Star Cruises’ SuperStar Aquarius boat will be back to Sanya from November. In its second seasonal deployment to Sanya, the vessel will again offer memorable cruises to Halong Bay and Danang in Vietnam.
HONG KONG- Star Cruises, the leading cruise line in Asia-Pacific, announced the return of SuperStar Aquarius to Sanya in November for the second year. The cruise ship will pamper passengers again with itineraries to Halong Bay and Danang. Passengers will be surprised every month by SuperStar Aquarius’ immersive themes, such as the tropical Hawaii, Western cowboy and White Christmas. All of these monthly themes will colour the onboard activities, decor and cuisine, turning every voyage into a new experience.
Powered by a team of seasoned international chefs, the nine restaurants onboard SuperStar Aquarius will offer a wide array of culinary pleasures. The Austrian Executive Chef Harald Markt will sprinkle his cooking in the open deck Oceana Barbecue restaurant and offer guests specialties sourced from Germany.Sous Chef Boonsod Phookphun from Thailand invites guests to challenge their own taste buds with Tom Yum Goong shrimp soup, Vietnamese shrimp spring rolls made and green papaya salad. Executive Sous Chef Haron Saad from Singapore will bring to guests Asian specialties including fried tofu, Rendang Padang beef curry and spicy fish curry pot. With Malaysian Chinese Chef Woon Thian Choy, Assistant Chinese Chef, in Blue Lagoon, meals will include Bak Kut Teh, Laksa and satay and open-flame soup, to name just a few. In addition, the Chinese restaurants Taipan and Dynasty Restaurant will add another dimension of culinary pleasure with dishes that showcase the best of oriental cooking.
Entertainment is an indispensable component in a quality holiday. Guests of SuperStar Aquarius will be amazed to see a variety of international performances onboard. Russia’s cultural charm in “Reflections of Russia” is a captivating production show that showcases a cast of incredibly talented performers from Belarus, Russia and Ukraine. It features a combination of breathtaking acrobatic performances, classical and modern dance, enhanced by colourful costumes and stunning stage design.
Adding a magical variety to SuperStar Aquarius’ entertainment line-up is renowned and award-winning magician Zee Deneck whose illusion and humour have fascinated countless audiences before. On our cruise ship, his magic shows will showcase his gift of dexterity and ingenuity as he combines comedy with illusion that amazes and tickles passengers’ funny bones.
SuperStar Aquarius’ return to Sanya will also bring with her an array of traditional Asian performances interwoven with modern dance elements that ensure a new experience for passengers. Guests can also participate in a variety of traditional games or learn Southeast Asian traditional bamboo dance.
The crew members are now rolling up their sleeves to prepare all sorts of onboard activities, such as welcome party, fun games and theme parties, to enliven SupserStar Aquarius and turn every cruise day into a fiesta.
Guests interested in cooking should not miss the onboard cooking classes conducted by award-winning chefs who will personally share their secrets in making authentic dishes. Exclusive kitchen tour will give guests behind-the-scene opportunities to learn how chefs make delicacies such as sushi.
In activities themed “Junior Cruiser”, children will get acquainted with other children guests and meet the captain of the ship. Their inquisitive mind will get a meaningful lesson as the captain explains how a cruise ship is operated. They can also participate in cooking classes to learn from professional chefs how to make bakery delights such as pizza and gingerbread, which will surely excite their young minds about cooking.
Passengers can relax on the open-deck jacuzzi, practise their putting skill in the golf facility while ladies can enjoy facial treatment and spa leisurely or go shopping for upmarket duty-free merchandise. Crew members will continue to serve with our signature warm hospitality to create indelible “freestyle cruising” holidays for guests from around the world.
The 13-storey high SuperStar Aquarius offers 765 cabins with 1,529 lower berths. The full range facilities include 9 restaurants and bars, karaoke, basketball court, golf driving range and outdoor Jacuzzi.
Luc Citrinot a French national is a freelance journalist and consultant in tourism and air transport with over 20 years experience. Based in Paris and Bangkok, he works for various travel and air transport trade publications in Europe and Asia.
