Around the world on a cruise

With travel still largely curtailed, cruise lines are organising country-themed itineraries or short sailings to feed the wanderlust of Singaporeans

To woo customers, Genting Cruise Lines has rolled out Rhythm of Korea, which takes place on the World Dream cruise liner and offers Korean-themed shows (left) and activities. Food and beverage company manager Belle Pereira Ho (above), who celebrated
To woo customers, Genting Cruise Lines has rolled out Rhythm of Korea, which takes place on the World Dream cruise liner and offers Korean-themed shows (above) and activities. ST PHOTO: NG SOR LUAN
To woo customers, Genting Cruise Lines has rolled out Rhythm of Korea, which takes place on the World Dream cruise liner and offers Korean-themed shows (left) and activities. Food and beverage company manager Belle Pereira Ho (above), who celebrated
Travellers on World Dream can also catch other performances, such as Dream Variety (above), which features acrobats, singers and ballroom dancers. ST PHOTO: NG SOR LUAN
To woo customers, Genting Cruise Lines has rolled out Rhythm of Korea, which takes place on the World Dream cruise liner and offers Korean-themed shows (left) and activities. Food and beverage company manager Belle Pereira Ho (above), who celebrated
Food and beverage company manager Belle Pereira Ho (above), who celebrated her birthday on Quantum of the Seas with her husband last year, says the appeal of cruising is its hassle-free nature. PHOTO: COURTESY OF BELLE PEREIRA HO
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Cruises to nowhere, dubbed "super seacations" and "ocean getaways", are among the few vacation options in a year without travel.

Being surrounded by sea and sky is transportive, even if there are no ports of call.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on March 02, 2021, with the headline Around the world on a cruise. Subscribe