Press Release 25th Jan 2007 - Star Cruises Fleet Features A Fabulous New Year Line-up Of Onboard Programmes & Activities.

Star Cruises, the Leading Cruise Line in Asia–Pacific offers an exciting variety of onboard entertainment and activities across its fleet of ships in Asia for the first three months of the new year. Get ready for a cruise of a lifetime with a superb line-up of programmes and themes for families, couples, individuals, teenagers, children and even corporates.

Amongst the endless string of exciting activities onboard this majestic vessel is the Couples Programme which includes learning the techniques of exotic massages, exclusive couples parties such as the Rock & Roll Party, Couple’s Love Notes Dedication and Ballroom Party Couple’s Dancerxise just to mention a few and specially created games like the “How Well Do You Know Your Partner?” for some great fun and laughter. Health enthusiasts will also enjoy special couples exercises comprising a variety of fun power abs and aerobics.

Celebrate Valetines Day on the high seas with a host of specials that include Valentines disco and party, karaoke competitions, promotions for beauty treatment and massages as well as outlet promotions featuring wine, chocolates and more!

Join in the Celebrity Fun Fitness Mania with Latin Dance, Aerobics, Body Balance by qualified Celebrity fitness instructors. These classes offer loads of fun and sweat for a good work-out session.

Expect a glitzy affair with Taiwanese superstars performing onboard and also having ‘Meet-the-Fans’ sessions where cruisers can enjoy meeting up close and personal, obtaining autographs as well as enjoying a unplugged song or two by popular artistes of the 70’s and 80’s which include Yang Xiao Ping ( 杨小萍 ), Zhang Di ( 张帝 ), Huang An ( 黄安 ), Xie Lei ( 谢雷 ), Jenny Tseng ( 甄妮 ) and Li Yi Jun ( 李翊君 ).

Usher in the Chinese New Year with a host of auspicious activities on the high seas that includes the Spring Festival activities, Chinese arts & crafts classes, special New Year menus, ‘ang pow’ bingo sessions with attractive cash prizes, appearances by the God of Prosperity and so much more.

Welcome the New Year with healthy yet enticing activities such as with highly entertaining and informative talks and tips by Dr. Goh Kong Chuan, an experienced medical practitioner with over 30 years experience specializing in sports medicine. The interesting and informative talks cover a wide range of diet and exercise related topics which appeal to all ages.

Romance on the high seas with SuperStar Gemini’s Valentine’s specials that include dining and entertainment options. Choose from a quiet romantic dinner for two, or join fellow cruisers in some romantic music and intimate dance sessions. Treat your partner and yourself to a cruise vacation where love knows no boundaries.

The beautiful SuperStar Gemini offers a great variety of theme night cruises that include the exotic ‘Asian Nite’ bringing to you the best of Asian cuisine as well as have loads of fun participating in Asian cultural and dance classes. The ‘Romance’ theme is a day specially dedicated to the lovers, romantics and honeymooners. From exclusive activities for couples, to roaring game shows and romantic dance sessions couples will have more special memories to capture in celebration of their love and life with one another. Even special serenades to intimate nightcaps are specially arranged for romance to fill the air!

The ‘Wild Wild West’ theme is a totally fun day for “cowboys” and “cowgirls”. A whole range of “wild” activities the entire day and night including a fun poolside BBQ party. The grand ‘Gala Nite’ theme centres around the traditional cruise event, where passengers get to meet the Senior Officers including the Captain for a truly memorable cocktail before proceeding for the wonderfully grand Gala Dinner.

A totally exciting time awaits cruisers onboard the charming and “happening” SuperStar Libra with themes like Chinatown featuring an exciting array of activities and entertainment for the whole family, teens and even youngsters. These include games like Best Kung Fu Master and Fan Dance, learning to use chopsticks, Chinatown trivia, fantastic Chinese acrobats stunts in the Sorpresa and Wonderland shows and even a special Chinese food BBQ. Go “ China ” and have an awesome and truly memorable experience!

For couples especially during Valentine’s Day, programmes from romantic game shows to intimate serenades and late-night shows to dancing all-night long are lined-up for truly romantic encounters for couples and lovers. A true special for this Valentine’s Day is cruising with the popular Indian celebrities, Tanaaz and Bhaktyaar who plan to tie the knot soon. Tanaaz Currim who was first noticed for her hilarious role in the TV series "Zabaan Sambhalke" has starred in “Do Aur Do Paanch” to “Gudgadee”, “Swabhi-maan”, “Tanha”, “X-Zone” "Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai", "Hadh Kardi Aapne" and "Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi" and also participated in the Gladrags Mrs. India 2002 contest. Bhaktyaar is a popular television comedian known for his witty remarks & comic timing. Come and celebrate Valentine’s Day with these stars entertaining onboard a “Star” too, SuperStar Libra!

Specially arranged for cruisers to have a groovy time onboard on 9 th and 10 th of February as well as on the 2nd and 3rd of March is top international DJ Akhtar whose versatility in spinning a wide range of music from UK Bhangra tunes to Club, Hip Hop, Rhythm & Blues and much more which will certainly have the dance floor pulsating. Cruisers can look forward to a vibrant party environment to relax, let go and let live.

Get ready to rock and party till your heart’s content on SuperStar Libra’s one-night party cruises from Mumbai that kick off with the ‘Sailaway’ party on the pool deck. Dance to the latest hits under the star-lit sky and enjoy exciting games and special performances by the cruise staff. Great music and food are the order of the day with sumptuous spreads at BBQ parties laid out on the pool deck. The “Open Air” Hindi hits disco continues after the ‘Sailaway’ party till 2 am in the morning where cruisers can continue to rock on. From pool deck parties to international show-time at the Stardust Lounge, international hits at the Boomers Disco and even children and teens parties at the Galaxy of the Stars, it definitely a non–stop great time onboard SuperStar Libra. EVERY one is entertained onboard the charming SuperStar Libra.

Be mesmerized and entertained by a teenage singing sensation and the ever popular and unique Mohan onboard the auspicious Star Pisces in vibrant Hong Kong.

A Malaysian of Indian origin with a string of successful albums entertains from 18 February till the end of March 2007. The versatile Mohan sings in Cantonese, Mandarin, Hokkien and English to name a few and has performed widely in 10 major cities in China.

He was destined to be a singing star from as early as 5 years old. Lin Jia Yong is now thirteen and has garnered a host of fans having represented Malaysia at the World King of the ‘DING’ Singing Contest.

Celebrate Valentines Day onboard Star Pisces with intimate dining options as strollers privately serenade you and your loved one. Romance is in the air with truly romantic interludes at the Castaway Lounge and a special Valentines dedication show by the exciting resident Canto pop band.

Sail on Star Pisces and usher in the Lunar New Year with highlights that include appearances by the God of Prosperity, Chinese New Year concerts with the resident Canto pop band as well as special menus, game shows and ‘ang pow’ bingo games with attractive cash prizes.

From Star Cruises’ exceptional dedication to exquisite entertainment and activities specially created for families, individuals, couples, children and even corporations comes a year-long exciting time with truly magical experiences. Besides these highlighted activities, the on-going onboard world-class shows continue to further entertain cruisers with international performances. Come and experience a fantastic time with Asia ’s best that will leave you only wanting more!

Star Cruises, the third largest cruise operator in the world is a global cruise brand with a combined fleet of 21 ships with about 32,300 lower berths in service with an additional 3 ships and some 10,800 lower berths due to be delivered by 2010, cruising to destinations and islands in Asia-Pacific, North and South America, Hawaii, Caribbean, Alaska, Europe, Mediterranean, Bermuda and the Antarctica under the Star Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, NCL America, Orient Lines and Cruise Ferries brands.

Star Cruises is represented in more than 25 locations worldwide with offices and representatives in Australia, China, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and the United Statesof America.