By Liu Jiawen, compiled and reported
Star Cruises, a subsidiary of Genting Hong Kong, held a grand welcoming ceremony at China's Sanya Phoenix Island Terminal on November 4 to celebrate the historic arrival of its cruise ship "Star Pisces" in Sanya, Hainan. Starting in November, the "Star Pisces" will use Sanya as its home port and officially launch new routes from Sanya to Vietnam.
The new Sanya route of Star Cruises will include stops at Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (Image provided by Mook Editorial Department)
The "Star Pisces" arrived in Sanya on the evening of the 4th, becoming the first international cruise ship to use Hainan as its home port. To meet the needs of diverse international travelers, the "Star Pisces" will sail across the South China Sea during its five-month seasonal deployment, visiting various distinctive tourist destinations. Departing from the beach resort paradise of Sanya, the itinerary includes stops at Da Nang in Vietnam, the karst landscape wonders of Ha Long Bay, and the historic city of Hue, offering both two-night and three-night cruise options.
The cruise ship "Star Pisces" has arrived in Sanya, Hainan, officially launching new routes from Sanya to Vietnam. (Image provided by Star Cruises)
To align with the new Sanya route, Star Cruises has specially adjusted its dining and entertainment offerings to cater to the tastes and preferences of Chinese travelers, and has also invested in renovating the interior and exterior of the "Star Pisces." Upgrades include the navigation system, restaurants, the children’s center, and the game center, as well as the addition of a wine and cigar bar. Furthermore, an 18-hole mini-golf putting green with a 360-degree view has been created on the top deck.