On 24th July, Resorts World Cruises’ 150,695 gt ‘Genting Dream’ became the largest cruise ship to berth at Thailand’s Phuket Deep Sea Port.
‘Genting Dream’ had sailed from Singapore for a three-night Phuket Cruise and her passengers will now be able to disembark at the port without using tenders.
“Our marine operational team, the Captains of ‘Genting Dream’ together with the Phuket pilots, have conducted comprehensive studies, risk assessments and ship simulations over half a year with the Thailand authorities to ensure the feasibility and safety of this pioneering initiative.
“With our ship now able to berth alongside Phuket Deep Sea Port regularly, our passengers will enjoy the convenience, which will further boost Phuket’s image as a cruise destination,” said Michael Goh, Resorts World Cruises’ President.
“We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to the marine department, the Governor of Phuket province, the local port authorities, as well as to Wallem Shipping Agency for their support and co-ordination,“ he added.
With the cruise terminal at the Phuket Deep Sea Port, the berthing of a large cruise ship also creates new opportunities for Phuket and Resorts World Cruises to explore future possibilities, as well as as a potential cruise and clearance gateway for passengers embarking the ‘Genting Dream‘ in the future, spurring the growth of the local and regional cruise tourism sector, the company claimed.
