Who’s calling?

Asian waters will welcome many cruise ships in 2019/2020, each offering a unique blend of accommodation, entertainment and dining experiences, and all are ready to welcome corporate events onboard.

Princess Cruises’ Crooners bar conveys a classic Sinatra era vibe
Crystal Endeavor’s deluxe suite promises a fine stay onboard Silversea Cruises

CRYSTAL CRUISES
Ship Crystal Endeavor
Capacity 200
Destinations Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia and Australia
Why meet onboard? Crystal Endeavor is a polar class mega-yacht with 100 twin rooms and six different dining venues that come with meeting facilities. This compact but luxurious cruise ship welcomes whole ship charters.

To deliver the best event experience for guests, staff onboard works closely with planners to tailor programmes according to specific requirements and needs.


 

Meeting Room Lounge on World Dream

DREAM CRUISES
Ships Genting Dream, Explorer Dream
Capacity 3,300 (Genting Dream); 1,856 (Explorer Dream)
Destinations Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam (Genting Dream); Australia, China, Japan, Hong Kong, New Zealand and Vietnam (Explorer Dream)
Why meet onboard? Built with corporate events in mind, both Genting Dream and Explorer Dream feature the latest business equipment and a selection of indoor and outdoor venues, including the massive Zodiac Theatre.

On Genting Dream, the Zodiac Theatre seats 999 people while on Explorer Dream it seats 830.

An event experience unique to Dream Cruises is Dream Night, a spectacular fireworks display against the night sky as guests celebrate the start or end of their event over champagne and cocktails.

Both ships are packed with activities that are great for corporate teambuilding and incentives. For instance, planners can make magical moments with a private foam
party at Zouk Beach Club onboard Genting Dream, or hold VR/AR arcade game challenges at the ESC Experience Lab onboard Explorer Dream.

C-suite gatherings can be held within The Palace, an ultra luxurious ‘ship within a ship’ area that promises exclusive privileges to VIP guests.


 

Princess Cruises’ Crooners bar conveys a classic Sinatra era vibe

PRINCESS CRUISES
Ships Sapphire Princess, Diamond Princess
Capacity 2,670 guests
Destinations Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, South Korea and Japan
Why meet onboard? Both Sapphire Princess and Diamond Princess are group-friendly, with cabins that can offer either twin beds or a queen at the planner’s request, plus staterooms for three or four sharing guests.

There are also numerous facilities for corporate gatherings. The Princess Theatre can accommodate group sizes of up to 700, while dining functions can be arranged at various dining rooms that can take up to 240 guests in one sitting.

As well, both ships offer a variety of dining experiences and venues, ensuring happy bellies all around. Furthermore, complimentary room service is available for event delegates.

There’s never a dull moment onboard, thanks to plenty of recreational options such as Broadway-style entertainment shows, art auctions, game shows, ballroom dancing classes, and movies under the stars, featuring the latest blockbusters and complimentary popcorn and hotdogs.

Tying all these together is Princess Cruises’ events services support team that will ensure assistance for all onboard programmes as well as group shore excursions.


 

The elegant Compass Rose on Regent Seven Seas Mariner

REGENT SEVEN SEAS
Ship Regent Seven Seas Mariner
Capacity 700
Destinations Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Sri Lanka and India
Why meet onboard? Spacious conference and meeting rooms for up to 700 people are available onboard the Regent Seven Seas Mariner, all armed with state-of-the-art multimedia facilities. Corporates that choose a full charter have the option for corporate branding throughout the ship.

On top of the signature restaurants and casual eateries, the ships feature complimentary in-room dining with free flowing premium wine and spirits – perfect for delegates to wind down after a long day of meetings.

There are also world-class theatrical productions and musicals including performances by the Regent Signature Orchestra.


 

ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES
Ships Voyager of the Seas, Quantum of the Seas
Capacity 4,269 guests
Destinations Malaysia and Thailand (Voyager of the Seas); Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam (Quantum of the Seas)
Why meet onboard? Voyager of the Seas and Quantum of the Seas are giants to ride Asia’s waves in 2019/2020, making them perfect for large MICE groups.

Voyager of the Seas offers 1,600 twin cabins and meeting rooms for up to 1,400 people. The largest function space is the elegant La Scala Theatre which, in the evening, is home to Broadway-standard shows.

There are several recreational gems onboard that planners can be weaved easily into a corporate programme. One such facility is the ice skating rink where performances by professional skaters from around the world are held. Outside of scheduled shows, the rink can be used for teambuilding activities or casual meetings for up to 800 pax. Other facilities include a basketball court, rock-climbing wall, miniature golf course and the FlowRider surf simulator.

Quantum of the Seas offers 1,900 twin cabins and meeting facilities for up to 1,400 people. The jewel in its crown is the Two70, an entertainment hub that offers guests multiple experiences throughout the day – a feature that is unique to the Quantum-class ships. With capacity for 615 guests, it is the perfect venue for meetings and seminars, especially when impressive visuals are needed to complement messages.

Thrills are available across the Quantum fleet, from RipCord by iFLY – the first skydiving simulator at sea – to SeaPlex bumper car ring and FlowRider surf simulator, among others.
A spread of 15 restaurants, including the famed Jamie’s Italian by Jamie Oliver and the ultra exclusive Chef’s Table, help planners dish out varied dining experiences.


 

SILVERSEA CRUISES
Ships Silver Spirit, Silver Muse
Capacity 608 (Silver Spirit); 596 (Silver Muse)
Destinations Singapore and Hong Kong (Silver Spirit); Tokyo, Singapore, Hong Kong and Vietnam (Silver Muse)
Why meet onboard? Both Silver Spirit and Silver Muse are luxurious all-suite ships with twin-sharing possibilities. Each vessel houses eight restaurants and a theatre that accommodates 320 guests.

Silversea’s team of corporate and incentive planning professionals provides creative solutions to ensure that corporate events take off successfully. The extensive host of event planning resources available onboard ensures that all special activities and services are well customised and arranged, promising delegates an unforgettable experience.

Upon arrival, the butler welcomes guests personally, orientating them to their suites and even offering to unpack their bags.


 

STAR CRUISES
Ship Star Pisces, Superstar Aquarius, Superstar Gemini
Capacity 1,027 (Star Pisces); 1,511 (Superstar Aquarius); 1,530 (Superstar Gemini)
Destinations Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand
Why meet onboard? Star Cruises liners boast facilities that are on par with world-class hotels, offering corporate groups quality twin-sharing accommodation, fully-equipped work spaces, and a wide variety of teambuilding activities.

Event planners have the flexibility to customise onboard activities with the help of Star Cruises’ in-house planners and event coordinators.

Offering panoramic views of the ocean from a glass-fronted observatory area, the Galaxy of the Stars lounge onboard these ships is ideal for presentations and product launches. With a seating capacity of up to 292 guests, it also serves as a popular party ground where delegates can dance their night away after a day of meetings.

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