Superstar Virgo - Know More

Imagine spending the night on a luxurious, world-class resort and waking up the next morning to the soft, salty breeze as the verdant coastline of a new port welcomes you. Imagine indulging yourself in a shopping spree, dining in an exclusive restaurant, getting a makeover and enjoying a soothing massage while sipping a refreshing cocktail without the hustles and bustles of the city, without the traffic jams, and the congestion. Imagine leaving all your worries behind for the ultimate getaway that will take you to some of Asia’s top destinations while relieving you of all the stress. If you think that these are all mere fantasies, think again because Superstar Libra can transform these fantasies into a reality for you and your family.

With its luxurious accommodations, this majestic Superstar Libra can easily accommodate 1, 406 people and provide them with world-class amenities to suit their varied needs. The interiors and decorations of this cruise ship definitely embody a convergence of sophisticated style and functionality. When you are on board the Superstar Libra, you will have the services of a warm and friendly staff that will attend to your needs during the duration of the voyage. With seasoned officers at the helm, you are also assured of a safe travel as you discover the wonderful things that Asia-Pacific has to offer.

Superstar Libra - Know More

Imagine spending the night on a luxurious, world-class resort and waking up the next morning to the soft, salty breeze as the verdant coastline of a new port welcomes you. Imagine indulging yourself in a shopping spree, dining in an exclusive restaurant, getting a makeover and enjoying a soothing massage while sipping a refreshing cocktail without the hustles and bustles of the city, without the traffic jams, and the congestion. Imagine leaving all your worries behind for the ultimate getaway that will take you to some of Asia’s top destinations while relieving you of all the stress. If you think that these are all mere fantasies, think again because Superstar Libra can transform these fantasies into a reality for you and your family.

With its luxurious accommodations, this majestic Superstar Libra can easily accommodate 1, 406 people and provide them with world-class amenities to suit their varied needs. The interiors and decorations of this cruise ship definitely embody a convergence of sophisticated style and functionality. When you are on board the Superstar Libra, you will have the services of a warm and friendly staff that will attend to your needs during the duration of the voyage. With seasoned officers at the helm, you are also assured of a safe travel as you discover the wonderful things that Asia-Pacific has to offer.

Superstar Aquarius - Know More

Imagine indulging in an outdoor international buffet and grilled delights while taking in the vibrant sights and sounds of Asia. Imagine being welcomed by soft, salty breeze along the panoramic Halong Bay after running a few laps in the onboard jogging track or after taking a leisurely dip in the Jacuzzi. Imagine immersing in the culture of Sanya by sampling some of their most famous dishes that perfectly captures the authentic flavors of Asia after singing your heart out in the karaoke lounge. Stop imagining and start booking your voyage with Star Cruises’ Superstar Aquarius because this vessel can definitely take you on an experience like no other.

From the moment you step aboard this magnificent cruise ship, you will immediately feel the impressive artworks and furnishings that successfully project a modern Asian vibe. When you travel with Superstar Aquarius, there is absolutely no boring moment because it has a lot of amenities that you can take advantage of. It has a lot of bistros and restaurants that you can choose from and be rest assured that even if you eat to your heart’s content, you can still keep those pounds off by visiting their well-equipped fitness room. Whether you’d like to have your hair done, play some mahjong or mini-golf, or swim and get a glowing tan, the Superstar Aquarius has it all for you.

Star Cruises Presented 12.12.12 Star Wedding On Cruise With Great Success by Hotelier-Indonesia

On the special day of 12 December 2012, multiple couples selected Star Pisces as the venue for their dream wedding, and to receive the blessings from the cruise captain, onboard crew members and invited guests over the pristine waters. Star Pisces and the star wedding team partnered to provide a one-stop wedding for this significant day, including bridal makeup and hair-styling, wedding gown and tuxedo rental special, fabulous dance performance, photography and video service, wedding celebrant service, string trio live music, as well as jewelry and accessories. With these arrangements, the couples were bounded to savor every intimate moment on their wedding day with all hearts, and to enjoy the leisure facilities onboard and pamper themselves with the one night seaborne accommodation after a full day schedule.



The wedding day was decorated with sunshine and clear skyline. Led by registered solicitor Mr. Anthony Lam, the ceremony began at 12:12pm. Witnessed by all participating guests and invited media, the glamorous couples signed the marriage certificate and made their oath and were announced husbands and wives amongst a cruise-load of blessing, cheering and applauses at the picturesque Victoria Harbour. One of the grooms, Dick, highly appreciated the one-stop wedding service provided by Star Cruise and team, making his big day hassle-free and without worrying minor arrangements. At the cruise auction, three lucky couples successfully won the bid for honeymoon cruise packages on SuperStar Aquarius, SuperStar Libra and SuperStar Virgo at slightly over a thousand Hong Kong dollars that originally cost over HKD8,000, bringing them to visit the natural wonders in Asia regions. After the ceremony, refreshments were also served for all newly married couples and guests to enjoy, rounding up the wedding with a taste of sweetness and warmth.



As soon as Star Pisces departed from the cruise terminal in Tsimshatsui, the couples started to enjoy the Vegas-style entertainments onboard, ranging from fine dining specially prepared by onboard chef, interactive games, live entertainment shows to unique hotel accommodation at sea, filling this wedding night with vibrant rhythms and memorable moments that mark as a milestone of their life-long journey.



“Star Wedding on Cruise” on Star Pisces offers one of a kind wedding ceremony for any couples to experience a special wedding and celebration arrangements like no others.

SuperStar Virgo Shore Excursion: Bangkok – Discover Pattaya

Viharn Sien
Board the coach for a drive in Pattaya to visit Viharn Sien. It is both an architectural masterpiece and a museum of rare archaeological artefacts, donated by the Chinese government. Up to 60 granite sculptures, depicting various gods and goddesses, as well as Chinese zodiac dolls and animal figurines, stand sentry on the ground floor. A major highlight is the exhibition area, fashioned in the style of an ancient Chinese palace hall. Here, the collection of artefacts range from earthenware pottery, ancient musical instruments, paintings, brassware and the golden throne of an emperor and the horse soldier figurine (dated more than 2,000 years old) excavated from Emperor Qin Shi Huang's tomb in Xian.

Pattaya Floating Market
Next, visit Pattaya Floating Market – covering an area of 100,000sqm, the Four Regions Floating Market is separated into four sections – each representing and selling items from the four major parts of Thailand (north, northeast, central and south). More than 110 boutique-shops presenting wooden hand carvings, silks and cloth weaving, special Thai herbs and herbal products and other native items from all over Thailand.

Sanctuary of Truth
This was created to portray life enlightenment through Eastern philosophy and cosmology. Visitors will be fascinated by majestic wood carved figures and exquisite designs and motifs. Situated right on the shoreline of Pattaya, this 100 meters high wooded pavilion reflects the awesome power of determination of mankind. Guest will be free for approximately 1.5hrs for a quick shopping and lunch at own expense. A stop at a high quality shop with diverse selection of goods is also planned before your coach leaves the Pattaya city for the drive back to Laem Chabang.

Know more here - http://www.starcruises.com/en/home/ships/superstar-virgo/shore-excursion/lcb/vlcb-7ca-discover-pattaya-(without-meal).aspx

New Blogs By Star Cruises Travelers

Check out Blogger Yina's review on Spongebob at Sea! (Aboard Superstar Virgo):

"the last time i went on a cruise trip was like when i was 19 or 20, and honestly i didn't enjoy it very much cos it wasn't a leisure trip. so, i jumped at the opportunity to go for a 2 night cruise, thanks to Nuffnang and courtesy of Star Cruises... and it's not just ANY cruise, it's a special SPONGEBOB AT SEA cruise on Superstar Virgo!!!!!"

Read the rest of the entry here - http://yinagoh.blogspot.in/2011/12/star-cruises-spongebob-at-sea-aboard.html

Blogger Jiayun Ee's cruise to Redang Island: http://stingingroses.blogspot.in/2012/06/superstar-virgo.html

SuperStar Gemini: Singapore to Hong Kong by BestCruises

For one departure only, SuperStar Gemini will offer a six night relocation cruise from Singapore to Hong Kong on the 25th of January, 2013. On this cruise, you will also be stopping over in Vietnam, visiting Ho Chi Minh City and Nha Trang. Surrounded by white sandy beaches, crystal blue waters and panoramic seaview, take your pleasure in wandering along the never-ending coastline and relax yourselves with sound of waves.

Whilst in Vietnam, stroll in the Imperial Palace in Hue, one of the UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites, appreciate the royal art and architecture in oriental style and feast on the Vietnamese imperial cuisine in a solemn royal music. If local snacks are more to your liking, try out the renowned spicy beef noodle soup and exquisite fruity pastries on streets in the evening. Fully delight your palate in the gastronomic adventures!

As you arrive in Hong Kong, visitors a smorgasbord of sights, sounds and smells found nowhere else. Besides great shopping, Hong Kong is also a gourmet’s shangri-la.

Click here for more details - http://www.bestcruises.com.au/cruise/display/39714?itinerary=199019

SuperStar Gemini’s “Twins ToWin” photo contest garners hundreds of thousands of public votes

10 most likeable twins to join inaugural cruises in Sanya / Shanghai 

Hong Kong, 5 December, 2012 – “Twins ToWin”, the twins photo contest launched by Star Cruises to celebrate the upcoming SuperStar Gemini, was well received by the public as hundreds of thousands of online votes poured in to pick the top 10 twins photos from 14-28 November.

The top 10 most likeable twins photos were selected from 20 shortlisted photos. In the final round, public votes accounted for 40% of the weighing while Star Cruises’ votes accounted for 60%.  The photogenic top 10, from toddlers to adolescents, come from China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Taiwan. Each pair of the top 10 twins is entitled to two cabins on the newly-renovated SuperStar Gemini on her inaugural cruises in Sanya (1-3 February) or Shanghai (April)1. 

Star Cruises is pleased by the public support for the “Twins ToWin” campaign and the quality of the photos and has decided to add an offering of 10 more consolation prizes of one complimentary 3-days-2-nights cruise on SuperStar Gemini in Sanya to each of the other 10 twins in the 20 shortlisted list.2

Launched in October, “Twins ToWin” called for the most likeable photos of twins across the globe. The twins photo campaign resonates fittingly with SuperStar Gemini, named after the Greek mythological and zodiac twins and is undergoing a US$ 50 million multi-faceted major refurbishment.  The 50,764-tonnage SuperStar Gemini will commence her inaugural cruises from Jan 2013, starting with deployments from Penang (2 - 24 Jan) and a 7 days / 6 nights special cruise (25 Jan – 31 Jan) to Singapore / Ho Chi Minh City / Nha Trang / Hong Kong. The vessel will soak up the tropical fun in Sanya from 1 Feb to 31 March. From April to Oct 2013, the vessel will commence her summer homeport deployment in Shanghai offering over 40 cruises in 4D3N to 7D6N itineraries to a number of highly popular destinations in North Asia.  

SuperStar Gemini’s US$50 million refurbishment will include upgraded navigational systems, new hull artwork and onboard facilities, including cabins, restaurants, entertainment and recreational venues, retail & bodycare outlets. The vessel will also immerse guests in a resort-at-sea environment with a shopping haven that promises a broad range of upmarket duty-free wristwatches, jewellery and handbags amidst idyllic and blissful cruise voyages.

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“Twins ToWin”, the twins photo contest launched by Star Cruises to celebrate the upcoming SuperStar Gemini, received hundreds of thousands of public votes, which picked the above top 10 most likeable twins photos. The photogenic top 10 pairs of twin will be entitled to two cabins each on the newly-renovated SuperStar Gemini on her inaugural cruises in Sanya or Shanghai.

These top 10 photos are submitted by 1. Ms Ng Lee Ling (Malaysia), 2. Ms Ong Lai Mun (Malaysia), 3. Pan Caihua / Minhua 潘彩華 / 敏華 (China), 4. Mrs Polly McGovern (Hong Kong), 5. Ms Li Yuzhu 李妤筑 (Taiwan), 6. Mr Ke Yongfeng 柯永鋒 (China), 7. Ms Feng Shiqing 馮詩晴 (Taiwan), 8. Mrs Jea Agnes Buera (the Philippines), 9. Mr Wu Mengxu 吳萌旭 (China) and 10. Mrs Yuki Liew (Singapore).

About Star Cruises

Star Cruises, together with Norwegian Cruise Line, is the third largest cruise operator in the world that owns a combined fleet of 18 ships visiting over 200 destinations in the world, offering approximately 35,000 lower berths.

The fleet cruises to over 200 destinations and islands in Asia-Pacific, North and South America, Hawaii, Caribbean, Alaska, Europe, Mediterranean and Bermuda.

Star Cruises is represented in more than 20 locations worldwide with offices and representatives in Hong Kong, Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States and Vietnam.

For more information, please visit Star Cruises website http://www.starcruises.com.

Superstar Virgo Christmas Tree Lighting

The Christmas Tree lighting ceremony marked the Yuletide season onboard and filled with wonderful experience for guests to enjoy.

Star Cruises celebrates its 19th Anniversary on Superstar Virgo with style

Singapore / Hong Kong, 20 November, 2012 - Star Cruises, the leading cruise line in AsiaPacific, celebrated the company’s 19th anniversary with strategic business partners, media, travel agents and valued guests on SuperStar Virgo in Singapore. With a special two-night 70’s-themed cruise called “It’s a Great World” (16-18 Nov), Star Cruises showed its deep appreciation of the public’s support and contribution to the company’s success.

From Singapore Cruise Centre linkway to Parthenon Pool on the open deck, SuperStar Virgo was transformed into a 70’s retro haven styled after Pasar Malam (Night Market) offering guests an opportunity to relive nostalgia in kampong lifestyle, local delicacies, old school game stalls and street performances. Guests grooved into the party mood at the specially-arranged 70’s bash “Retro Fever Party”, where they dressed up in colorful outfits, punk wigs and glitter makeup. The guests were treated to a walk down memory lane when Hong Kong pop / R&B singer, Alex To, hit the stage with tunes of the 70’s era. Guests were also amazed by the magic tricks performed by world renowned magician and illusionist, Charles Bach, at his “Underwater Escape” show.


“We are grateful for the immense support from our valued passengers, business partners and media since Star Cruises launched our inaugural cruise in Singapore 19 years ago,” said Michael Goh, Senior Vice President, Sales, Star Cruises. “Looking ahead, Star Cruises will continue to lead the cruise line industry in Asia-Pacific with our signature warm hospitality and innovative cruises in themes such as gourmet, romance and concert. We are confident that passengers will be delighted by the indelible cruise holiday experience we create for them onboard in years to come.”


Star Cruises is gearing up to continue offering world-class cruise holiday to passengers. In 2013, SuperStar Gemini, currently undergoing a US$50 million refurbishment, will commence her service with our fleet in a series of inaugural cruises across Asia’s hottest cruise ports. The 50,764-tonnage vessel will have a passenger capacity of 1,532, and will kick off her deployments in Penang in January, Sanya in February and March, and then homeport in Shanghai from April
calling at North Asian destinations. In addition SuperStar Aquarius has returned to Sanya on 2 Nov for a second seasonal deployment calling at Halong Bay and Danang.

About Star Cruises 

Star Cruises, together with Norwegian Cruise Line, is the third largest cruise operator in the world that owns a combined fleet of 18 ships visiting over 200 destinations in the world,  offering approximately 35,000 lower berths.

The fleet cruises to over 200 destinations and islands in Asia-Pacific, North and South America, Hawaii, Caribbean, Alaska, Europe, Mediterranean and Bermuda.

Star Cruises is represented in more than 20 locations worldwide with offices and representatives in Hong Kong, Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States and Vietnam.