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**Ally** · 08-28-2006, 08:52 AM

Star Cruises was incorporated in September 1993, representing a bold initiative to tap Asia-Pacific’s potential as an international cruise destination.

Today, Star Cruises epitomises the fulfillment of regional aspirations to establish the cruise industry in the Asia-Pacific region, bringing increased tourism traffic into the countries around Asia-Pacific. Asian holidaymakers now see cruising as an exciting and value-for-money vacation. Simultaneously, it also started the influx of travellers from North America, Europe and Australia, who joined Star Cruises holidays for a glimpse of the various sights and sounds of Asia-Pacific.

In just over a decade since its inception, Star Cruises has become the world’s third largest cruise operator and has won coveted awards that include:
1.

“Best Cruise Operator” - World Travel Awards by World Travel Market, 1996-1997
2.

“Best Cruise Operator” - Award for Excellence by Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) Western Australia Chapter, 1997-1999
3.

“Best Cruise Operator in Asia-Pacific” -TTG Asia Travel Award, April 1997 – 2002, 2004& 2005 (No awards in 2003 )
4.

“Most Improved Port Facilities: Star Cruises Terminal, Port Klang 1998” - Dream World Cruise Destinations 1998
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“Best Cruise Company” - Meetings & Conventions Gold Services Awards by Venture Asia Publishing, Publisher of Travel Asia , 1998
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“New Player of the Year, SuperStar Leo (now known as Norwegian Spirit)” - Travel Asia’s Breakthrough Awards, April 1999
7.

“Outstanding Cruise Sundeck- SuperStar Leo (now known as Norwegian Spirit)” - ShipPax Award, May 1999
8.

“Outstanding Cruise Saloons - SuperStar Leo (now known as Norwegian Spirit )” - ShipPax Award, May 1999
9.

“Outstanding Cruise Cabins - SuperStar Leo (now known as Norwegian Spirit)” - ShipPax Award, May 1999
10.

“International Safety Management (ISM) Certification” -1998
11.

“High ratings for Star Cruises vessels” - Berlitz Complete Guide to Cruising and Cruise Ships and Fielding’s Guide to Worldwide Cruises
12.

“Best Cruise Award” - Meetings & Conventions Asia/Pacific Gold Awards by Venture Asia Publishing, Publisher of Travel Asia, 1999
13.

“Best Cruise Product Overall” - Tabs on Travel Industry , New Zealand , 1999
14.

“Third Annual Salute to Youth and Training Award” - by Lloyd’s List and the International Maritime Industry, 2000
15.

First shipping company ever to be accredited by Panama Maritime Authority to conduct STCW-95 without involvement by external training institute, 2000
16.

“Cruise Line of the Year” - Travel Asia Breakthrough Awards, September 2000
17.

“International Tour Operator, Friends of Thailand ” - Thailand Tourism Awards, September 2000
18.

“Outstanding Contribution to Tourism” - Singapore Tourism Board, November 2000
19.

“Travel Management Grand Prix “International Carrier” award” - Japan 2000
20.

"Innovator: Product" award, Journey Maker category - Travel Weekly East 2001
21.

“Number One Quality Cruise Line, e-CruiseWorld and Maritime World” - Nautilus Media, 2000/2001
22.

“Best Cruise Line in Asia-Pacific, e-CruiseWorld and Maritime World” - Nautilus Media, 2001
23.

“Best Innovative Product” - Outbound Travel Mart , India , 2002
24.

“Best Website, Travel Product” -Travel Weekly East Golden Web Awards, 2002
25.

“Innovation in Marine Technology and Machinery, Safety and Environment” - Lloyd's List-SMM Awards 2002
26.

“Most Unique Product Award” - India International Travel Mart, 2004
27.

Selling Long Haul’s “Best Far East Cruise Line” award - Selling Cruise Publication, United Kingdom, 2005 and 2006
28.

“Best Product Promotion (International)” - India International Travel Mart, 2005
29.

“Unique Product (International)” - India International Travel Mart, 2005
30.

“ISO 9001: 2000 for Star Cruises Ship Simulator” - Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance Ltd.