie’s Italian is your address. Named after the celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, you will be served some of the finest varieties of pizzas and pastas, along with other hidden gems of the Italian cuisine.
Skydiving
Yes, you heard it right! You can actually indulge in skydiving while sailing in the Ovation of The Seas at the Ripcord. This sky-diving simulator will make you feel as though you’re floating above the surface of the deck. Get suited and you are ready to go!
Destinations: Penang, Langkawi, Kuala Lumpur, Phuket
Website: https://www.royalcaribbean.com/
⭐Mariner of The Seas⭐
The last on our list, the Mariner of The Seas is yet another creation of the Royal Caribbean line of cruises. The cruise has old-world charm to it, which sets it apart from the rest. Here, vintage meets modern, and everything in between has the hues of both eras.
Cruise Highlights:
Thrills
If you are brave enough to survive any adventure, then the catalog of thrills at the Mariner of The Seas is just right for you. Get a slice of the virtual world with their new bungee trampoline experience, surf on the Flowrider, or simply go ahead and challenge your company in a game of laser tag.
Food
The Mariner of The Seas brings to you the raw tastes from every corner of the world, and as they say, their dishes are branded with boldness in every bite. Order a fusion delicacy or some sweet treats, and feel the explosion of flavours in your mouth.
Nightlife
Lastly, the cruise’s nightlife stands as one of its biggest highlights; as soon as the sun goes down, you can take to salsa dancing at the nightclubs, which feature DJ mixmasters, or sip on the world-class mojitos as they bust out the show tunes at the Schooner bar.
Destinations: Penang, Langkawi, Kuala Lumpur, Phuket
Website: https://www.royalcaribbean.com/
