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Written by Christi Elflein
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A Cruise to Nowhere
Nico, Nylan and Aurelia Shoemaker on Genting's World Dream
Need to scratch the travel itch? The hottest and ONLY guaranteed tickets out of town are a cruise to nowhere. Two cruise lines are offering three- and four-night trips out to sea for Singapore residents -- Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas and Genting Cruise Lines’ World Dream. AWA members Alfa Singkoh-Bald and Julie Shoemaker each took their families on one of the cruises. If you’re considering booking, check out the comparison notes from their trips. Both families
Avery Bald tries iFly skydiving on Quantum of the Seas
Christi is an urban planner for an architecture firm in Florida. She moved to Singapore and joined AWA in 2019 and loves exploring her new city with her husband and two kids. loved their cruise and emphasized how much they enjoyed family time together. “It felt like a real vacation,” Julie said. “We liked it so much, we booked again. This time with Royal Caribbean.” Alfa said, “We loved it!” She recalled her husband saying as they were leaving the ship, “I wish we had two more nights.” Alfa added, “We were so happy to be able to have had a three-night getaway outside the city, even though to nowhere.”
Cruise Comparison
COVID Testing
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The Singkohs (Kids 13 & 14) The Singkoh-Bald Family (Kids 13 & 14) The Shoemaker Family (Kids 7, 9 & 10)The Shoemakers (Kids 7, 9 & 10)
Included in cost. Nasal swab test two to four days before boarding. Slightly uncomfortable. Easier on the kids. Rapid test before disembarking.
Trace Together token or app required. Also given a tracking bracelet. Masks mandatory unless eating, drinking or swimming.
Stayed in a suite. Comfortable.
Many restaurant options included. Favorite was Coastal Kitchen (reservation). Great ice cream, dim sum and snacks by the pool.
No reservations needed. Always got a lounger and a good view. Included in cost. Rapid non-invasive test at port before boarding. Second test before disembarking. Easy.
Room key used to check into locations on the ship. Also given a tracking token. Masks mandatory unless eating, drinking or swimming. Stayed in adjoining balcony rooms. Spatious, comfortable beds.
Banquet food was decent. Long lines for seating. Lido Deck buffet had few options for kids. Other restaurant options available at additional cost.
Reservations needed. Limited to one hour per day. Small pool.
Arcade, rock wall (minimal queueing), FlowRider surfing (long queue), iFly skydiving (reservation), basketball, running on the deck
Shows, spa, casino, bumper cars, trapeze school, roller skating Four waterslides (no signups, could slide all day), the "insane" VR arcade, magic show, arts & crafts.
Shows, spa, casino, rock climbing, mini golf, basketball, ropes course, zipline
Service was excellent. Expect queueing. "Just to be on a balcony overlooking the ocean was absolutely lovely. "
S$950
Based on promotions in January for a March date, threenight cruise, balcony room, for a family of 4 (incl tax & fees)
