Star to base next ship in Hong Kong

**Ally** · 01-26-2007, 09:16 AM

Norwegian Wind, the next Norwegian Cruise Line vessel to transfer to the Star Cruises fleet, will be positioned in Hong Kong starting in June. Sailing as SuperStar Aquarius, it will join Star Pisces and Wasa Queen, which operate under the Star Cruises and Cruise Ferries brands respectively.

SuperStar Aquarius’ Asian deployment begins with a series of one-night cruises from Singapore June 11-16 before its debut in Hong Kong on June 22, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

In addition to daily departures, SuperStar Aquarius will offer a series of destination voyages to China. They include eight two-night jaunts to Xiamen, with two sailings each in the months of July, August, September and October. Four two-night cruises to Haikou are scheduled in November and December, with six more in early 2008.

Norwegian Wind began sailing for NCL in 1993. The 50,760gt ship offers eight restaurants and bars and 765 accommodations, ranging from suites to balcony cabins.

**Ally** · 01-30-2007, 09:16 AM

Full press release...

Star Cruises’ newest addition to the Asian fleet, SuperStar Aquarius is set to make her debut in Hong Kong on 22 June 2007. Her itineraries in Asia begin with a series of one-night cruises out of Singapore between 11 and 16 June prior to departing for Hong Kong on 17 June.

The relocation cruise will call at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and Sanya, China on 19 and 21 June respectively before arriving in Hong Kong on 22 June where she will commence daily international waters cruises. Her arrival also coincides with the 10 th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

The daily departures provide an excellent opportunity to capture the breathtaking skyline of Hong Kong as she embarks on cruises that offer a spectacular array of onboard dining, recreation and entertainment options.

The 2007 season will also see SuperStar Aquarius offer a series of destination cruises to China. These include eight 2-night cruises to Xiamen on 6 and 20 July, 3 and 17 August, 7 and 21 September and 5 and 19 October.

Four 2-night cruises to Haikou are scheduled on 2 and 16 November and 7 and 21 December 2007 with six more calls on 4 and 18 January, 1 and 15 February and 7 and 21 March 2008 .

Currently sailing as the Norwegian Wind , the 50,760 gross ton ship with her stylish design will appeal to a wide spectrum of cruisers in Hong Kong and other Asian markets.

Cruisers on Hong Kong ’s newest star will definitely enjoy a greater choice of outlets and facilities, bigger cabins and suites and a host of exciting onboard features customized to suit Asian tastes.

This vessel has 765 cabins ranging from suites to balcony cabins. Guests can enjoy an exciting array of recreation, entertainment and dining options that include 8 restaurants and bars offering an excellent choice of international and Asian cuisine. One can enjoy Chinese family style dining at the Dynasty expertly prepared by its team of chefs or savor a variety of Asian specialties at the Spices restaurant and international buffet spreads at the Mariners Buffet. There is also the 24 hour Blue Lagoon which serves a variety of local and international delicacies. Other onboard facilities include swimming pool, sauna, retail outlets, show lounge, karoake as well as business and meeting facilities to name a few.

The introduction of SuperStar Aquarius, will bring the total to three ships positioned in Hong Kong, including Star Pisces and Wasa Queen operating under the Star Cruises and Cruise Ferries brands respectively.