Im back!!! Finally our internet connection is back, my laptop’s HD health is now restored and my body is in full charge again for the next travel. Few days ago I was in the cruise trip on board the mighty Super Star Virgo by Star Cruises, we went for a sea voyage last December 4-9, 2018, and we visited Ha Long Bay in Vietnam and also in Sanya City, Hainan, China.
Each trip to another country will allow you to stay on the high sea for a day, then the next morning you will arrive in a foreign land.
Its the most adventurous trip ever and thanks to Star Cruises for bringing this trip back here in the Philippines. Im now excited for the upcoming trip offering, because I heard that there’s another trip going to Vietnam and also in Malaysia.
Check out the upcoming schedules below, if you are interested to go on a vacation this holiday season or celebrate Christmas and New Year with friends or family. I didn’t get bored during the 6 days and 5 nights of travel with Super Star Virgo, it feels like Im on a moving hotel and the next morning you wake up you are now in a different country.
Vacation at Sea with Bro. Bo Sanchez
Departure date: December 19 to 24, 2018
Destinations: Ho Chi Minh City and Nha Trang, Vietnam
Presented in partnership with Executive Resources, Inc., world-renowned best-selling author, entrepreneur, and preacher, Bo Sanchez will bring a unique flavour to this holiday sailing to Vietnam with inspirational sessions aimed to bring out the best you during the most wonderful time of the year. Guests onboard will also be treated to special daily masses mirroring the Filipino Simbang Gabi tradition scheduled throughout the cruise.
Celebrations at Sea
Departure dates: December 24 to 29, 2018 and December 29, 2018 to January 3, 2019
Destinations: Ho Chi Minh City and Nha Trang, Vietnam
Treat yourself and your family to the ultimate gift of a magical Christmas and New Year’s celebration onboard the festive cruises of SuperStar Virgo. Make merry and memorable your family celebrations on the high seas, as the ship will not only be decked in full festive designs, but also provide once-in-a-year activities fit for the biggest holiday celebration at sea!
Grand Finale Cruise
Departure date: January 3, 2019
Coron, Puerto Princesa, Kota Kinabalu
Vacationers can also choose to embark from Manila to explore amazing tropical destinations with SuperStar Virgo, with the special 5-Night Coron / Puerto Princesa / Kota Kinabalu grand finale cruise with a single departure on 3 January 2019 to commemorate the completion of her seasonal deployment in the Philippines early next year.
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 five vessels including SuperStar Virgo, 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 the tenth consecutive year in 2017 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 the sixth year in a row in 2017.
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, her facilities embrace Chinese, international 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.
The Panthenon Pool
The top most of Super Star Virgo, where you can find the resort theme pool, live music, slide pool, jacuzzi pool and the venue for the barbecue dinner during the 1st day of trip.
Galaxy of the Stars
A resto bar where you can have a panoramic view of the sea and also enjoy some live band and music every night
Oceanview with balcony room
For me this is the best room for your 6 days of trip. The balcony is very useful especially if you need fresh air to breathe and enjoy the sun.
Here are the rates of the upcoming trip of Super Star Virgo. Take note that the passenger’s ticket is priced at USD, while the gratuities for each passenger is priced in HKD.
For Vietnam and Malaysia, VISA no longer required for Philippines passport holder, but I do suggest you avail the package tour so that you wont have any worry for transportation, tour guide and the place to visit.
For package tour, you can also inquire directly via Star Cruises or on board, Estimate for package tour is around 500-600 HKD.
Let me share some of the photos from my fresh trip with Super Star Virgo
Enjoying the view at the Galaxy of Stars.
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam at night
Enjoying a hot cafe sua da while on board a boat cruising around Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
Cafe Sua da or Vietnamese coffee is a must try when you are in Vietnam. Here I am sitting on a Starbucks-like cafe that serves only Vietnamese coffee.
The giant statue of Guanyin of Nanshan
In China, this is one of their national treasure.
In Phoenix Island, Sanya city of Hainan, China
Those spaceship-like building are hotels in Sanya
Beach in Sanya, China
Their long white beach is almost similar to the long white beach of Boracay here in our country.
I’ve learned that Sanya, China is like the Hawaii of China.
Ready for the tour
PH media team during the Star Cruises tour
Meeting new friends!
Meet blogger and vlogger, Jojo Aquino aka Traveling Petite Girl
Chef Ron aka Justin Bieber doing some teppanyaki exhibition at Samurai resto of Super Star Virgo
A must try in Super Star Virgo - frozen desserts, the Gooble dessert is a sorbet ice cream packed on a real fruit.
My fave meal ever at Super Star Virgo --- pancit noodles, bacons, eggs and fried rice of LIDO resto.
First time to taste the real Hainanese chicken in Sanya, China!
KFC serves Cremia ice cream in Sanya, China.
Wow! This is also a must try.
Vietnamese coffee in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
Ahhhh...the best coffee and the best view ever!
During my last day, I enjoy the shopping spree in Super Star Virgo’s duty free stores. I manage to go full blast on my last remaining 250+ HKD credits on my cabin card.
Lots of activities, shows and program for all passengers, pls check and read your Star Navigator newspaper guide inside your cabin room, for the complete scheduling of complimentary meals and dining, program and shows, activity and opening of stores and other amenities of the ship.
Super Star Virgo last few voyage here in the Philippines.
Dont miss it!
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