Star Cruises celebrates the arrival of Super Star Gemini in Singapore with Jack Neo and the movie cast of “The Lion Men”

Singapore 28th April, 2014 – Star Cruises, the leading cruise line in Asia Pacific, celebrated the homeport relocation of SuperStar Gemini to Singapore, with a celebration cruise for its passengers together with Singaporean film and television actor, host and director, Jack Neo and the cast of the blockbuster movie “The Lion Men”. The celebration cruise was held in conjunction with the introduction of SuperStar Gemini’s new regular itineraries, include the 5-Night cruise to Kuantan, Redang and Tioman, the 5-Night cruise to Penang, Langkawi and Malacca, the 3-Night cruise to Penang and Langkawi, the 3-Night cruise to Kuantan and Redang, the 2-Night cruise to Malacca, the 2-Night cruise to Tioman, and the 2-Night High Seas cruise.

The cast of “The Lion Men” performing the theme song for the fans onboard SuperStar Gemini.

Passengers joining “The Lion Men” celebration cruise onboard SuperStar Gemini from 4^th – 6^thApril 2014 were treated to a series of fun and exciting programs that involved the director, Jack Neo and the cast of “The Lion Men”, which included stars Wang Wei Liang, Tosh Zhang, Maxi Lim, Noah Yap, Charlie Goh and many more. Fans onboard had the rare chance to meet & greet Jack Neo and the cast of “The Lion Men” in person, as well as interact and join the cast in many fun games and activities such as Balloon, Spoon and String Relay Competition, Wag like a Duck Game and Newspaper Fun Dance.

The cast of “The Lion Men” having fun with the fans during the fun games and activities onboard SuperStar Gemini.

In addition, passengers and fans onboard SuperStar Gemini had the opportunity to catch many special LIVE shows, including the amazing Winning PK Finals Lion Dance Troupe Performance, the spectacular showcase by the stellar cast of “The Lion Men” for “Our Story” – “The Lion Men Part 1” theme song, as well as a very special performance by Wei Liang with the sub-theme song from the movie “牵着我”. Also, as part of the The Lion Men celebration cruise program onboard SuperStar Gemini, a special screening of the film was held at the Stardust Lounge for the fans.

Mr Michael Goh, Senior Vice President of Sales, Star Cruises (fifth from right), Ms Sandy Wee, Vice President of Sales, Star Cruises (fourth from right), Mrs. Key Ann B. Garcia, Hotel Manager of SuperStar Gemini (first from left), and Captain Christian Westergren, Master of Vessel of SuperStar Gemini (second from left) pose together with Singaporean film and television actor, host and director, Jack Neo (sixth from right) and the cast of the “The Lion Men”.

Mr Michael Goh, Senior Vice President of Sales, Star Cruises said “We are excited with the homeport relocation of SuperStar Gemini to Singapore, and what better way to celebrate this than with our very own homegrown Singapore director, Jack Neo and the wonderful cast of “The Lion Men”. Together we have line-up a series of exciting The Lion Men cruise programmes and activities, which we hope many of the fans and passengers will enjoy, as they cruise with us onboard SuperStar Gemini.”

Also in conjunction with this, Star Cruises together with its strategic partners, GoldenVillage, Shaw Theatres and FilmGarde Cineplex had also chosen 24 lucky winners for the “Watch & Win A SuperStar Gemini Cruise” contest with The Lion Men movie cast, including a special group photography session with their favourite cast members.

For more information on Star Cruises, please visit www.starcruises.com.

Discover the beautiful colours and exciting flavours of India onboard SuperStar Libra in May

Penang (Malaysia) 28 April, 2014 – Get ready to experience an amazing cruise holiday, as Star Cruises, the leading cruise line in Asia Pacific, celebrates and captures the colourful glimpses and exotic flavours of India throughout the month of May onboard world-class cruise ship SuperStar Libra. Homeported in Penang, Malaysia, SuperStar Libra offers three regular itineraries including the 4D3N cruise to Phuket and Krabi, the 4D3N cruise to Langkawi and Phuket, as well as the 1Night high seas cruise available daily from Wednesday to Saturday.

2014: Star Cruises celebrates India’s vibrant culture with the best Indian music and dances onboard SuperStar Libra.

As part of the special celebration, travellers onboard SuperStar Libra can look forward to a wide array of fun-filled activities inspired by India’s colourful culture and rich heritage, including the ever so popular Bollywood entertainment. Have fun, be adventurous and take part in the Bollywood Disco and learn some of India’s famous dance moves. Also, join us at the Bollywood Sail Away party, as we celebrate more of India’s vibrant culture with the best Indian music and dances. It’s a party you won’t want to miss.

Adding further excitement, guests will have the opportunity to sample and taste some of India’s finest and most popular dishes prepared by our very own award-winning chefs. Savour and experience a wide selection of Indian food under the open sky at the BBQ Pool Buffet every Saturday and Sunday. Alternatively, enjoy more of the tantalizing Indian delicacies such as Prawn Masala, Chicken 65, Lamb Tandoori, specially created for the celebration at Blue Lagoon.

Star Cruises remains passionate and committed in offering the best cruise experience with the ultimate freestyle cruising holiday concept, accentuated by world-class service with a familiar touch of Asian hospitality. Besides pleasing your palate, there is so much travellers can do and enjoy during their cruise holiday on the 42,285-tonne SuperStar Libra, such as catching live international performances, shopping at your favourite luxury retailers and cdf Duty Free shops, taking part in various sports and recreational activities, relaxing at the spas, swimming pools and Jacuzzis.

In conjunction with the celebration, Star Cruises is also pleased to introduce a special promotion for the birthday boys and girls of May and June. If your birthday falls in either month, sign-up for a SuperStar Libra 4D3N destination cruise package and bring a friend or a family member to share your cabin with you for free. Star Cruises is also offering a 40% discount for senior citizens aged 50 years and above for any SuperStar Libra 4D3N destination cruise departing from now to 16 November. All special promotions are subject to terms and conditions.

For more information on Star Cruises, please visit www.starcruises.com

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

Cruise & Dine: Celebrity chef gives SuperStar Virgo Michelin flavors

From May 11 to June 10, Michelin Chef Kenny Chan, winner of TVB cooking contest “Apprentice Chef” will be the first to kick start Cruise & Dine with Celebrity Chef on SuperStar Virgo, which will be homeported in Hong Kong from now to October 26. (From left to right) Genting Hong Kong Senior Vice President of Sales Mr. Michael Goh, Genting Hong Kong Chief Financial Officer Ms. Joyce Tan, SuperStar Virgo Executive Sous Chefs Chuah Choong Hooi and Alan Chan, SuperStar Virgo Executive Chef Reinhard Mammes, Celebrity Chef Kenny Chan, Genting Hong Kong Chief Operating Officer Mr. William Ng, Vice President of Sales Mr. Braydon Holland at the kickoff dinner for the promotion.

Hong Kong, 24 April, 2014 – Drawing upon Hong Kong’s reputation as a gourmet heaven, SuperStar Virgo will team up with celebrity chef Kenny Chan Kwok Keung to delight foodies from around the world with an authentic epicurean journey.

From 11 May to 10 June, Michelin Chef Kenny Chan, winner of TVB cooking contest “Apprentice Chef”, will be the first to kick start a series of Cruise & Dine with Celebrity Chef themed cruises on SuperStar Virgo, which is homeported in Hong Kong from now to October 26.

Hong Kong celebrity chef Kenny Chan teams up with SuperStar Virgo’s award-winning chef team to design more than 20 dishes for the ship’s Tuesday gala dinner and four restaurants—Noble House, Pavilion, Bella Vista and Mediterranean.

Chef Chan has tailored more than 20 dishes for the acclaimed restaurants on board. At premium restaurant Noble House, guests can try his award-winning masterpieces Stir-fried Prawn with Wild Mushroom (TVB “Apprentice Chef”: 1^st Round Champion) and Wok-fried Crabmeat and Rock Lobster with Salted Egg Yolk on Rice Crackers (Hong Kong Tourism Board The Best of the Best Culinary Awards Stir Fried Category: Gold with Distinction Award). The master chef has also crafted items for the Tuesday gala dinner and the three inclusive restaurants on board—Pavilion, Bella Vista and Mediterranean. Guests will have an exclusive chance to taste all his signature dishes such as the original Barbecue Beef in Honey Sauce, Steamed Pork Balls with Crabmeat in Soup, and local favourite Fried Mantis Shrimp with Chilli & Spiced Salt in one go.

“It’s my aspiration as a Hong Kong homegrown chef to promote our cuisine to overseas travellers because it is a part of the local culture that I’m so proud of,” Chef Chan said. “When people think of Hong Kong, they often think of a melting pot of food where you can find authentic Cantonese food as well as East meets West fusion items. The menu I’ve created for SuperStar Virgo has elements of both so that passengers can get a slice of the best of Hong Kong.”

Genting Hong Kong Chief Operating Officer Mr. Blondel So said the Cruise & Dine with Celebrity Chef promotion is one of the ongoing initiatives to better the Star Cruises holiday experience. “The fantastic F&B offerings of Star Cruises are celebrated by Asian and international guests. With his creativity and masterful skills, Chef Chan will give our menu a spin and further raise our already high standards. Star Cruises has always been keen on promoting the local cultures of places we go to, and food culture is something that intrigues everyone. We’ll continue to invite well known celebrity chefs to come on board to help promote the cuisines they represent to guests from around the world.”

Other than the special menu, Chef Chan will conduct live cooking demonstrations on the two 4D3N Taichung/Kaohsiung cruises departing from Hong Kong on 14 and 21 May. Passengers can get up close and personal with the celebrity chef and pick up some of his cooking secrets. Lucky passengers can even win the chance to go on stage and be the apprentices of Chef Chan. Reproducing dishes such as Sautéed Abalone with Spring Onion and Ginger, and Glutinous Rice Ball Stuffed with Red Bean Paste at home will soon be a breeze.

Wok-fried Crabmeat and Rock Lobster with Salted Egg Yolk on Rice Crackers is the Gold with Distinction Award-winning dish of Hong Kong Tourism Board The Best of the Best Culinary Awards (Stir Fried Category) 2006.

Stir-fried Prawn with Wild Mushroom is the award-winning dish of TVB “Apprentice Chef”: 1st Round Champion.

As a culinary expert adorned with international accolades, Chef Chan enjoys sampling authentic local food wherever he goes. He will take cruisers to some of the best restaurants and food stalls in Taiwan to try delectable authentic farmer home dishes in Taichung and street snacks in Kaohsiung. Don’t miss the chance to join the special shore excursions led by Chef Chan during the cruises departing on 14 and 21 May.

The 75,338-tonne 13-deck SuperStar Virgo carries up to 2,500 passengers in its 935 cabins and 1,870 lower berths. During the six-month deployment, it will be offering weekly 4D3N cruises from Hong Kong to Kaohsiung and Taichung, 4D3N cruises to Sanya and Halong Bay and 1-night highseas cruises to South China Sea. Once a month, passengers can visit Taiwan’s three biggest cities—Taipei (Keelung), Kaohsiung and Taichung—on a 7D6N cruise.

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

Onboard wiFi onboard SuperStar Aquarius up to 46% off!

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SuperStar Virgo sets regular trips to Sanya from April 7 to Oct 26

The SuperStar Virgo, Star Cruises’ flagship cruise liner in Asia, began its six-month seasonal deployment in Hong Kong on April 7, 2014, offering cruise itineraries to Sanya, as well as to the appealing tourist destination Halong Bay in Vietnam. 

Between 7 April and 26 October, the SuperStar Virgo, will be setting sail for Sanya and Halong Bay weekly from Hong Kong on a 4 day 3 night itinerary. 

Besides this, a multi-destination cruise journey to Keelung (Taipei), Kaohsiung, and Taichung is set to be offered monthly, offering passengers a new cruise experience with a 7 day 6 night trip. 

The SuperStar Virgo offers 935 cabins and 935 rooms with 13 decks. With a displacement of up to 51,000 tons, the ship can carry 1,870 passengers. 

Star Cruises recently announced the construction of two more new mega-vessels to meet growing demand from the Asian market.

Source : http://www.whatsonsanya.com/news-30484.html

10% discount on all shore excursions!

Calling all cruisers of SuperStar Virgo, SuperStar Gemini, and SuperStar Libra! Pre-book your shore excursion online 3 days before your cruise to get 10% discount! Shop&Cruise offers a variety of shore excursion packages to make your tour hassle free!

To book online, simply go to https://shop.starcruises.com/ , then choose the name of the ship where you will sail, and start your online shopping. You can also refer to the links below to go to our site:

SuperStar Virgo

- Kaohsiung

- Taichung

- Keelung

- Sanya & Halong Bay (to be offered online soon!)

SuperStar Gemini

- Penang

- Langkawi

- Malacca

- Redang

SuperStar Libra

- Krabi

- Phuket

- Langkawi

Should you have any questions, or inquiries, please feel free to email us at onlinestore@starcruises.com.

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Star Cruises introduces new holiday destinations with SuperStar Gemini

Star Cruises celebrated SuperStar Gemini’s first call to Kuantan, Pahang in Malaysia with a spectacular cultural dance performance staged by the National Department for Culture & Arts, Pahang.

KUANTAN, PAHANG - Star Cruises, a leading cruise line in Asia Pacific, invites travellers for a relaxing cruise holiday onboard SuperStar Gemini, with exciting new destinations that are culturally-rich, exotic and unique to the shores of Malaysia. Since the recent homeport relocation of SuperStar Gemini in Singapore, Star Cruises now offers seven regular itineraries starting from 2nd April to 31st October 2014. These include the 6Day/5Night to Kuantan, Redang and Tioman, the 6Day/5Night to Penang, Langkawi and Malacca, the 4Day/3Night cruise to Penang and Langkawi, the 4Day/3Night cruise to Kuantan and Pulau Redang, the 3Day/2Night cruise to Malacca, the 3Day/2Night cruise to Pulau Tioman, and the 3Day/2Night high seas cruise.

 

Star Cruises celebrated SuperStar Gemini’s inaugural voyage to Kuantan, making it the first international cruise line to call at port in the capital state of Pahang this year.  Both local and international passengers were pleasantly surprised to be greeted by a spectacular cultural dance performance staged by the National Department for Culture & Arts, Pahang. 

Yang Berhormat Dato’ Haji Mohamad Sharkar bin Haji Shamsudin, Chairman of Pahang State Tourism and Culture Committee was also present to welcome the disembarking passengers with special souvenirs as a token of remembrance.

 

Yang Berhormat Dato’ Haji Mohamad Sharkar bin Haji Shamsudin, Chairman of Pahang State Tourism and Culture Committee said “We are delighted to have Star Cruises’ SuperStar Gemini to call at 2 wonderful destinations in Pahang, namely Kuantan and Pulau Tioman. I would like to thank Star Cruises for their continous support and commitment in promoting the state of Pahang as well as Malaysia to the world.” 

 

Jukka Silvennoinen, Captain of SuperStar Gemini said “On behalf of Star Cruises, we are proud to have Kuantan as one of the new destinations for SuperStar Gemini. Today’s welcoming ceremony in Kuantan is truly a testament of Pahang’s commitment and hospitality towards its guests. I am sure the passengers will have a wonderful and memorable experience here in Kuantan. We will continue to work closely with the relevant local authorities to make new destinations like Kuantan a popular tourist destination”.

 

With new holiday itineraries and destinations now available on SuperStar Gemini, Star Cruises remains passionate and committed in offering the best cruise experience with the ultimate freestyle cruising holiday concept, accentuated by world-class service with a warm touch of Asian hospitality.
 

SuperStar Gemini passengers can enjoy a wide variety of onboard activities such as the must-see internationally acclaimed live performances, sports and recreational activities, shopping at luxury stores or cdf Duty Free shops, or even embark on a gastronomic journey with our international and authentic Asian cuisines from our top award-winning chefs, and many more. In addition, Star Cruises offers top-notch facilities and amenities for pure rejuvenation and relaxation including spas, swimming pools, Jacuzzis and the gym, just to name a few.

Shore Excursion Packages onboard SuperStar Gemini

Explore…Experience…and Know more about the great places that Malaysia can offer! Pre-book your shore excursion online at least 3 days before your cruise to get 10% discount.

Penang

a. Experience Pearl of the Orient - Visit some of the great historical places in Penang, and satisfy your hunger at Hotel Cititel (buffet dinner). You can also shop for Penang’s local products like spices, bah kut the, tambun biscuits, and the like at the local product shop.

b. Angel View of Georgetown by Night - Visit Botanical Garden, the 72-acre garden that is famous for its flora, ride the funicular cable card going to Penang Hill, then go to Aviary & Ginger Garden where you’ll see their private collection of native and exotic birds. Experience buffet steamboat dinner at Hotel Bellevue, and shop for local items at the local product shop.

Langkawi

a. Langkawi Highlight and Shopping - Explore the beauty of Langkawi through this adventure-filled tour! Visit Langkawi Underwater World, Kuah Town, Eagle Square, Mahsuri Tomb, and Awana Porto Malai.

b. Eagle Feeding and Island Adventure - Feed the eagles, visit the Lake of the Pregnant Maiden, & Isle of the Wet Rice. This tour package includes BBQ lunch also!

Malacca

a. Cultural & Heritage of Malacca - Learn more about the rich culture and heritage of Malacca. Visit Malacca Malay House, Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum , Melaka Straits Mosque, Jonker Street, and get the chance to experience a 15-min Trishaw Ride.

b. Half-Day Historical Malacca - Take a half-day tour of the historical Malacca, and appreciate the beauty and culture of this great place. Visit Porta de Santiago, Stadthuys, St. Paul’s Church, Jonker Street, and buy local produce at the local product shop.

Redang

a. Discovery Scuba - If you are into adventure, try this exciting shore excursion in Redang Island. This excursion includes one shore dive and includes dive equipment, instructions, a video session and a dive master. It is a perfect introduction to diving for beginners.

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