Ring in 2016 with Brand New Extraordinary Entertainment at Star Cruises Flagship SuperStar Virgo with Family Weekend Fun

HONG KONG, Jan. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting from 3 January 2016, Star Cruises flagship SuperStar Virgo has commenced a brand new cruise line travelling all through Hong Kong, Guangzhou's Nansha, Vietnam's Halong Bay, Da Nang, and Hainan's Sanya. Star Cruises will provide twice-weekly cruises, allowing cruise passengers the opportunity to set sail for a 3-Day/2-Night Cruise from Guangzhou's Nansha to Hong Kong or an alternate 6-Day/5-Night from Guangzhou's Nansha to Halong Bay, Danang and Sanya, which offers passengers the chance to visit one of the "New 7 Wonders of Nature", Halong Bay. Apart from the fascinating cruise itinerary, there will be a wide range of international entertainment with themed food events to make the upcoming year extraordinary.

Famous pop artists from Hong Kong and Taiwan including Richie Ren, Andy Hui, Michael Wong, Tiger Huang, Michael Tse, William So, Edwin Siu, Johnny Yip and Bo Luk will be performing at SuperStar Virgo's The Lido theater on a weekly basis, bringing the best hits of the region to life. There is also a designated VIP area in the concert hall where lucky guests will get a chance to have a close encounter with the artists while enjoying perhaps the most extraordinary musical performance on the sea. To celebrate the brand new cruise line, all guests departing from January to March will be entitled to enjoy this spectacular at no extra cost^#.

Through an exclusive cooperation with ZOUK club, the SuperStar Virgo is proud to present "BEATSHIP by ZOUK" -- an on-board nightclub-style party. Being the first of its kind in the region, this weekend cruise party will boast world renowned DJs, live acts and performers, a distinct clientele and incomparable atmosphere while sailing.

It's always right to do the right thing at the right time, and it's the same case for food lovers. Sharing the same objective, having Michelin-starred cuisine served in Kam's Kitchen, Sun Tung Lok Chinese Cuisine, and Ye Shanghai, bars and restaurants in SuperStar Virgo will also be having seasonally-themed cuisine, serving the best seasonal dishes and beverages to guests starting from January 15, 2016. In addition, a series of family weekend fun will be made available on-board. Get ready to be surprised!

SuperStar Virgo has also prepared a series of new entertainment options for the year ahead. Guests on board will have free access to international audio and visual performances, including VINCENT VIGNAUD, known as "The David Copperfield of France," who is the youngest illusionist in Europe. He is introducing his brand new magic show, IMAGINE, where VIGNAUD invites all guests to enter his unique world between reality and imagination. Also showing on-board is MEMORY LANE, a Broadway opera not to be missed, that evokes the 50's, the best era of Shanghai and Hollywood. Last but not least there will be a musical, 1,001 NIGHTS, sung by an experienced female singer, that is based on a classic Arab story and is definitely a must watch!

ABOUT STAR CRUISES

Star Cruises is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Genting Hong Kong, a leading global leisure, entertainment and hospitality corporation. A pioneer in the Asia Pacific cruise industry, Star Cruises has been operating its fleet since 1993, taking on the bold initiative to grow the region as an international cruise destination with a fleet of six vessels including SuperStar Virgo, SuperStar Libra, SuperStar Gemini, SuperStar Aquarius, Star Pisces and The Taipan.

Star Cruises' commitment in offering best-in-class services and facilities is reflected in a host of recognitions and accolades received over the years. These include being inducted into the prestigious Travel Trade Gazette's "Travel Hall of Fame" for an eighth year in 2015 in recognition of winning "Best Cruise Operator in the Asia-Pacific" for 10 consecutive years. Star Cruises was also recently voted "Asia's Leading Cruise Line" at the World Travel Awards for a fourth year in a row in 2015.

ABOUT SUPERSTAR VIRGO

The 13-storey SuperStar Virgo is equipped with 935 cabins, including sea-view cabins and balcony suites. Offering a wide variety of dining, shopping and entertainment choices, its facilities embrace Chinese, international buffet and Japanese restaurants, an alfresco bar, foot reflexology salon and spa, gym, steam and sauna rooms, hairdressing salon, two-level theatre, duty-free shops, a 100-metre mega water slide, outdoor swimming pool, mini golf course, karaoke room, children's activity Centre and more. A calendar of themed entertainment constantly refreshes the onboard fun and excitement, ensuring every voyage is a brand new enjoyable experience.

Act now!

You may contact your nearest travel agent or visit our Reservation Centre at Suite 1528 Ocean Centre, 5 Canton Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

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