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Welcome aboard The Super Star Virgo!

SuperStar Virgo offers so much more than first class dining and entertainment - it takes you to places where the sun, sea, people and culture blend colourfully well. Every deck onboard SuperStar Virgo teems with endless fun, entertainment and activities. As you cruise to the most exotic parts of Asia on this floating five-star resort, its more than 25 outlets of food and beverage, entertainment and recreation outlets will impress you. In fact, it is the only cruise ship in the world that has an authentic Indian restaurant on board that is certified 'halal'! View all packages for SuperStar Virgo

SuperStar Virgo is a Leo class cruise ship owned and operated by Star Cruises. She was built in 1999 by the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. The SuperStar Virgo was ordered by Star Cruises on 22 November 1995 from the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany as the second ship of the Leo class, and the second newbuilding for Star Cruises. Like her sister ship SuperStar Leo, she was designed specifically for the Asian cruise market.[2] The keel of the SuperStar Virgo was laid on 18 November 1996, and she was floated out of drydock on 23 December 1998. She was delivered to Star Cruises on 2 August 1999.

Following the lengthy transit from Papenburg to Singapore the SuperStar Virgo entered service on cruises from Singapore on 10 October 1999. On 24 April 2003 the SuperStar Virgo was relocated from Singapore to operate cruises out of Perth, Western Australia due to the outbreak of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in Southeast Asia. Initially the redeployment was planned to last only a one-month evaluation period, but due to the success of the cruises out of Australia the SuperStar Virgo was based in Perth until July 2003.

At our various dining outlets, we are sure to please even the most discerning palate. Savour Japanese specialities at Samurai Restaurant or exotic Indian temptations at The Taj! Check out some of our dining highlights below.

After a fun-filled day with the kids at Neptune Wet and Wild, retreat to some world-class performances at any of our entertainment outlets. You can dance the night away at the Celebrity Disco or join us for a game or two at any of our game rooms if you prefer a quiet evening.

Staying in shape and keeping fit need not be boring. You will find our comprehensive range of facilities make working out anything but mundane. After sweating it out at the gym, end your session at the Apollo Spa and Fitness Centre. Choose to rejuvenate your way from any of the exotic spa treatments.

Should you unexpectedly have to attend to some business, our business centre is equipped with the telecommunications systems to help you stay in touch with friends, love ones or business associates. Otherwise, choose to shop through SuperStar Virgo as you would a shopping mall.

In 2004 the SuperStar Virgo became the sole "mega-ship", and the only purpose-built ship, in Star Cruises' fleet, when her sister SuperStar Leo was transferred to the fleet of Star Cruises' subsidiary Norwegian Cruise Line (newbuildings planned or ordered by Star Cruises after the SuperStar Virgo had either been cancelled or moved to the NCL fleet prior to delivery).On 2 April 2008 the SuperStar Virgo relocated from Singapore to Hong Kong as her port of departure until 26 October 2008, the redeployment coinciding with the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.She was then returned to Singapore late October 2008 and resumed her current itinerary.

In January 2009, Star Cruises installed a 100m mega-waterslide onboard SuperStar Virgo during her drydock period in Singapore. In January 2012, SuperStar Virgo received new hull art and livery.

SuperStar Virgo is the only international cruise ship with regular destination cruises to be homeported in Hong Kong from 7 April to 26 October 2014.

Note: The current fleet of Star Cruises ships is operated by Resorts World One under the name Genting Dream Cruises.

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SUPERSTAR VIRGO: Cruise Guide for First-Timers (What to Expect)

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Packing & Pre-Trip Preparations

• First things first, travel documents. If you’re joining the Manila-Laoag-Kaohsiung-Hong Kong cruise, no visas needed. You only need to bring your passport and a photocopy of its bio page.
• It’s a cruise so it wouldn’t hurt to dress up and achieve your #OOTD goals. We packed at least 2 sets of garments a day: one set of light clothes for touring, and another for the evening shows. Why two sets? It’s pretty cool inside the ship, but things change as soon as you get out of it. In our case, it’s the middle of April! Onboard, I’m clad in shorts and a t-shirt with a polo on top of it. But as soon as we go outside, I had to remove the polo because it would get too hot especially on Ilocos and Kaohsiung stops. Hong Kong was a different story. It rained so hard for a brief moment. Takeaway: check the weather in every stop and prepare accordingly.
• The rooms are also equipped with slip-on sandals, bath robes, and toiletries. You will also be provided a see-through plastic pouch wherein you can put your passport and access card (which I will explain later).
• Remember: Each passenger is allowed only one piece of check-in luggage free-of-charge. Anything more will incur additional fees.
• For the Manila season, the default currency is the Hong Kong Dollar (HKD).

• In many ways, the process is similar to that at the airport. You still need valid travel documents, check in your baggage, and pass through an immigration inspection and security checks before boarding.
• You will be given a mag card (access card). DO NOT LOSE IT. It’s the most important item as soon as you step into the ship. It serves as your keycard to your cabin and credit card when purchasing something or dining at specialty restaurants. You will also need this when disembarking to explore the ports and when returning to the ship.
• You will need to surrender your passport upon boarding. You’ll have it back after the journey.

Safety Drill

As soon as everyone is settled, there will be a safety drill that you are required to participate in. It is extremely important that you are familiar with the ship’s geography and the directions you need to take in case of an emergency.

In Manila, the drill happens right before sunset, so as soon as it’s over, head straight to Deck 12 to have a better view. We’ve been to a lot of places around the world, but Manila offers some of the most spectacular sunsets.

Do it at every stop. Nothing is more relaxing that just watching the sun call it a day.

3 Inclusive Restaurants

“Inclusive,” meaning you can dine here free-of-charge. It’s part of what you paid for. Onboard the Virgo, there are three inclusive dining options:

• Mediterranean Buffet . The most popular, located on Deck 12, just behind the Parthenon Pool. Serves breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, and supper. No reservations needed.
• Genting Palace . Western and Chinese cuisines. Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This is also where the Gala Dinner takes place. Although it is inclusive, reservation is required.
• The Pavilion Room . Family-style restaurant. In my opinion, of the three, this is the best. Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations required.

Both Genting Palace and the Pavilion offer full-course meals (appetizer, soup, main course, dessert). Drinks will be charged to your room.

Aside from these, there are specialty dining options! There’s the Taj offering Indian favorites, and Samurai serving delectable Japanese cuisine. Samurai have us our best gastronomic experience onboard. From the salmon and yellowtail (hamachi) sashimi as appetizer to teppanyaki as main course and matcha ice cream as dessert, that meal was scrumptious from start to finish.

Shore Excursions (Shorex)

This is the part where you can get off the ship and explore the city where it is docked.

In our case, it has three stops: Laoag, Kaohsiung, and Hong Kong. At every stop, they offer various pre-arranged tours called Shorex (shore excursions). For example, in Laoag, you have a choice among Laoag City Tour, Paoay Sand Dunes, Vigan Heritage Tour, and a couple more.

Other routes will have their own shorex offers, of course.

You can book a pre-arranged tour or do it on your own (DIY). It’s completely up to you.

• If you book a shorex , you will be joining the rest of the cruise passengers who booked that tour. The great thing about it is that you have everything taken care of for you. You will have a tour guide and a few members of the crew will join the group. They will make sure you’re back at the port in time for sailing. Meals are also often included.
• If you pull a DIY , you have complete control of your time and it’s going to be cheaper. However, make sure you’re back by the prescribed time because the ship will NOT wait for you.

Either way, you will be given a small sheet of paper upon disembarkation. READ IT, UNDERSTAND IT, KEEP IT. It will tell you what time you have to be back. It changes per stop. The boarding deadline in Taiwan is different from that in Hong Kong.

Room and Amenities

There are four types of accommodations onboard, from the cheapest to the fanciest: Inside Room, Ocean View Room, Balcony Room, and Suite. On our first time, we stayed in an Inside Room; this time in a Balcony Room. In both occasions, the room was always regularly maintained, with multiple cleanups within the day. Complimentary bottles of water also replenish every day.

If you have enough budget for an Inside Room, go for it. Don’t drop the idea of cruising just because you can’t afford the best rooms. In my experience, we spent most of our time outside the room — going on shore excursions, pigging out at the restaurants, and exploring other amenities.

Speaking of amenities, here are some that you can enjoy for FREE:

• Gym . We packed gym clothes but we failed to use them because we would already average 15,000 steps per day just by joining the shore excursions.
• Pool . Located on Deck 12.
• Casino . In case you’re interested. Deck 7.

There’s also Duty Free shops on Decks 7 and 8, and a small store selling chips, chocolates, and biscuits (including Filipino products) on Deck 12 just next to the bar.

Spend your evenings watching a show at the Lido Theater. Some of these performances can be enjoyed for free, while others incur additional charges, including the for-adults-only show.

Gala Night and Dinner

Happens on the fifth night. It’s an event that begins with a cocktail party at the Grand Piazza on Deck 7, where the captain introduces the senior members of the crew. There are also musical performances. Overflowing wine! Loved it!

At around 6pm, enjoy a full-course dinner at the Genting Palace as a pianist serenades you with the endless ocean in the background.

If you intend to join this, make sure you’re dressed for the occasion. Dress Code: Elegant Casual. No shorts and no open toed footwear. For guys, prepare a collared shirt or blazer.

We know how important it is to you so we created a separate section for it.

Every passenger is given 1-hour complimentary internet access. If you need more, you’re gonna have to purchase a plan.

• 24 hrs: HKS 116
• 24 hrs (Social plan): HKD 54
• Whole Cruise: HKD 505

Remember: you’re in the middle of the ocean, sharing the connection with the rest of the ship, so don’t expect lightning speeds, but it’s good enough for browsing, checking emails, social media, and even watching YouTube videos.

What we love the most about the Superstar Virgo is that it feels like home because of the staff. There are a lot of Filipinos working onboard: from the reception to the restaurants to the room services. I’m pretty sure there are more in the non-guest-facing departments, too. And it’s always wonderful to get to talk with them. They are proud of their work!

The rest of the crew is warm, friendly, and always willing to help. You don’t even need to ask for assistance. If they see you looking like you need something (info, direction, whatever), they will be the first to approach you with a smile.

Checking Out

• On the day before you arrive in Manila, you will be requested to proceed to Deck 12 for a health check. You will just be filling out a form and pass by a thermal imager.
• Pack your stuff before hitting the sack on your last night because they will collect your check-in baggage early in the morning of your last day. You can leave the bag or suitcase outside your door and someone will pick it up.
• Don’t forget to settle the bill before disembarking. Know that a gratuity of HKD110 PER NIGHT is charged to every guest (except infants below 2yo). HKD120 per guest staying in a suite.

I believe I’ve covered everything! Overall, it was a fantastic experience. Vins and I were kind of bummed that the Manila season would only last until May 28 because we wanted to do it again with our parents! Here’s hoping they’d return to the Philippines next year!

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We will be going this Monday. Availed the Seniors Sale which is a good price, I think. I just don’t like the fine print on the 100HKD fee. I’m thinking of passing up on the final Gala night, as I don’t plan on bringing along shoes and formal wear.. still thinking if we should check it out..

Doesn’t need to be formal. Just make sure your shirt has collar. And closed shoes. :D The food is somewhat similar to the usual Genting Palace menu though. :) I was just there for the free wine. Haha

How about for women? Can’t we wear elegant open toed sandals? Thanks. Great article, by the way, very helpful!

Hi! I messaged my contact sa StarCruises and yep, okay lang daw. :)

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Hi, kindly share the exact ports where you docked in Ilocos Norte, Taiwan and Hongkong. Thank you :)

Thank you so much for the detailed (and helpful) information!

Do you have a package rate for 5 people? One of the 5 would be a senior citizen, is there a special rate for senior citizens?

Hi! Please visit Star Cruises website for the latest promos. Also, they’re not doing the Kaohsiung-HongKong route this year. They’re doing Keelung-Okinawa. :)

hi maam can we chat on facebook? about the package of the cruise. add me ZEITEH AINAH DE ARCE

Is there a weight limit for the checked in luggage? How about hand carry luggage is it the same as in an airplane?thanks

hi! nice article and very helpful. i have the same question, do they have specific weight and measurement on the luggage? will it matter if a passenger brings in a small or big luggage as long as it’s 1 pc or is there a specified weight on the luggage to be taken in for free?

Hi Virgie, there was no indicated weight limit for our trip. Only the number of luggage. However, things might have changed this year, so let me get back to you on this. I’ll ask someone from Star Cruises. :)

Thanks for the infos. Will be cruising for the first time with the parentals. And were excited. Your blog is so helpful. Thanks again

No problem! Enjoy the cruise! :)

Hi, did you ever find the rates for wifi? Thank you!

Hi Kristine, I wasn’t able to find the rates for last year’s cruise. Apparently the rates have changed for this year. It’s now:

24 hrs – hkd 116 24 hrs (Social plan) – hkd 54 Whole Cruise – hkd 505

Hi. Do you know if they will have a cruise for July?

Hi Cielo, you can check on their website: starcruises.com :)

What time is the best time to arrive at Manila port if the boat will leave at 5pm? Is there a check in and boarding time? Thanks for the useful information!

Hi Archie, check in time is from 1pm – 3:30pm. :)

Hi! Ur blog is superrr helpful.. id like to ask Lang for the gala night, does it rally require evening gown?? We’re coming to the cruise this march Thankssss

Di naman kelangan evening gown. :)

Hi! We’ll be traveling next month. I just want to ask how/where do we reserve seats in restaurants like Genting Palace and Pavilion? Thank you!

P.S. Does anyone know pano mode of transpo pag DIY trip sa Keelung and Ishigaki? Like malayo ba port sa city center and kung may mga taxis na near the ship?

Re Genting Palace and Pavilion, we just called the lobby/reception when we were there na.

Hi thanks for the infos. May I ask how much is the fee for the gala night? And is it buffet or fine dining? Thanks

Fine dining. If I remember correctly, included na yan sa binayaran.

Thank you for this! it makes me excited to avail there cruise. May I know what other charges I should expect that is not included in buying the ticket online? One that you mentioned is the gratuity, but I also read that there are port charges and others but doesn’t have a figure so I cannot calculate the estimated budget :)

Did you pay anything else?

In our experience, yung gratuity lang and ung wi-fi. :)

Hi , This was very helpful. Regarding the gratuity, your blog says 100hkd which is much cheaper from what ive read from other blogs…. Other blogs said it was 500hkd…. Which is very expensive na… We will be travelling next month june 3 to 10. Can you help me in assuring how much really is the gratuity this year so that we can prepare…mahirap na kasi baka ma overspend kami sa pag labas namin sa hk and taiwan . Thank you so much and God bless you. Your blog really helped me naking our IT

Hi Shine, I just reached out to Star Cruises, and they said that the gratuity is now HKD 110 per night. (Last year, 100 lang.)

I think the confusion is kasi PER NIGHT ung HKD 110. So if 5 nights, that’s HKD550 for the whole trip.

We’ll update this post na rin. :)

My fave travel blog site since forever! :)

For the shorex, which do you recommend, pre-arranged tour o DIY lang? We’ll be boarding this coming weekend na… :)

Thanks much!

DIY na lang, bes! Basta make sure makabalik kayo on time. :)

This is such a very good and helpful post! :) I’m planning to treat my senior citizen parents for a trip like this but i really don’t have any idea if magkano magagastos? Would you be so kind to give me a range so alam ko kung ilan dapat ipunin ko :D and panu inaavail ung birthday promo in case? plan ko i-book sa birth month ng papa ko kase.

Thank you so much!

Hard to tell kasi ung na-experience namin ay ibang route (Taiwan-Hong Kong). Iba na yung routes ngayon.

You can do a mock booking sa Star Cruises website. On board, wala namang gastos na except ung gratuities and wifi, unless kakain kayo sa mga hindi free na restaurants.

Hi. thank you for the info. it is of big help for first timers. may mga ilang questions lang ako, sana macover mo lahat. thank you in advance…

1. iba ba yun check-in luggage sa hand carry na maleta style din? kasi sa plane, usually, bukod sa check-in luggage eh allowed na magdala ng hand carry ang passenger provided na susunod sa sukat na itinalaga. or pareho lang sila? plan kasi namin na magdala ng 1 big check in luggage and 1 smaller hand carry luggage for each fam member..

2. dapat bang colored ang pa-print mo ng bio page ng passport o ok na ang clear copy na b&w?

3. halimbawa, gusto namin lagi mag dine sa genting or pavilion.. need ba magpa reserve in advance for the whole 5 nights or pa reserve na lang each morning? buffet ba sa mediterranean o set meal din like sa genting and pavilion?

4. should we still give tips (in hkd or php?) despite the gratuities?

5. even after having dined at genting or pavilion, can one still eat at mediterranean? in cases na, di maciadong nabusog or kung naging picky yung kid ko at di kinain yun food nya…

6. you mentioned, Every passenger is given 1-hour complimentary internet access… each day or for the whole stay?

7. me free maps ba na ibibigay sa ship ng mga ports na pupuntahan?

8. keri lang ba na bumalik agad sa barko pag short lang yun DIY na lakwatsa sa mga ports?

sowi kung sobrang daming tanong…ganun ka-ecited. hehe! super thank you in advance!

1. Let me get back to you on that. I’ll ask Star Cruises. Ako kasi ay isang maleta and isang backpack. Yung backpack as carry on, hinayaan naman. Di ko alam kapag maleta.

2. Oks lang B&W.

3. No idea if pwede mo ipareserve 5 straight nights. Yep, buffet sa mediterranean.

4. no need na.

5. Hmmm, not sure. Kasi when you enter a restaurant, they get your card to record that you have eaten there. Not sure if kapag nakakain ka na sa isa, pwede pa sa kabila.

6. whole stay.

7. wala sa amin.

thank you so much! hoping to bump into you in one of our travels. =)

Hi i would like to ask how did u pay for ur booking? Wla daw kasi cash payment online debit or credit card, is it safe? Thank u

It’s safe.

Very little info on SSVirgo here in Australia so would appreciate your help. 1. Do they offer a drinks package on 5nt ex Manila and cost? 2. Do they have set dinner times, e.g. 6pm and 8pm or is it anytime dining and how do you make reservations? 3. Would very much like to attend the Gala Dinner. How do I book for this?. Many thanks.

1. I reached out to Star Cruises and they said that special offers such as drink, tour, or shopping packages are sometimes offered onboard or via shop.starcruises.com. I wasn’t able to get the costs though.

2. You can make reservations onboard, maybe on your first day. Just visit the restaurant you want to book. Or if you booked via agency, you can course it through them too. There are at least 3-4 hour specific dining times (breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, supper) for each restaurant. Dinner is from 6pm-9pm.

3. Upon embarking, you can go straight to the restaurant that you want to book and reserve. The gala dinner happens at all key restaurants onboard and each has its own gala dinner menu. But the best for the occasion, I think, is Genting Palace. The program happens at the Grand Piazza on Deck 7.

just take hold of the Star Navigator…it will take you to the whole ship’s entertainment..and restaurant’s schedule…it is give in your doorstep just before retiring…enjoy the most of your stay…tour and tour around..it will get you there

no limit as to baggage if you embark or disembark in MaNILA…I mean balikan..

Is it correct that if you dine in the restaurant you cannot then go up to the buffet for a bit more? Other lines have no such restriction but I have read that you will be charged on SuperStar Virgo.

Hi John, yes, that’s true. Years ago, there was no such restriction. But when we cruised again last year, they have started swiping the card when entering a dining establishment to check if you’ve had your meal elsewhere for that dining period. The good news is, there are a lot of dining periods in a day: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, supper. So you just have to wait a bit more and you’ll be able to enter the buffet area again.

Hi may i know the ideal deck if we will be travelling with our 7 year-old son? What about for the senior citizens?

Hi Caleb, i think the deck hardly matters because there are several elevators naman. What’s more important if you have seniors is your distance from the elevators. For example, kami, yung room na naassign na amin was a bit far from the elevators so mahabang lakad every time we go out. According to Star Cruises, when you book with an agent, you can request for a room na closer to the elevators. :)

Do you know if there are any restrictions on bringing our own food like bread or chips, fruit? Just for snacking in our room. Thanks!

Hi Christie, okay lang daw basta hindi alcohol.

I would like to seek your help i was booked and paid for a cruise for superstar virgo going to vietnam dec 24 -29 2018 my problem my passport is 6 months valid which is a problem i really dont know what happened on the process and booking stage i already send a copy of my passport before booking but now im having a problem on the validity of my passport staff of star cruise should counter double check everything before booking its a hassle for me! Hotline staff investigate on the matter it should be urgently but until now no reply yet

Hi Vicencio, medyo di ko po naintindihan yung problem. Nagbook po kayo pero less than 6 months na lang ung passport validity? Saan po kayo nagbook? Online or via travel agency?

Hi, If you missed ba iyong online shore excursion nila, will they offer on board shore excursion? Wala na kasi when I check 3 days before. Were l eaving on the 24th. Thanks

Hi Shirley, ang alam ko pwede pa ring magbook onboard, pero di ko sure. :)

Hi, We are considering Superstar Virgo/Explorer Dream around New Zealand Dec 2019. We do not have gratuities in our country, is it compulsory on this ship? We are a “no smoking” country, can we get inside cabins that do not smell of smoke? In other revues it says ship does not cater for ‘westerners’, now wondering if we should go on the ship.

Hi po.. First time mag-c-cruise.. Magkano po ba lahat2(pati offshore ex. Di po DIY) ng gastos po pra makaprepare kami.. Balak ko kc cruise for honeymoon.

Hello po. So you have a guude for planning a cruise ship tour around Europe? Thanks

How much that is cost per person?do we need to pay advance before the cruise start?

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Former names: explorer dream (dream cruises ghk), superstar virgo (star cruises).

Cruise line Resorts World Cruises

Resorts World One current position

Resorts World One current location is at China Coast (coordinates 21.91917 N / 115.19366 E) cruising en route to HKHKG>HIGHSEA>HKHKG. The AIS position was reported 15 minutes ago.

Specifications of Resorts World One

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The 1999-built Resorts World One cruise ship was launched as "SuperStar Virgo" (for Star Cruises) and operated under the name "Explorer Dream" (for Dream Cruises) in the period 2019-2022. Both companies (Star Cruises and Dream Cruises) were fully owned by the Malaysian corporation Genting Group.

Explorer Dream's fleetmates were the newbuild premium passenger liners Genting Dream (2016) and World Dream/now Aroya Manara (2017). The sistership SuperStar Leo/now Norwegian Spirit is owned by NCL .

Since February 2023, Resorts World One is operated under charter by Resorts World Cruises ( new travel brand /May 2022-established) owned by GHK's former owner Lim Kok Thai.

The vessel (IMO number 9141077) is currently Bahamas- flagged (MMSI 311000165) and registered in Nassau .

History - construction and ownership

Genting Cruises was one of the world's largest cruise companies and the biggest (by fleet/ passenger capacity ) on the Asia-Pacific market. The company was listed on the Singapore Exchange and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Star Cruises was established as an associate of Genting Group of Malaysia, incorporated on November 10, 1993, in Bermuda (corporate headquarters in Hong Kong ). The first ships were two cruiseferries bought from the bankrupt Swedish company Rederi AB Slite. Star Cruises purchased several other second-hand vessels in the following years. In 1998, the company acquired its first newbuild - SuperStar Leo (now Norwegian Spirit for NCL ). The sistership SuperStar Virgo (Explorer Dream) followed in 1999.

The 2800-passenger ship Explorer Dream was constructed in Germany by Meyer Werft ( Papenburg Shipyard ) and delivered to Star Cruises on August 2, 1999. In March-April 2019, the boat was drydocked in Singapore for a complete redesign and refurbishment, then transferred from Star Cruises to Dream Cruises.

Decks and Cabins

Explorer Dream/Resorts World One staterooms (928 total) are in 4 main types - Interior, Oceanview (with either Picture Window or Porthole Window/both non-opening), Balcony staterooms (with step-out private verandas), and Suites (in categories Palace Suite, Palace Deluxe Suite, Palace Penthouse, Palace Villa).

The Palace complex is an exclusive "ship-within-a-ship" boutique shopping enclave spreading the aft sections of decks 9-10-11. The Palace houses a total of 46 ultra-premium accommodations (with chic Italian decor) and exclusive VIP facilities like a sundeck (with a large swimming pool/ aft on Deck 10), a dining venue (Palace Restaurant, serving signature European and Asian gourmet cuisine specialties) and a bar lounge (Genting Club). The Palace Reception (an exclusive service desk) and the dedicated Dream Butlers team offer unparalleled expertise and the highest level of hospitality.

The boat has 13 decks , of which 10 are passenger-accessible and 7 with cabins.

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

The onboard cruising experience is "freestyle" which means passengers have the choice to dine when, where and with whom they choose. All Main Dining Room meals are complimentary.

Follows the complete list of the ship's restaurants and food bars.

• Pavilion Restaurant (complimentary restaurant)
• Dream Dining Room is a complimentary restaurant with wall-to-wall/floor-to-ceiling windows and fitted with predominantly 6-seat round tables.
• Seafood Grill by Mark Best is a specialty restaurant serving premium meats and fresh seafood dishes from a menu created by the Australian chef Mark Best. Seafood Grill also has an extensive beverage menu.
• Palace Restaurant (only available to The Palace guests)
• Silk Road offers traditional dim sum along with Cantonese cuisine
• "Mozzarella Ristorante e Pizzeria" features a modern fusion of classic Italian pizzas and dishes with a Japanese twist
• "Umi Uma Sushi and Teppanyaki" (Japanese Restaurant)
• Hot Pot is a noodle bar offering traditional Chinese cuisine and beverages, including a selection of traditional soups.
• The Lido and Lido Grill
• Bread Box (shop), Candy Kingdom (candy store), Gelateria (Italian ice-cream shop)
• The Little Cake Cafe (patisserie) offers artisanal chocolates and decadent cakes.
• Matcha Ice offers signature Asian desserts (including from Japan and China)

In late-July 2020, Dream Cruises debuted (on MS Explorer Dream) the "Flexi-Feast" - a completely customized shipboard dining (food and beverage) concept that allows passengers to choose from more venues. Upon boarding the ship, cruisers receive a set of complimentary dining vouchers which can be used at designated restaurants, as well as OBC (onboard credits) for ordering meals at specialty restaurants, beverages at bars and also for room-service orders.

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

The peacock-inspired Zodiac Theatre offers Broadway-style live shows. The ship also boasts with the ESC Experience Club for Virtual Reality games and the Action Zone for conventional gaming. Guests can indulge in a variety of spa treatments at the onboard Crystal Life Spa. Those who prefer to stay active can head to the gym, jogging track, or Sportsplex. The Parthenon Pool deck houses the waterslide Caesar's Slide. The Little Dreamers Club is where kids can enjoy workshops, costume parties, games, and a DJ booth.

Follows the complete list of the ship's lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues (for adults and children).

• Zodiac Theatre hosts Broadway-style live production shows
• Observation Deck
• Captain's Observation Lounge - via the educational gallery, guests can Play Captain for a day
• Function 8 is a meeting room for group events or conferences
• The Dream Boutiques
• Genting Club
• Palm Court is a forward/bow-facing observatory lounge with slanted windows (providing 270-degree ocean views), a large dance floor, premium plush seating (armchairs and low tables).
• Humidor Cigar Lounge
• The Zone is a multipurpose lounge with game consoles (an Action Zone for conventional gaming)
• Photo Corner
• SPA (with a reflexology lounge, private treatment rooms, and saunas), Beauty Sanon, and Gym
• ESC Experience Lab is a gaming venue dedicated to VR/Virtual Reality and AR/Augmented Reality games.
• Parthenon Pool is the ship's main swimming pool flanked by two jacuzzies/whirlpool hot tubs. Parthenon Pool deck has a stage (for live band music performances), a large LED screen and also houses the Caesar's Slide (waterslide).
• A stage for live bands and an LED screen
• International Room
• Premium Room
• Resorts World at Sea
• Mahjong Lounge
• Blue Lagoon
• Grand Piazza with Reception, Dream Elite Member Information Centre, Shore Excursions/Future Cruise Sales/Box Office, and Meetings/Future Cruise Sales
• Little Dreamers Club is a children's venue for workshops, games, and costume parties and has a DJ booth.
• Sun Deck with a Sun Deck Bar
• Jogging Track

The aft-located SportsPlex doubles as Helideck (has a helipad/helicopter-landing platform used in cases of emergency).

In January 2021, Dream Cruises introduced with Explorer Dream the company's culinary program "Taste the Dream - Wine and Dine at Sea". The new program (European cuisine-themed) debuted in Taiwan and features traditional food specialties from England, Iberia, Italy and Central France. The program's signature menu was developed by Chef Reinhard Mammes (Dream Cruises' Executive Chef).

(Resorts World Cruises) Resorts World One itineraries

MS Resorts World One started operations for Resorts World Cruises with the Maiden Voyage departing Hong Kong on March 10, 2023. A special celebration (held onboard on March 10th) was attended by 400+ VIP guests including media, the company's local partners (travel and business), and chief managers (President Michael Goh, and COO Raymond Lim). The event featured a live performance by HKCO-Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra.

Resorts World One's itinerary program is based on short breaks from homeport Hong Kong (2-night and 3-night roundtrips) offering three voyages weekly with departures on Fridays, Sundays, and Wednesdays.

After Taiwan lifted travel restrictions on Hong Kong/ Macau residents in February 2023, on April 2nd the ship started dual homeporting adding roundtrips from Kaohsiung Taiwan .

The 3-night/4-day voyages depart on Sundays while the 2-night/3-day voyages depart on Wednesdays. The 2-night/3-day "Weekend High Seas" cruises-to-nowhere (roundtrips without call ports) depart on Fridays. Additionally, tourists embarking in Hong Kong on Sundays can debark in Kaohsiung on Mondays (for a 3-4-day stay) and re-embark on the ship on Thursdays to arrive back in Hong Kong on Fridays.

Resorts World One cruises from China to Taiwan (one-way Hong Kong to Kaohsiung) in 2023 were priced from HKD 1300 (USD 165/EUR 155) per person with double occupancy, while the 3rd/4th passengers paid HKD 650 (USD 83/EUR 78) pp. Resorts World's "Early Bird" promotion offered discount pricing (HK$300/US$38) for each of the twin-sharing passengers, with an additional HK$150/US$19) off for each of the 3rd/4th passengers. The promo was valid for bookings made before the end of March and for departures in April-May (2023) excluding only voyages starting between and including April 5th-15th.

With 2 weekly sailings to Kaohsiung from Hong Kong, the ship's 2023 schedule included a total of 78 calls to Kaohsiung. With 3 weekly sailings from Hong Kong, Resorts World's 2023 schedule listed a total of 126 port visits.

In 2023 was also added Magong/Penghu Islands (the first visiting voyage departed on April 11th). The 3-night/4-day itineraries (departing roundtrip from Kaohsiung on Mondays) visit Penghu on Tuesdays and Hong Kong on Wednesdays, prior to returning to Kaohsiung on Thursdays. Fares started from NT$6900/US$226 pp with double occupancy, with the 3rd/4th guests paying NT$3500/US$115 pp.

As a one-way Taiwan-China cruise option, tourists leaving from Kaohsiung (on Thursday) can debark in Hong Kong (on Friday) and book a 2-night hotel stay (in Hong Kong) prior to re-boarding the liner on Sunday and returning to Kaohsiung on Monday.

In winter 2023-2024 (starting Sept 24th) were introduced itineraries between Hong Kong and Sanya . Out of Hong Kong are offered 3-night/4-day voyages to Sanya (departing Sundays), 2-night/3-day voyages to Sanya (departing Wednesdays) and 2-night/3-day Weekend Getaways (departing Fridays). Resorts World One's packages included 5-night/6-day "Hainan Cruise & Land-Stay" (Sunday to Friday, inclusive of 3-night hotel in Sanya) and 6-night/7-day "Hainan Cruise & Land-Stay" (Wednesday to Wednesday, inclusive of 4-night hotel in Sanya). Resorts World Cruises also introduced homeporting in Sanya (as departure port) for guests willing to combine the voyage with domestic flights. Fares started at HK$1200 (US$154) per person with double occupancy.

In October 2023 were introduced three 5-night itineraries (Hong Kong roundtrips) visiting either Vietnam ( Nha Trang and Da Nang/Hue ), the Philippines ( Caticlan/Boracay Island and Manila ) or Japan's Okinawa ( Naha , Hirara/Miyakojima Island , and Sakishima/ishigakijima Island , visiting attractions like Cape Manzamo, Mihama American Village, Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, Okinawa World & Gyokusendo Cave, Kabira Bay, Shigira Ougon Onsen hot spring).

In summer 2024 (June 16th through July 1st) the ship was homeported in Tanjung Priok Port ( Jakarta, Java Indonesia) . The schedule listed 6-night/7-day roundtrip itineraries visiting Singapore and Port Klang (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) . Prices started from IDR 10 million (~USD 640) per person based on double occupancy, with 3rd and 4th passengers in the same stateroom traveling for free.

(GHK DREAM CRUISES) Explorer Dream itineraries

Starting operations for Dream Cruises in April 2019, MS Explorer Dream was homeported in Shanghai and Tianjin during summer. For winter season 2019-2020, the liner was deployed in Australia and New Zealand with homeporting in Sydney NSW and Auckland NZ . The program included 21x 7-day itineraries.

• 6x 7-day "Queensland and the Barrier Reef" itineraries (starting October 27, 2019) visit Mooloolaba, Newcastle, Brisbane, Gladstone.
• 8x 7-day "Tasmania Island and Melbourne" itineraries (starting February 9, 2020) visit Port Arthur, Burnie, Hobart, Melbourne, Phillip Island, Eden.
• 7x 7-day "North and South New Zealand" itineraries (starting mid-December) visit Wellington, Dunedin, Milford-Doubtful sounds, Napier, Bay of Islands, Picton, Akaroa, Gisborne.

Following the Coronavirus crisis, in 2020 (March-June) Explorer Dream resumed voyages on July 26st, with a new (2-night and 3-night) short breaks from homeport Keelung/Taipei (Taiwan) . The new itinerary visited Taiwan's Peng Hu Island (Magong) , Matzu Island, Kinmen island and Hualien .

In late-September 2020, Dream Cruises launched Explorer Dream's new "Discover Taiwan" itinerary program with short breaks (1-2-3-4-5-night roundtrips out of Keelung) visiting Anping Tainan, Magong/Penghu, Kaohsiung, Hualien, plus scenic cruising around Guishan Island (Yilan) and Keelung Islet. Shorter (3-4-night) roundtrips visited Penghu, Kaohsiung, Hualien. The 2-night roundtrips visited only Anping (Tainan). Explorer Dream's "Discover Taiwan" also offered 1-night cruises (around Keelung Islet and Guishan Island) and a 2-night voyage to Ishigaki Island .

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In the period 1999-2019, the vessel was operated by Star Cruises (GHK's subsidiary, sister-brand of Dream Cruises) under the name "SuperStar Virgo".

In May 2018, Genting Cruise Lines signed a partnership deal with Wirecard (digital payments / online shop development company) for implementing a fleetwide onboard payment system. The system ("Quick Pay") was first installed on World Dream and Genting Dream, then launched on SuperStar Virgo (Explorer Dream). "Quick Pay" allows passengers to be in full control of their onboard money spending - including pre-authorized limits, account management, monitoring, paying the total bill at disembarkation. The technology is based on scanning individual QR codes (during check-in, in staterooms or via the ship's intranet network, then selecting the "Quick Pay" option. Payments can be made via Alipay (Chinese online payment platform) and the credit cards Visa, American Express, Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB, UnionPay. The mobile app allows passengers to set up pre-authorized amounts for themselves, as well as for friends and family members.

In 2018, Genting Cruise Lines signed an agreement with Okinawa Agricultural Cooperatives Association and Leospo Inc. Following the partnership, on select GHK-owned liners was offered Okinawa-sourced food and local produce. The new onboard dining options include the famous Okinawa Wagyu beef and Okinawa Agu pork. The offer was available on select ships and during summer when they cruise to Okinawa. In 2018 (April through November), these premium food specialties were available on World Dream/Manara , SuperStar Aquarius , SuperStar Gemini , SuperStar Virgo. The exclusive gourmet dishes are served via specially designed theme menus. They also include the traditional Japanese dishes Shabu Shabu (with ingredients stirred in cooking pot) and Teppanyaki (iron griddle cooked food), as well as BBQ Okinawa Agu Pork and the wok-fried Okinawa beef (with bitter gourd garlic) and Okinawa beef rib eye (with sweet plum sauce).

Explorer Dream ship's hull art was designed by the NYC -based Chinese artist Kuri Huang. The artwork has Dream-brand's signature mermaid icon. Ship's godmother is Grace Chen - a very successful Chinese fashion designer, Founder and Chief Designer of "Grace Chen Couture" (brand established in 2009 as one of China's major fashion companies), as well as Chinese alumni of New York's Fashion Institute of Technology. Liner's christening ceremony was on April 11, 2019, held in homeport Shanghai . Mrs Chen also presented an exclusive onboard fashion show during the inaugural cruise.

Following the acquisition, vessel's registry/flag-state was changed from Panama (MMSI 357271000 of SuperStar Virgo) to Bahamas (MMSI 311000165 of Explorer Dream).

Ship refurbishments review

Explorer Dream's drydock in 2021 (February 19-25) was conducted at CSBC Kaohsiung Shipyard (Kaohsiung Taiwan) .

Resorts World One's first drydock refurbishment was in 2023 (January 25-February 15) at Singapore 's Sembcorp Marine Shipyard. The project included technical maintenance and class works, and some minor hotel renovations.

The vessel's 2019 drydock (USD 56 million refurbishment project) added new facilities and amenities, including The Palace - an exclusive ship-within-a-ship suite complex with over 40 new staterooms served by dedicated butlers. The Palace passengers also enjoy beverage and dining privileges and exclusive activities, like fashion workshops with Chen and Connoisseurs Circle (club amenities).

Other new venues added in 2019 include Zodiac Theater, ESC Experience Lab (virtual reality room), Palm Court (observation lounge), redesigned Atrium Lobby, new restaurants (Mozzarella Ristorante and Pizzeria, Umi Uma Sushi and Teppanyaki, Seafood Grill by Mark Best).

SuperStar Virgo's last drydock refurbishment (by Star Cruises) was in 2014 January (5-29). The USD 19,7 million renovation project resulted in upgraded staterooms, hotel services, new dining options, renovation of all recreational facilities, refitted 270 balcony cabins, 560 m2 public spaces expansion, adding new shops.

SuperStar Virgo review

In 2016 was officially announced that SuperStar Virgo will offer roundtrip itineraries out of China's Port Nansha-Guangzhou in 2016. In 2017, the ship was homeported in Kaohsiung-Taichung (Taiwan) . The Hong Kong-based company confirmed two itineraries per week leaving from Nansha-Guangzhou - the largest city of Guangdong province (Southern China) and located close to Hong Kong City. The itineraries were a 3-day cruise to Hong Kong, and a 6-day cruise to Vietnam ( Halong Bay , Danang-Hue ) and Sanya China .

In 2017, the ship was homeported in Kaohsiung (Taiwan) offering 6-day roundtrip itineraries in the “Golden Triangle”. Beside Kaohsiung, ship's other turnaround ports were Hong Kong and Manila .

In March-May 2018, SuperStar Virgo was homeported in Manila Philippines for roundtrip themed cruises to ports in Taiwan and Japan. Ship's itinerary program from The Philippines (March 5 through May 29) included a total of 18 roundtrips visiting Ishigaki (Japan) and Keelung (Taiwan), as well as Naha (Japan) and Keelung. Both Japan and Taiwan don't require visas, which is convenient and cost-saving for the Filipinos cruisers. In September-November 2018, SuperStar Virgo was homeported in North China ( Dalian , Qingdao , Tianjin ).

SuperStar Virgo had a total of 935 staterooms in 18 categories. The largest cabins were the Executive Suites (60 m2 / 650 ft2). All staterooms offer as standard amenities electronic safe box, flat TV, individually controlled air-conditioning, mirrored vanity/dressing table with chair, double bed (convertible to twins), en-suite bathroom. Suites were designed with separate sitting/sleeping areas, scenic balcony views, bathrooms with jacuzzi tubs.

The onboard cruising experience was "freestyle" which means passengers had the choice to dine when, where and with whom they choose. All Main Dining Room meals were complimentary. Follows the complete list of SuperStar Virgo restaurants and food bars.

• Bella Vista Restaurant (560-seat, International cuisine)
• Samurai Restaurant
• Mediterranean Restaurant (Buffet-style restaurant, offers International cuisine of high quality with fresh ingredients - a hallmark of Star Cruises)
• Tai Pan (a la carte Chinese restaurant for more upscale Chinese cuisine)
• Tatami Room (with sliding screens, floor-level seating and low tables; Japanese cuisine)
• The Noble House (multi-course Chinese banquet)
• The Pavilion Room (family-style Chinese restaurant)
• The Taj (Indian restaurant)
• Palazzo (Italian)
• Blue Lagoon (serves fast food and snacks)

The vessel featured an art gallery, a video game arcade, Jacuzzis, and nightly live music. The Star Cruises' vessel was perfect for family holidays, romantic excursions and group adventures. The amenities on board the cruise ship were planned to suit every cruise style. During the evenings, guests could take advantage of the main performance theatre, The Lido, producing and hosting cabaret shows, magicians, musicians, and other talented acts. There were also a couple of themed bars - Celebrity vodka bar, and Bellini champagne bar.

Music artists from Hong Kong and Taiwan (including Richie Ren, Andy Hui, Michael Wong, Tiger Huang, Michael Tse, William So, Edwin Siu, Johnny Yip, Bo Luk) performed in The Lido on a weekly basis. The liner also featured "BEATSHIP by ZOUK" (onboard nightclub party), an illusionist show, the Broadway opera "Memory Lane" (featuring the best of Shanghai and Hollywood from the 1950s).

Follows the complete list of SuperStar Virgo lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens and adults.

• Star Club; Grand Piazza
• The Promenade; Lobby Boulevard; Sunset Boulevard
• Oscar's Hair & Beauty Salon; Apollo Spa & Fitness Centre; Universal Gym
• VIP Room; Genting Club; Activity Centre
• Cafe Gelato; The Observatory
• Bellini (jazz bar)
• Galaxy of the Stars Lounge (with 360-degree views)
• The Den (you can see the Captains working and the ship's "Hall of Fame")
• Samson's and Delilah's (steam, sauna and massage rooms for men/women)
• Star Boutique; Wine Shop; Internet Cafe; Photo Gallery; Card Room
• The Lido (Theater); Starlight Video Arcade
• Charlie's Childcare, Computer World, Starlight Cinema
• Neptune's Wet & Wild; Jumbo Chessboard; Table Tennis
• Pool Deck, Pool Bar, 3 pools, 5 Jacuzzis; Mega Waterslide; Sun Deck; Jogging Track.

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Travel Guide: SuperStar Virgo Cruise from Manila

Last May 2017, I went on a 6-day-5-night cruise aboard Star Cruises SuperStar Virgo, the first cruise ship to homeport in Manila. Compared to my usual DIY backpacking trips, this was an amazing hassle-free vacation that I got to enjoy with my mom and nephew. Going on a luxury cruise is something I’d never thought I’d get to do. It’s a unique type of travel experience worth saving up for and ticking off your bucketlist!

Star Cruises will again be sailing from December 2018 and January 2019 from Manila. Check out their next travel schedules here . The itinerary will be different though, but the cruising experience will be similar.

My family and I loved this cruise experience! While the rates for a cruise may seem intimidating at first glance, if you add up how much good hotel rooms cost per night, airfare for the whole family, and dining out every day during your trips, cruises actually offer very high travel value. The all-inclusive fare covers everything from accommodations, up to six complimentary meals a day, use of the recreational facilities on board, fun family activities, and live entertainment shows every night!

Plus, you wake up in a different destination everyday. We got to go around Ilocos Norte & Ilocos Sur, Taiwan and Hong Kong before heading back to Manila! Except for the taxi ride going to the port, this was the most hassle-free trip I’ve ever taken! Take note that the next sailings starting March 2018 to December 2018 have a different route.

For those who want to spend quality time with their loved ones, and are wondering what to expect, I’m sharing some of my experiences from the May 2017 sailing below.

The itinerary and cost may change depending on the new schedules. For updates and details, please get in touch with Star Cruises directly through the following channels:

• Website:  https://booking.starcruises.com/cruise-deals/phl/ssvinmanila/
• FB Page: Star Cruises
• Contact your local travel agency
• Call Star Cruises Hotline at (02) 8366080
• Email  [email protected] .

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DOCKING AREA:

In Manila, SuperStar Virgo docks in Pier 15, Muelle de San Francisco, Port Area, Manila. It’s near Manila Hotel and Hotel H20. Embarkation begins from 3:00 to 5:00 pm.

WHERE TO STAY:

There are various cabin classes on the ship, providing elegant deluxe facilities. The Executive Suites and Oceanview Staterooms with private balconies are understandably more expensive. We stayed in an Inside Stateroom (the most affordable option), a cozy cabin ideal for a group of friends or a family of up to four travelling together. There are no ocean views here, but it’s comfortable enough, near the activity center and my nephew loved the pull-down double deck bed. The room size doesn’t matter that much because you’ll want to spend most of your time outside the cabin anyway.

TIP: Once you settle in your cabin, I suggest you familiarize yourself with the ship’s layout (take a picture of the maps near the elevators on your phone) and head directly to the Mediterranean buffet area for afternoon tea before the mandatory safety drill at 6:00 pm.

WHAT TO DO:

There’s so much to do while you’re on the cruise ship. Every night, you get a copy of the Star Navigator, a handy newsletter detailing your arrival and departure time, all the ship activities, musician’s performances, schedules and reminders for the next day. There’s a separate Junior Cruiser Programme for kids aged 4-12 years old.

1. Go swimming

There are two areas with swimming pools. The shallow kid’s pool is on Deck 10 behind the Activity Center, while the deeper Parthenon Pool has a winding water slide and four jacuzzi hot tubs. The water slide is not allowed for kids aged 0-6 years old.

2. Sample all the restaurants* (see separate section on where to eat)

The ship has over 10 restaurants, serving everything from Japanese to Indian food. Three of these restaurants are inclusive, meaning you can eat here for free, while the others will incur extra charges. Only water, coffee and tea are complimentary beverages in most restaurants, with free juice available at the breakfast buffet. If you want beer, shakes, cocktails and wine, you’ll have to swipe your access cards (this can add up!).

3. Try the different activities

Aside from the pools, the ship has its own library, gym, basketball court, mini-golf area, jogging track, parlor, spa and health club, several boutiques, and various sun decks. You can borrow books from the library, play mini-golf, and borrow board games and puzzles. For smaller kids, there’s a kid’s corner with lots of toys and books. For teens, there’s a video game area with PS4 games for rent. For adults, there’s a casino, karaoke lounge and KTV, Mahjong room and private karaoke room.

4. Sign up for classes

Every day, there are various classes and activities for everyone to try out like origami, hip-hop dance classes, trivia games, charades, sushi-making, archery, etc. (some are free while others have minimal charges). We signed up my nephew for the Bridge Tour with the Captain.

5. Watch the shows

Every night, there are free shows featuring Asia’s best performers at the Lido Theatre. These are top quality production shows including Magic Shows, acrobatics, ballroom dancing, a dance performance of 1001 Nights and elaborate old Hollywood style production number. Make it a point to watch every show! There are also fun games and Bingo. There are also some free movies screened during the day.

WHERE TO EAT:

You can avail of up to six complimentary meals a day: Early Riser (5:30 am – 7:00 am), Breakfast or Brunch , Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner, Supper (11:00 pm – 12:30 am). We usually just had Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Mediterranean Buffet – International

A large cafeteria-style buffet restaurant that serves international and Asian cuisine. There were a lot of familiar Filipino dishes throughout our stay including adobo, kaldereta and kare-kare.

My companions are very light eaters, so we ate here most of the time so that we wouldn’t waste food. I mostly went for the action stall (where they served roast beef, Hainanese chicken, prawns, etc.) My nephew loved the dessert selection and ice cream bar. There were staples like the salad bar, bread selection etc., but there was enough variety in the main courses throughout the trip. Again, only water, coffee and tea are included in the free beverage selection. For shakes, juices, beer and wine, you have to order separately.

Genting Palace – Western & Chinese Restaurant

A fine dining restaurant serving a choice of either Western or Chinese plated meals. We tried this at least once for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The breakfast is still buffet, with a plated main course option. Lunch and dinner consists of rolls, salad, soup, main course (choice of meat, fish or vegetarian option) and dessert.

I chose mostly the Western main courses over the Chinese dishes. Soups and salads were really good and the size of the main courses were always pretty generous. Expect extra friendly service from waiters here. They have a separate Kid’s Menu here with safe options (French fries as appetizer, spaghetti, chicken fingers, mini burgers, etc.).

Pavilion – Chinese Restaurant

A family-style resto that serves the same Chinese meals as Genting. Unfortunately, we didn’t get to try this because the menu options didn’t really appeal to us.

Other specialty A la Carte restaurants & dining areas are:

• Noble House – Chinese Restaurant
• Palazzo – Western Restaurant
• Samurai – Japanese Restaurant
• The Taj – Indian Buffet
• Blue Lagoon – Asian Bistro
• Taverna – Bar & International Snacks
• Coffee Nook
• Private Karaoke Room
• Galaxy of the Stars
• Cafe Gelato – Ice Cream
• Diamond Club

There’s a special BBQ Pool Party on the second night.

TIP: The menus of all the restaurants are posted in a hallway every day near the Lido Theatre. You can look at the different options to decide where you want to eat. On the last day, there’s a special Gala Night dinner that requires reservations in Genting Palace and Pavilion. Book a table as early as possible, because slots are on a first-come, first-served basis. If you don’t have a booking, you’ll end up eating at the Mediterranean Buffet.

WHERE TO GO:

Aside from the fun activities on the ship itself, you have the destinations to look forward to. You have three options when you dock.

• Take the Packaged Shore Excursions offered by Star Cruises. Each destination has several tour options depending on the type of activity you want to do. You will be shuttled in a bus with a large group of passengers. All tours are conducted by English speaking guides. We availed of this in Taiwan, since it was all our first time there. It’s a bit pricey (ex. Ilocos tours start at 460 HKD per head), but for first-timers who want the hassle-free tour to extend on land and don’t mind spending more, this is a good option.
• Free and Easy. Do a DIY Tour of the destination. You can just walk around to nearby sights or go around on your own. This is what we did in Ilocos and Hong Kong. For Ilocos, we rented a van with 2 other couples for P3,500/van (divided by six) and went to both Vigan and Paoay. For Hong Kong, we just walked around to sights nearby.
• Stay on the Ship. If you don’t want to spend any more or have been to the destinations previously, you can just stay on the ship and enjoy the facilities with fewer people on board.

For all stops, the vessel reserves the right to depart on schedule and will not wait for late arriving passengers.

BUDGET TRAVEL TIPS: 5 Ways to Save While on a Cruise

• Day 1: Manila, Philippines – Departure: 6:00 pm
• Day 2: Laoag, Philippines – Arrival: 10:00 am ; Departure: 7:00 pm
• Day 3: Kaohsiung, Taiwan – Arrival: 10:00 am ; Departure: 7:00 pm
• Day 4: Hong Kong – Arrival: 1:30 pm ; Departure: 11:30 pm
• Day 5: High Seas (whole day cruising)
• Day 6: Manila, Philippines – Arrival 8:00 am

LAOAG   Port address : National Highway, Currimao Ilocos Norte (Vigan is about 1.5 hrs away and Paoay is 30 minutes away)

After Manila, the first stop is the port of Currimao in Laoag. From here, we visited Calle Crisologo in Vigan, Ilocos Sur and the Paoay Church in Ilocos Norte, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites. You can opt to spend more time in just one place since both are known for their historical and cultural landmarks, Spanish colonial buildings, Baroque churches and great Ilocano dishes including bagnet, longganisa and Ilocos empanada.

Tour options: Laoag City Tour, Relaxation at Fort Ilocandia Resort, Vigan Historic Tour, Paoay Sand Dunes Adventure Tour, Discover Ilocos Norte (Cape Bojeador, Kapurpurawan Rock Formation & Bangui Windmill)

TRAVEL TIP:  If you want to rent a van in Ilocos to pick you up at the port in Currimao, contact Tour de Ilocos Van Rental (Van cost P3,500 for whole day). Joel B. Corpuz. Phone: (077) 677-1488. Smart: 0920-8561-062. Globe: 0927-3697-042. Email: [email protected], [email protected]. Website: http://tourdeilocos.wixsite.com/mysite . According to locals, you can also just hire a tricycle from outside the port to go to Paoay and ride a bus along the national highway, but this is risky if you don’t have a sure way to get back.

TAIWAN Port address: Pier 9, Penglai Road, Gushan District, Kaohsung City 804, Taiwan (it’s not possible to go to Taipei, since it’s about 4-5 hours away by land)

The second stop is the biggest port in the south of Taiwan, Kaohsiung. Special concessions have been given so that Filipinos on the trip will not have to apply for a Taiwanese visa! Here, we tried out Taiwanese cuisine in a local restaurant, visited the Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum, Love River, the Pier 2 Art Center and went shopping for local treats.

Tour options: Fo Guang Shan & Love River, Tainan Highlights, Qijin & Shopping Tour, Kaoshiung City & Natural Landscape

HONG KONG Port address: Ocean Terminal, Harbour City, Tsimhatsui, HKSAR

The third stop was Hong Kong. The cruise ship docks in Victoria Harbour, which is connected to a mall with lots of shops and boutiques and is walking distance from the Avenue of the Stars (the area with the Bruce Lee statue). We just took it easy and used the free WiFi at the Hong Kong Cultural Center and watched a show at the Hong Kong Space Museum’s planetarium nearby. The sight of the skyline is pretty nice at night from the ship, which we headed back to for dinner.

Tour options: Hong Kong Island Tour, Half-day Ocean Park Tour, Seafood Dinner at Lamma Island, Hong Kong Disneyland Tour

WHAT TO WEAR:

Most of the guests were wearing casual resort wear, dresses and shorts, especially when hanging out by the pool and decks. The ship has a lot of nice areas for OOTD shoots, so you might as well take advantage and bring nice outfits especially for the last day when you’re on the ship the whole day.

For the shore excursions to Ilocos, Taiwan and Hong Kong, you can dress more casually. Wear light and airy clothing because it can get very hot. You might want to bring an umbrella or hat because you’ll mostly be going around mid-day when the sun is very harsh.

The whole ship is air-conditioned and it can get cool at night. Some of the restaurants like Genting Palace feel a bit formal, so it wouldn’t hurt to dress up a bit more at night and to watch the live shows at the theatre. People really dressed up for the Cocktail Party, Gala Night and Grand Farewell Party (which has a suggested dress code of Elegant Casual). Cocktail dresses for women, guys collared shirts and closed shoes are ok. No slippers and shorts if you’re planning to attend these.

A note for those who need to be connected to the Internet all the time. WiFi is available, but don’t expect super high speeds. You’re only given 1 hour (per person) free and then you’ll have to pay for it. The hours are counted as continuous usage. You can’t connect and disconnect from the WiFi.

• 1 hour – HKD $0
• 6 hours – HKD $30
• 24 hours – HKD $105
• 48 hours – HKD $180
• 72 hours – HKD $255

TIP: I suggest you just use a data plan while still in Manila and Ilocos. In Taiwan and Hong Kong, there’s free WiFi when you dock at the Kao Port and Ocean Terminal, Harbour City. Take advantage of these or just wait till you get back home to upload all your photos. If you buy coffee from the Coffee Nook near the reception, they have a promo that gives out free 1 hour WiFi vouchers.

CURRENCY EXCHANGE:

The ship makes use of a cashless system for everything. You’ll be swiping your access cards for activities and other items, which you will have to settle (by cash or credit card) before disembarkation. There is a currency exchange counter on the ship, but the rate is high. Also, their standard currency is in HK dollars. If you’re converting anything (ex. US dollars to Taiwanese dollars), they’ll convert it twice (first to HKD). If you’re going on a shore excursion and want to shop there, I suggest you exchange your money the night before, because the line can get really long right before disembarkation.

WHO / WHY YOU SHOULD TRY IT:

For those who want to spend quality time with their loved ones, the SuperStar Virgo offers an all-inclusive hassle-free travel experience. It’s a very comfortable way to travel, which makes it ideal for those traveling with kids and seniors, who you wouldn’t want to subject to long and uncomfortable trips.

But it’s not just for seniors and families. This is also great for couples and a bonding experience for  barkada s who want a last getaway this summer. It’s not really for budget backpackers, but you do get to three different destinations including two international destinations (Taiwan and Hong Kong) without having to spend for airfare or Visa applications. Being on the ship feels very homey and comfortable. There are so many warm and friendly Filipino crew members who go the extra mile to make your stay more fun. It’s definitely a unique travel experience.

For further reading check out these other guides:

• The Poor Traveler: SuperStar Virgo in Manila: Cruise Guide (What to Expect)
• Travel Trilogy: Star Cruises Superstar Virgo: Cruising Asia Beautifully Different

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Pls email cruises leaving Manila year 2018 and prices please. Thank you

Please send meregarding rates per person. We plan for a family travel sometime Febraury or March 2018.

What about food and accomodation is these included at the rates per person . We travelling 4pax with 2 Senior Citizen

Hello Marcos, I am not connected with Star Cruises. I just shared some tips based on my family trip in their 2017 sailing 🙂 The rates may differ now because the route is different. According to their FB page, there’s a special Early Bird Discount Rate from only USD540* per person. Senior Citizens Cruise 1, Take 1 for March sailings, while Kids Cruise for Free for April to May sailings starting March 2018. The fare includes everything: accommodations, up to 6 complimentary meals a day, use of the recreational facilities on board, fun family activities, and live entertainment shows every night. Not included are the optional Shore Excursions (which you can just DIY).

Hello Roberto. I updated this post with the new sailings starting March 2018, but please check their official website here: https://booking.starcruises.com/cruise-deals/phl/ssvinmanila/

Hi Kara thanks for the helpful tips. I am getting more excited after reading your blog. We’re planning to cruise in March 2018, just to ask if the rate includes the port charges already, if not, how much is the port charge. Thanks!

Hi Sharon, based on their latest email advisory (I signed up for their newsletter), their Early Bird Rate for as low as USD 625 per person is already inclusive of port charges. Promo is valid until December 31, 2017 only. 🙂

Hello, for DIY (Free and Easy) trips, may I know what time did you go back to the ship? Can you recommend the safest amount of time to allot (if around 1-2hrs before departure still ok)? Just not sure if there’s anything else that needs to be done or if there are long lines before entry when going back. Thank you 🙂

When you leave the ship, you will be given a piece of paper with the address of port and reminders of what time you have to be back. Usually 1-2 hours is ok, just make sure you make it back on time because the ship reserves the right to leave passengers behind. There can be a bit of a line when they inspect your IDs/passport and badge prior to boarding again, but staff are pretty efficient. Just don’t cut it too close. 🙂

Hello Kara,

Your post is very informative.. we’ll be going on a cruise come May. I just want to ask about luggages.. do they have a limit? Are they strict with what you bring in the ship? How about the port charges and gratuity fees, how much did you pay for it? Thanks in advance!

Thank you Kara for the helpful tips. My husband and I just booked for this upcoming cruise, your blog just answered all my questions.

Hi Felma. You’re welcome! Hope you enjoy the cruise this year! 🙂

Hi Ariane, each passenger is only allowed one piece of check-in luggage free-of-charge. Anything more will incur additional fees. I think the port and gratuity fees differ per port, so I can’t say how much it will cost for this year since the route is different. I think they’re strict about alcohol. You have to declare if you’re bringing any in and can’t drink it in public on the cruise ship or they’ll charge you a corkage fee. For other shopping items, we had no problem bringing in souvenir foodstuff, toys, etc. Better if you ask Star Cruises directly though 🙂

thanks for an mind opening for use! before going to this trip , for what is to do and to do not in the cruise! like me in a budjet, now i know how i can save my money better in the cruise… thanks

thank you! 🙂

Anybody ( family or group of 3-4 pax ) cruising on May 14-19, 2018 ( Mla-Naha Japan- Keelung Taiwan-Manila) ? Im planning a DIY itinerary at Naha and Keelung, and wanted to maximize the half day tour itinerary by renting a van instead of joining shore excursion offer by Star Cruises, anybody wanted to join us? pls email me at [email protected] . Thanks

hi. would just like to ask since i booked an inside cabin as well, does the room have an electric kettle or ref (hahaha – asa pa sa ref). though may food – i usually drink coffee kasi .. i need hot water 🙂

Hello. As far as I remember, walang ref and kettle (at least in our room – we also stayed in the inside cabin). You can see different room types here: https://www.starcruises.com/ph/en/cabins/inside But you can get free water, coffee and tea from the cafeteria area any time of the day.

Count us in..we re 7 in the group

HI Kara 😉 We are sailing on March 10-16 2018 with my whole family. May I ask more or less how much is the port charges, Taxes etc. Do we have to pay any taxes or charges when we dock in Naha and Keelung?

Hi Jhed, it’s much better if you ask Star Cruises directly as the taxes may differ from when we went last year 🙂 Try contacting them by email or through their FB page. Have fun!

Hi Kara! we will also be cruising next week. I would like to ask about the money. Did you change your money in the cruise or did you change it before going onboard? We will be going to japan and taiwan. do you recommend to have our money change before boarding? how about shorex? can we booked it when we are on the cruise or should we booked it in advance?

Hi Kara, We are a group of 19, most are seniors. For our Naha trip, should we take a train, bus or rent a van?

This is very informative so thank you for that. I would just like to know which restaurants serve the complimentary meals? Where can we dine for free? And is there a reservation fee for the gala night? Hope you can answer my questions! Thank you! 🙂

Hi everyone! Who will be sailing this March 20? See you guys there.

Hi Olivia. The 3 complimentary restaurants are the Mediterranean Buffet – International, Genting Palace – Western & Chinese Restaurant and Pavilion – Chinese Restaurant. The rest you have to pay. No reservation fee for gala night, but it’s first come first served, so reserve a slot as soon as you arrive 🙂

Hi Liz, we changed money on board, but I recommend you change beforehand to get best rates. The ship’s default currency was HK dollars. So they would change anything you give them twice, first to HK Dollars and then to the currency of the country you’re visiting, so medyo lugi. You can book the Shorex on the cruise ship, preferably the day before you dock in a destination.

If you want convenience, go for the SHOREX arranged by the cruise. If you’re willing to DIY it yourself, it’s up to you. I’m not really sure of your travel style and we I haven’t been to Naha because the route was different last year.

It’s too late when I saw this advertisement. Will you still have these cruises in 2019, I’m interested to know because my family wants to go.

Hi Loida, there might still be slots for the April and May sailings. Check out their website: https://booking.starcruises.com/cruise-deals/phl/ssvinmanila/

See you there!

Hi, did you avail of the ship’s WiFi package? How much was it?

Hi! I also booked the inside stateroom. Is there a chance that we can move the other single bed beside the other one so it will be magkatabi? Or i just have to request for a double bed instead? Plus do you have an idea how much for a day tour package on board?

Hello. The beds can not be moved. They’re attached to the cabin walls. Please contact them directly for the latest Shorex packages.

Hi Ailee. No, we didn’t because it was too expensive. Please read my post again, I included the rates under the section “WiFi.”

Hi Kara, Thank you for the insights. We will be cruising with Superstar Virgo this April 29. May I ask how much, more or less, is per meal at the paying restaurants? Do they serve buffet? Thanks

Hi Eileen, I’m not sure because we didn’t eat in the paying restaurants, but expect hotel prices (probably 500 to 1,000 pesos per dish.). It really depends on the restaurant. There are a lot of dining options from Taj offering Indian cuisine, Samurai delectable dishes, etc. The Mediterranean – International restaurant which serves free meals is buffet.

The paying restaurants will cost from 50HKD to 500 HKD per person depending on the restaurant. Drinks are quite pricey.. soft drinks are 31HKD and beer is 40 HKD. Samurai has an all you can eat Japanese lunch for about 250HKD. The 24 hour Blue Lagoon has entrees from 50HKD

Thanks for the tips on rates, Joe. Appreciate it.

No problem..remember that you have at least five free buffets you can take advantage of: the 7-9 breakfast buffet, the noon lunch, a 3:00 afternoon tea, 7 – 10 p.m. dinner, and a 10:30 p.m. “supper.” You can also have coffee and pastries on deck above the pool from 6 am to 9 am. For the evening gala, try to skip the Chinese one.

The wifi package is 116 HKD for 24 continous hours. or $505 HKD for the entire duration of the cruise/

Hi! I noticed that there are very few people on the cruise with you. Some of your photos look like you have exclusive access to the facilities. Is this accurate? Usually these cruises are jam packed with people, but I don’t see them anywhere.?

Last year was the first time this cruise was offered in the Philippines and it wasn’t very well-known yet. We cruised during one of the last sailings in summer and we were told that capacity for that trip was just at 50% since most people availed of the first few sailings. I personally enjoyed it very much because it wasn’t crowded when we went and we got to enjoy quality access to facilities. Since I wrote this and it was offered again this year, it’s become more popular and more tourists booked. I’ve heard some accounts of people complaining this year that it wasn’t so enjoyable because ships were operating on full capacity.

Hi Kara, Thank you for the tips. We will be cruising with Superstar Virgo this May 19-24…Anyone here who will be sailing on these days and have a DIY shorex and willing to accomodate a party of 4pax? 🙂

You’re welcome and enjoy. Hope you find someone to join 🙂

Hi Ms. Kara,

Ask ko lng need ba ng visa pag bumaba sa japan?

Hi Connie, for this cruise, there’s no Visa required to go down during stops in Japan and Taiwan.

Hi.. We might be travelling this june 3 to 8 hingkong taiwan. Just a few questions.

Ate the entertainment free like those you mentioned magic show and other shows? What are other amenities can we avail for free? Thanjs

Hi Shine. The all-inclusive fare covers everything from accommodations, up to 6 complimentary meals a day (in one of 3 restos: Mediterranean Buffet – International, Pavilion and Genting Palace), use of recreational facilities on board (swimming pools, etc.), certain activities, and yes, the live entertainment (magic show and other shows) every night!

Yes most of the shows are free including the magic shows. There is also a reading library on the 12th floor near the pool as well as a gym on the same floor for exercise. For the shows, fall in line early as the good seats get filled up.

Good day! Do you have some iterinary this augost 2018? Please need to know your package.

Hello Mary Joy, I do not handle package tours to SuperStar Virgo. But they only sail during summer months because that’s when the sea is calmest.

Hi, if you may, how much did you spend all in all, just an estimate so that I may know how much I need to save for the cruise. Also what are gratuities? is it included in the fare or we still have to pay that after?

https://www.starcruises.com/ph/en/hotdeals/superstar_virgo_winterseasonpromo_5n_svphw18_3n4free?utm_source=facebook-ph&utm_medium=linkad&utm_campaign=ecomm-jul-2018&utm_term=&utm_content=SVPHW18_3N4FREE

their next sked is on dec2018-jan 2019

Dec 2018-jan 2019 star virgo schedule

gratuities not included in fare. it’s 120HKD per pax for suite accomodation and 100hkd per pax for other accomodation.

fare + gratuities + shorex will cost u around 45-70K per pax (depending on your room accomodation)

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SuperStar Virgo’s Awesome Deals

Its six day-five night cruises will depart from Manila and sail on through Laoag, Kaohsiung, and Hong Kong. Bring along your  lolo  or  lola  and avail of 70 person off for Senior Citizens, exclusive for May 3, 8, and 23 departures. This is for guests counted as second person for 60 years old and above.

Another exclusive offer lets you bring along a third guest for free! The 3-to-Go promo gives you a chance to bring a third person for FREE! For two paying passengers, get the third person for free on departures for May 3, 8, and 23.

Plus, you may still enjoy the existing promotion of 30 percent off running until May 20 on top of these exclusive offers.

For inquiries, call (02) 836-6080 or visit  www.starcruises.com .

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SuperStar Virgo

MEYER WERFT delivered the second ship in the Leo Class, SuperStar Virgo, to Star Cruises in August 1999 – four weeks earlier than originally planned. Since then, SuperStar Leo’s sister ship has mainly been cruising around the South China Sea.

The cruise ships in the Leo Class – SuperStar Leo and SuperStar Virgo – were specifically designed for the Asian market with a whole range of highlights, such as the stunning atria that form the architectural heart of the luxury liners. These extend over seven decks and house numerous restaurants, bars and shops. The large theatres, each with around 1,000 seats, were also seen as flagship projects at the time the vessels in the Leo Class were delivered. The white mammoths feature pools, spas, gyms, basketballs courts, golf driving nets and running tracks. SuperStar Leo and SuperStar Virgo were also the world’s first ever cruise ships with a helicopter landing pad.

The 270-metre-long SuperStar Virgo was redeveloped, completely refurbished and renamed “Explorer Dream” in early 2019 under the flag of Dream Cruises.

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(CRUISE) Experience SuperStar Virgo, the flagship of the Star Cruises fleet in Asia!

Summer is here and as what I have shared last week, I visited La Union for a beach side resort official launch. And last weekend I officially welcome the season as StarCruises made me experience a cruise I wanted to try since then. I finally got the chance to experience one of their six vessels, the SuperStar Virgo. Knowing its commitment to offer the best-in-class services and facilities, I got curious on how and what to do on a cruise ship since some of my colleagues tried it before.

Superstar Virgo is a perfect place for anyone who wanted to try an unforgettable voyage with themed entertainment, variety of cuisines and activities. When I’ve heard that there is a short but sweet chance to experience a cruise ship weekend, I didn’t hesitate to clear my schedule. Our destination was to experience cruising on a high seas. I know I was excited based on chronological posts on my IG stories.

Our departure was Saturday afternoon so I made sure I got all I need to bring for the cruise. From H20 Hotel in Manila , there is a shuttle service going to the pier so it is very convenient if you are booking a cruise. From there, we got our access pass at the terminal. My equally excited friends Rodel Flordeliz and Ruth Dela Cruz are following my last song syndrome (LSS) “Cruise” by Huey Lewis & Gwyneth Paltrow .

From the terminal we can definitely see the huge and beautiful SuperStar Virgo waving at us. SuperStar Virgo has 935 cabins and around 1,868 passenger Capacity (based on lower berths). The 13-storey SuperStar Virgo is the flagship of the Star Cruises fleet in Asia.

For those wondering what are the different cabins of SuperStar Virgo , they have something to suit every taste – from Executive Suites to Oceanview Staterooms with private balconies and Inside Stateroom. Designed to add a sense of grandeur to a cruise experience, their suites include picture windows and a spacious living area.

Executive Suites with a king size bed

Junior suite with 1 king size bed and & 1 double sofa bed.

Star Suite with 1 queen size bed & 1 single sofa bed.

Oceanview stateroom with Balcony

Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Window

Oceanview with window

Oceanview Stateroom with porthole

Deluxe inside stateroom

Inside Stateroom

During our extra time we got the chance to appreciate the ships’ beauty. Here are some Instagram posts I did:

Our weekend cruise started with a dinner buffet at the Taverna Bar overlooking a wonderful Parthenon swimming pool with 4 Jacuzzi and a water slide. I kind of like this area because you can have the view of the pool while listening to the entertainment they prepare down there.

Wide angle photo from Starcruises site.

There are actually enough number of dining options at SuperStar Virgo . Initially clueless as to the cruise food, I checked the list of resta ura nts and bars inside SuperStar Virgo and wow! They provide a mecca for food lovers from Mediterranean to Chinese cuisine, Star Cruises’ made sure that we will enjoy most of the time. These are:

  The Blue Lagoon (Asian Snacks, open 24 hours)

Genting Palace (Chinese Cuisine)

Palazzo (Modern Italian and Western)

Samurai (Japanese)

Silk Road (Chinese)

The Taj (Indian, serves no pork)

Cafe Gelato (ice cream cafe)

Celebrity (club)

Coffee Nook (retail bar)

Here I am with Rodel Flordeliz and Ruth Dela Cruz trying out almost everything during our breakfast.

With so many things to do inside the cruise ship, I am pretty sure anyone’s time will be well spent. If you are the type of cruiser who loves sports or games, there is a basketball court, golf driving range and arcade center for kids (and kids at heart) . If you are interested for board games and sports equipment, you may visit its activity center at Deck 10 . There is also library and fitness gym which I tried on second day while waiting for sunset. And of course, among the activities to try, a KTC and lounge will probably be anyone’s favorite!

They also have schedule group exercise.

Of course, our favorite sunset is one of the much anticipated view while riding the cruise.

Here I am with Rodel Flordeliz , Mikyle Quizon and Ruth Dela Cruz seizing that wonderful view

Some of the highlights of our cruise is to be able to enjoy those two nights of world-class entertainment. On our first night, we watch the magnificent show of Europe’s top illusionist Vincent Vignaud! I love Magic! Everyone enjoyed it

And on Sunday night,  we did watch the Mystical Land. The acrobats are as equally entertaining as the magic on first night and these are the shows that is worth seeing when in cruise.

Here are some tips to make your cruise more stress free and pleasurable:

• Complete all express check-out from available at the reception on Deck 7 located midship. Bring your credit card and completed form to the reception to avoid long queues and inconvenience during bill settlement.
• Use your access cards for all charges. Reception accepts cash Alipay, China Union Pay, Major credit cards and Genting Points for settlement
• If you want the ship to assist you with your luggage upon disembarkation, you can leave your luggage outside your cabin door between 7pm to 10pm
• Voltage: only 220V sockets are available in all cabins and public areas.

Food from outside is not allowed to be brought on board by passenger.

That sunday night, they announced the duty free crazy sale up to 40% off. We rushed and found some good deals!

What I also liked about our High seas cruise is the we were able to the Superstar Virgo tour and get to know the Captain of the ship! The Captain’s bridge tour made us feel safe knowing the state of the art facilities of the ship is being managed by responsible team. They were able to show us some of the tools and precautions during our visit. It was a pleasurable afternoon session.

Here are some of my fellow blogger friends posed with Captain Joakim Vonasek. Celmea @pdarkstar , Mark Tan from @eatsplorations, @ bettinabacani and Richie Zamora @pickiesteater

Cruising, wherein one takes a luxurious trip by boat to pre-determined destinations, brings about more than just another experience. It gives a whole new perspective on places that may have been deemed too familiar.

Currently, Starcruises is having its SUMMER GETAWAY 2018 cruise for SuperStar Virgo from Philippines to Japan & Taiwan. I know you will ask if you need a VISA on this cruise but nope, it is VISA FREE. Y ou can avail for this trip for as low as USD 725 per person (twin sharing) for March 30-May 29 sailings, inclusive of select meals, shows & fun amenities. Book by May 29, 2018 https://www.starcruises.com/ph/en/hotdeals/superstar_virgo_philippines_japan_taiwan_5n_30off

Thank you Star Cruises for a short but wonderful weekend to officially kick off my Summer. For more information visit their website at www.starcruises.com or you may call (02) 8366080. You can also email them at salesManila@gentingcruiselines.com

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The SuperStar Virgo Cruises Experience

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Summer has finally began last March 3 – 5, as we were given a chance to experience our own SuperStar Virgo vacation on her First of Summer 2-night weekend cruise.

Exclusive for Philippine-passport cruisers, our team got the chance to get a break from the city, and sailed away all the stress with SuperStar Virgo’s Cruise 1, Take 1 offer. With this promo, you can book for 2 guests for the price of 1 pax cruise fare.

Aside from huge savings, our team was lucky enough to experience a SuperStar Virgos fun and relaxing weekend vacation which includes a Deluxe accommodation of our choice, all-you-can-eat & gourmet dining at various restaurants, spectacular world-class entertainment, access to numerous leisure facilities, and enjoyed some fun family activities.

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A Day in the High Sea

Star Cruises is the eighteenth largest cruise line in the world after Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean Cruises and 15 others. Star Cruises dominates the Asia-Pacific market and is owned by Genting Hong Kong. The company is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the Singapore Exchange.

Star Cruises is credited with almost single-handedly developing the cruise industry in the Asia-Pacific region. Its foray into the global shipping market has allowed it to tap into lucrative and more mature markets in North America and Europe. Its services cater to Asian passengers as well as to North Americans, Europeans and Australians interested in Asian destinations.

We were fortunate to enjoy Star Cruise Virgo where we enjoyed every detail of the ship for a first-time cruiser like us.

We would like to help you enjoy the star cruises too so we thought of answering some questions you may want to consider.

If you want to book a cruise at Star Cruise Virgo or Any of Star Cruises, you may check availability and promos here http://promos.starcruises.com/ or https://booking.starcruises.com/CheckPromo.aspx. Star Cruises sail around Asian region. You may want to visit a visa free to Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong and our very own Philippines.

The ship has a lot of cabins you may choose from and rate depends on the area.

Our cabin was the balcony where we enjoyed the view of the Navy-blue ocean we consider heaven. Also, it offers a generous outdoor space, a separate living area and plenty of luxurious touches, such as ensuite bathrooms, mini-fridges and flat-screen televisions.

Other cabin options include Oceanview cabins, Inside cabins, and suites as well.

We consider Super Star Virgo for a high quality of their cuisine. On board, we enjoyed our barbeque during sunset along with other cruiser. The ship has a lot of specialty restaurants and restaurants that serve mostly Asian foods which is no surprise on our palate. During my stay, I got to try some seafood delights such as the Green Mussels, Boston Lobster, and Sweet Prawn for lunch. For dessert, I had the Choux Swan Berry Chantilly and Double Dutch Chocolate Cheese Squares.

The ship serves breakfast, lunch and dinner indoor and outdoor which is perfect indulgence to satisfy your craving day or night. We recommend for you to try everything they serve and to order a lot of their Guava juice.

Entertainment

While on board, you too will get the chance to enjoy series of shows. Our team was able to witness a magic show. There was another show we failed to attend but base on what we heard, it was also worth to see.

The ship has available fitness equipment’s for work out buff cruisers. If you don’t want to miss your daily work out, no need to worry because there are equipment’s available on board. You can also do your cardio while running outside grasping fresh salty air and attaining a good tan during shore excursion. The craft also carry an outdoor pool, Jacuzzi which we lost count, Basketball and Golf ground and spa treatments. If shopping is your definition of convenience, they have a duty free and stores inside where you can buy “Pasalubong” after.

One of our favorite was the fact that you get to bond with your family while on board. The ship has recreational room and play area for kids to which we think parents can also share. The library and writing room was what we like the most. It was quiet, the books are enticing and the set up was calming. What is more interesting than reading and writing facing the blue ocean anyway? It was truly kick back and relax experience for the family.

I must say that I have experienced a 100% unbelievable level of service. One of our colleagues forgot her camera while using the powder room. One of the cabin crew found and declared the camera. With us almost hopeless and feeling helpless, the crew assisted us all through security office to help us find our missing valuable. Imagine that it was not the quality of service we’ve come to expect but the ship was equipped with CCTV that will help you find your precious belongings.

Added to service, the ship is equipped with elevators which will take you to anywhere you like with this 13-decked craft. Guests can remain active without negotiating to the stairs!

If that’s not cool enough and you want to experience a mix of cosmopolitan cultures Star Cruises’ SuperStar Virgo is recommended for you! Cabin crews from different part of Asia are very accommodating and welcoming. Facilities are functioning very well and Onboarding and offboarding was well ordered.

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Written by Denise Alyssa G. Villamar

Dog whisperer, literature organizer at Thought Catalog, and a sucker for music photography.

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