From 13 to 20 October, Sportsin Cycling was invited to participate in Dream Cruise’s Inaugural Cycling Cruise Tour. This trip provided travellers with the experience of cycling in different countries, while at the same time, enjoy a relaxing holiday at sea.
Unlike other Genting Cruises which departs from Harbourfront in Singapore, for this trip, however, you have to take a flight to Hong Kong, as Dream Cruise departs from Kai Tak Ferry Terminal.
Dream Cruise brought us to three different destinations: Hong Kong, Naha and Miyakojima in Okinawa, Japan.
For those who want to save the hassle of packing their bike over, you can rent your bikes at an affordable fee of S$120 for the entire tour. While on board the cruise, all the bikes were kept in a separate cabin, so you do not have to bring it up to your room.
Ride #1: Hong Kong Cyclothon (50km)
Cycling Technique Assessment
Event day (14th October 2018)
Distance: 50km
Elevation: 300m
Together with 5,400 participants from all around the world, we participated in the 50km Hong Kong Cyclothon 2018, which brought us over bridges and under tunnels. Right after we completed our ride, we boarded the Dream Cruise ship at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal.
Ride #2: Naha, Okinawa
On Day 4 of cruising, we stopped over at Naha, Okinawa.
In our group of 18 cyclists, we had a mixture of cyclists: the amateurs, the seasoned, the novices, and the newbies who have never been on a road bike before. There was a mixture of mountain bikers, road cyclists, and casual cyclists.
Due to the different levels and disciplines of cyclists, the group was notified that it would be more of a casual ride, and not a race. We rode together in a pack, most of the time in a single file, and the rolling speed was controlled at 20-25km/h.
There were two support vehicles taking care of us; one at the front and one at the back. The tour leaders had walkie-talkies to communicate to make sure that the whole cycling pack stays together and nobody gets left behind. Having this support was crucial as there were some cyclists who might need to take a break when they are tired.
Distance: 37.9km
Highest elevation: 20m
Ride #3: Miyakojima, Okinawa (58km)
Our third and final stop was at Miyakojima, an island South of mainland Okinawa. Most tourists associate this island with the likes of Hawaii because of its clear blue waters and sandy beaches.
Distance: 63.4km
Highest elevation: 80m
This ride was considered to be more challenging because of the rolling terrain. It does not matter if you are unable to complete the route, the support vehicle will be following you and you can drop out of the ride whenever you are tired.
We started our ride in the rain, but the foul weather did not dampen our spirits. We were rewarded with amazing weather and scenery as we arrived at Higashi-Henna-Zaki lighthouse.
About World Dream
Measuring 335m long and 40m wide, Dream Cruises’ flagship World Dream has 19 decks and can accommodate 3,376 passengers in total.
We spent a total of 5 nights on board World Dream. There are plenty of activities that you can do on the ship. You can either soak up in the sun while being outdoors, build up your fitness in the gym, catch a movie either indoors or outdoors, or relax at a spa.
*Do note that you have to purchase Wi-Fi on board the ship. You have an option of choosing a standard or premium package. You can do so via the Dreamcruise App.
There are several room options that you can choose from, depending on your budget.
The cruise ride was very smooth, and seasickness wasn’t an issue. Most of the time, you’ll feel as if you’re on land with no sign of movement at all.
Outdoor facilities include a rock climbing wall, ropes course, water slides, a mini golf course, and table tennis.
Dream Cruises’ Cycling Cruise happens once every year. Stay tuned to their Facebook page or website to be updated on their next cycling cruise.
SportsIN Cycling would like to thank Dream Cruises for having us on board the Inaugural Dream Cruise Cycling Tour 2018. It was a dream come true to be able to enjoy a relaxing holiday at sea and enjoy our passion for cycling with fellow travellers.
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