Living like royalty – Dream Cruise style!

We get it: you’ve gone on a cruise before and found the experience to be okay, but the queues for the buffet are long and why are there so many people in the swimming pool? But what if we tell you that you don’t actually have to experience any of these? And that you’ll have a butler at your beck and call, gain access to the most exclusive parts of the ship, away from the crowds, and be privy to a series of bespoke enrichment programmes? That’s right, it’s high life on the high seas, Dream Cruise-style. In a ship that can accommodate thousands of guests, only a select few can experience such luxury – by booking themselves into a Palace Suite.  It’s also perfect for a New Year getaway!

A ship within a ship

Take the exclusivity of a private clubhouse and sprinkle in the intimate atmosphere of a boutique hotel and you’ve got an “all-inclusive, all-suite” space conjured up by Dream Cruise’s World Dream for their most discerning guests. 

Thanks to the stunning one-to-one staff-to-guest ratio, guests get to indulge in an unprecedented level of service and comfort. Your vacation starts the moment you arrive: instead of waiting to board like the rest, you’ll be whisked to the VIP lounge where a butler will assist you with the hassle of checking in.

Bigger than an average stateroom, each Palace suite serve up plenty of frills, such as a Nespresso machine, bath amenities from Etro and exquisite Frette bathrobes and bed linens, which are also used in several top hotels as well as private yachts and aircrafts. (The two-bedroom Palace Villas even come with a dining room and whirlpool on the balcony!) You’ll have complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the cruise, and be waited on by a butler around the clock. 

It’s almost like a real palace, except that you’ll be surrounded by miles of ocean.

Food, glorious food

Of course, a cruise really isn’t a cruise unless you disembark several kilograms heavier. 

The Palace has its own restaurant, where you can dine on the finest food the ship has to offer, without shelling out a single cent. Meanwhile, guests of the Palace Villas who feel like staying in can request for their meals to be served in the comfort of their rooms.

In addition to these exclusive dining experiences, you’ll be able to enjoy set meals in the seven specialty restaurants aboard the World Dream, and wash these down with a free-flow of juices, teas and coffee. 

Meanwhile, at the Bar City, guests can enjoy vintage and premium booze from Johnnie Walker House, Penfolds Wine Vault, Bubbles Champagne Bar and Mixt Cocktail Bar in a stunning three-storey, 360-degree lounge. If you’re still able to fit into your made-to-measure Armani suit after all that, there’s Happy Hour with complimentary wines, beers and spirits to look forward to. 

All-day entertainment aboard the Dream Cruise

Those who’re able to find the willpower to tear themselves away from their Palace suites or restaurant will find plenty of ways to occupy their time. World Dream has a waterpark, a VR Experience Lab and even an obstacle course with its own zipline, so daredevils can have a go at whizzing across the open waters. 

Your tots won’t be left out of the fun either. When they’re not getting soaked at the water playground, kids between two and 12 years can participate in several age-appropriate programs and workshops at the Little Dreamers Academy at Sea.

A New Year Getaway

Celebrate Chinese New Year or Valentine’s Day aboard World Dream.

Explore the 8 lucky spots aboard and gather all the good fortune you long for in the Year of the Tiger; take photos at our festive Feng Shui spots in your Chinese outfits and stand a chance to win another Dream Seacation! Also discover delightful treats and fun traditional games at the Chinese New Year Lucky Bazaar.

What’s more, get ready for an exciting night of music and fun in Boho style!

So, if you think you’ve cruised before, think again!

For more information or to book your Dream getaway, visit dreamcruiseline.com. 

Special offer! UOB Cardmembers get $200 off per person (use promo code UOB2021).

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Louisa Lim

Former journalist Louisa has been living in Singapore with her husband and two boys for the past five years. She loves adventure travel (Trans-Siberian Express, anyone?), bath bombs and game nights. She hopes to work with minority communities in remote locations one day but is currently writing about fashion and beauty to fund her online shopping addiction.