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StarDream Cruises runs cruises from Port Klang and Melaka as well as Singapore. In December, its Star Voyager ship sails to Phuket and Krabi on five dates, from 5 to 22 December. Moreover, the company, home to StarCruises and Dream Cruises, won an award for regional cruising.
It was named Best Regional Cruise Experience at the BusinessToday Industry Choice Awards 2026 in Kuala Lumpur. Notably, StarDream Cruises President Michael Goh accepted it. The company says winners were voted by industry professionals, business leaders and the wider business community.
Here is where the ship sails from Malaysia this month, what Genting Dream offers and what the award says.
Cruises from Port Klang to Phuket and Krabi in December
Star Voyager has three 3-night sailings to Phuket and Krabi, on 5, 8 and 22 December. In addition, it has a 2-night trip to Krabi on 18 December. Another 2-night trip goes to Phuket on 20 December. All leave from Port Klang, according to a trade report.
Golden Destinations (GD) chartered the ship for these five sailings. Bookings are open through GD’s travel partners and agents. Therefore, Malaysians who want a place should ask those agents.
GD says dining at The Lido on board is certified halal. Therefore, it may suit many travellers from Port Klang. However, the sources do not say how many cabins are on sale.
No fares appear in the schedule. Furthermore, prices are set by the agents, so they may differ. Please check before you book.
Short cruises from Port Klang and Melaka to Penang and Singapore
Star Voyager also leaves Melaka on 16 November for a 3-night trip to Penang and Singapore, StarCruises’ schedule shows. Meanwhile, its Malaysia departures run from 28 September to 29 December 2026. Singapore departures continue until 1 January 2027.
Genting Dream is the other ship. In addition, it sails year-round from Singapore, with extra departures from Kuala Lumpur via Port Klang and from Melaka. Its calls include Phuket, Bali, Penang and Melaka.
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Dream Cruises announced 3-night cruises from Port Klang and Melaka to Singapore and Penang in September 2025. They would run until 29 March 2027, mostly on Monday departures. However, the dates may have changed since.
Likewise, from Singapore, Star Voyager has a 4-night trip on 26 December. It calls at Langkawi and Pangkor before ending at Port Klang. In addition, a 5-night Bali cruise on Genting Dream was planned for 13 December.
What the award says about StarDream Cruises
The company said it was honoured by the award. Furthermore, Goh said StarDream Cruises is a homegrown brand with more than 30 years of experience in Asia. He thanked guests, travel partners and team members for their trust.
Overall, StarDream Cruises links travellers with more than 50 destinations across Asia through its two brands. Under StarCruises, the mid-sized ships Star Voyager and Star Navigator offer a more intimate cruise. Star Voyager serves Singapore and Port Klang, with Phuket, Krabi, Pangkor and Langkawi among its calls.
Meanwhile, Star Navigator sails year-round from Keelung in Taiwan. Select departures leave from Kaohsiung. Its cruises go to Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong.
In short, the award is the company’s own news, but the practical story is the December cruises from Port Klang. Star Voyager leaves for Phuket and Krabi on 5 to 22 December. Check fares with an agent.
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