5 7 “Singapore and Kuala Lumpur are both popular with travellers in the region due to their iconic landmarks, cuisine and shopping opportunities, and our cruise itineraries give them an alternative and convenient way to experience the cities,” says Goh. “Penang Island adds an interesting mix to the itinerary, allowing guests to explore one of Malaysia’s rich heritage and favourite food haven destinations.” Goh notes that Resorts World Cruises strives to create programmes with a diverse range of shore excursion options to cater to a wide spectrum of guest demographics. “For instance, our ‘Taste & Traditions in Penang’ shore excursion is popular with both younger and older guests because it highlights key landmarks of Penang, famous local cuisine that is unique to the island, and shopping,” he says. “Such guided tours deliver a holistic experience for our guests.” Buoyed by the success of Genting Dream’s maiden season, Goh says Resorts World Cruises will continue to focus on strengthening the offerings from its dual homeports. “This will include both the roundtrip itineraries and the one-way cruises between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur,” he says. “In addition, we’ll explore new destinations, considering factors including customer demand, available port facilities, immigration processes and shore excursion opportunities, to name just a few.” As part of its plan to trial new destinations, Resorts World Cruises will sail a five-night cruise from Kuala Lumpur to Penang and Phuket, Thailand, as well as a five-night voyage to Bintan Island, North Bali, and Surabaya in Indonesia in late 2022. “These special cruises will enable us to assess the feasibility of calling into these ports and other new destinations more regularly in the future,” says Goh. He adds that the brand will also adapt its future itineraries, shore excursions and onboard offerings to cater to the growing demand for personalised cruise experiences. “We continue to build and expand our offerings to suit current lifestyle and market trends, and we know that human connection and hospitality will be the key differentiators when it comes to building a strong relationship between vacationers’ experiences and our brand,” he explains. “We’ll enhance our two-, three- and five-night cruises to deliver more personalised experiences onboard the vessel, especially in the luxury Palace, a private ship-within-a-ship enclave that offers exclusive amenities. “Plus, we’ll explore more custom-made excursions with unique experiences as guests’ interests change over time. Of course, we’ll ensure that we can still cater to the preferences of the greater group, while providing more options for the various target segments.” CFIP Genting Dream offers weekly departures from Port Klang, which is located close to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia “ We provide exceptional short getaway destination cruises that are infused with exciting and relevant offerings”
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