Visited ports: Port Arthur Anch, Aratu
Vessel Identification
| Field |
Data |
| MMSI |
253805000 |
| IMO |
9791872 |
| Call Sign |
LXGC |
| Flag |
Luxembourg |
| Vessel Type |
Passenger Ship |
| AIS Type |
60 – Passenger |
Specification
| Field |
Data |
| Gross Tonnage |
99,175 GT |
| Deadweight |
12,800 DWT |
| Length Overall |
333 m |
| Beam |
41 m |
| Draft |
8.7 m |
| Decks |
18 |
| Passenger Capacity |
5,246 |
| Crew |
1,500 |
Propulsion
| Field |
Data |
| Propulsion Type |
Diesel-Electric |
| Engines |
4 × Wärtsilä 12V46F |
| Total Power |
~62 MW |
| Azipod Units |
3 × ABB Azipod |
| Speed (Service) |
22 knots |
| Speed (Maximum) |
23 knots |
Shipyard
| Field |
Data |
| Builder |
Meyer Werft |
| Build Location |
Papenburg, Germany |
| Year Built |
2017 |
| Hull Number |
S.697 |
Owner / Operator
| Field |
Data |
| Registered Owner |
Dream Cruises / Genting Cruise Lines |
| Operator |
Dream Cruises |
| Manager |
Star Cruises Management |
| Home Port |
Nassau, Bahamas (later re-flagged) |
Note: Following the collapse of Genting Hong Kong in January 2022, the vessel's operational status and ownership have been subject to legal and commercial proceedings. Current operational status should be verified against live registry sources.
Navigation / Communications Equipment
| Field |
Data |
| AIS Class |
Class A |
| GMDSS |
Fitted |
| ECDIS |
Fitted |
| Radar |
Multiple arrays fitted |
| Satellite Communications |
Fitted (VSAT) |
Operating Region
| Field |
Data |
| Primary Region |
Asia-Pacific (South China Sea, Southeast Asian waters) |
| Secondary Region |
International / Worldwide |
| Typical Ports |
Hong Kong, Singapore, Guangzhou (Nansha), Tokyo, Yokohama |
Vessel Description
BRIGHT FUTURE is a large Dream-class cruise ship constructed by Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany, delivered in 2017. She was purpose-built for the Dream Cruises brand, a premium Asian cruise line under the Genting Hong Kong umbrella, targeting the luxury Asian cruise market. The vessel features a diesel-electric propulsion arrangement powered by Wärtsilä engines driving three ABB Azipod units, providing both high maneuverability and operational efficiency. With a gross tonnage of approximately 99,175 GT and a capacity exceeding 5,000 passengers, she ranks among the larger cruise vessels deployed in the Asia-Pacific region. The ship was designed with a strong emphasis on Asian hospitality concepts, incorporating extensive dining, entertainment, and wellness facilities tailored for Asian luxury travelers. Following the financial collapse of Genting Hong Kong in early 2022, the vessel's future deployment has remained uncertain and subject to creditor and legal proceedings.