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Genting Dream Cruises - World Dream , Genting Dream , Explorer Dream & Global Dream.
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very good questions , but but Only Micheal Goh President Dream Cruises can answer otherwise once onboard cannot disembark on request .
looks like they referring to Halal Food ,
What Does It Mean to be Halal-Certified?
“Halal” is an Arabic word which means “lawful” or “allowable”. Muslims can only consume food and drinks that are halal. Non-Halal, or “Haram” food or drinks are prohibited from consumption.
In general, all harmful things such as:
- The meat of animals that were already dead before they could be slaughtered;
- Pigs;
- Dogs;
- Intoxicating drugs; and
- Alcohol
Being Halal-certified does not simply mean that no pork or lard are used as ingredients in your eatery. All ingredients and utensils used for food preparation must also be Halal.
This means that Halal animals must be slaughtered by Muslims while a short prayer is said. The animals are also slaughtered with very sharp knives to cause a quick death and thorough drainage of blood.
Aquatic animals like fish need not be slaughtered in similar ways as they die quickly when out of water and do not have as much blood as land animals. Applicants should also ensure that raw ingredients such as gelatin used to prepare food are Halal as well as they may consist extracts (bones or skin) of Haram animals.
Utensils that were in contact with Haram ingredients such as pork or dog meat must not be used in Halal food preparation unless they have undergone ritual cleansing by Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS) or MUIS-appointed agent.
In addition to ensuring that there is a proper procedure to food preparation, there is a list of requirements that needs to be followed before your restaurant can be Halal-certified.
High Seas in International Waters Halal still Applies ?
https://sg.dreamcruiseline.com/swif...-world-dream---jan-6--2021?siid=281788&lang=1
https://sg.dreamcruiseline.com/swif...-world-dream---jan-6--2021?siid=281788&lang=1
Kids having fun in a water park on Genting’s World Dream on Nov 7, 2020.ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE
Royal Caribbean International held a pilot cruise to nowhere on the Quantum of the Seas on Nov 30, 2020. PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO
Vessel operators optimistic about consumer response to cruises to nowhere
Cheryl Teh
- PUBLISHED
DEC 6, 2020, 8:03 PM SGT
SINGAPORE - There has been a rush to hit the high seas with 13 cruises to nowhere setting sail over the past month or so.
The round-trip cruises without ports of call have taken 30,000 or so passengers since Genting Cruise Line's World Dream got the ball rolling on Nov 6.
The trips, which are part of a pilot programme announced by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) in October, impose strict safety measures to keep Covid-19 at bay, including a reduced 50 per cent capacity and pre-boarding testing for passengers.
The two operators authorised to run such trips - Genting Cruise Lines and Royal Caribbean International - told The Straits Times that tickets were selling well.
The World Dream, which has run 11 cruises since its first one on Nov 6, offers two- and three-night "Super Seacation" voyages.
Genting Cruise Lines has extended the itineraries to the end of March. "More Singapore residents are increasingly becoming aware of the start of World Dream's safe pilot cruises... along with the benefits of cruising," said Mr Michael Goh, President of Dream Cruises and Head of international sales at Genting Cruise Lines.
The STB said in October that passengers must wear masks and observe safe distancing while cruise lines must be audited and receive CruiseSafe certification.
"The Government will monitor the outcomes of the pilot sailings carefully in the coming months before deciding on the next steps for cruises," said STB cruise director Annie Chang.
"The responses and enquiries continue to be very positive and we remain highly optimistic of the growing demand during the school and festive year-end holidays."
Royal Caribbean International held a pilot cruise to nowhere on the Quantum of the Seas on Monday (Nov 30), and on and Thursday (Dec 3) launched its first consumer-oriented voyage since the pandemic began with a four-night getaway for 1,300 passengers.
The vessel will set sail again on Monday (Dec 7) on a three-night jaunt with 1,700 voyagers.
Ms Angie Stephen, managing director for Asia-Pacific at Royal Caribbean International, noted: "The demand for our product has certainly exceeded our expectations. Singapore is a great base of business, and we're planning on building back confidence in the cruising industry and ramping up safely."
Ms Stephen said demand for its cruises from January to March was already building up, with January more than 50 per cent booked.
She added that many customers were families and young professionals, with most passengers aged 45 and under, while around 10 per cent are in their 60s and above.
"There's a lot of potential, as we have a capacity limit of over 2,000 guests - half of the 4,088 that the ship could hold pre-pandemic," Ms Stephen said. "As for whether more ships will be added to the sailing roster, we'd like to start safe and slow - but as Royal Caribbean has the most ships in the world, there's always an opportunity."
The need to get tested for Covid-19 before boarding has not dampened the spirits of excited travellers.
"I much prefer cruising to staycations. With cruises, you don't feel like you're stuck on the island, and despite there not being ports of call, there's loads to do on the boat," said Mr Ricky Goh, 29, who has been on two cruises on the World Dream.
"Going for a jog on the deck of a ship and watching the sunrise from the sea - these aren't things you can do from a hotel room.
Retiree Nishith Kumar, 66, "cannot wait" to set sail on the Quantum of the Seas in January with his wife and 33-year-old son.
He said: "It'll be a joy to travel once again with my family... I'm looking forward to exploring the ship, relaxing, and breathing in some fresh ocean air."
The STB said in October that passengers must wear masks and observe safe distancing while cruise lines must be audited and receive CruiseSafe certification.
"The Government will monitor the outcomes of the pilot sailings carefully in the coming months before deciding on the next steps for cruises," said STB cruise director Annie Chang.
Where is the point-to-point destination of Dream Cruises?
use your Finger to navigate left to see WD.
navigate to your right to see QotS...
https://www.cruisemapper.com/?imo=9549463
i been taking cruise in Australia yearly for the past 5 years and everytime we had the BEST experienced we love it so much that if no relative comes to visit us in Australia we will booked twice a year!
i never took cruise in singapore though.
maybe i am a very friendly and humble person i will greet the staff when we meet even my daughter also will greet them and hug them! everytime we go for our meal in the restaurant there always a special table for my family. to me the staff are human and we be nice to them it will make their day even it just a simple greet! our last cruise the staff even bought toys for my daughter and they very sad to see us on the last day. and when we left the ship and Q for the taxi home some of the staff saw us far away and they come to us and say good bye like friends!.
be friendly and be humble it will go a long way
i never took cruise in singapore though.
maybe i am a very friendly and humble person i will greet the staff when we meet even my daughter also will greet them and hug them! everytime we go for our meal in the restaurant there always a special table for my family. to me the staff are human and we be nice to them it will make their day even it just a simple greet! our last cruise the staff even bought toys for my daughter and they very sad to see us on the last day. and when we left the ship and Q for the taxi home some of the staff saw us far away and they come to us and say good bye like friends!.
be friendly and be humble it will go a long way
Thank you for sharing your very inspiring experience. It's so true that being friendly and humble will go a lonnnnggg way for everyone.i been taking cruise in Australia yearly for the past 5 years and everytime we had the BEST experienced we love it so much that if no relative comes to visit us in Australia we will booked twice a year!
i never took cruise in singapore though.
maybe i am a very friendly and humble person i will greet the staff when we meet even my daughter also will greet them and hug them! everytime we go for our meal in the restaurant there always a special table for my family. to me the staff are human and we be nice to them it will make their day even it just a simple greet! our last cruise the staff even bought toys for my daughter and they very sad to see us on the last day. and when we left the ship and Q for the taxi home some of the staff saw us far away and they come to us and say good bye like friends!.
be friendly and be humble it will go a long way
Saw this very late. Thanks.
Weekday cruises now no crowd only few hundred pax each cruise so offer promo now at dirt cheap price. Maybe due to CNY coming so less punters want go take risk if close contact stuck home 2 weeks means no more celebrate gong xi fa cai 
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