SuperStar Virgo
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| SuperStar Virgo | |
| Status: | In Service |
| Entered Service: | 1999 |
| Tonnage: | 76,800 gross tons |
| Length: | 879 feet |
| Beam: | 106 feet |
| Cruising Speed: | 24 kn |
| Decks: | 13 |
| Cabins: | 980 |
| Complement: | 1,960 passengers |
| Registry: | Panama |
SuperStar Virgo is a cruise ship operated by Star Cruises of Asia.
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[edit] History
The SuperStar Virgo was launched in 1999 and was the second new build for Star Cruises. She was constructed at Meyer Werft Shipyard in Papenburg, Germany.
[edit] Vessel Class
SuperStar Virgo is the second ship of this design. She was preceded by SuperStar Leo, her twin sister ship which is now sailing for Norwegian Cruise Line as Norwegian Spirit. No other ships of this particular design were constructed.
[edit] Amenities
- Sports/Fitness
- Parthenon Pool (Deck 12): Outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzis.
- Sports Deck (Deck 13): Deck designed for sports. Includes mini-golf putting area, driving range and a basketball court.
- Neptune's Wet And Wild (Deck 10): Children's fun pool. Features a wading pool, a children's pool and a water slide.
- Star Track (Deck 13): Jogging track around the Sports Deck.
- Wine and Dine
- Samurai (Deck 8): Restaurant serving Japanese cuisine; features Sushi Bar, Tatami Rooms and Teppanyaki.
- Palazzo (Deck 7): Restaurant serving Italian cuisine.
- Blue Lagoon (Deck 7): Restaurant serving Asian and local delights.
- Noble House (Deck 7): Restaurant serving Chinese cuisine.
- Havanas (Deck 8): Cigars and cognac bar.
- Bellini (Deck 8): Champagne bar.
- The Den (Deck 12): Cigars and cognac bar.
- Mediterranean Buffet (Deck 12): Asian and international buffet.
- The Pavilion Room (Deck 6): Chinese family-styled restaurant.
- Bella Vista (Deck 8): 560 seat Asian and international cuisine gourmet restaurant. Features 3 distinctive windows at the rear (Aft) of the vessel.
- On Board Entertainment
- Out Of Africa (Deck 7): African-themed fun pub, cafe and karaoke.
- The Lido (Deck 7 & 8): 930 seat auditorium/showroom featuring world-class entertainment.
- The Picture House (Deck 8): Cinema cum auditorium playing recent movies/films.
- Galaxy Of The Stars (Deck 12): Dance lounge featuring live music.
- Celebrity Disco (Deck 13): Disco.
- Oasis (Deck 12): Games and Mahjong room.
- Starlight Cinema (Deck 10): Children's cinema.
- Starlight Video Arcade (Deck 10): Arcade room.
- Other Facilities
- Oscar's Hair and Beauty Salon (Deck 12): Hair and beauty salon.
- Universal Gym (Deck 12): Gym.
- Aquaswim (Deck 12): Jet-current exercise pool.
- Samson's (Deck 12): Steam bath, sauna and massage for men.
- Delilah's (Deck 12): Steam bath, sauna and massage for women.
[edit] Current Cruises
SuperStar Virgo home ports in Singapore and cruises various destinations year round in the South China Sea, Gulf of Thailand, and Straits of Malacca.
[edit] External links
- SuperStar Virgo [1]
