Tom Cruise to Nowhere is still one of the easiest getaways from Singapore. While the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) scheme picks up pace with the announcement of VTL to Canada, Denmark, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Britain and the United States without quarantine from 19 October onwards, there are still additional costs required for tests. This time, we went “overseas” with a 4D3N Cruise to Nowhere onboard the World Dream by Dream Cruises. Here’s what to expect…
Cruise to Nowhere Dream Cruises World Dream – Is it Safe?
As you can see from the safe cruising guide, there are many measures that Dream Cruise has put in place to ensure your safety onboard. These include
Preventive Measures (Part 1)—Embarkation & Disembarkation
– Guests aged 7 & above are required to download the TraceTogether APP or bring along the TraceTogether Token. TRACEY will be issued to all guests upon embarkation.
– Mandatory COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test (ART) prior to embarkation for all guests.
– Mandatory temperature screening and pre-boarding health declarations for guests aged 7 & above.
– Infrared fever screening system at the ship gangway.
– Higher frequency with increased levels of sanitization and disinfection at the ship gangway and passenger walkways.
– Stringent checks for all embarking individuals including crew travel documents.
– Online check-in for guests: receive designated arrival time at the cruise terminal to minimize crowd congestion.
– Additional waiting areas for cruise boarding & disembarkation (with staggered times.)
– Compliance with all local port and health authorities’ regulations.
Preventive Measures (Part 2)—Guest Accommodations
– Higher frequency with increased levels of sanitization and disinfection in guests’ cabins with hospital grade disinfectants, including: (1) Twice daily wipe-down of guest cabins and guests cabin corridors (2) Fogging of vacant guest cabins and guests cabin corridors
– Clean and disinfect guest bathrooms with heavy duty alkaline bathroom cleaner and disinfectant.
– Timely removal of food items from cabins to prevent spoilage and cultivation of microorganisms and bacteria.
– Timely housekeeping cabin turnover; bedsheets and linens professionally cleaned and disinfected at high temperatures.
– Injection of diluted cleaning solution into drains to avoid clogged pipes and preventing bacterial growth.
– In case of sickness, thorough cleaning and disinfection with hospital grade disinfectant and fogging the cabin after.
Preventive Measures (Part 3)—Common Public Areas
– All public areas on board will undergo a two-tier sanitization process with thorough cleansing, fogging and wiping using hospital grade disinfectant. On-board Ship Venues and Cleaning Frequency:
Elevators: Every 2 hours
Public areas and facilities: 2 – 10 times daily
Spa and amenities: Min 2 times daily
Other Public Areas: To adjust disinfection frequency accordingly
– Common public areas will be sanitized from once daily to 2 – 4 times daily and frequent touchpoints such as handrails, lift buttons, table-tops, door handles etc. will be sterilized every hour or less during peak hours (Embarkation & Disembarkation time, returning from shore excursions, meal periods.)
– Frequent usage of heavy-duty neutral PH floor-cleaning agent to disinfect all floor areas of the ship.
– Sanitizer dispensers available at various public areas and crew members stationed at key onboard venues to provide hand sanitation.
– Guests are to practice social distancing.
– All guests are required to wear a face mask except when dining and engaging in sports activities.
Preventive Measures (Part 4)—Food Hygiene Practices & Standards
– F&B restaurants / bar areas, including galleys, will be cleaned and sanitized 3 times daily, during and after service.
– Guests are encouraged to wash hands before entry and use sanitizer dispensers available at F&B outlet entrances/exits.
– Guest seating will ensure ample spacing; disposable cutlery will be provided, upon request.
– Self-service at F&B buffet restaurants will be suspended. All food & beverages will be served to guests by crew members wearing face masks & disposable gloves.
– Stringent procurement guidelines will be enforced and product sourcing from highly affected regions will be strictly prohibited.
Preventive Measures (Part 5)—Entertainment & Recreational Activities
– The theatre will be sanitized before and after each show; 3D glasses disinfected before and after guest usage (if applicable.)
– Cleaning and disinfection of all toys, games and Kids’ Club facilities twice daily and/or after every use.
– All duty-free shops and entertainment venues will be disinfected twice daily before and after service.
– All recreational equipment will be disinfected every 2 hours before guest usage.
– On board venues operating at reduced capacity to provide ample space.
– Sanitizer dispensers will be readily available at various venues including entertainment venue entrances/exits.
– Spa & Gym facilities will be sanitized prior to and after usage by guests.
Preventive Measures (Part 6)—Fresh Air Ventilation Systems
– 100% external fresh air is filtered and supplied to each guest & crew cabin, and onboard public areas.
– No re-circulation of air between cabins or within the ship.
– Air filters and cooling coils thoroughly checked, cleaned and replaced to ensure healthy air quality.
Preventive Measures (Part 7)—Medical Centre
– Isolated wards available in the Medical Centre and cabins can be converted into quarantine rooms if required.
– Contaminated items and medical waste will be properly sealed and disposed according to health and safety guidelines.
– Used face masks and protective equipment disposed at designated central collection points.
– Medical equipment and waste bins cleaned, disinfected and washed twice daily with hospital grade disinfectant.
– 2 Doctors including an Infection Control Officer (ICO) will be present on every sailing.
Preventive Measures (Part 8)—Crew Members Practices & Standards
– Daily temperature checks.
– Reduction of crew movement.
– Medical Centre Isolation Area staff related to suspected cases are required to:
Adequate Personal Protective Equipment (face mask, eye protection, disposable gloves & disposal outer garment)
follow proper hand washing practices before and after work duty
update personal health information daily
– All Frontline crew are required to wear face masks.
– Housekeeping and F&B crew must wear disposable gloves.
– Designated crew may also wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) if required.
– All crew to use anti-bacterial hand soap for at least 20 sec to sanitize hands.
– Provide Training Workshops and pertinent information on health and safety preventive measures.
– All crew had passed stringent health screening & quarantine protocols in accordance with local government requirements.
With so many preventive measures in place, we felt that it was thoroughly safe to do a Cruise To Nowhere with Dream Cruises! For more details of all the measures by Genting Dream Cruise, click here.
Is it too “Troublesome” to do Tests for Cruise to Nowhere with Dream Cruises World Dream
With Dream Cruises, the ART test is simplified. Just follow the scheduled timing on your cruise ticket and take the ART on site at Marina Bay Cruise Terminal. The results will be out within 20 minutes and once cleared, you’ll be able to proceed with the check-in procedures.
Remember to refresh your TraceTogether app to get the results as it will be about 5 to 10 minutes faster than the notification via SMS.
Cruise to Nowhere with Dream Cruises World Dream – Dining Options
Dining is one of the main features of a Cruise to Nowhere. Onboard the World Dream, there are 3 complimentary dining options:
1. Dream Dining Room (Upper) for Asian Cuisine
2. Dream Dining Room (Lower) for Western Cuisine
3. The Lido for International Buffet
World Dream – Dream Dining Room (Upper) (Deck 8)
Dream Dining Room (Upper) serves up Asian Cuisine onboard the World Dream. In general, Dream Cruises has one of the better complimentary asian food as compared to other most other cruises. Except for the one breakfast that was rather disappointing, we were rather satisfied with the rest of our meals here.
World Dream – Dream Dining Room (Lower) (Deck 7)
Although there were several comments online to say that the Western food at Dream Dining Room (Lower) is not that good, we thought it was still quite ok. Though, not as good as “the other” cruise line, it was still quite decent. The fish that we had were mostly quite fresh and we were impressed with the Oktoberfest menu that we had on the last day – the boiled pork knuckle was delish! Also, at DDR (Lower), you’ll be able to enjoy nice sea views, remember to request for it. Being there 15 minutes before opening hours will almost guarantee a seat of your preferred choice!
World Dream – The Lido (Deck 16)
We preferred to dine at the Dream Dining Rooms because we’re served at the tables and are able to get refills on any dish that we like. However, for those who are die hard buffet fans, fret not, you still will be able to enjoy buffets at the Lido. We enjoyed the roast beef with loads of fatty bits on one of the evenings and if you head over for breakfasts, don’t forget the now-famous Nasi Lemak! The chili and curry chicken were sedap!
24 Hours Snack Outlet – Right outside the Lido at Deck 16
Beside these 3 dining options, there is a 24 hours snack area right outside the Lido at Deck 16. Here, you’ll be able to get snacks such as fries and drumlets. Also, after 10pm at night, you’ll get “mains” such as the vermicelli that you see in the picture above. You can choose to dine here or for those who are unvaccinated or prefer to have the snacks in the room, you can choose to take-away as well.
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World Dream Specialty Dining Restaurants
There are also several specialty dining options such as Seafood Grill, Prime Steakhouse, Silk Road Chinese Restaurant, Umi Uma and Blue Lagoon for various seafood, steak, Japanese and Singaporean fare. This time, we tried out the Hot Pot option. Why? Because of its al fresco hot pot dining experience that allows you to enjoy views of the vast oceans while gathering around a nice hot pot for beautiful conversations. These specialty dining restaurants come at additional costs but you can buy some F&B credits to help offset the overall bills:
Buy $50 and get $55
Buy $100 and get $120
Buy $150 and get $180
Buy $200 and get $250
What are the Complimentary Activities on Dream Cruises World Dream Cruise to Nowhere?
There are actually many complimentary activities onboard the World Dream. Let’s start from the Sports Activities Centre at Deck 18…
Sports Activities Centre (Deck 18)
The most popular activities of Rock Climbing and Rope Course are on a first-come-first-serve basis while other activities such as basketball, table tennis and mini golf can be booked in advance. We’d strongly recommend the Rope Course. The course itself can be quite exciting and challenging. Best of all, it ends with a flying fox over the ocean – an exhilarating end to the activity!
Swimming and Water Slides
During the pandemic, you will need to make bookings for swimming pool slots. For details, do refer to our pre-cruise preparations post onboard the World Dream for all the tips to get ahead of the game. But what we really want to recommend are the water slides! They are on a first-come-first-served basis. Hence, even if you didn’t manage to book any swimming or jacuzzi slots, you’ll still be able to enjoy the thrills and spills of the water slides. There are 5 water slides in total. 2 of which have a sharp drop at the beginning – perfect for thrill seekers. As for the other 3 slides, they are more benign and we particularly enjoyed the one with a “bowl” in the middle where you’ll go round and round before wriggling into a tube in the centre to end off the slide. Probably one of the better water slides we’ve enjoyed at sea!
Jacuzzi
The jacuzzi experience is a “must-do” during your cruise to nowhere with Dream Cruises World Dream! To have the best experience, remember to check out our tips to booking in our pre-cruise preparations post. To have the best experience, book the jacuzzi at Beach Zouk Club. This is because, you’ll be able to enjoy privacy and a dedicated showering area. Most of all, you’ll be able to take in the sea views while soaking it up in the Jacuzzi. Only the jacuzzis at Zouk Beach Club offers this experience. Choose wisely!
Workshop and Classes at Sea
Besides the more physical activities, you’ll also be able to enjoy complimentary workshops organised by the crew. There are dance classes, quiz and trivias as well as some DIY workshops for you to choose from. We enjoyed the rose-making, keychain making and fun graffiti classes. During some of these classes, you may be able to get complimentary ice cream from the staff as well. Enjoy!
Signature Performances on Dream Cruises World Dream
There were also several comments online that the performances on World Dream is not as good. While there’s some elements of truth to it, we still pretty much enjoyed the shows. In particular, the magic show Vision, by French Magician Vincent Vignaud is not to be missed. We particularly enjoyed his humourous interactions with the audience – several times with Singlish accents as well!
Complimentary Themed Events
As it was Oktoberfest at Sea during our Cruise to Nowhere with Dream Cruises, we were able to enjoy Oktoberfest-themed workshops and performances. There were Apfel Strudel making and a traditional Dirndl workshop to increase our awareness and cooking prowess. There was also a little Oktoberfest dance segment prior to the Faith show. Best of all, we enjoyed the Oktoberfest menu on the last evening where the boiled pork knuckle with the fatty parts were soooo goood!
VR Games at ESC Experience Lab on Dream Cruises Dream World Cruise to Nowhere
For paid activities, we tried out the VR Games at ESC Experience Lab at Deck 16. During Happy Hour promotions (twice daily), you’ll be able to enjoy 2 games for the price of $22 (usual price $15 per game). The 2 must-try games are the VR motion simulator as well as the VR Maze. The VR motion simulator is not for the faint-hearted. The visuals are realistic and you actually control the movement of the avatar via the motion simulator. This means that if you walk, the avatar walks. If you run (away from zombies), the avatar runs as well. An unique experience. As for the VR Maze, the VR goggles are programmed according to the physical maze that you will be walking through. However, the VR environment is so immersive that you will feel as though you’re at the edge of the platform and can feel the elevator’s motion as it descends downwards. So while you’re not physically moving, the VR visuals make you feel as though you are. Definitely worth a try!
Cruise to Nowhere Dream Cruises Beverage Package on World Dream
One thing that we’ll definitely recommend would be the Beverage Package on Dream Cruises. For only $142 per person, you’ll be able to enjoy unlimited beers (including draft beers), red wines, white wines, sparkling wines (moscato!), premium coffee (latte, flat white, cappuccino) and water (pellegrino, acqua pannna). Not only that, it gives you the flexibility to check out the various venues around the ship and also have a drink to go along with your meals.
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We hope you have enjoyed our coverage of the things to do onboard the World Dream by Genting Dream Cruises! If you have any questions, do let us know in the comments section below. Lastly, stay tuned for our final post for comparisons between the cruise to nowhere by Royal Caribbean Cruise (Quantum of the Sea) and the cruise to nowhere by Dream Cruises (World Dream)!
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Would really like to see you compare Dream Cruise vs. Royal Caribbean! Thanks in advance!
Hey Kelly!
How did you guess that we’re doing a Dream Cruise vs Royal Caribbean Cruise to Nowhere post?! :O
It will be available tomorrow! Stay tuned!
Tom & Kate,
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