EG's Travelogue

Read part 5 here . Day 5: Cruising day (South China Sea) As the cruise enters its last full day, most of the ship's facilities and outlets are open the whole day. There was also a Bridge and Helipad Tour for passengers who are interested in knowing how the ship operates. View of Genting Dream's  forecastle. At night, there was a "Dream Night" party featuring live fireworks display at high seas. Day 6: Arrival at Singapore At approximately 10.00am on day 6, Genting Dream  entered the Singapore Strait Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) near Horsburgh Lighthouse, Pedra Branca/Pulau Batu Puteh. Overtaking MV Metis Leader , a NYK Ro-Ro vessel bound for Singapore from Tanjung Priok, Jakarta. Entering the busy Singapore waters. A Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) is in effect in these waters to ensure safe passage of ships between the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea. 45 minutes before scheduled time of arrival, Genting Dream  rende...

Read part 3 here . Day 4: Laem Chabang, Si Racha, Thailand Day-break at 12.59020000° N, 100.7498333° E, 5 nautical miles off Khram Yai Island, Thailand. The ship was sailing at 22 knots at a heading of 352 degrees. Rendezvous with pilot boat off the beaches of Pattaya. Flag Quebec, Flag Hotel, and Thai flag raised, signifying that the ship is now in Thai waters and has a pilot on board. Overtaking MV SITC Pyeongtaek  near the breakwater. Both Genting Dream  and SITC Pyeongtaek  were headed towards the same port. MV Astral Ace , a Ro-Ro vessel (car carrier) being loaded up for voyage to Pasir Panjang, Singapore. The tug in the foreground was Tug 401, one of the two tugs assigned to escort the Genting Dream  to her berth. Two unidentified tugs waiting for the arrival of SITC Pyeongtaek . SITC Pyeongtaek  entering the harbour. MV Ardennes , geared bulk carrier, being loaded with a shipment of cables. MV Athens Bridge ...