StarDream Cruises, home to StarCruises and Dream Cruises, is pleased to announce that the acclaimed Korean theatrical sensation “Cookin’ NANTA” will be performing aboard its ships this season. Famous for its energetic fusion of comedy, percussion, and culinary mayhem, NANTA will entertain guests aboard Dream Cruises’ Genting Dream from August 26 to October 5, 2025, and StarCruises’ Star Navigator from October 19 to November 28, 2025.
The show will be presented on the Genting Dream's 2- and 3-night cruises departing from Singapore to vibrant Southeast Asian destinations such as Phuket, Penang, and Melaka. Meanwhile, NANTA will continue to dazzle audiences aboard the Star Navigator on 2-, 3-, and 5-night cruises from Keelung and Kaohsiung to popular destinations in Japan, Korea, Vietnam, and the Philippines.
Itineraries with “Cookin' NANTA”. Aboard the Genting Dream (departures from Singapore):
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2-night cruises to Kuala Lumpur (via Melaka). Departures on Sundays: August 28 – October 5
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2-night "Sea-cation" weekend cruises. Departures on Fridays: August 29 – October 3
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3-night cruises to Penang and Kuala Lumpur (via Melaka). Departures on Tuesdays: August 26; September 9 and 23
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3-night cruises to Phuket. Departures on Tuesdays: September 2, 16, and 30
On board the Star Navigator (departures from Keelung):
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Two-night cruises to Ishigaki. Departures on Fridays: October 24 and November 7
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2-night cruise to Miyakojima. Departure Wednesday, November 12th
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2-night "Sea-cation" cruise. Departure Sunday, October 31
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2-night cruise to Kaohsiung (one way). Departure Friday, November 14th
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3-night cruise to Naha and Ishigaki. Departure Sunday, November 9th
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5-night cruise to Kagoshima, Kumamoto, and Naha. Departure Sunday, October 19
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5-night cruise to Jeju, Nagasaki, and Naha. Departure Sunday, October 26
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5-night cruise to Busan, Nagasaki, and Naha. Departure Sunday, November 2nd
On board the Star Navigator (departures from Kaohsiung):
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2-night cruise to Laoag. Departure Friday, November 28th
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2-night "Sea-cation" cruise. Departure: Friday, November 21st
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5-night cruise to Da Nang and Ha Long Bay. Departure Sunday, November 16th
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5-night cruise to Laoag, Coron, and Puerto Princesa. Departure Sunday, November 23
Performed in the specially equipped Zodiac theater aboard both ships, Cookin' NANTA offers a high-energy, interactive show that has captivated more than 15.5 million people in 326 cities across 61 countries. This at-sea edition retains the original's driving percussion rhythms, physical comedy, and culinary choreography, adapted to the theatrical environment of a cruise ship.
Passengers can purchase tickets for the Cookin' NANTA before the cruise or onboard at the box office. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
“We are thrilled to bring NANTA aboard our ships this season,” said Michael Goh, president of StarDream Cruises. “This is not just a show; it’s an immersive cultural experience that transcends language and borders, now with the sea as a backdrop on our Genting Dream and Star Navigator cruise ships.”
To complement the functions, passengers will also be able to enjoy a Korean cultural program on board, which includes: K-pop dance classes, traditional Korean handicraft workshops, K-beauty demonstrations and skincare tutorials, Korean cooking experiences and tastings, and hanbok (traditional dress) photo sessions.
This immersive programming offers a unique way to connect with modern pop culture and traditional Korean heritage while sailing the sea.
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