2026 Singapore School Holidays: Best Genting Dream Cruise Dates (Official Itineraries)

If you live in Singapore, school holidays can feel short. Flights cost more too.
So a cruise can be a smart idea: no airport, and you still get a real holiday.

This guide is for families who want a Genting Dream cruise from Singapore that matches Singapore school holidays and uses official itinerary data.

1) Singapore school holidays 2026 (official MOE dates)

For most families (MK, Primary, Secondary), the main school vacation blocks in 2026 are:

• March break: Sat 14 Mar to Sun 22 Mar 2026
• June holidays: Sat 30 May to Sun 28 Jun 2026
• September break: Sat 5 Sep to Sun 13 Sep 2026
• Year-end holidays: Sat 21 Nov to Thu 31 Dec 2026

Also useful “extra days off” for planning:

• Mon 6 Jul 2026 is a school holiday (Youth Day is Sun 5 Jul)
• Fri 4 Sep 2026 is Teachers’ Day (school holiday)
• Fri 2 Oct 2026 is Children’s Day (for primary only)

Small tip: Teachers’ Day (Fri 4 Sep) is perfect for a Friday cruise.

2) What makes Genting Dream good for school holidays?

Parents usually want 3 things:

1. Easy travel (no flights, less stress)
2. Kids stay busy (so adults can rest)
3. Food choices (so picky eaters are okay)

From the official ship brochure, Genting Dream has:

• Waterslide park (six waterslides)
• Rope course & zipline (35-metre zipline)
• Little Dreamers Club for kids age 2 to 12
• Buffet dining at The Lido with international and halal food options

Ship size (also from the official brochure):

• 18 decks
• Passenger capacity 3,352 (lower berth)

3) Official Genting Dream itineraries from Singapore (2026–2027)

Below are the main cruise types shown in the official Singapore-departure itinerary brochure (version shown as “as of 23 Dec 2025”).

2-night cruises (short + easy)

2 Nights Weekend Getaway (High Seas)

• Fri: depart Singapore 8pm
• Sat: at sea
• Sun: return Singapore 2pm
  (Some dates return 12pm instead.)

2 Nights Melaka (Kuala Lumpur) (Sun sailings)

• Sun: depart Singapore 8pm
• Mon: Melaka (arrive 8am, leave 7pm or 8pm, depends on date)
• Tue: return Singapore (many dates show 7am, some return later)

2 Nights Melaka (Kuala Lumpur) (Wed sailings)

• Wed: depart Singapore 11pm
• Thu: Melaka (arrive 8am, leave 8pm)
• Fri: return Singapore 2pm

2 Nights Port Klang (Kuala Lumpur) (Sun sailings)

• Sun: depart Singapore 8pm
• Mon: Port Klang (arrive 8am, leave 7pm)
• Tue: return Singapore 7am

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3-night cruises (best “mini holiday”)

3 Nights Phuket (Tue sailings)

• Tue: depart Singapore 1pm
• Wed: Phuket arrive 4pm
• Thu: leave Phuket 2am
• Fri: return Singapore 2pm
  (Some sailings are marked * and dock at Patong Bay instead of the Deep Sea Port.)

3 Nights Penang + Port Klang (Tue sailings)

• Tue: depart Singapore 1pm
• Wed: Penang (9am–6pm)
• Thu: Port Klang (8am–7pm)
• Fri: return Singapore 2pm

3 Nights Penang + Melaka (Tue sailings)
There are a few timing versions, but it is always Singapore → Penang → Melaka → Singapore across 3 nights.

3 Nights Melaka + Penang (some Tue / some Sun sailings)
This one visits both Melaka and Penang in 3 nights, but some dates run on a different day pattern (the brochure marks this with a * note).

4- and 5-night cruises (best for June + year-end)

4 Nights Ko Samui + Redang (Mon sailings)

• Mon depart 8pm → High seas → Ko Samui → Redang → Fri return 2pm

5 Nights Bangkok (Laem Chabang) + Ko Samui (Sun sailing)

• Sun depart 8pm → Bangkok (Laem Chabang) → Ko Samui → Fri return 2pm

5 Nights Bali (Sun sailing)

• Sun depart 5pm → South Bali (Benoa) → North Bali (Celukan Bawang) → Fri return 3pm

Dates are from Singapore MOE’s official academic calendar.

4) Best Genting Dream cruises for each Singapore school holiday (2026)

This section is the “family planner” part.

March school break (Sat 14 Mar – Sun 22 Mar 2026)

Best choices (no school missed if you plan right):

• Sun 15 Mar 2026: 2 Nights Melaka (KL)
• Tue 17 Mar 2026: 3 Nights Phuket
• Fri 20 Mar 2026: 2 Nights Weekend Getaway

Simple way to pick:

• Want a real stop in another place? Pick Melaka.
• Want the biggest “holiday feel” in 3 nights? Pick Phuket.
• Want rest + ship fun only? Pick Weekend Getaway.

June school holidays (Sat 30 May – Sun 28 Jun 2026)

June is the best time for longer cruises.

Top picks:

• Mon 1 Jun 2026:4 Nights Ko Samui + Redang
• Tue 9 Jun 2026:3 Nights Phuket
• Sun 14 Jun 2026:2 Nights Port Klang (KL)
• Tue 16 Jun 2026:3 Nights Penang + Port Klang (KL)
• Sun 21 Jun 2026:5 Nights Bangkok + Ko Samui

If you have younger kids:

• 2 nights is easy.
• 3 nights is the “sweet spot”.
• 4–5 nights is best if your kid is okay sleeping away from home.

September school break (Sat 5 Sep – Sun 13 Sep 2026)

This break is shorter, so a short cruise works best.

Best match:

• Fri 4 Sep 2026:2 Nights Weekend Getaway
  This is extra nice because Fri 4 Sep is Teachers’ Day (school holiday).

Year-end school holidays (Sat 21 Nov – Thu 31 Dec 2026)

This is peak season. Book earlier if you can.

Top family picks:

• Sun 13 Dec 2026:5 Nights Bali (big holiday trip)
• Tue 22 Dec 2026:3 Nights Phuket
• Fri 25 Dec 2026:2 Nights Weekend Getaway (Christmas weekend)
• Tue 29 Dec 2026:3 Nights Penang + Melaka (KL)

5) Bonus: “long weekend” school holidays you can use

These are not the big school breaks, but they are still useful.

Youth Day school holiday: Mon 6 Jul 2026
Try: Fri 3 Jul 2026 Weekend Getaway (kids rest on Monday).

Teachers’ Day: Fri 4 Sep 2026
Try: Fri 4 Sep 2026 Weekend Getaway.

Children’s Day (Primary only): Fri 2 Oct 2026
Try: Fri 2 Oct 2026 Weekend Getaway.

6) Where do you board in Singapore?

Many Genting Dream cruises use Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore (MBCCS).

MBCCS address: 61 Marina Coastal Drive, Singapore 018947.

Getting there (easy way):

• You can use bus, taxi, or ride-hailing.
• It’s about a 650m walk to the nearest MRT: Marina South Pier.

7) What to prepare (don’t skip this)

Passport:
StarDream Cruises’ guest info notes a passport with at least 6 months validity from the end of the cruise date, plus any needed visas.

Travel insurance:
They also recommend getting travel insurance for surprises that can affect your cruise.

Common-sense tip for families:
If your child gets seasick easily, bring what your doctor suggests, and plan more rest time on Day 1.

8) Simple packing list for parents (fast and stress-free)

Bring:

• Passport + copies (paper + phone photo)
• Light jacket (ships can feel cold inside)
• Swimwear + slippers
• A small bag for shore days (Melaka / Phuket / Penang)
• Power plug/charger
• Kids: snacks they like, and one comfort item (small toy or blanket)