Dream Cruises, the first-ever Asian luxury cruise line, today unveiled the stunning artwork set to adorn Genting Dream, the cruise line’s inaugural ship purpose-built for the China and Asia cruise market.

Genting Dream, currently undergoing fit-out at shipbuilders Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany, will debut from her homeport of Guangzhou (Nansha) in November this year.

Conceived by Chinese pop-artist Jacky Tsai, the art piece entitled “Voyage of a Lover’s Dream” envisages an ethereal and fantastical journey of love between a mermaid and an astronaut. 

London-based Tsai, best known for his creative work with iconic fashion designer Alexander McQueen, combines the essence of Chinese culture and the popular elements of western art in his unique hull art piece. 

Jacky has created a giant-sized art piece on both port and starboard sides of Genting Dream measuring more than 335 metres in length. The artist has then recreated an acrylic and gold leaf on canvas work - measuring 3.1 metres by 1.35 metres, which will be displayed onboard.

On entering service in November 2016, Genting Dream will be amongst the largest and most spacious cruise ships in Asia. The 2,000-strong crew – a planned ratio of 1 crew member to every 1.7 guests – are recruited carefully to deliver the very best service and the epitome of Asian hospitality. 

A range of comfortable guest options are offered, with over 70 per cent of staterooms containing private balconies. 100 connecting rooms will ensure that family and larger group vacations have never been more convenient. Guests also can experience the ultimate luxury in ‘Dream Mansion’, a ‘ship-within-a-ship’ with two floors of lavish suites featuring European-style butler service. Foodies will delight in over 35 restaurant and bar concepts capturing the flavours of Asia and the world and a 610-metre wraparound promenade will allow for dramatic sea-side dining and lounging from sunrise-to-sunset in a multitude of themed venues.

Inspirational onboard experiences will include a comprehensive and ever-changing program of opportunities for self-discovery, including guest speakers on a multitude of topics; wine, whisky and cigar appreciation; together with a myriad of educational activities and happenings, enriching Genting Dream guests’ time at sea.

In addition, a plethora of past times including pools, six water slides, play rooms, rock climbing wall, mahjong room and mini-golf. A full complement of health and well-being facilities will further enhance the guest experience including state of the art Asian and Western Spas, a beauty salon, barbershop, and health club.

Genting Dream will debut from her homeport of Guangzhou (Nansha) in November. Her maiden cruise itinerary offers 2, 5 and 7-night coastal China and Vietnam destination experiences.

From 13 November 2016 to 1 January 2017, the 5-night cruise will provide a great opportunity to explore Vietnam’s scenic Da Nang and Ha Long Bay, calling at Sanya on China’s beach resort of Hainan Island on the return leg.

From 1 January to 31 March 2017, the 5-night cruise itinerary will then offer the delights of the vibrant side of Vietnam, with calls at Nha Trang and Ho Chi Minh City.

Both itineraries have a choice of a 2-night weekend cruise to the dynamic city of Hong Kong. For more information about Dream Cruises, please visit www.dreamcruiseline.com