Coinciding with the debut of the Star Voyager, StarCruises and Dream Cruises held a grand launch aboard the vessel at present, twenty sixth March, on the Singapore Cruise Centre (SCC).
The twin occasion opens an epochal new chapter for each cruise manufacturers which have three many years of crusing historical past.
Officiating on the occasion have been Singapore Tourism Board (STB) assistant chief govt for the expertise growth group Jean Ng and Singapore Cruise Centre CEO Jacqueline Tan, along with StarCruises and Dream Cruises CEO and govt director Colin Au and president Michael Goh.
A brand new star calls Singapore its residence port
A vessel below the StarCruises banner, the Star Voyager may have Singapore for its residence port, in addition to one in every of its main locations.
The ship will make its strategy to Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh Metropolis, Jakarta, and Melaka to foster tourism throughout these regional hubs.
Likewise, it provides passengers flexibility when it comes to embarkation choices from a number of ports and cities.
Ng identified how the launch of the Star Voyager marks a milestone for the Singaporean cruise business.
She mentioned: “Her addition bolsters the number of cruise choices in Singapore, underscoring the robust confidence in Singapore’s flourishing cruise business.’
For her half, Tan remarked: “This seems like a homecoming as Star Cruises’ first ship Langkapuri Star Aquarius was homeported with SCC 32 years in the past.”
A return to their roots
Goh remarked that these revitalised manufacturers are returning to their roots with a purpose to ship an occasion higher cruising expertise.
He additional identified that the StarCruises model will concentrate on extra intimate, household and activity-driven cruises, whereas Dream Cruises will function a luxurious cruise line providing distinctive experiences for discriminating friends.
With regard to StarCruises’ newest vessel, Goh mentioned: “To rejoice this milestone, we’re excited to introduce the Star Voyager as she embarks on her maiden voyage from Singapore, exploring the wonders of Southeast Asia.”