Resorts World Cruises Announces March to December 2023 Hong Kong Deployment

NOTE: RESORTS WORLD ONE’s Hong Kong Deployment has been changed to a Hong Kong-Kaohsiung Dual-Homeport arrangement. The itineraries section in this article have since been updated. For more information, please click here.

Explorer Dream, to be renamed Resorts World One will be sailing out of Hong Kong for Resorts World Cruises. The ship was previously SuperStar Virgo for Star Cruises.

*Explorer Dream* will be renamed *Resorts World One* under Resorts World Cruises. **PHOTO: SINGAPORE CRUISE SOCIETY**

Resorts World Cruises is gearing up for further expansion, as the cruise line has announced a deployment in Hong Kong from March to December 2023. The company will operate these Hong Kong-based cruises with the Resorts World One (RW1), previously known as Explorer Dream. She will bring the resort cruising experience to Hong Kong, operating a series of 2 and 3-night short cruises to the high seas. The ship will be operating under a charter to Resorts World Cruises.

A New Chapter In A Post-COVID Hong Kong

“We are pleased that Resorts World Cruises will have the first cruise ship to homeport in Hong Kong after the resumption of normal travel with the Mainland (China) and overseas,” said Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay, Chairman of Resorts World Cruises. He hopes that Resorts World Cruises will be able to “support the growth of tourism in Hong Kong, just as they did in Singapore and Malaysia”, as mentioned in a press release.

“It’s been an exciting journey so far and we are looking forward to starting our next chapter in 2023 with the introduction of the Resorts World One cruise ship. The ship will increase tourist arrivals and generate economic benefits to the hotels, transport, suppliers and other service sectors in Hong Kong.” said Mr. Michael Goh, President of Resorts World Cruises.

**Goodwill Gesture For Genting Dream Cancellations**

As a goodwill gesture, Resorts World Cruises will also extend a goodwill offer to guests affected by the cancellation of Genting Dream’s Hong Kong cruises in January to April 2022. These will include a complimentary cruise (in the same cabin category, cruise itinerary and duration), with an additional onboard credit (OBC) of HKD350 per cabin onboard Resorts World One on sailings before 20 December 2023.

Resorts World One’s Inaugural Deployment

Singapore-Kuala Lumpur Dual Homeport
17 February 2023 - 01 March 2023

Prior to her arrival in Hong Kong, Resorts World One will first operate a short two-week season out of Singapore from 17 February 2023 to 01 March 2023, as she relieves fleet-mate Genting Dream while she undergoes regular maintenance in dry-dock. Resorts World One will take guests from Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (via Port Klang) on a series of 2 to 3-night cruises to visit Penang and Kuala Lumpur (via Port Klang) in Malaysia, and Singapore.

Repositioning Cruise: 5/6-Night Singapore to Hong Kong Relocation Cruise
02 March 2023 (from Port Klang)
03 March 2023 (from Singapore)

Ports of Call: Port Klang, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My), Da Nang, Hong Kong

Resorts World One will sail a 5-night one-way voyage from Singapore to Hong Kong, with stops in Vietnam along the way. This cruise will depart Singapore on 03 March 2023 and conclude at the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in Hong Kong on 08 March 2023, ahead of the beginning of the Hong Kong deployment. And under the Singapore-Port Klang Dual Homeport arrangement, guests will also be able to embark in Port Klang one day earlier on 02 March 2023, adding an extra day to their cruise experience.

Hong Kong Round-Trip High Seas Cruises
10 - 31 March 2023

From Hong Kong, Resorts World One will first sail a series of 2-night and 3-night cruises to the high seas. The cruise line is currently offering departures for 3-night cruises on Sundays, and 2-night cruises on Wednesdays and Fridays. The arrangement is expected to continue until 31 March 2023.

NEW: Hong Kong - Taiwan Dual-Homeport Cruises
02 April - December 2023

Resorts World One will begin sailing to Taiwan from 02 April 2023, with 2- and 3-Night Cruises visiting Kaohsiung.

An additonal port call in Penghu will be added a week later, beginning 09 April 2023. Cruises to Penghu depart Hong Kong on Sundays, and from Kaohsiung on Mondays.

Resorts World One’s sailings will go on sale from 01 February 2023. For details and to book, visit www.rwcruises.com, or speak with your preferred travel consultant.

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