StarCruises extends Hong Kong summer sailings from June 27 – Nov 14
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Offering 2, 3 and 5 night cruises to Okinawa in Japan, Taiwan and more.
StarCruises announced at a press conference the homeport deployment of the Star Voyager cruise ship in Hong Kong, set to begin this summer on 27 June 2025. Star Voyager to extend its Hong Kong deployment for an additional 11 weeks, covering the autumn season with departures now scheduled until 14 November 2025. Full details of the itineraries for this extended period said to be made available by the end of May.
Travellers can embark the Star Voyager directly from Hong Kong’s Ocean Terminal, a centrally located departure point with excellent transportation links and close proximity to the city's top attractions and shopping districts.
The Star Voyager will offer 2, 3 and 5 Night Cruise options, whisking passengers away to the breathtaking destinations of Okinawa (Naha and Ishigaki) in Japan, as well as to Keelung, Kaohsiung and Penghu in Taiwan. The deployment from summer through autumn provides more vacation choices for Hong Kong residents and enhances the appeal of the Fly and Rail Cruise market. International travellers can enjoy the added convenience of a pre- or post- cruise stay in Hong Kong.
Additionally, the return of the popular 2 Night Weekend High Seas Cruise, departing every Friday, offers the perfect short escape for those seeking a relaxing sea-cation.
“Under the new StarCruises brand, we are thrilled to introduce our latest cruise ship, the Star Voyager, and to have her homeport in Hong Kong—a city with a long-standing history and strong connection to our brand,” said Michael Goh, President of StarDream Cruises. “With the support of the Hong Kong SAR Government and the Hong Kong Tourism Board, we are confident that we will invigorate the local cruise industry, boost the Fly cruise and Rail cruise sectors, and meet the growing demand for exciting summer vacations.”
Dane Cheng, Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) Executive Director, said, “We are excited to welcome the return of StarCruises and the maiden homeport deployment of Star Voyager in Hong Kong. StarCruises is an established cruise brand in Asia’s cruise market, cherished by many cruise travellers in Hong Kong and in the region. HKTB will continue to collaborate closely with StarCruises and other cruise lines to attract more visitors and drive the continuous development of Hong Kong as the Asia’s cruise hub.”
From 29 June to 13 August, the Star Voyager will set sail on a series of roundtrip cruises to Taiwan on select departure dates. One can choose between the 3 Night Kaohsiung–Penghu Cruise (departing Sundays) or the 2 Night Kaohsiung Cruise (departing Wednesdays).
One can set sail for Okinawa on one of three 5 Night roundtrip cruises, departing Sundays on 20 July, 3 and 17 August 2025. Aboard Star Voyager, explore the best of Okinawa with stops at Naha and Ishigaki. Also, there are two 5 Night sailings to Ishigaki, Keelung, and Penghu, departing on 27 July and 24 August 2025.
One can also escape for a weekend aboard the Star Voyager, with luxury amenities, a variety of rooms, and Palace Suites with private facilities, 24/7 butler service, and personalised experiences. Onboard activities include water parks, rock climbing, ziplining, live shows, and more.