Former Star Cruises Ships Sail to Alang for Scrapping
After spending several months in lay up, the ex-SuperStar Aquarius and the ex-SuperStar Gemini recently completed their final journeys to the scrapyard. (more…)
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Star Cruises Trademarks Sold Back to Resorts World
Genting Group Chairman and CEO Lim Kok Thay has apparently bought up trademarks and other associating brand items for Star Cruises, according to a report from Inside Asia Gaming. (more…)
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Two former Star Cruises’ cruise ships laid up in Sri Lanka’s China-backed Hambantota Port
Two cruise ships, MV Arius (SuperStar Aquarius) and MV Gem (SuperStar Gemini), with a passenger capacity of 800 each have been berthed for a month-long layup in the China-backed Hambantota International Port (HIP). (more…)
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The Taipan Sold to German Religious Organization
The Taipan has found a new home in OM Ships, a Germany-based religious organization famous for its floating bookshops. According to a statement on its website, the Christian charity is in the process of acquiring the vessel, which was previously operated by Genting’s Star Cruises brand. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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Star Cruises Ships Said To Be Heading To Scrapyard
A trio of Star Cruises ships are said to be getting scrapped in the near future, according to industry sources. The SuperStar Aquarius, SuperStar Gemini and the Star Pisces have appeared this week on scrap reports as heading to the beach to the be recycled. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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Genting’s Cruise Ship Ambitions Reborn through Resorts World Cruises
Genting Hong Kong had to make a quick exit from the cruise ship business earlier this year over financial troubles. Now, Genting Group, its parent company and the operator of casinos around the world, apparently isn’t ready to give up its dreams. (more…)
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Genting Fleet Locations – April 2022
Waiting for their fates, the Genting Cruise Lines fleet is laid up in North America, Europe and Assia. Cruise Industry News has tracked down the location and status of every oceangoing ship of Genting’s three cruise brands. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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A Look at the Genting Fleet for Crystal, Dream and Star Cruises
Genting Hong Kong currently has three ships in its Crystal Cruises ocean-going fleet, three ships (and two on order) in the Dream Cruises fleet, and four ships in the Star Cruises fleet. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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Arrest Warrant Issued for Crystal Symphony
The Crystal Cruises saga may just be starting as a Miami court has issued a warrant for the arrest of the Crystal Symphony. Peninsula Petroleum Far East Pte. Ltd. filed a lawsuit in Miami earlier this week against the Crystal Symphony, Crystal Cruises and Star Cruises for what it says are unpaid fuel bills. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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Star Cruises’ Star Pisces Sets Sail Today with First Cruise from Penang
Genting Cruise Lines today achieved a new milestone with Star Cruises as “Star Pisces” sets sail on its very first journey from Penang (Malaysia) after a long period of hiatus due to the global pandemic, marking the start of the recovery of the domestic and regional cruise and travel industry. (more…)
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Star Cruises first cruise line to restart operations in Malaysia, introducing safe cruises with “Star Pisces” in Penang from 22 December 2021
Genting Cruise Lines, together with Penang Port Commission (PPC) and Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB) are pleased to announce that the Malaysian government has granted approval for Star Cruises to restart operations in Malaysia on 22 December 2021 with Star Pisces offering safe cruises from Penang. (more…)
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Star Cruises “Langkawi Escape” and” Straits of Malacca” Cruises from Penang Begins 13 May, 2021 for the Hari Raya Aidilfitri Holidays
Genting Cruise Lines and Penang Port Sdn. Bhd (PPSB) is pleased to announce its plans to restart cruises in Penang with Star Cruises, offering Langkawi itineraries beginning May 13, 2021 at the start of the Hari Raya Aidilfitri Holidays on Star Cruises’ 40,053 tonnage Star Pisces cruise ship, which can accommodate up to 1,600 passengers. (more…)
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Genting Cruise Lines extends support to Singapore to provide temporary accommodations for foreign workers on SuperStar Gemini and SuperStar Aquarius
Genting Cruise Lines has successfully completed stringent evaluation checks by the Singapore government for SuperStar Gemini and SuperStar Aquarius to extend support and provide temporary on board accommodations for foreign workers in Singapore who have recovered from COVID-19. (more…)
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Columbia Cruise Services takes over the management of the SuperStar Libra
The cruise ship “SuperStar Libra”, belonging to the Genting Group Hong Kong (Star Cruises), will have a new destination as a floating accommodation in Wismar on the MV Shipyard for shipyard workers and contractors from this month onwards. (more…)
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Genting Cruise Lines Launches year-long Make-A-Wish® @ Sea Campaign across its ships in Asia
In conjunction with the 25th Anniversary of Genting Cruise Lines and also in recognition of World Wish Day® on 29 April – an annual day that celebrates the granting of life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses – Genting Cruise Lines is pleased to announce its year-long collaboration and commitment to Make-A-Wish® International with the launch of the Make-A-Wish® @ Sea fund-raising campaign across its Dream Cruises and Star Cruises fleet in the region. (more…)
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Genting Cruise Lines Launches First Voluntourism Campaign in Asia on Dream Cruises
Genting Cruise Lines has launched its first regional Cruise Voluntourism campaign in Asia through Dream Cruises as part of the group’s year-long 25thAnniversary celebration. (more…)
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Genting to Build New Ships for Star Cruises
As part of its recent 25th anniversary celebrations, Genting Cruise Lines announced that it will build a series of Contemporary-class ships for Star Cruises. The first ship is expected to be delivered from company-owned MV Werften in 2023 for Asia’s leading contemporary brand. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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First Look at Dream Cruises New Explorer Dream
The SuperStar Virgo will become the Explorer Dream and launch service for Dream Cruises next April, sailing from North China. For the 2019-2020 cruise season, she moves to Australia and New Zealand for Dream Cruises’ first deployment outside of Asia. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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Star Cruises Supports the Preservation and Development of Longquan Celadon
Following on the widely acclaimed, first-ever Longquan Celadon (a type of green-glazed Chinese ceramic) theme cruise on SuperStar Virgo, Star Cruises is collaborating with Mr. Chen Hua, one of the most iconic contemporary Longquan celadon masters from Zhejiang province, where the craft originated, to launch limited-edition Star Cruises Longquan Celadon Tea Sets. (more…)
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Genting Cruise Lines Teams With Sony Pictures To Deliver Immersive Festive Experiences At Sea Featuring Spider-man™: Into The Spider-verse
Genting Cruise Lines is teaming up with Sony Pictures to deliver the first-ever Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse-themed experience at sea, featuring lead characters from the new superhero film which will be released in theatres this December. (more…)
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Star Cruises Offers New Cruise Vacations From Malaysia Superstar Gemini
Star Cruises celebrated the arrival and inaugural homeport deployment of SuperStar Gemini in Port Klang on 5 November 2018. The arrival of SuperStar Gemini, one of Star Cruises’ most popular cruise ships into Port Klang marks the start of her residency until 28 April 2019, with additional options to embark from Penang and Langkawi, offering a variation of 3 Night cruises that also includes Phuket, Thailand. (more…)
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Genting Cruise Lines Makes Homeport Debut in Tianjin with SuperStar Virgo
Genting Cruise Lines celebrated SuperStar Virgo’s inaugural homeport sailing from Tianjin on September 30, from where she will offer seven cruises to multiple destinations in Japan, including Kagoshima, Fukuoka, Beppu and Nagasaki. (more…)
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Star Cruises’ SuperStar Gemini to be deployed to Malaysia from 5 November 2018 until 28 April 2019
Genting Cruise Lines is pleased to announce the deployment of Star Cruises to Malaysia from 5 November 2018 until 28 April 2019, with SuperStar Gemini to homeport in Port Klang, Penang and Langkawi, along with Phuket in Thailand, focusing on destinations around the calm and tranquil waters of the Straits of Malacca. (more…)
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Star Cruises Launches First-ever Longquan Celadon Theme Cruise on SuperStar Virgo
In support of China’s One Belt, One Road initiative, Star Cruises has launched the first-ever Longquan Celadon theme cruise on SuperStar Virgo, where guests enjoy an immersive experience in appreciation of the millennial craftsmanship that hails from Zhejiang province. (more…)
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SuperStar Virgo to Become Explorer Dream, Transfer to Dream Cruises
Genting Hong Kong has announced that the SuperStar Virgo will move from Star Cruises to Dream Cruises in April 2019. The 1998-built, 2,000-guest ship will sail from Northern Asia next summer and then move to Australia and New Zealand for the winter season. The ship will be renamed the Explorer Dream. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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SuperStar Libra to Become Hotel Ship at MV Werften
Genting Hong Kong has officially announced the SuperStar Libra will become a hotel ship in Wismar for the company’s shipyard complex, MV Werften, according to a statement. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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Cruise ship Star Legend squeaks through Ballard Locks
The Star Legend, a Windstar Cruises vessel, is believed to be the largest cruise ship ever to transit the Ballard Locks and the century-old Lake Washington Ship Canal. It did so on Wednesday, then sailed on to Lake Union. (seattletimes.com)
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Star Cruises’ SuperStar Virgo homeport deployment in Dalian, Tianjin and Qingdao Will offer 9 exciting itineraries to Kyushu, Japan in September
During a press conference in Beijing, Star Cruises today (22 June) announced SuperStar Virgo’s highly-anticipated relocation to the North China market where, in the three months starting September 2018, she will start her homeport deployment in Dalian, Tianjin and Qingdao. (more…)
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Star Cruises Sets New Record for Number of Homeport Deployments in Qingdao
Following on the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit successfully held in Qingdao, Star Cruises continues to raise the profile of the city by celebrating the inaugural sailing of SuperStar Aquarius from her new Qingdao homeport yesterday. (more…)
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Genting Cruise Lines Partners with Wirecard
Dream Cruises and Star Cruises, brands under the Genting Cruise Line division of Genting Hong Kong, have partnered with Wirecard to deliver a seamless payment process to enhance the guest experience on board their fleet of ships. (more…)
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Genting Cruise Lines Signs Agreement of Intent with Okinawa Agricultural Cooperative Association
Genting Cruise Lines is pleased to announce its collaboration with Okinawa Agricultural Cooperatives Association (JA Okinawa), and Leospo Incorporated, introducing an exceptional gastronomic experience at sea with Okinawa’s finest selection of home-grown and locally produced premium delicacies, such as the world-famous Okinawa Wagyu beef and Okinawa Agu pork for its summer cruise itineraries to Okinawa on selected ships. (more…)
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SuperStar Libra to End Public Cruise Operations
In a letter sent to booked guests, Genting Hong Kong said the SuperStar Libra would end its public cruise operations for Star Cruises on June 27, 2018. “She will be redeployment to facilitate other arrangements for Genting Hong Kong,” the company said, in the letter.
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Genting Hong Kong says Star Cruises, Crystal Cruises notice toughening competition
Genting Hong Kong, the listed parent of the luxury cruise brand Crystal Cruises, Asia-Pacific focused premium market unit Dream Cruise and the Asia-Pacific focused Star Cruises contemporary market brand, said that the first and last named companies are facing the effects of toughening competition. (cruisebusiness.com)
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Three management appointments at Star Cruises
Star Cruises, which is part of the Genting Hong Kong group, said it has made a total of three appointments in its marine and senior management functions. (cruisebusiness.com)
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Star Cruises Transforms SuperStar Gemini into Floating Hotel in Sanya
Star Cruises will transform SuperStar Gemini into a floating hotel from 7 to 16 February 2018 at Sanya Phoenix Island International Port where guests can experience a unique Chinese New Year through a selection of special offers and programs. (more…)
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Star Cruises’ SuperStar Virgo offers visa-free trips to Japan, Taiwan with PBA legends
Cruise ship operator Star Cruises on Monday said its flagship vessel will call Manila its home port in March offering themed tours to Japan and Taiwan. (abs-cbn.com)
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Star Pisces to Drydock in Shenzhen
China’s shipyards continue to make inroads into the cruise industry as Star Cruises will drydock the Star Pisces for a 19-day refit period in January at facility in Shenzhen. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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Genting Cruise Lines Pioneers Private Island Cruises In Asia. Star Cruises and Dream Cruises calls on MacLeod Island in Myanmar
Genting Cruise Lines, a division of Genting Hong Kong comprising of Star Cruises, Dream Cruises and Crystal Cruises, signed an agreement with Tint Tint Myanmar Group to jointly develop cruise facilities at MacLeod Island to continue expanding its footprint in the region and reaffirm its leading position in the Asian cruise market. (more…)
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Star Cruises Celebrates a Decade at the TTG “Travel Hall of Fame”
Mr. Michael Goh, Senior Vice President – International Sales of Genting Cruise Lines (center) receiving the TTG Travel Awards “Travel Hall of Fame” Inductee Award from Mr. Arief Yahya, Minister of Tourism, Republic of Indonesia (left) together with Mr. Darren Ng, Managing Director, TTG Asia Media (right) at the 28th TTG Travel Awards 2017 Ceremony & Gala Dinner in Bangkok, Thailand on 28 September 2017
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Star Cruises Honoured with Best Itinerary Award for SuperStar Virgo’s “Golden Sea Route”
Star Cruises was honoured with the Best Itinerary Award during the Shanghai Cruise Tourism Festival organized by the Shanghai Baoshan Government on 23 September 2017. (more…)
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