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Genting Dream's two-night cruises will switch to MelakaGenting Dream's two-night cruises will switch to Melaka

Resorts World Cruises' Genting Dream will visit Melaka in place of Port Klang on its two-night cruises from Singapore starting Nov. 10.

Anne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

August 16, 2024

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People in Dutch Square Melaka
Dutch Square is a popular attraction in MelakaPHOTO: RESORTS WORLD CRUISES

The extended 12-hour call will allow time for passengers on excursions to Kuala Lumpur to explore Melaka, the line said.

Tender to ICQS Complex

Genting Dream will anchor close to Melaka city, affording view of the beaches and landscape. Passengers will take a short tender up the Melaka River to the modern Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security Complex (ICQS Complex). From there, it is a 15-minute walk to the heart of Melaka, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with the red colonial buildings of Dutch Square and Jonker Street, famous for its shopping, dining and entertainment.

It's also possible to take the Melaka riverboats next to the ICQS Complex to see the historic port city with buildings influenced by the Portuguese, Dutch and English, murals, parks and colorful shops on both sides of the riverbank.

200,000 passengers

With a total of 52 calls a year, Genting Dream is expected to carry up to 200,000 passengers to Melaka annually, according to Michael Goh, president of Resorts World Cruises.

This will contribute to increased tourism numbers during 'Visit Melaka 2024,' boosting Melaka's economic growth, said Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh, chief minister of Melaka. Chinese actress Fan Bingbing is the ‘Visit Melaka Year 2024’ ambassador

Three-night cruise

Passengers have the option to embark on Mondays every fortnight from Melaka via the ICQS Complex for a three-night cruise to Singapore and Penang ending at Port Klang.

About the Author

Anne Kalosh

Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

Anne Kalosh covers global stories, reporting both breaking and in-depth news on cruising's significant people, places, ships and trends. A sought-after expert on cruising, she has moderated conferences around the world, including the high-profile State of the Industry panel at Seatrade Cruise Global. She created and led the acclaimed itinerary-planning case study for Seatrade's cruise master classes held at Cambridge and Oxford universities. She has been the cruise columnist for AFAR.com, and her freelance stories have appeared in a wide range of publications, from The New York Times to The Miami Herald.

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