StarCruises’s Star Voyager makes its maiden voyage to Hong Kong
StarCruises marked a wonderful return to Hong Kong with the inaugural arrival of its vessel Star Voyager on Friday, twenty seventh June.
The vessel’s arrival heralded the start of a vibrant 2025 cruise season from one of many world’s premier cruise hubs.
As of twenty seventh June and working until 14th November, Star Voyager will provide 45 roundtrip sailings from Hong Kong’s Ocean Terminal of Harbour Metropolis centrally positioned at Tsim Sha Tsui.
Positioned within the coronary heart of Victoria Harbour, the Ocean Terminal connects on to Harbour Metropolis, the biggest shopping center in Hong Kong, and is near quite a few well-known vacationer points of interest.
Whether or not one is an area visitor or a vacationer arriving from the airport or high-speed rail station, everybody can simply and rapidly board the Star Voyager from the center of town to begin their journey.
A heat welcome
To commemorate the ship’s arrival, Hong Kong Particular Administrative Area (HKSAR) deputy commissioner for tourism Joanne Chu joined StarDream Cruises president Michael Goh at a particular welcoming ceremony.
Goh stated of the Star Voyager’s arrival in Hong Kong: “We’re thrilled to have a good time the arrival of Star Voyager in Hong Kong. Following a US$50 million refurbishment, the ship now gives refreshed facilities and a wealthy number of itineraries. With thrilling Fly & Rail Cruise choices and immersive pre- and post-cruise stays, we intention to spice up regional journey and additional reinforce Hong Kong’s position as a number one cruise hub.”
Chu likewise remarked: “The brand new itineraries of Star Voyager cowl Hong Kong, Sanya and different worldwide cruise ports, which shall be benefitted from the brand new measure launched by the Central Authorities by CEPA in March this yr of permitting Mainland guests to journey to Hong Kong in transit to hitch worldwide cruise itineraries involving port-of-call in Mainland cruise ports. Mainland guests will be capable to transit to Hong Kong permit-free to hitch cruise itineraries by presenting their passports and affirmation paperwork of the related cruise itineraries. The brand new measure can drastically facilitate Mainland guests taking part in worldwide cruise itineraries, thereby giving a full play to Hong Kong’s position as a core demonstration zone for multi-destination tourism.”
Dane Cheng, government director of the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), was additionally in attendance on the ceremony and he expressed his delight over the Star Voyager’s homeport deployment from Hong Kong.
Cheng stated: “The arrival of the Star Voyager brings thrilling alternatives for the event of cruise tourism in our metropolis. HKTB seems ahead to persevering with shut collaboration with main cruise corporations and the commerce to develop extra journey merchandise that elevate customer experiences on shore and promote the expansion of Hong Kong’s cruise trade, reinforcing Hong Kong’s place as Asia’s cruise hub.”
What visitors can anticipate onboard
Travellers can chill out as they set sail on the Star Voyager for an opulent escape mixing consolation and journey.
They’ll chill out in trendy rooms or improve to Palace Suites with personal facilities and 24/7 butler service.
Everybody aboard can get pleasure from infinite thrills from water parks and mountain climbing to ziplining and dazzling reside reveals with neither fuss nor a have to get off the ship.
Onboard, visitors will discover themselves enthralled by world-class performances, international music, and signature occasions like Crimson Carpet Evening, seasonal themes, and full of life rain and foam events.
With health lessons, arts and crafts, and the energetic Little Dreamers Membership, there’s one thing for each age and curiosity.
Likewise, gourmets and gourmands alike are invited to indulge at 15 eating places and bars, that includes genuine Asian dishes, a various worldwide buffet choice, and speciality eating places serving all the things from recent sushi to connoisseur classics the place skilled cooks craft every meal with care to go well with each palate.