STAR CRUISES RETURNS TOTHE HOMEPORT OF MANILA THIS MARCH
Star Cruises, billed as “The Most Popular Cruise Line in Asia”, today celebrated the upcoming return homeport deployment of SuperStar Virgo where she will take guests on summertime itineraries to Naha and Ishigaki in Okinawa, Japan and Keelung, Taiwan beginning on March 5th.
On hand to help celebrate at the event were representatives from the Department of Tourism along with model and social media sensation LA Aguinaldo, Miss International 2016 Kylie Versoza, Philippine Basketball Association Legends led by Alvin Patrimonio, DJs Patty Tiu and Tom Taus, upand-coming singer, Daryl Ong, business partners, media and executives from Star Cruises and Genting Cruise Lines.
“Star Cruises is looking forward to returning to homeport in Manila especially after the fantastic support of our Filipino guests during last summer’s debut of the Jewels of the South China Seas itinerary,” said Ang Moo Lim, President of Star Cruises. “We are also proud to continue to support the Philippines’ tourism industry with the first-ever homeport deployment of an international cruise ship in Manila, providing more tantalizing options for the booming Philippines outbound tourism industry and developing the fly/cruise market for the country.”
A pioneer in the Asian cruise industry, Star Cruises delivers specially-curated itineraries to appeal to a broad range of guests. SuperStar Virgo new summer cruises from Manila will provide a scenic journey to the popular tourist hotspots of Naha and Ishigaki in Okinawa, Japan and the vibrant port city of Keelung, Taiwan with easy access to Taipei. Perfect for the summer holidays, SuperStar Virgo’s 5Night cruise will allow Filipinos to embark on a new adventure with #NoVisaRequired!
To introduce another layer to this exciting summer vacation option, Andrea Manzano, Assistant Vice President for Sales and Marketing for Star Cruises announced an exciting opportunity for discerning travellers fit to serve their all-inclusive holiday vacation needs with themed cruises. With key sailing dates during SuperStar Virgo’s 3-month deployment in Manila, Filipino cruisers are able to enjoy different kinds of experiences during these unique cruise sailings:
The Greatest Hits Cruise with The Boyfriends and VST & Co.
Experience a blast from the past, as SuperStar Virgo launches her 2018 deployment with a throwback treat on the March 5th sailing. Headlined by members of the 70’s top Filipino bands The Boyfriends and VST & Co., guests can expect to sail smoothly as they serenade and croon their hits onboard this special concert cruise.
The PBA Legends High Seas Tour
This March 30th Holy Week sailing will feature top Philippine Basketball Association legends: “The Captain” Alvin Patrimonio, “The Tower of Power” Benjie Paras, “The Flying A” Johnny Abarrientos, and “Defense Minister” Jerry Codinera as they join this sports cruise offering basketball clinics for kids and a Legends basketball showcase.
Labor Day Party Cruise
Celebrate the Labor Day Weekend a different way as SuperStar Virgo offers an alternative way to celebrate summer through the Labor Day Party Cruise this April 29. Sailing with two of the top Filipino club DJs, Patty Tiu of Deuce and Tom Taus, Labor Day Party Cruise gives the young and old alike to let their hair down and party the nights away on SuperStar Virgo.
Mother’s Day Cruise
Mothers are in for a treat, as SuperStar Virgo allows them to the queens of the high seas during the Mother’s Day Cruise on the May 9th sailing. Fun and amazing variety of engaging activities are available onboard for moms and their offspring meant to make their travel an unforgettable one. On top of all these special activities, mothers will also be serenaded by one of the country’s up-and-coming singers, Daryl Ong.
Pororo At Sea
Bring your kids aboard SuperStar Virgo this May, as Pororo the Little Penguin brings his friends along for a cruise on the high seas! With two shows every May sailing, our Junior Cruisers not only get a chance to explore the wonders of cruising around Asia, they can also get to watch Pororo and his adventures onboard SuperStar Virgo.