First timer's guide to a good cruise holiday

The swimming pool and waterslide park will offer hours of fun for passengers. Photos: Dream Cruises

Walking along Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in Hong Kong to embark on Dream Cruises’ World Dream, I quickly snap a photo of the ship and post it on my Instagram account. Moments later, messages from friends begin to pour in.

“You’re going on a cruise?!?!?!”