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All aboard for a relaxing cruise

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STAR Cruises is offering great deals on board the SuperStar Libra, SuperStar Gemini, SuperStar Aquarius and SuperStar Virgo at the three-day MATTA Fair. Holidaymak­ers will be able to soak in the sounds and sights of exotic Asian hotspots with great bargains and various destinatio­ns.

Superstar Libra

Star Cruises’ new route for a 4D/3N cruise to Langkawi and Phuket, departs from Penang from April onwards. It is the first time SuperStar Libra will be bringing guests to Langkawi – “the Jewel of Kedah” – to explore its top tourist sights through a wide range of shore excursion selections that include the Eagle Square, the Kilim Karst Geoforest Park, Langkawi cable car and popular beaches. The Buy 1 Free 1 promotion is back at this MATTA Fair with the price starting from

RM1,600 for two persons.

Superstar Virgo

SuperStar Virgo, the largest ship of Star Cruises’ Asian fleet, underwent a three-week dry-dock renovation early this year. The 75,338-tonne, 13-deck ship received a lavish makeover with upgraded cabins, retail, hotel, dining, and recreation­al facilities. More than 270 balcony cabins have been remodelled with a touch of urban luxury. The soothing minimalist décor reflects a perfect blend of contempora­ry design and luxurious escapism while the furnishing accentuate­s the vast sapphire sea. At this sanctuary, passengers can wake up every morning to the calming sounds of the ocean in a floating paradise.

Designed to give cruisers a leisurely shopping experience, the total retail floor area of the SuperStar Virgo has tripled to 562sq m. Passengers can indulge in the pleasure of shop- ping in slow, restful rhythms and take in personalis­ed treatments when internatio­nal brands such as Shiseido SK II, Biotherm, Lancome and Shu Uemura are introduced.

The expansion and addition of duty-free operator China dutyfree, jewellery and watch specialist Canopus, luxury leather goods retailer Milan Station and souvenir shop Ports O’ Call will offer passengers more choices of perfume, cosmetics, fashion accessorie­s, luxury and lifestyle products from around the world. SuperStar Virgo is an ideal place where holidaymak­ers can pamper themselves in extravagan­ce.

Never is there a boring moment and there will always be something for everyone on board SuperStar Virgo. There is a mini golf driving range, sports and fitness facilities.

That’s not all. How can anyone forget the 100m mega-water slide, outdoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi. Kids are also not forgotten and they will be delighted by the children’s fun pool, video arcade and loads of kids-centric activities. It’s a sea of fun for everyone and the exploratio­n is yours.

Cruises onboard the intimate and elegant SuperStar Virgo start from an affordable price of RM1,390 for two persons for a two-night cruise departing from Singapore.

Also, the ultimate Relocation Cruise to Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang and arrival at Hong Kong, promotion price starts from RM1,645 per person.

Superstar Gemini

This year, Star Cruises is deploying SuperStar Gemini to Singapore from April 2 to Oct 31 that adds another dimension of fun cruising for family travellers. There will be enriching activities for children to learn and for families to bond over during the cruises from Singapore to Malacca, Kuantan, Pulau Redang, Pulau Tioman, Penang, Langkawi, Phuket and Krabi.

From April 2 to Oct 31, SuperStar Gemini will be offering five regular itinerarie­s departing from Singapore: the 4D/3N cruise to Penang and Langkawi, the 4D/3N cruise to Kuantan and Pulau Redang, the 3D/2N cruise to Malacca, the 3D/2N cruise to Pulau Tioman, and the 3D/2N high seas cruise. Do not miss the deals of Buy 1 Free 1 and Kids Cruise Free during the MATTA Fair 2014.

There are also a number of special and relocation cruises available. The 6D/5N special holiday cruise to Penang, Phuket and Krabi departing on June 8 will be a perfect summer escapade.

For those looking for a longer retreat, choose 8D/7N relocation cruise departing on March 26 from Hong Kong to Singapore with calls in Danang, Nha Trang, Pulau Redang, Pulau Tioman, or another relocation cruise departing from Singapore to Hong Kong on Nov 23 with calls in Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang, and Danang, from RM3,500 for two persons.

With luxurious accommodat­ions, up to six sumptuous meals daily, world-class entertainm­ent, modern recreation­al facilities and onboard activities included in an all-inclusive cruise fare, a Star Cruises vacation is one of the best-value-for-money holiday options for holidaymak­ers seeking a hassle-free getaway onboard SuperStar Libra, SuperStar Gemini and SuperStar Virgo. On Star Cruises, every journey is a voyage of discovery and surprise.

For more informatio­n and to make reservatio­ns, contact its appointed travel agents or call Star Cruises Reservatio­n at their hotline 03-230 21288 between 9am and 6pm daily.

 ??  ?? The SuperStar Virgo’s grand lobby is well appointed.
The SuperStar Virgo’s grand lobby is well appointed.

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