Star Cruises Libra Returns To Taiwan

John · 03-09-2007, 05:26 AM

Star Cruises, “The Leading Cruise Line in Asia-Pacific" will reposition SuperStar Libra to Keelung, Taiwan for a seasonal deployment between June and October 2007. After two years, Star Cruises will return to Taiwan to yet again bring to this part of the world her magical cruises.

SuperStar Libra ends her current season in India on 25 May 2007. Thereafter, she will undergo renovations to especially cater to the Taiwan market in areas like dining with the addition of an International buffet and a Chinese family style restaurant.

This charming vessel is scheduled to arrive in Keelung on 29 June 2007 where she will commence offering a combination of 2 and 3-night cruises to destinations in Taiwan and Japan. The 2-night cruises will call at the new and popular destination of Penghu, located off the southeast coast of Taiwan and Ishigaki in Japan while the three night itineraries will call at Ishigaki and Naha, Okinawa in Japan. The new season will see SuperStar Libra making her maiden call to Penghu on 4 July.

Cruisers will continue to enjoy an exciting array of onboard facilities and activities including international performances, themed parties, food and beverage specials, fitness center, golf driving range, swimming pool, twin hot tubs, sports deck and a never ending string of other fun activities.

“The repositioning of SuperStar Libra to Taiwan is part of the company’s seasonal deployment strategy to mobilize Star Cruises’ fleet and thus bringing the Star Cruises’ experience of its variety of exciting destinations and ports-of-call to and from various parts and countries of the region”, said Mr. Chong Chee Tut, Chief Operating Officer of Star Cruises.

“SuperStar Libra’s stint in Taiwan will provide an opportunity for the Taiwan market to once again experience cruising as an exciting holiday option at sea featuring a combination of onboard dining, entertainment and recreation options while sailing to exciting destinations”, said Ms. Jean Teo, Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing of Star Cruises. “The ship will undergo preparations to cater to the needs and demands of cruisers from this region in line with Star Cruises’ philosophy of always offering the best cruise experience possible to all its cruisers”, Ms. Teo added.

Star Cruises will continue to uphold the highest quality service standards through its warm and authentic Asian hospitality as well as safety standards. And no matter where Star Cruises’ fleet sets sail, it will continue to bring to the world truly unforgettable memories! All these and more from Asia’s favourite cruise line.

(Press Release)