Star Cruises, the leading cruise line in Asia-Pacific, will home-port Super Star Gemini in Xiamen for the first time beginning on 9 October, 2013. SuperStar Gemini will take passengers to Keelung, Penghu, Kaohsiung, Taichung, Hong Kong, Boracay and Manila. The shore excursions, onboard shopping, gourmet, spa, fitness and leisure options will give passengers a wonder cruise holiday to remember.
Hong Kong, 24 September, 2013 – Star Cruises, the leading cruise line in Asia-Pacific, will home port Super Star Gemini in Xiamen for the first time beginning 9 October, 2013. In this debut promotion of the Fujian Provincial Tourism Bureau’s new initiative to boost cross-strait international cruising, SuperStar Gemini will take passengers to Keelung, Penghu, Kaohsiung, Taichung, Hong Kong, Boracay and Manila. Sailing from the picturesque Xiamen, passengers can admire the views of these gorgeous destinations and indulge in an array of gourmet, shopping, spa, fitness and leisure options on-board.
Take your palate on a trip around the world
To celebrate the Munich Oktoberfest with cruisers from different cultures and backgrounds, the F&B outlets on Super Star Gemini, a ship that ventures around Asia, will offer various food and beer promotions. The chef team of the 11 restaurants on-board has tailor-made extensive menus for Chinese passengers. You can enjoy scrumptious German food including seafood and steaks while overlooking the open sea at Oceania Barbecue on the open deck; treat yourself to European fine dining at Bella Vista; taste homey Chinese cuisine at Dynasty Restaurant and Taipan; as well as devour authentic Southeast Asian food at Blue Lagoon. The German delights, together with our international cuisines, will take your palate on a round-the-world journey.
Fascinating world-class performance
Talents from acclaimed musicals “Rhythm and Dance” and “Simply Cabaret” will continue to put on world-class performances for passengers cruising from Xiamen. Backed by stunning stage design and music, the world champion ballroom duo from Belarus, together with Star Cruises’ professional dancers and skilled acrobats, will bring you jaw dropping multistory enjoyment. You are also cordially invited to a mystic adventure at Stardust Lounge staged by renowned illusionist Lesile McKinney from Las Vegas, who has captivated audiences of numerous live performances and TV shows around the world.
In Greek mythology, the Gemini twins deliver humans joy with music, the house musicians on Super Star Gemini bring this legend to live. Our pianist Antonio’s live performance will pull your heartstrings. The Mezz Band from Malaysia’s will charm you with beautiful renditions of the biggest hits, and the Blue Fire Band lead by MYA will rock your cruise nights as they perform a variety of pop, R&B and classic hits in Cantonese, Mandarin and English.
Customized leisure and entertainment
The remodeled Super Star Gemini is complete with duty free shopping space and upscale retailers such as Canopus Watches and Jewelry and Milan Station to fulfill the needs of every shopper. The spacious duty free area resembles a trendy shopping boulevard offering luxury products of all sorts, from designer handbags to fine timepieces to sunglasses to perfumes to cosmetics, from around the world.
The active and health conscious can get their daily work out at our jogging track, gymnasium and swimming pools. Parents and children can attend activities, themed-parties and game sessions organized by the on-board child care centre. Our professional masseurs at the health centre can help you de-stress and detox after a day of fun-packed activities with a spa at sea.
Unique itineraries for an unforgettable cruise holiday
The first of the four cruises sailing from Xiamen is a 6D5N cruise to Penghu, Kaohsiung and Hong Kong commencing on 9 October, which is a perfect choice to visit all three popular destinations on both shores of the strait in one go.
A much anticipated 7D6N cruise sailing from Xiamen on 14 October will make port calls in Boracay and Manila. The itinerary is a favourite among Xiamen travelers according to a poll. It will also mark Super Star Gemini’s first visit to the Philippines. Get ready to immerse yourself in Boracay’s heavenly beaches and Manila’s endless energy. Resorts World Manila, a joint-venture between Genting HongKong and AGI, will provide shuttle service to bring travellers to this world-class one stop, non-stop entertainment and leisure hub.
Another 6D5N itinerary, departing on 20 October, will call into Penghu, Keelung,Taichung, and Kaohsiung, giving travelers a chance to tour the three largest Taiwanese cities and indulge in the beauty of Penghu.
To meet the growing demand for our Xiamen cruises, Star Cruises is now offering an additional Xiamen/Hong Kong 1-night itinerary for weekend travelers. Customers making reservations before September 30 can enjoy a RMB580 special offer for Super Star Gemini’s Xiamen/Hong Kong 1-night cruise departing on 25 October. There is no better weekend shopping getaway.
