【Star Cruises New Ship Hong Kong Maiden Voyage】Summer Return Preview
【Star Voyager】🛳️
Grand Hong Kong maiden voyage from June 27 to August 31, 2025
The classic Star Cruises brand returns to its Hong Kong homeport to explore Taiwan and Japan
【Star Voyager】
Will operate from Hong Kong as its homeport to multiple popular destinations from June 27 to August 31, 2025.
April 24, 2025
(Hong Kong) — Star Cruises proudly announces that 【Star Voyager】 will be based in Hong Kong from June 27 to August 31, 2025. This marks the upgraded Star Cruises’ return to one of its most iconic homeports, continuing its 30-year glorious legacy with a fresh new look.
The arrival of 【Star Voyager】 will inject strong momentum into Hong Kong and regional cruise tourism, offering travelers a rich variety of itineraries and demonstrating Star Cruises’ long-term commitment to the Asian cruise market.
During its operation from the Hong Kong homeport, 【Star Voyager】 will offer 2- to 5-night in-depth itineraries covering popular destinations such as Taipei (Keelung), Kaohsiung, Penghu, and Japan’s Okinawa Naha and Ishigaki Island. The highly popular "2-night weekend open sea cruise" will regularly depart every Friday, providing the perfect choice for travelers seeking a short luxury sea experience.
Mr. Wu Mingfa, President of Star Cruises Dream, said: "Hong Kong holds a special place in Star Cruises’ development history. Returning to Hong Kong as a homeport is both a continuation of our brand spirit and a fulfillment of our commitment to the Asian market. 【Star Voyager】 will bring a refined and extraordinary cruise experience to local travelers and the emerging 'fly-rail-cruise' customer segment with a brand-new look."
🗓️ Hong Kong Departure Itineraries
📍 Kaohsiung and Penghu Routes
i. 3-night Hong Kong to Kaohsiung and Penghu route (Sunday departures): June 29, July 13, August 10, 2025
ii. 2-night Hong Kong to Kaohsiung route (Wednesday departures): July 2, 16; August 13, 2025
During the summer cruise season, 【Star Voyager】 will offer exciting routes from Hong Kong to Kaohsiung and Penghu. Kaohsiung, as the southern maritime hub, features modern art districts, traditional temples, and lively night markets; Penghu captivates with clear waters, quaint villages, and a relaxed island atmosphere, making it a perfect blend of cultural exploration and island charm.
📍 Japan Routes
i. 5-night Hong Kong to Ishigaki Island and Naha route (Sunday departures): July 6, August 3, 2025
ii. 5-night Hong Kong to Naha and Ishigaki Island route (Sunday departures): July 20, August 17, 2025
【Star Voyager】 will also operate routes from Hong Kong to Okinawa, Japan, calling at the popular destinations of Ishigaki Island and Naha. Ishigaki Island is renowned for its turquoise seas, white sands, and lush landscapes, a paradise for nature lovers; Naha, the capital of Okinawa, offers Ryukyu traditional culture, bustling shopping streets, and historical landmarks like Shuri Castle, providing a unique cultural experience.
📍 Taiwan-Japan Combined Routes
i. 5-night special route from Hong Kong to Ishigaki Island, Keelung, and Penghu: July 27 and August 24, 2025 (Sunday departures)
This carefully designed 5-night itinerary highlights the best of Taiwan and Japan, allowing you to deeply explore the stunning sights of Ishigaki Island, Keelung, and Penghu. Departing exclusively on July 27 and August 24, 2025, this special voyage lets you enjoy three dream destinations in one unforgettable sea holiday.
📍 Address: 2-night weekend open sea cruise (Friday departures: June 27; July 4, 11, 18, 25; August 29)
【Star Voyager】 itself is a fantastic destination! Guests can fully enjoy top-notch facilities at sea, from inside cabins and ocean-view rooms to "Palace Suites" equipped with private amenities and 24-hour European butler service.
🏖️ Onboard facilities include a water park, climbing wall, zipline, lawn bowling, and more, complemented by exciting live entertainment and themed events, perfect for families, couples, or anyone who loves a sea vacation.
💞 About Star Cruises
With over 30 years of glorious history, Star Cruises returns in a brand-new style, offering a more stylish and vibrant way to create a tasteful sea holiday experience for a new generation of travelers.
🌟 High-quality yet affordable sea holiday options
🌟 Rich entertainment, world-class dining, and age-specific activities
🌟 Moderate cruise size (about 2,000 guests), flexible and comfortable
The Star Cruises fleet includes 【Star Explorer】 and 【Star Voyager】.
【Star Explorer】 launched on March 7, 2025, from Singapore and will begin an exclusive eight-month season in Keelung. Featuring unique routes connecting the region’s most charming coastlines and expanding to special ports in Japan and Korea, travelers can enjoy spring cherry blossoms, summer blue seas, and autumn foliage, appreciating Asia’s beauty through the seasons.
【Star Voyager】 launched on March 26, 2025, operating between diverse ports including Singapore, Jakarta, Malacca, Bangkok, and Ho Chi Minh City, with plans to expand to more popular cities.
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I visited Ishigaki island in May 2024. It was rain all day but got sunny after all next day. It is beautiful island, just super humid and strong sunshine but if you like that kind of weather, it is perfect place to be.
Ishigaki Island is about 420 kilometers southwest of Shuri, the main island of the Ryukyu Islands, and is the main island of the Yaeyama Islands. The name Yaeyama comes from the image of 19 islands of varying sizes, which are arranged like overlapping mountain ranges. Ishigaki Island has a circumference of about 90 kilometers and is characterized by many mountains, including the highest mountain in the Ryukyu Islands, Mount Umoto, which is 526 meters above sea level.
The food and alcohol were delicious on this island. The people are kind and it has just the right amount of urban elements, so I think it's a great place to live (^^)
Ishigawa is a small island worth visiting. It is located in the southernmost tip of Japan. It is only more than 100 kilometers away from Taiwan. How close is it? I rented a car on the island and received Taiwan's radio on the radio. Isn't it amazing? This time we lived in Xiaobang Island and Xibiao Island for two days, and in Shihimoto Island for four days. We basically drove around all corners and strongly recommended it.
I stayed three nights and it was worth visiting. I visited Bazhongshan Folklore Garden, Chuanping Bay, Miyazaki Lighthouse, Ping Jiubao, Yucaizaki Outlook Station, Commune Market and other scenic spots around the island, leaving a very good memory.
Ishigaki Island is about 420 kilometers southwest of Shuri, the main island of the Ryukyu Islands. It is the main island of the Yaeyama Islands. It is named after the 19 islands of varying sizes, which are arranged like overlapping mountains. Ishigaki Island has a circumference of about 90 kilometers and is characterized by many mountains, including the highest mountain in the Ryukyu Islands, Umotoyama, which is 526 meters above sea level. Come on, this is the best place for tourism
Ishigaki Island Travel | A Complete Guide to Shopping and Transportation ️It is adjacent to the East China Sea in the west and the Pacific Ocean in the east. It is the third largest island in Okinawa Prefecture after Okinawa Island and Iriomote Island. It is said that in order to avoid typhoons, the houses on the island are surrounded by stone walls, hence the name "Ishigaki". Island Environment This island is not a popular island in Japan. The day and night here are very quiet. There are few people and few cars. It will give you the illusion of being in Kamakura. In the nearly nine months of summer, time seems to be stretched very long. If you can stay here for a day, rent a motorcycle and slowly circle the island, you can also see the lighthouse at the southernmost part of the island. The consumption on the island is not very high. Island Consumption Although it is an island, it is also full of small shops of various styles. This is the style of an island country~ So here, in addition to vacationing in the sun and enjoying the sea breeze, the rest of the time is to eat and eat. The island is not small or big, and it is almost enough to arrange a day or two with a vacation mentality. Drugstores on the island These cheap good things found in Japanese drugstores make people feel happy. The rest of the time is to rush into various drugstores and buy things like crazy. Japanese drugstores are like a magical supermarket, where you can always find very astonishing things. ⭕For example, potions that can solve back pain with just one application, slimming pills that can slim legs, liquid band-aids, beauty pills that can regulate menopause... These things sound unreliable, but after personal testing, they are really useful. There is no way to buy all the magical good things in drugstores. No matter how busy you are, you must take a few hours to visit drugstores, buy them for your family, and then buy them for yourself and friends! You will find that these little things can easily make people feel happy. It turns out that life is not only about food, clothing, housing, and transportation, but also magical good things from all over the world~ (ps, remember to bring your passport to refund taxes) ☔Must-bring items Sunglasses, hats, and physical sunscreen are always effective and indispensable. Don't forget to never wash your face with hot water after sun exposure, as it will dilate capillaries and cause inflammation and swelling. It is recommended to buy a bottle of aloe vera gel to calm the skin. Car rental It is most convenient to have an international driver's license. You can rent a car directly. It takes about an hour and a half to go around the island. There are basically no cars or people except in the city center... Of course, there are no lights at night. It takes about 8 hours to go around the island by bicycle, so please be careful... Transportation It takes about 3 hours and 25 minutes from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Ishigaki Airport It takes about 2 hours and 50 minutes from Kansai International Airport It takes about 1 hour from Naha Airport
Take a taxi to Banna Park in the center of Shiyuan Island, from the South Gate to the Outlook Desk, we can overlook Shiyuan City and the ocean. We have no car, walk walk comfortably and leisurely for 1.5 hours to the North exit, only to find that there is no bus back to the city, we walk for an hour on the road to find a taxi back to the city,... Eat two meals of Shiyuan cattle every day, and walk a lot. Good digestion.