Genting Hong Kong Limited announced that its Star Cruises flagship, SuperStar Gemini, had officially commenced its Shanghai homeport deployment season, Alan Lam reports. On 7 April, the ship embarked upon its inaugural sailing with 1,000 passengers from China and surrounding countries on board. Alan Lam reports.
From April to October 2013, SuperStar Gemini will offer over forty 4-day-3-nightand 7-day-6-night cruise itineraries from Shanghai. According to the line, the response from the travel market was overwhelming, with over half of the cruises being sold shortly after the launch.
The ship arrived at Jeju, the first port of call, on 9 April amidst traditional Jeju da
nce welcome. The Gemini and its passengers were warmly welcomed by representatives from Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Government, local communities and media.
During the season, the ship will visit popular tourist ports in the region, including Busan, Jeju and Yeosu and offer special cruises to Taiwan. SuperStar passengers will also be offered an array of shore excursions to explore various local attractions.
According to Genting Hong Kong, SuperStar Gemini's homeport deployment in Shanghai signifies another important phase of growth for Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal. It also strengthens Shanghai's competitiveness as a cruise hub in Northeast Asia and accentuates its tourism appeal.
The ship was built in 1993 as Dreamward for Norwegian Cruise Line and originally, it measured at about 42,000 gross tons. It was lengthened in 1998 and consequently remeasured at 50,760 gross tons. It was renamed Norwegian Dream at that point.
From April to October 2013, SuperStar Gemini will offer over forty 4-day-3-nightand 7-day-6-night cruise itineraries from Shanghai. According to the line, the response from the travel market was overwhelming, with over half of the cruises being sold shortly after the launch.
The ship arrived at Jeju, the first port of call, on 9 April amidst traditional Jeju da
During the season, the ship will visit popular tourist ports in the region, including Busan, Jeju and Yeosu and offer special cruises to Taiwan. SuperStar passengers will also be offered an array of shore excursions to explore various local attractions.
According to Genting Hong Kong, SuperStar Gemini's homeport deployment in Shanghai signifies another important phase of growth for Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal. It also strengthens Shanghai's competitiveness as a cruise hub in Northeast Asia and accentuates its tourism appeal.
The ship was built in 1993 as Dreamward for Norwegian Cruise Line and originally, it measured at about 42,000 gross tons. It was lengthened in 1998 and consequently remeasured at 50,760 gross tons. It was renamed Norwegian Dream at that point.
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