She’s back! Last year, SuperStar Virgo docked in Manila as its homeport and was well received by Filipino guest. She’s returning again in March to embark on a new adventure with new itineraries and unique experience during the cruise.
SuperStar Virgo will be going to Japan and Taiwan for their sailings and will also be Visa-free trips. Okinawa will be the first stop specifically Naha or Ishigaki depending on the time of the sailing. They can visit temples, do shopping and eat at Kokusai Dori (main shopping and entertainment street) in Naha.
In Ishigaki, they will be greeted with unspoiled beaches, pristine waters, palm trees and pineapple plantations and truly a paradise in Japan. On their second destination, they can explore the port city of Keelung which is the center of Northern Taiwan’s fishing industry and discover its rich history. There are also night markets in Keelung where they can savor the delicious street food that Taiwan has to offer. Also its near the capital, Taipei which you can visit!
During the Cruising Days, guests can explore many recreational activities in the ship. They can do shopping at duty free shops, play video games and arcades, dine at the 10 restaurants and bars inside the ship, nightly performances (magic shows and acrobats) and more! There’s always something new and fun activities aboard the ship and they ensure that cruisers will have the best experience every time.
SuperStar Virgo will have a total of 18 sailings starting from March 5 to May 29, 2018. The summer getaway cruise will have 6 days and 5 nights. Promo fare starts at 570 USD this March 2018. Visit Star Cruises website for booking and rates.
There will be themed cruises on selected sailings during the 3-month deployment of SuperStar Virgo in Manila.
The Greatest Hits Cruise with The Boyfriends and VST & Co. on March 5
The PBA Legends High Seas Tour on March 30 with Alvin Patrimonio, Benjie Paras, Johnny Abarrientos and Jerry Codinera.
Labor Day Party Cruise on April 29 with DJ Patty Tiu and DJ Tom Taus.
Mother’s Day Cruise on May 9 sailing with Daryl Ong
Pororo at Sea! on all May sailings.
Pororo and friends dancing, can’t help to dance along with the addicting song and cute dance moves!
Present in the media launch for SuperStar Virgo to celebrate the event are Pororo, DJ Tom Taus, DJ Pattiy Tiu, Johnny Abarrientos, Jerry Codinera, Kylie Versoza, LA Aguinaldo, Daryl Ong, The Boyfriends, VST and Co. and Alvin Patrimonio.
After the program, the staff toured us inside and around the 13-storey SuperStar Virgo. Lots of facilities and recreational spots like the outdoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, spa, salon, library, gym, duty-free shops and so much more!
Food is abundant on this cruise, you’ll eat 6 times everyday and lots of choices of restaurants and bars that cater to every taste may it be Asian, Mediterranean, Western and international cuisines.
Cruisers can also rest in style in their cabins and suites. SuperStar Virgo has 935 cabins (sea-view cabins and balcony suites). Each cabin and suites has its own elegant designs and comfy beds that can easily help you sleep during high seas.
In the press interview, Andrea Manzano, Assistant VP for Sales and Marketing for Star Cruises said that, “..it's really a perfect summer vacation to our Filipino guest specially there’s no visa requirement for a Philippine passport holder. We know that if we’d go to Japan, there’s a visa requirement but if you’re taking this cruise out of Manila and returning back to this cruise as well in the Philippines, no visa requirements so it’s easy, free arrangement vacation for the family.”
Star Cruises employ a lot of Filipinos in SuperStar Virgo. "Many of our Filipino colleagues who initially joined us as waiters or housekeeping staff. Today they all become our senior management, our cruise directors they are all Filipinos, our F&B director is also a Filipino, if you look at our front office they are all Filipino," Michael Goh, Senior VP for International Sales said.
Star Cruises has been a pioneer in Asia Pacific cruise and has been operating since 1993. Star Cruises continues to offer top notch services with its signature Asian hospitality.
Coverage by: Aaron Nomo
for Azrael's Merryland Blog
