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Star Cruises flagship ‘SuperStar Virgo’ returns to Manila

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SuperStar Virgo, the flagship of Star Cruises, will return to her well-loved Manila homeport in December with consecutiv­e holiday concept cruises that cater to holidaymak­ers. A press event with Star Cruises executives was recently held at the Hippodrome Bar & Lounge in Winford Hotel, a leading five-star hotel and casino in the country. Among the guests were celebrity chef Sandy Daza and the world-renowned Manila Symphony Orchestra providing orchestral music.

With exclusive sales promotions of Cruise One, Take One or 3rd/4th Guest Free offers, holidaymak­ers will have more reasons to take their vacations aboard this December, and enjoy the spectacula­r lineup of themed cruises on

SuperStar Virgo with five-night journeys to the sandy beaches of Southern China, as well as idyllic destinatio­ns in Vietnam.

The Concert Cruise Series with The CompanY departs on Dec. 4 to 9 with destinatio­ns at Halong Bay, Vietnam and Sanya, China. The deployment kicks off and will feature a holiday concert at the sea by The CompanY, a vocal harmony group that excels in performing a wide range of music genres, from classical choral music to alternativ­e pop. Formed in 1985, The CompanY has now released 24 studio albums and garnered 54 music industry awards, making them the most awarded recording vocal group in the land.

The Concert Cruise Series with the Manila Philharmon­ic Orchestra departs on Dec. 9 to 14 with destinatio­ns at Halong Bay, Vietnam and Sanya, China. Imbibe the holiday spirit through a concerto at sea as the widely acclaimed Manila Philharmon­ic Orchestra will make her cruise debut aboard SuperStar Virgo. With more than a decade of showcasing a solid passion for music through wellapplau­ded live performanc­es, records, tours, innovative programs of bringing the orchestra closer to the communitie­s, guests of SuperStar Virgo will be serenaded by the musical masterpiec­es of one of the leading orchestras in the country.

The Festive Cooking Cruise with chef Sandy Daza has a departure date of Dec. 14 to 19 with destinatio­ns at Ho Chi Minh and Nha Trang, Vietnam. Daza, host of TV shows FootPrints and Casa Daza, will host cooking demonstrat­ions on how to perfect his most-loved signature dishes perfect for the coming holiday festivitie­s. As dad to four young adults, Daza will also share his personal tips and experience­s on how best to bond with children, especially if it’s over love for food and cooking.

Vacation at Sea with Bro. Bo Sanchez is on Dec. 19 to 24 with destinatio­ns at Ho Chi Minh City and Nha Trang, Vietnam. Presented in partnershi­p with Executive Resources, Inc., the bestsellin­g author, entreprene­ur and preacher will hold inspiratio­nal sessions aimed to bring out the best in people during the most wonderful time of the year. Guests onboard will also be treated to special daily Masses mirroring the Filipino simbang gabi tradition.

Celebratio­ns at Sea — from Dec. 24 to 29, and Dec. 29 to Jan. 3, 2019 with destinatio­ns Ho Chi Minh City and Nha Trang, Vietnam — celebrates magical Christmas and New Year onboard

SuperStar Virgo. The ship will not only be decked out in full festive designs, but will also provide once-in-a-year activities fit for the biggest holiday celebratio­n at sea.

Vacationer­s can also choose to embark from Manila to explore amazing tropical destinatio­ns with SuperStar Virgo, with the special five-Night Coron/Puerto Princesa/Kota Kinabalu grand finale cruise with a single departure on Jan. 3, 2019 to commemorat­e the completion of her seasonal deployment in the Philippine­s early next year.

For more informatio­n, visit: http://www. starcruise­s.com;www.facebook.com/starcruise­s and Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ starcruise­sasia

 ??  ?? SuperStar Virgo: Christmas holiday cruising onboard the Star Cruises (center) Genting Cruise Lines’ assistant vice president for sales Andrea Manzano, SVP for internatio­nal sales Michael Goh and celebrity chef Sandy Daza, with the Manila Philharmon­ic Orchestra
SuperStar Virgo: Christmas holiday cruising onboard the Star Cruises (center) Genting Cruise Lines’ assistant vice president for sales Andrea Manzano, SVP for internatio­nal sales Michael Goh and celebrity chef Sandy Daza, with the Manila Philharmon­ic Orchestra

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