Celebrate the Brazilian Football Fiesta on the high seas with Star Cruises

Hong Kong 26 May, 2014 – In conjunction with the most anticipated sporting-competition event of 2014 and with football fever reaching a high among footy fans everywhere, Star Cruises, the leading cruise line in Asia Pacific is pleased to invite travellers for one of the most colourful, joyous and fun Brazilian Football Fiesta onboard its Asian fleet. Get ready to experience Rio, Brazil in all its glory, as we celebrate the beautiful game of football together with the vivacious sound, dance and exotic cuisine of Brazil onboard all our cruise ships that are homeported across Asia.

Footy fans onboard can definitely look forward to a jolly good time with their mates on the high seas, and not miss a single LIVE telecast match of their favourite World Cup teams. Ardent fans can catch all the LIVE action at the various designated venues onboard Superstar Virgo, Star Pisces, SuperStar Libra and SuperStar Gemini. As part of the celebration, travellers onboard can also take part in a wide array of onboard football-related activities and win fantastic prizes. Here’s your chance to show off your football skills in our Penalty Shoot-Out, 3-on-3 Football Matches, Dribbling games, or even test your virtual football skills in our X-Box or iPad Football Challenge. Also, fans can further test their football knowledge by taking part in the Football Trivia Challenge or even try something new like football- related arts and crafts lessons. As you can see, football fever is everywhere and footy fans onboard will not be disappointed!

As Rio, Brazil takes centre stage for a spectacular show, Star Cruises is also pleased to introduce a variety of exciting activities inspired by the infectious and colourful culture of Brazil. Ever wanted to try out and know more about the Brazilian culture and dance? Here’s your chance to get in on the celebration and learn the popular, lively and rhythmical Brazilian dance with Star Cruises. In addition, travellers onboard can also choose a variety of dance lessons that are available on different cruise ships including Salsa, Dancercise Classes and many more.

Exclusive for Members : Tour Plus Card

Genting Rewards Members, especially those who are in China can now use their Star Points to purchase Tour Plus Card!

Tour Plus Card integrates with leisure and tourism industries to provide convenient services for the cardholder’s various needs. This card can be used for  Travel and Vacation (traveling, hot spots, hotel reservation); F&B (Chinese, Western-style food, pastry and desserts); Entertainment (cinema, KTV); Fitness (exercise, massage); Service and life style (life experience, vehicle maintenance, gardening, outdoor supplies, wedding services); beauty services (salon, SPA) etc.

Member can use Star Points to redeem Tour Plus pre-paid card and use as cash in designated stores. 

Celebrity Chef takes SuperStar Virgo cruisers onto an epicurean journey in Taichung and Kaohsiung

Hong Kong, 20 May, 2014 – Star Cruises invited Michelin Chef Kenny Chan to join guests from Hong Kong, Russia and around the world onboard SuperStar Virgo for an epicurean journey.
During the 4D3N Taiwan cruise, Chef Chan had specially created tailored menus with Hong Kong style dishes for the restaurants on board, while sharing his cooking secrets with the guests. Chef Chan also took cruisers to the best restaurants in Taichung and Kaohsiung, sampling local delicacies in Kaohsiung and feasting on the sumptuous lychee banquet in Taichung. Interested cruisers should not miss the chance to catch Chef Chan as he will be onboard SuperStar Virgo again on 21 May 2014.

On Star Cruises, every journey is a voyage of discovery and surprise.

Refreshing Fresh Juices Onboard

Nowadays, people are more into nutritious yet good tasting drinks to stay fit and healthy. When you sail onboard Star Cruises, you can also enjoy this kind of beverages while enjoying your cruise getaway. Whether you are sailing onboard SuperStar Virgo, SuperStar Gemini, SuperStar Libra, SuperStar Aquarius, or Star Pisces, you can avail of these refreshing drinks.  Choose any of the  six available juices namely Red Apple, Green Apple, Orange, Honeydew, Watermelon, and Celery (not available in SuperStar Gemini).

Quench your thirst with these all-natural and delicious juice! Order at least 3 days before your cruise to avail of our 10% online discount.

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Star Cruises deploys newly refurbished SuperStar Virgo on Hong Kong-Taiwan route

The newly refurbished SuperStar Virgo, renovated at a cost of USD 19.7 million, was showcased to the Indian travel trade on the new Hong Kong-Taiwan route last month. Star Cruises hosted members from the Indian travel trade, including Preferred Sales Agents (PSAs), and the media for a FAM trip on the ship, which now offers additional world-class facilities. From now on, Star Cruises will be operating SuperStar Virgo, which used to be homeported at Singapore, from Hong Kong to Kaohsiung in Taiwan.

At 75,338 grt, SuperStar Virgo is the largest cruise ship in Star Cruises’ Asian fleet. The 13-storey ship offers 935 cabins with 1,870 lower berths. The full range of facilities include 13 restaurants and bars offering various cuisines and beverages, performing arts theatre, karaoke, cigar lounge, swimming pool, water fun pool and jacuzzi, beauty salon, rock-climbing facilities, gym and meeting rooms. The entertainment programme onboard SuperStar Virgo caters to guests of all ages. SuperStar Virgo is 268-mtr long, 32-mtr wide and cruises at an average speed of 24 kn.

Star Cruises offers two itineraries onboard SuperStar Virgo. From Monday to Wednesday, the ship sails from Hong Kong to Sanya in China and Halong Bay in Vietnam, while from Wednesday to Saturday it sails between Hong Kong and Kaohsiung in Taiwan.

Source: http://www.travelbizmonitor.com/star-cruises-deploys-newly-refurbished-superstar-virgo-on-hong-kongtaiwan-route-23930