Genting Dream, first large cruise ship over 150,000 gross tonnage to berth alongside Phuket Deep Sea Port
Resorts World Cruises is pleased to announce that the 150,695 gross tonnage Genting Dream successfully completed its first berthing alongside the Phuket Deep Sea Port on 24 July 2024, making it the largest cruise ship to do so.
As ‘the Cruise Line that Knows Asia Best’, Resorts World Cruises has the vast and in depth expertise in enhancing experiences for its passengers. Genting Dream passengers departing from Singapore for the 3 Night Phuket Cruise will now have the convenience and comfort of disembarking and re-embarking the ship in Phuket without using tender boats. In addition, inbound passengers can enjoy the flexibility without having to worry about the tender boat schedule and at the same time maximise their stay in Phuket.
“Our Marine Operational team, the Captains of Genting Dream together with the Phuket Pilots have conducted comprehensive studies, risk assessments and ship simulations over half a year with the Thailand authorities to ensure the feasibility and safety of this pioneering initiative. With our ship now able to berth alongside Phuket Deep Sea Port regularly, our passengers will enjoy the convenience, which will further boost Phuket’s image as a cruise destination”, said Mr. Michael Goh, President of Resorts World Cruises. “We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to the Marine Department, The Governor of Phuket province, the local port authorities, as well as to Wallem Shipping Agency for their support and coordination”, he added.
With a cruise terminal at the Phuket Deep Sea Port, the berthing of a large cruise ship like Genting Dream also creates new opportunities for Phuket and Resorts World Cruises to explore future possibilities, as well as as a potential cruise and clearance gateway for outbound passengers embarking the Genting Dream in the future, spurring the growth of the local and regional cruise tourism sector.
A special port stay event was held onboard the Genting Dream to commemorate this milestone event with Resort World Cruises management, Captain Havard Ramsoy, Senior Vice President, Fleet Operations; Mr. Jerry Leong, Senior Vice President, Business Development and Ports; Captain Jukka Silvennoinen and Captain Robert Bodin of the Genting Dream, welcoming the deputy governor of Phuket, Adul Chuthong and the local authorities for a special memento presentation.
Fans of Phuket can hop on the Genting Dream from Singapore departing alternate Tuesdays for the 3 Night Cruise to enjoy the island’s day and night-time attractions. Catch some of Phuket’s top locations and amazing beaches, as well as its legendary nightlife that is dedicated to local food and beverages, night markets, live entertainment and more.
In addition, the Genting Dream also offers a variety of exciting itineraries from Singapore, including the 3 Night Penang-Kuala Lumpur Cruise; the 2 Night Kuala Lumpur and 2 Night High Seas Weekend Getaway Cruise. Alternatively, passengers can embark from Kuala Lumpur (via Port KLang) for the 4 Night Singapore Discovery Cruise and 3 Night Singapore-Penang Cruise.
(Genting Dream, first large cruise ship over 150,000 gross tonnage to berth alongside Phuket Deep Sea Port – Genting Cruise Lines)
