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4 Days 3 Nights: How to Make the Most of Your Genting Dream Cruise
🚢 Our journey starts at the Marina Bay Cruise Centre in Singapore.
We boarded the Genting Dream for a full round-trip itinerary:
Singapore → Kuala Lumpur → Penang → Singapore 🫧

⏰ Day 2 & Day 3: Port Days
On both days, the ship docks early around 7–8 AM.
After disembarking and transferring to your sightseeing spot, you’ll probably start exploring around 9–11 AM.

The ship leaves at 4 PM, so plan to return with a generous time buffer — ideally start heading back by 3 PM. Missing the ship is not an option!

⚠️ Tip: The pace is tight — think of it as a “city walk on fast-forward.” Have a clear plan of where to go and what to see before disembarking. No time for hesitation!


🌏 Why Take a Cruise?
A cruise is perfect if it’s your first time visiting these cities.
It gives you a quick taste of the culture and helps you decide whether you’d like to come back for a deeper trip in the future.


⛴️ My Best Tips
• Wi-Fi? Not Essential.
The ship’s internet is slow and patchy. Skip it, unplug for a few days, and just enjoy the moment.
• Go to the Rooftop.
The ship has 19 decks. Don’t miss the top deck — it’s full of surprises and the best sea views.
• Relax and Take It In.
Watch the ocean, film a time-lapse of the sunset, take photos of the waves — this is your chance to slow down.
• Enjoy a Drink.
You can’t bring alcohol onboard, but you can buy it on the ship. A drink with sea breeze and live music at night? Perfect.
• Try All the Food.
Make it a goal to try every restaurant — it’s part of the experience!
• Go Independent.
Unless you’re booking this trip for your parents, I recommend skipping the group tours and planning your own itinerary.
• Sleep Well.
The beds are super comfortable. Maybe it’s the sea breeze, but I slept incredibly well every night.
• Don’t Lose Your Cruise Card.
It’s basically your onboard passport — room key, payment card, and ID all in one.
• Comfort Matters.
Bring slippers! They’re perfect for “cruise walks” and make your stay more relaxed.

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Post by Amy-s | Sep 12, 2025

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