Other Things You'll Want to Know - November 20, 2018

CND subscribers also read about:

• Regal Princess going to Sydney
• Genting Dream certified to serve Halal cuisine

Details appeared in the November 20 issue of Cruise News Daily. 

A Big Dream

Yesterday, MV Werften (the chain of German shipyards owned by Genting) laid the keel for the first 204,000-ton Global-class ship for the Dream Cruises brand.

The block itself which was lowered into the dry dock was 22 meters long (72 feet), 26 meters wide (85 feet) and weights 410 tons.

With 2,500 staterooms and suites a total berth capacity of 9,500 passengers, and sized at 204,000-tons (approaching Symphony of the Seas' 228,000 tons), the ship will be the largest ever built in Germany.

The complete story appeared in the September 12 edition of Cruise News Daily. 

Rendering courtesy of MV Werften. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without express permission.

Other Things You'll Want to Know - September 12, 2018

CND subscribers also read about:

• Two more Holland America ships attain perfect scores 
• Dream Cruises set expansion to destination markets outside Asia.

Details appeared in the September 12 edition of Cruise News Daily. 

Other Things You'll Want to Know - March 9, 2018

CND subscribers also read about:

• An additional security alert for Playa del Carmen
• More info about Genting's Global-class

Details appeared in the March 9 edition of Cruise News Daily. 

Other Things You'll Want to Know - March 8, 2018

CND subscribers also read about:

• A passenger going overboard from Norwegian Epic and living to tell about it 
• Viking Sun being christened in Shanghai
• MV Werften beginning construction of their 204,000-ton Global-class and Genting saying they will transfer it to their Dream brand which will use it to expand globally. 

Details appeared in the March 8 edition of Cruise News Daily.

Construction has begun on the 204,000-ton Global-class which Dream Cruises will be used to expand globally 

Rendering courtesy of MV Werften. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without express permission.

Private Islands Aren't Just for Caribbean Cruises Anymore

Private islands and self-contain resorts have become a staple of the American cruise industry. Genting Cruise Lines announced today they will develop a private island in Asia (their home base) for their brands in Myanmar. The Lonely Planet travel guide selected Myanmar (the former Burma) as one of the top ten countries to visit in 2017.

Plans call for the development of a facility on MacLeod Island for the use of passengers of Genting's three brands: Crystal Cruises, Dream Cruises and Star Cruises. The Genting operation will be a self-contained resort (rather than a truly private island) much as is Royal Caribbean's Labadee or Carnival's Grand Turk Cruise Center.

MacLeod Island is located in the Myeik Archipelago in southern Myanmar, and features untouched tropical forests, unspoiled white sandy beaches and crystal blue waters.

The complete story appeared in the November 3 edition of Cruise News Daily.

The unspoiled beaches and forests that will be part of the Genting facility on MacLeod Island

Photos courtesy of Genting Cruise Lines. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without express permission.

It's a Dream

Few of our readers will probably ever sail this 151,300-ton ship, so this might be your only glimpse of a newbuild for the Asian market. Meyer Werft delivered World Dream to Genting's Dream Cruises today in Bremerhaven at the conclusion of the ship's sea trials.

The complete story appeared in the October 26 edition of Cruise News Daily.

World Dream at sea during sea trials

Balcony stateroom

Blue Lagoon Cafe

Photos courtesy of Meyer Werft. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without express permission. 

Meyer Werft Floats Out World Dream

Remember when a white hull was considered sleek and stylish? Now the sea is awash in colors. On their way toward an award for the most colorful ships is Dream Cruises. Meyer Werft floated out World Dream on Saturday, at their Papenburg yard, and its hull art is colorful to say the least.

The complete story appeared in the August 28 edition of Cruise News Daily.

Photos courtesy of Meyer Werft. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without express permission. 

Other Things You'll Want to Know - January 20, 2017

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• A female passenger being held in the Bahamas on a charge of statutory rape, but with an interesting twist
• Genting Dream already leaving China

Details appeared in the January 20 edition of Cruise News Daily. 

Genting Dream Arrives Home

Genting Dream arrived at its home port of Hong Kong on Monday, ready to begin its pattern of two-night weekend cruises and five-night voyages to Vietnam. The event marked the first time a ship of this size (151,300 tons) has been homeported at Hong Kong.

The complete story appeared in the November 16 edition of Cruise News Daily. 

Genting Dream arriving Hong Kong

Photo courtesy of Dream Cruises. All rights reserved. May not be copied o used without express permission. 

Mark Your Calendar - but Not in Ink

Meyer Werft is getting ready to send another ship out to sea. The German builder has scheduled Genting Dream to leave the Papenburg yard Sunday afternoon at 2pm, local time (8am Eastern time in the US).

The departure from Meyer Werft will be webcast on the yard's website at www.meyewerft.de. As usual, the departure time can be adjusted due to weather, wind and tide conditions.

Details appeared in the September 14 edition of Cruise News Daily.

In Case You Missed It

A little over a week ago, Meyer Werft floated out Genting Dream, and they did it a day earlier than announced do avoid some inclement weather forecast for the next day, causing many who planned to watch the webcast to miss it.

Meyer has now released a short video of the event so you can get a chance to see it from Meyer's unique perspective.

Early Arrival

If you were planning to watch the float out (undocking) of Genting Dream on Saturday morning at Meyer Werft, don't. It is already out.

The yard decided to do it a day early due to weather forecasts of high wind gusts on Saturday. 

The complete story appeared in the August 19 edition of Cruise News Daily.

The 151,300-ton Genting Dream was floated out of Meyer's  covered building dock a day early. 

The Jacky Tsai hull art can be seen in its entirety for he fist time. 

A section of Norwegian Joy can be seen in the background. The ship's stack can be seen on the pier awaiting attachment.

Photos courtesy of Meyer Werft. May not be copied or used without permission. 

Johnnie Walker's Affluent Cousin Goes to Sea

Genting Hong Kong's new Dream Cruise brand has scored a partnership with a familiar brand to Americans and Europeans, but for an unfamiliar strategy to them.

Genting Dream will be Dream Cruises' first ship, entering service in October. The premium line will be marketing to Chinese and Asians. Genting Dream will also be the home of the first Johnnie Walker House at sea.

Details appeared in the July 28 edition of Cruise News Daily. 

Other Things You'll Want to Know - April 26, 2016

CND subscribers also read about:

• The Cake Boss exiting Norwegian Cruise Lines, but they won't be cakeless.
• Genting Hong Kong completing acquisition of three more German shipyards with impressive assents to help the company build ships for their three brands: Crystal Cruises, Dream Cruises and Star Cruises. 

The complete stories appeared in the April 26 edition of Cruise News Daily. 

Other Things You'll Want to Know - February 24, 2016

CND subscribers also read about:

• Meyer Werft cutting the first steel for the second ship for Genting's Dream Cruises brand. 
• When Royal Caribbean International says they are "Autism Friendly," they mean it. 

The complete stories appeared in the February 24 edition of Cruise News Daily. 

Meyer Lays Keel for Genting Dream

Meyer Werft laid the keel for Genting Dream Thursday at their Papenburg yard. The newbuild carries the yard number S.711.

The first block, weighing 740 tons, was lowered into place in Meyer’s covered building dock. It is resting on the traditional lucky coin that was placed on the bracing by Genting Chairman Tan Sri Lim and Bernard Meyer. It is the first of 92 blocks that will comprise the ship.

The complete story appeared in the December 4 edition of Cruise News Daily. 

Photo courtesy of Meyer Werft. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without permission.