Hong Kong/ Boracay, 5 November, 2013 – SuperStar Aquarius made her inaugural call at Boracay for the first time yesterday (4 November), en route to its new homeport in Kota Kinabalu, the city capital of Sabah, Malaysia.
The 51,309-tonne cruise liner brought more than 1,100 Taiwanese,Hong Kong,Australiaand Southeast Asian passengers fromKaohsiung,Taiwanto Boracay after her successful first call toManilalast Saturday (2 November).
The ship and passengers received a warm welcome from the Provincial Government of Aklan,MunicipalityofMalay, Philippine Department of Tourism and the media amid a traditional Boracay Ati-atihan performance put on by locals in vibrant costumes.
Captain Carl J. Nilermark of SuperStar Aquarius praised the island’s unique coastline of unmatched beauty. “As one of the world’s most beautiful islands, Boracay offers a kaleidoscopic selection of leisure activities and top tourist destinations such asMountLuhoand Crystal Cove. I am sure our passengers will fall in love with this tropical paradise.”
He also thanked the Provincial Government of Aklan, the MunicipalityofMalay, the Philippine Ports Authority and the Department of Tourism Regional Office, and every party involved for making the call successful.
The welcome ceremony was graced by Ms. Gabrielle Calizo-Quimpo, Vice Governor of Provincial Government of Aklan, Honorable Jupiter Gallenero, Sangunian Bayan Member,MunicipalityofMalay, Mr. Erdie Cocoy, Terminal Manager, Philippine Ports Authority TMO Dumaguit and Atty. Helen Catalbas, Regional Director (Region VI) of Department of Tourism of thePhilippines. After the memento exchange ceremony, the guests enjoyed a special lunch featuring Star Cruises’ renowned international and Asian cuisines. They also went on a tour around the vessel.
SuperStar Aquarius embarked on her first homeport deployment in Kota Kinabalu on 6 November, offering itineraries to Muara and Bintulu.
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| At the welcome ceremony, Honorable Jupiter Gallenero, Sangunian Bayan Member,MunicipalityofMalay(left) presented the “Key to the City” toCaptainCarlJ. Nilermark of SuperStar Aquarius (right). |
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| Ms. Gabrielle Calizo-Quimpo, Vice Governor of Provincial Government of Aklan (third from left), and distinguished guests commemorated SuperStar Aquarius’ first call to Boracay with Captain Carl J. Nilermark of SuperStar Aquarius (third from right) and Hotel Manager Mr. Michael Seet (second from right). |
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