Global-class – theme park
During an event taken place onboard the World Dream docked at Hong Kong's Kait Tak cruise terminal, the company revealed more details on its upcoming 204,000 gross ton ships being built at MV Werften in Germany.
“To seize these opportunities ahead, Genting Hong Kong has visionary plans, and we're here to unveil one of them. In 2021, Genting Hong Kong will debut its first Global-class ship. At more than 200,000 tonnes and over 340 metres long, this luxury liner is expected to accommodate some 5,000 passengers in 2,500 cabins. This evening, we get to launch one of them – a show cabin designed to give us a taste of tomorrow's Genting luxury. I look forward to seeing the cabin, but I am looking even more forward to welcoming this liner to Hong Kong in the future.," said Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay.
Over the past quarter century, the company has cemented its reputation in the cruise industry for its commitment to providing the best cruise products available in the region.
Genting Cruise Lines is built upon three pillars of excellence – a “Made in Germany” cruise fleet synonymous with the highest in quality, safety, comfort and reliability, legendary Asian service and hospitality and uncompromising North European safety standards.
Looking ahead to the next 25 years, Genting Cruise Lines has acquired its own shipyards in Germany, called MV Werften, and will be building a fleet of technologically advanced cruise ships for its three brands. The first of a fleet of luxurious 20,000 gross ton Endeavor-class expedition vessels will be delivered to Crystal Cruises in 2020, followed in succession by the first of a fleet of 200,000 gross ton Global Class ships for Dream Cruises in 2021, 67,000 gross ton Diamond-class ships for Crystal Cruises in 2022 and innovative Contemporary-class ships for Star Cruises in 2023.
Accommodating up to 9,000 passengers, Dream Cruises’ Global-class will be the largest cruise ships in the world by passenger capacity and brings affordable, high-end cruising to a wide range of passengers with 2,500 cabins consisting of a variety of categories including villas, penthouses, suites, themed suites, balcony cabins and inside cabins. The Global-class will also feature Dream Cruises’ signature 151-suite luxury “ship-within-a-ship’ concept, The Palace.
Global-class – The Palace sun deck
During the event, guests were treated to an exclusive sneak preview of the new Global-class ship with the unveiling of a specially constructed balcony show cabin, built in Germany and shipped over for the occasion.
Featuring 20 square metres of space, the luxurious Global-class cabins will be the industry’s most spacious staterooms, larger than any other cruise line, and are designed for two but can also accommodate up to four guests, suitable for families and group travellers. A unique two bathroom design will allow for several people to get ready at once and the cabin’s sofa bed also easily unfolds to sleep an additional two guests comfortably. A thoughtful touch is a privacy curtain that can be closed to divide the room into separate seating and sleeping areas.
State-of-the-art technology will include Bluetooth locks and a new smart system allowing passengers to control different functions such as the LED mood lighting and climate control with a smartphone app, voice recognition or through a touch-screen control panel. Smart sensors will also be able to detect occupants in the cabin to automatically adjust the lights and temperature for better energy efficiency and triple vent air-conditioning outlets ensure even air distribution for maximum comfort.
“Genting Cruise Lines is excited about the future of the cruise industry in China and especially in the Greater Bay Area. Our investment in new ship construction will ensure that we will have the most modern fleet in the world for our three cruise brands, offering the most variety of itineraries and destinations, providing best-in-class service and, most important of all, maintaining our commitment to growing the cruise market in this region,” added Tan Sri Lim.
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