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FEATURE | CRUISE 40 Jul-Aug 2017 MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS • MCMAG-ASIA.COM Dream Cruises SHIPS IN THE REGION: Genting Dream, World Dream The latter is scheduled to arrive this November. STANDOUT FEATURES: Dream Cruises offers personal butler service for guests staying in Dream Palace, an exclusive ship-within- the-ship luxury complex. There are plenty of entertainment options including 'China's Got Talent – The Dream Experience' and fun parties at sea held at the onboard Zouk nightclub. Those with a penchant for the finer things in life will enjoy Bistro by Mark Best opened by the world-acclaimed eponymous Australian chef, or the first JOHNNIE WALKER HOUSE and Penfolds Wine Vault at sea. ITINERARY UPDATES: Genting Dream will be embarking on 2-night Hong Kong itineraries during the weekend and 5-night "Island Gems of Japan" cruises. Future itineraries will feature new destinations for South East Asia including Surabaya, North Bali and Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Phuket. Itineraries for World Dream will be announced at a later date. A happy cruise group posing in front of Dream Cruises' Genting Dream. AT A GLANCE Costa Asia SHIPS IN THE REGION: Costa Victoria, Costa Fortuna, Costa neoRomantica Highlighted fleets & itineraries for 2017. STANDOUT FEATURES: Costa Asia is known for its signature feature 'Italy at Sea' with authentic European cruising experiences such as the Carnival of Venice parties, Italian opera and Italian wine and cheese pairing sessions. In addition, it targets families with features such as the Squok Club with myriad kid- friendly programmes available. ITINERARY UPDATES:Costa Victoria will be launching a 4- to 5-night sailing from Hong Kong to Vietnam, Hainan Island and Okinawa in September, followed by a 3- to 5-night sailing from Singapore to Thailand and Malaysia from November to next January. This June and July, Costa Fortuna will be sailing from Taiwan to Japan and South Korea. Lastly, the 'gem of Costa's fleets', Costa neoRomantica is currently offering 4- to 7-night itineraries from Japan to South Korea and Russia. NEWS: Costa Asia has invested over 6 billion euros (US$4.47 billion) on two new Costa ships for Asian guests, to be delivered in 2019 and 2010 respectively. Built by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, each ship will be able to carry 4,200 guests. They will be operated by Costa Asia, the Asian brand of the Costa Group. In April, Costa Asia also introduced a 'Go Costa, Let's Festa!' campaign, running throughout 2017 which will further drive home the experience of 'Italy at Sea' with authentic Italian cuisines, all-day entertainment, and duty-free promotions on European luxury brands.