2 Night vs 3 Night Genting Dream Cruise Guide

Planning a quick break from Singapore and stuck between a 2-night or 3-night Genting Dream cruise?

Both trips are short, fun, and full of food and shows.
But they feel very different once you are onboard.

This guide will show you, in simple words:

What you get on each cruise
How the itineraries work
Who should choose 2 nights
Who will be happier with 3 nights
Easy FAQs so you can book with confidence

Quick answer: 2-night vs 3-night Genting Dream

If you don’t want to read everything, here’s the fast answer:

Choose a 2-night cruise if…

You want a weekend escape with minimum leave from work
You live in or near Singapore
Your budget is tight, and you want the lowest total price
You just want a taste of cruising (great for first-timers)

Choose a 3-night cruise if…

You want to visit more ports like Phuket, Penang or Melaka
You are flying in from India, Malaysia, Australia, etc.
You want more time to try slides, shows, casino, Zouk and other fun things
You want better value per night and a more relaxed trip

In short:
2 nights = a quick splash of fun.
3 nights = a fuller holiday.

Genting Dream in one minute

Before we compare, a quick reminder of what Genting Dream is:

Large resort-style ship: ~150,695 GT, 335 m long, 18 decks
Around 3,300+ guests and 1,900+ crew, with 1,674 staterooms
Big features:

6-slide Waterslide Park
Ropes Course & Zipline
Little Dreamers Club kids area
Zouk & Zouk Beach Club
Crystal Life Spa, Zodiac Theatre, bowling, VR arcade
Halal-friendly buffet Lido plus many restaurants and bars

For a deeper ship overview, you can vist to our blog: Information: Genting Dream Cruise – Size, Capacity & Amenities.

At a glance: 2-Night vs 3-Night Genting Dream

Feature	2-Night Cruise	3-Night Cruise
Length	2 nights / 3 days	3 nights / 4 days
Common options	Weekend High Seas (Fri), Melaka [KL] cruise (Sun/Wed)	Phuket cruise, Penang–Melaka, Melaka–Penang
From Singapore	Fri, Sun, Wed sailings	Mainly Tuesday sailings
Ports	Either no port (High Seas) or 1 port (Melaka)	1–2 ports (Phuket, Penang, Melaka)
Sea time	1 full sea day	1–2 sea days, depending on route
Total price	Lower total trip cost	Higher total but often lower price per night
Best for	Quick weekend, budget, first cruise	Families, fly-in guests, people who want more sightseeing

Itinerary details below are based on the official schedules on your Genting Dream page and StarDream itineraries.

2-Night Genting Dream cruises from Singapore

Your 2-night cruises are perfect for a short break. You board, unpack once, eat a lot, enjoy a show or two, and you’re back in Singapore within three days.

2-Night Weekend Getaway Cruise (High Seas – Fri departure)

Day 1 (Fri): Board at Marina Bay Cruise Centre, depart around 8:00 pm
Day 2 (Sat): Full day at sea – slides, pools, shows, shopping
Day 3 (Sun): Arrive back in Singapore around 12:00 pm

Who will love this:

Office workers who can leave Friday evening
Couples and groups of friends wanting nightlife + casino + Zouk
People who want to try a cruise but don’t want to commit many days

What you get in two nights:

At least one big night show in the Zodiac Theatre
Time for waterslides, ropes course & zipline (weather-dependent)
Many meals at Lido and other eateries
A lazy sea day to enjoy the ship

2-Night Melaka [KL] Cruise (Sun or Wed departure)

Example Sunday Melaka cruise:

Day 1 (Sun): Depart Singapore around 7:00 pm
Day 2 (Mon): Melaka (Kuala Lumpur) – roughly 8:00 am–8:00 pm in port
Day 3 (Tue): Arrive Singapore around 7:00 am

There are also special Wednesday 2-night Melaka cruises with a late 11:00 pm departure and midday arrival back in Singapore.

Why people pick this:

You get one full day in Melaka, which is enough time for:

Jonker Street and the old town
Street food and local coffee
A trishaw ride or a river cruise

Short trip, but it feels like a real overseas holiday.

3-Night Genting Dream cruises from Singapore

With 3 nights, you finally have time to explore more than one place, or stay longer in Phuket.

Your main 3-night options from Singapore:

3-Night Phuket Cruise (Tue departure)

Day 1 (Tue): Singapore, depart around 1:00 pm
Day 2 (Wed): Phuket (Deep Sea Port) – arrive late afternoon
Day 3 (Thu): Depart Phuket in the early hours (around 1–2 am)
Day 4 (Fri): Arrive Singapore around 12:00 pm

Phuket gives you beach time, night markets, and island vibes.

3-Night Penang – Melaka [KL] Cruise

Day 1 (Tue): Depart Singapore around 1:00 pm
Day 2 (Wed): Penang – about 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Day 3 (Thu): Melaka (Kuala Lumpur) – about 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Day 4 (Fri): Arrive Singapore around 12:00 pm

You get two full port days. That’s lots of time to see George Town’s street art, local food, and Melaka’s heritage streets.

3-Night Melaka [KL] – Penang Cruise

Day 1 (Tue): Late night departure around 11:30 pm
Day 2 (Wed): Melaka – 8:00 am–6:00 pm
Day 3 (Thu): Penang – 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Day 4 (Fri): Back to Singapore around 3:00 pm

This also gives you two ports, but with different timing (late start, later return).

Price & value comparison (simple view)

Exact prices change by season, cabin type, and deals. But based on typical patterns from official and partner sites:

2-night cruises are usually cheapest in total, since you pay for fewer nights.
3-night cruises cost more overall, but the price per night is often similar or slightly better.
Weekend dates (public holidays, school holidays) can be more expensive than mid-week.
Port itineraries (Phuket, Penang, Melaka) usually cost more than a High Seas cruise, because port fees and demand are higher.

See Genting Dream Cruise page for the latest base fares and dates

2-Night vs 3-Night: Which is better for you?

1. If you live in Singapore or nearby

Pick 2 nights if:

You just want to relax, eat and watch shows
You can only take one day off work
You want a quick birthday or anniversary trip

Pick 3 nights if:

You want to visit ports (Phuket / Penang / Melaka)
You’ve already done a High Seas cruise before
You like shore excursions and sightseeing

2. If you’re flying in (India, Malaysia, Australia, etc.)

Flight + hotel + cruise is a big effort and cost.
2 nights may feel too short after a long flight.
3 nights or longer usually makes more sense, because:

You get more days on the ship
You visit at least one or two cities
You spread the flight cost over more holiday days

3. For families with kids

Kids love the waterslides, ropes course, Little Dreamers Club, Zouk Beach events and shows.
On a 2-night cruise, you might feel rushed trying to do everything.
On a 3-night cruise, you can:

Spend a full sea day just exploring the ship
Have another day for a port like Phuket or Penang
Still have time to rest

For most families, 3 nights is the sweet spot.

4. For couples or friend groups

2 nights (High Seas) is great if you mainly want:

Nightlife and drinks
Casino time
Dancing at Zouk and late-night snacks

3 nights is better if you also want:

Beach or city time in Phuket / Penang / Melaka
Spa day at sea
A slower pace

Booking tips to get the best deal

Check both 2-night and 3-night prices for your dates
Sometimes, a 3-night cruise during a promo is only slightly more than 2 nights.
Look at weekday vs weekend

Weekend and school holiday sailings usually cost more.
Mid-week 3-night trips can give better value per night.

Watch the promotions page
See “Latest Genting Dream Cruise Exclusive Promotions” page often lists seasonal offers, onboard credits, or free upgrades.
Decide early if you want The Palace

Palace suites sell out faster
They include priority boarding, butlers, and a private restaurant

Link out to your key information pages

Inside the article, interlink to:

2-night cruise hub: https://www.singaporestarcruise.com/2-night-cruise-from-singapore
3-night cruise hub: https://www.singaporestarcruise.com/3-night-cruise-from-singapore
Genting Dream Cruise Activities: Fun, Entertainment & Experience Guide

FAQs: 2 Night vs 3 Night Genting Dream

Is a 2 night Genting Dream cruise enough?

Yes, a 2-night cruise is enough if you just want a quick break with food, shows, and sea time. It's perfect for first-timers and busy workers in Singapore. But you only get one sea day and, depending on the itinerary, maybe one port (Melaka).

How many days do you need on Genting Dream?

For most people, 3–4 nights feels “just right”. You get time to explore the ship, watch multiple shows, enjoy the pool and slides, and still visit one or two ports like Phuket, Penang or Melaka.

Are 3 night Genting Dream cruises more expensive?

The total price of a 3 night cruise is higher, because it is one extra night. But the price per night is often similar or slightly better, especially during promotions or on less busy dates.

Does a 2 night cruise include a port stop?

It depends on the itinerary:

Weekend High Seas (Fri) - no port, just sea days
Melaka cruises (Sun/Wed) - one full day in Melaka [KL]

Which is better for kids: 2 nights or 3 nights?

Kids love Genting Dream’s slides, kids’ club, arcade, and shows. For families, 3 nights is usually better because you have more time to enjoy everything without rushing and can include a port like Phuket or Penang.