Meetings & Incentives Onboard Star Cruises

Team building@Sea


What better place to have your team building programmes than on the high seas?

Your next team building programme will be one that you will remember for life. A floating resort complemented with all the amenities you could ever dream of, away from it all. Leaving you to enjoy the ultimate of "Experiential Learning", all in a truly unique and inspirational setting.

Team Building Objectives:

Increase self-awareness and learn to understand others.

Identify attributes and review processes that constitute to high performance.

Improve communication, teamwork and group dynamics amongst participants.

Impart shared vision and objectives.

Learn to appreciate the true meaning of team work and the importance of bonding.




Meeting@Sea

For more focused and fruitful meetings with no interruptions, Star Cruises provides you with the best getaway option while offering full meeting facilities and post-meeting relaxation options.

Catering to groups of 20 to 800 persons, our flexible meeting arrangements leave you and the team to concentrate in achieving your meeting objectives without any other worries.

Fun@Sea

Fun@Sea

Reward your staff with a fun cruise and they will come back totally recharged and revitalised.

Tips for Planners:

Have a defined purpose for the event. Determine who the attendees are, why they should attend, when the best time of the year to hold the event is and which is the best location.

Have a realistic planning timeline. In general, cruise bookings require more lead time than resort bookings on land.

Set a realistic budget. Rates for a cruise are somewhat different from rates for a hotel or resort. Variables such as season, ports of calls and arrival/departure dates must be considered.

Planners should know that if they book their cruise direct from the cruise line, they will be working with the cruise line's corporate office which is not aboard the ship.

Have the foresight to know when you need to hire professional help in planning all aspects or a portion of the event. Pick a company that has a background in the industry or specialises in cruises. It is important to be familiar with what can and cannot be done on board a ship.

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'Star' chefs to battle it out!

GEORGE TOWN: Up-and-coming young chefs are all geared up to whip up a culinary storm at the 14th Battle of The Chefs from June 12 to 14 at the Straits Quay convention centre here.

Some of the chefs who will be taking part in the competition organised by Star Cruise Superstar Libra at the Swettenham Pier. Pic by Mohd Kamil Rahim

Culinary arts student Nurshafa Suhaili said she has been practising hard for the competition.

Nurshafa is one of the 19 chefs who will be participating under the tutelage of Star Cruises' Superstar Libra executive chef, Saifol Iskandar Ikhsan.

These chefs will be up against some 1,000 experienced chefs expected to participate in the contest.

With prizes worth over RM50,000, which includes four destination cruise packages sponsored by Star Cruises, the competition is expected to be a heated battle.

Themed Celebrate Our Heritage, the contest is jointly organised by the Chefs Association of Malaysia (Penang Chapter), the state government and Tourism Malaysia, with the support of the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Penang Chapter.

Organising chairman Darren Tan said heritage and cuisine go hand-in hand, with the competition seeking to honour the culinary diversity of the country.

There will be several categories un the competition such as the Penang Chefs Challenge, the Master Chefs Challenge, and the Greenhorn Chefs Challenge.

Other categories include the MAH Penang Chapter Hospitality Challenge.

The event is endorsed by the World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS) as a Continental Category Event.

It will be overseen by its panel of international judges, with over 40 chefs and food-related personnel led by WACS-approved Global Master Chef, Otto Weibel.

Chefs Association of Malaysia Penang chapter chairman Peter Chan Weng Seng said this year's event has so far attracted some 500 participants from over 20 countries.

3rd Quarter Entertainment Shows for 2013 On-board Superstar Virgo

PRODUCTION SHOWS

SOMEWHERE IN TIME

January – December 2013

Star Cruises presents a spectacular production of a romantic fairytale; in search for one’s true love through the wonders of time by the magical mirror. Discover an array of fascinating feats as we bring you to a world where anything is possible. Inspired by magic and legends; imagine a place full of secrets of endless dreams; wishes remained untold and mysteries that are yet to unfold.

Featuring the vocal talents of Tasy Garuccha and Ding Pionso from Philippines and the breathtaking performances of the astounding acrobats from Ukraine; get the chance to experience a world-class timeless tale of love’s mystical adventures onboard SuperStar Virgo.

THE TEMPTRESS

Starting June, 2013

Taking you to the heights of exhilaration, Star Cruises proudly presents the newest (for adults only) show that would give you a taste of everything sexy, alluring and sophisticated. Featuring none other than the world-class Star Cruises dancers from Europe, witness an enticing world of beauty and seduction, exquisitely performed onboard SuperStar Virgo.

MIRAGE (Vincent Vignaud)

February 1 – July 31, 2013

Star Cruises gives you an exceptionally world class feat of magical illusions - MIRAGE by Europe’s top illusionist, Vincent Vignaud.

It has been his fascination with Circus that triggered his passion with magic and illusions. He has recently joined numerous Circus Festivals and shows all around Europe and among this are the recent “International Circus Festival of Latina” in Italy and the new show of “Swiss Christmas” at Zurich, Switzerland.

Come and experience a magnificent spectacle of grand illusions showcasing an amazing array of breathtaking performances only here onboard SuperStar Virgo.

TWICE as NICE

March 13 – September 30, 2013

Featuring Westley Stevens, formerly from the groups ‘The Stylistics’ and ‘The Commodores’ with his Grammy Award nominated song “You Make Me Feel Brand New” and together with Shelly Dartez; re-live the nostalgic music of the 70’s to 80’s as they perform the greatest hits through the decades.

Star Cruises presents this dynamic duo creating excellent musical renditions from the tunes of Whitney Houston, Nat King Cole, Tina Turner, Earth Wind and Fire to your most favourite Chinese love songs.

Twice the Style, Twice the Music…Twice as Nice onboard SuperStar Virgo.

ZLWIN CHEW

May 30 – June 30, 2013

Due to popular demand, Star Cruises brings back Asia’s magnificent spell-binding performance of ZLWIN CHEW. Get up close and personal with internationally acclaimed magician extraordinaire and mentalist as he fascinates the audience with his astonishing act.

Be astounded as Zlwin correctly guesses a random word a spectator is thinking of, bends metal, breaks light bulbs by just staring at them and accurately predicts things, among many other feats. Even master magician David Copperfield was impressed by Zlwin’s impeccable talent.

So gather all your friends and family this school holiday and witness Zlwin Chew’s live performance. Get the chance to join exciting workshops as he reveals the basics of magic and mentalism onboard SuperStar Virgo.

DANIEL CRAVEN

August - October, 2013

Star Cruises presents a highly fascinating Las Vegas magic show incorporated with an explosive mix of dramatic illusions. Direct from Europe, witness Daniel Craven as he breaks in the mysterious world of magic by showcasing some of his most thrilling acts.

Starting at the young age of 6, this multi-talented illusionist made his first steps in magic. He then became one of the youngest members at the age of 13 and garnered 1st price in the championship in Germany. Since then, he has been performing his grand illusions all over Europe and was engaged in the ‘Vaudeville show of the tropics’ in Berlin.

Get the chance to watch Las Vegas style magic onboard SuperStar Virgo.

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES

SOOBY CHIN

May 11 – August 15, 2013

Star Cruises presents the International Tarot Card Reader – Jackie Chin from Malaysia. Witness as she takes on human challenges to a new level of insight and understanding through the figures and streaks of the cards.

Get the chance to discover your fate onboard SuperStar Virgo.

BAILAR DANCE

May 30 – June 29, 2013

Following a successful show onboard SuperStar Aquarius in Taiwan; Star Cruises brings Bailar Dance School onboard SuperStar Virgo for a fun filled creative learning experience for all ages. Learn the art of dancing with teachers Holly Dedman and Grace Rowe from U.K. as they teach different fundamental dance techniques from ballet, tap to modern and street dances.

Bailar Dance has been an established dance school in U.K. since 2002 having a 100% pass rate in Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance Examination in Ballet, Modern, Tap and Street dances. Students from the school have earned performances in Towngate Theatre in Essex, England; Disneyland Paris in 2011 and show productions of Annie, High School Musical and Shrek the Musical. Dynamic teachers – Holly and Grace create different dancing styles that intertwine with creative imagination and visual imagery. They connect with all ages making dancing an enjoyable learning activity for everyone. Join us onboard SuperStar Virgo this school holiday for a fantastic dancing experience you’ll never forget.

HOT BRAZILIAN & SIZZLING BALLROOM

Star Cruises presents our hot Brazilian dancers Livia and Vanessa together with our sizzling ballroom couple Dmytro and Alena in a night of amazing choreography and dance prowess. Get your dancing shoes ready and learn from the masters of ballroom dancing from a variety of sexy moves from Rumba, Cha-Cha, Tango to Samba and sultry carnival dances.

MAGIC AT SEA (June Themed Activities)

June, 2013

Cruise into a magical spectacle this coming June as you get the chance get a close up encounter with Europe’s top illusionist Vincent Vignaud and Asia’s magician extraordinare and mentalist Zlwin Chew. Gather all your friends and family as amazing activities and surprises await as you come onboard SuperStar Virgo.

MUSICIANS – BANDS

HIGH OCTAVE (Show band)

Ongoing until June 6, 2013

Groove along with High Octave band as their high energy and enthusiasm can certainly put you in a party mood from their wide collection of songs from pop, ballad, r&b to jazz.

H20 (Show Band)

June 9 – January 9, 2014

Star Cruises brings a powerhouse performance by a strong team of seasoned musicians with powerful vocals giving you the best of a wide variety of songs from pop, R&B to ballad and jazz. Get ready to loosen up as they hit the stage for a night of fun and exciting entertainment.

SANTINIG TRIO

March 1, 2013 – January 25, 2014

Star Cruises presents a trio like no other. Santinig Trio composes of three musicians producing one beautiful harmony. Witness them as they captivate you with their own style of singing touched with acoustic rhythms from a collection of songs from the classics up to the present. Santinig Trio sweeps you off your feet as they wander and surprise you with a lovely serenade. Join them onboard SuperStar Virgo as they share with you their passion for music.

PIANIST RUBEN

Ongoing – June 30, 2013

Sail away from your troubles as you cruise with our resident pianist Ruben giving you wonderful melodies from jazz, contemporary pop to sentimental ballads that are sure to relax and uplift your mood.

Cellular Phone Service & Texting at Sea, on Star Cruises: FAQ's

Freestyle Cellular Service

Star Cruises guests can make and receive calls, send and receive text messages, read emails and surf the web on their own cell phones and mobile devices just as they do on land when the ship is at sea, thanks to Wireless Maritime Services' Cellular@Sea Service. Just check with your cellular phone carrier that your cell phone will be able to roam internationally. Keeping in touch with your friends and family, while at sea, has never been easier.


Questions and Answers

Q: Is Cellular@Sea Service available in port?

A:The Cellular@Sea service will automatically shut down when a ship is entering port, and turn on when the ship is at least 12 nautical miles at sea. When connected to Cellular@Sea, GSM phones will either display "WMS", "CellularAtSea", "908.18" or "Nor-18".

Q: How much will I be charged when I use my cell phone onboard?

A: The rates vary according to your cellular phone carrier and the pricing /roaming plan which you have established with them directly. The charges incurred will appear on your normal mobile carrier's bill you receive at home. For more information on exact pricing contact your carrier or visit their webpage.

Q: Can my family call me onboard?

A: Yes, Star Cruises guests can also be contacted on our ships by calling the guest's cell phone number. The service works just as it does on land. If the party does not answer, a voice message can be left on the phone and later retrieved by the guest.

Q: How to make calls?

A: Dial "+" followed by country code, city code and number, just as you would when traveling abroad.

For more information about Cellular@Sea and Wireless Maritime Services, please visit: www.wmsatsea.com