Sailing out of Keelung (right next to Taipei!) and Kaohsiung with prices starting at under NT$3,000 Star Cruises inaugurates the summer cruising season on the Superstar Libra! Offering two-day / one-night getaways up to five-day / four-night mini-vacations Star Cruises sail to Japan’s waters & outlying islands and are perfect for:
People with Multiple Re-entry Visas who need to leave the country every 30, 60 or 90 days.
People who need to get new visas.
Anyone who just needs to get away for a GOOD little holiday!! – ships sail to Naha Island, Japan where there’s a
full service Taiwan Visa office.
Star Cruises is Asia’s leading Cruise line & the 3rd largest in the world. Star Cruises has a combined fleet of 16 ships cruising to over 200 destinations across the globe & offering nearly 30,000 berths.
The Asian fleet, operating under the ‘Star Cruises' brand, is the leading cruise line in Asian-Pacific operating 5 vessels: SuperStar Virgo, SuperStar Libra, SuperStar Aquarius, Star Pisces and MegaStar Aries.
The International fleet under Norwegian Cruise Line operates 11 ships - Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Jewel, Norwegian Pearl, Norwegian Sun, Norwegian Dawn, Norwegian Star, Norwegian Spirit, Norwegian Majesty, Norwegian Jade, Norwegian Sky and Pride of America, calling at destinations in North and South America, Hawaii, Caribbean, Alaska, Europe, Mediterranean and Bermuda.
Awards & International Recognition
Star Cruises was incorporated in September 1993, representing a bold initiative to tap Asia-Pacific’s potential as an international cruise destination. In 2000, Star Cruises acquired Norwegian Cruise Line and started her international cruise business.
In just 15 years since its inception, Star Cruises has become the world’s third largest cruise operator and has won coveted awards that include:
Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) Western Australia Chapter
“Best Cruise Operator in Asia-Pacific”
TTG Travel Awards
1996
“Best Cruise Operator” - World Travel Awards
World Travel Market
All cruises go out into international waters. So, if your visa requires you to leave the country every 30 or 60 days this is the PERFECT alternative to Hong-Kong.
If you need a NEW visa you can combine that administrative bit of labor with a well-earned vacation. SuperStar Libra's island stopovers include the Japanese Island of Naha, which has a
full-service Taiwan Visa Office
Cruises Available
FREESTYLE CRUISING
Star Cruises are the pioneers in this region offering Freestyle Cruising which means total freedom onboard! You can indulge in any of the extensive variety of sumptuous cuisine and activities you like, whenever you like or do nothing at all. No formalities or fronts. Just be yourself and rejuvenate and relax your way.
2 Days 1 Night – get onboard and CRUISE as the SuperStar Libra gently steams away from Taiwan and then arcs back. Sample ALL the ships’ many activities or just relax with the sun, sea & stars.
3 Days 2 Night – these cruises offer a choice. Trips where the SuperStar Libra stops for a 6-hour island day-trip and trips without such a stop. The island is Japan’s Ishigaki, boasting emerald-blue bays, fantastic beaches, coral reefs walking trails and some of the best snorkeling on the planet.
4 Days 3 Night – these cruises all have island day-trips, either Naha Island or Ishigaki AND Naha Island. Naha is a large well-developed Japanese Island-city with a population of around 700,000 &everything you’d expect in a city, including shopping, a single - but BIG - beach and even a nightlife scene. Naha includes a Taiwan Economic & Cultural office where you could apply for a new visa and Ishigaki is one of Japan’s premier resort islands, boasting emerald-blue bays, fantastic beaches, coral reefs walking trails and some of the best snorkeling on the planet.
5 Days 4 Night – includes island day-trips to Ishigaki AND Naha Island. Ishigaki is one of Japan’s premier resort islands, boasting emerald-blue bays, fantastic beaches, coral reefs walking trails and some of the best snorkeling on the planet and Naha is a large well-developed Japanese Island-city with a population of around 700,000 &everything you’d expect in a city, including shopping, a single - but BIG - beach and even a nightlife scene. Naha includes a Taiwan Economic &Cultural office where you could apply for a new visa!
And, Star Cruises are outstanding not only in terms of price &visa convenience, but more so in terms of enjoyment! A floating luxurious hotel the Superstar Libra offers an unlimited range of food, fun and entertainment.
Here’s just a sample of what you’ll find on the Superstar Libra.
Restaurants
Our specialist chefs are passionate about whipping up only the most mouth-watering, sumptuous cuisine ranging from Western, Chinese, Japanese and a whole lot more! Come satisfy your appetite with the wide variety of gastronomical delights aboard!
The Blue Lagoon, 24-hour refreshments & snacks
Taipan, Exclusive lounge and restaurant
Coconut Willy’s, Poolside bar
Mariners Buffet, International buffet restaurant
Pool Bar, Drinks and cocktails
Lickety Splits, Ice-cream bar
Ocean Palace, Chinese family-style restaurant
Four Seasons Restaurant, Western dining restaurant
Onboard Entertainment
You can dance the night away at the Celebrity Disco or join a game or two at any of our game rooms.
Skyline KTV, Open-style karaoke lounge
Boomer’s, Discotheque
Galaxy of the Stars, Cocktail lounge with live entertainment
Stardust Lounge, Showlounge
Sports & Fitness
Staying in shape and keeping fit need not be boring. You'll find our comprehensive range of facilities make working out anything but mundane.
Fitness Center, Gymnasium, sauna and massage
Pool, Outdoor swimming pool
Twin Hot Tubs, Jacuzzi
Sports Deck, Basketball court and jogging track
Other Activities
Ports O’Call, Onboard Duty-Free shopping
Photo Gallery, Photo souvenirs
Internet Café, Internet surfing
Beauty Salon
Porthole, Children’s playroom
Activity Centre, Games loan centre
From delicious international cuisine, countless sports and nearly unlimited leisure activities, plus a chance to re-set your Visa - and even Casinos…all set under shimmering blue skies, sparkling seas and vast velvet starlit skies at night, Star Cruises’ SuperStar Libra, sailing out of Keelung &Kaohsiung, offers you the best Visa Run and vacation available anywhere in Taiwan. Your luxurious floating resort awaits you!
What Do I Need to Go?
What makes Star Cruises even more enjoyable is that, unlike taking a trip to so many other countries, for most people, travelling into Japan from Taiwan doesn’t require a visa! If you are from any of these countries you won’t need any kind of special visa to take the cruise.
