StarDream Cruises Wins Best Regional Cruise Experience at BusinessToday Industry Choice Awards 2026
The recognition celebrates the cruise brand’s contribution to regional tourism through Asian destinations, distinctive onboard experiences and hospitality at sea.
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA: StarDream Cruises, the parent company of StarCruises and Dream Cruises, has been honoured with the Best Regional Cruise Experience award at the BusinessToday Industry Choice Awards 2026, held recently in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The awards recognise excellence, innovation and achievements across industries, with winners selected through votes from industry professionals, business leaders and the wider business community.
Expressing his appreciation, Michael Goh, President of StarDream Cruises, said, “On behalf of StarDream Cruises, we are honoured to receive the Best Regional Cruise Experience award. As a homegrown cruise brand with more than 30 years of experience in Asia, we remain committed to bringing travellers closer to the region’s diverse destinations, cultures and experiences. We thank our guests, travel partners and team members for their continued trust and support as we continue to make cruising an appealing way to discover the region.”
StarDream Cruises connects travellers to more than 50 destinations across Asia through its two brands, StarCruises and Dream Cruises. Its offerings combine destination exploration with diverse culinary options, entertainment and leisure activities, creating a distinctive holiday experience both onboard and ashore.
Connecting Malaysia, ASEAN and Beyond Through Cruises
With an established presence across the region, StarDream Cruises offers a range of itineraries across Southeast Asia and Northeast Asia, catering to different travel preferences and holiday durations.
Under the Dream Cruises brand, its flagship vessel, Genting Dream, operates year-round from Singapore, with additional departures from Kuala Lumpur via Port Klang and Melaka. The itineraries include popular destinations such as Phuket, Bali, Penang and Melaka, alongside other ports across the region. Guests can also enjoy an extensive selection of dining, entertainment and leisure experiences onboard.
StarCruises offers a more intimate cruising experience aboard its mid-sized ships, Star Voyager and Star Navigator. Operating from key Asian ports, the vessels connect travellers to a variety of destinations.
From Singapore and Kuala Lumpur via Port Klang, Star Voyager offers itineraries covering destinations such as Phuket, Krabi, Pangkor and Langkawi. Meanwhile, Star Navigator operates year-round from Keelung, with select departures from Kaohsiung, offering journeys to destinations across Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong.
Beyond destination discovery, StarDream Cruises focuses on creating onboard experiences that showcase its Asian heritage while incorporating international influences. Guests can enjoy regional culinary offerings, locally inspired programmes and a diverse entertainment calendar.
Highlights include signature events such as the Red Carpet Gala and international productions like Forever Broadway. The cruise line also hosts special appearances by fitness personality Amotti and K-pop girl group KIIRAS, alongside themed sailings and other onboard activities.
The Best Regional Cruise Experience award reinforces StarDream Cruises’ commitment to combining regional exploration, Asian hospitality and distinctive experiences at sea, offering travellers more opportunities to discover Malaysia, ASEAN and destinations beyond.
