Super Star Virgo

[Jamin]

Hi everyone:D - great to see the posts are still flowing and Virgo is still serving us cruisers admirably.

 

I hope all you upcoming Virgo Cruisers give us some great feedback on your experiences - it is always great to hear that she is going strong.

 

Really looking forward to seeing the new itineraries for the next year of cruising on Virgo - so if anyone has any indication of StarCruises plans - it would be great to hear.

 

Having enjoyed cruising on her numerous times taking 5N itineraries from both Singapore and Hong Kong I would love to sail on Virgo out of Hong Kong again or maybe a relocation if she moves.

 

I am also really looking forward to eating at the best italian restaurant at sea IMHO

 

TIA

 

Jamin

[boeckli]

Hi everyone:D - great to see the posts are still flowing and Virgo is still serving us cruisers admirably.

 

I hope all you upcoming Virgo Cruisers give us some great feedback on your experiences - it is always great to hear that she is going strong.

 

Really looking forward to seeing the new itineraries for the next year of cruising on Virgo - so if anyone has any indication of StarCruises plans - it would be great to hear.

 

Having enjoyed cruising on her numerous times taking 5N itineraries from both Singapore and Hong Kong I would love to sail on Virgo out of Hong Kong again or maybe a relocation if she moves.

 

I am also really looking forward to eating at the best italian restaurant at sea IMHO

 

TIA

 

Jamin

 

I too hope that Virgo would sail to or from Hong Kong again, but somehow I don't think we'll see that anytime soon. :(

Even any other varied itineraries would be great for that matter ...

[Jamin]

Hi boeckli

 

Lets hope that Star give us avid Virgo cruisers some varied itineraries at some stage.:rolleyes:

 

Do you know when they release the 12/13 destinations ( it seems to be around Sept if I recall )

 

Hong Kong would be my ideal choice as Victoria Harbour was truly amazing:) from the ship.

 

Suppose it is simply a matter of keeping my fingers crossed.

 

Regards Jamin

[kuldalai]

Don't hold your breath !!!! Star Cruises is primarily a floating Casino business operating in International waters aimed primarily at the Asian gamblers .

 

So the cruises offered for the last 3 - 4 years have been the ever so predictable 3 - 4 day Straits of Malacca cruises, with anything longer involving two calls at either Port Klang or Singapore. So boring and repetitive.

 

Star Cruises is an excellent product, but the current management is simply no longer interested in the REAL cruise business offering longer duration cruises in Asia to an ever increasing International cruise market .

 

If Star were "fair dinkum' they would use SS LIBRA and use her on longer duration 10 - 14 day itineraries in Asia year round operating out of Shanghai, Hong Kong and Singapore . If Star did so they would cream Costa who offer a reasonable product but with older vessels totally unsuited to Asian waters.

 

Oh for the days when SS GEMINI for Star operated longer duration itineraries in Asia out of both Singapore and Hong Kong . The 14 day round trip out of either port (Singapore or Hong Kong) could also be taken as a one way 7 day trip .

 

Some day Star management might wake up that they can have both their floating casino cruise ships, plus make money with genuine real longer duration cruises . The sister line NCL has plenty of available ships, several actually owned by Star and on lease to NCL ! One is currently cruising around the Mediteranean looking for a buyer, whereas a pro-active Star could bring her to Asia and use her there on real cruises .

[Jamin]

I think you are probably right kuldalai - Star has more focus on gambling than true cruising.:(

 

The thing that they really do well though, which is probably based around gambling, is the Balcony and Admiral Class variants.

 

We have used Balcony class once then went to Admiral class for our next 3 and would never go back. The level of service and privileges is second to none for value.:)

 

Only Virgo has this capacity - so I am going to simply have to cross my fingers and toes with a hope that Star shows some sort of option for some extended or varied cruise options on their flagship vessel

 

Unfortunately I seem to go through this prior to each season being released.:p

 

Here is hoping

 

Jamin

[evg87]

Hello!

Tell me about cashless system on board the Superstar Virgo.

I will pay for everything (except inclusive meals) by my ID-card. And at the finish of the cruise, somebody will check my ID-card, calculate my debt... and I will pay cash? Is it correct? :)

 

If yes, than how can I check the "current balanсe" (debt) of my ID-card?

 

Thank you :))

[seasick_in_a_bathtub]

Evg87,

 

That's correct. You will need to settle your account prior to disembarking, either with cash or a credit card.

You can go to Customer Service Desk anytime during the cruise and get a printout of your up to date spending.

 

Cheers

 

Justine

[skwong76]

Any idea if Virgo always punctual or sometimes may delay due to weather?

And also if it's stated arrival at 1pm, how long it take to clear (bills,etc) everything ? Reason is, I am not sure if i have enough time to take the bus from Harbour Front, SG at 2pm...

[evg87]

Tell me please, is there internet access on board SSV?

Maybe some internet cafe or Wi-Fi...

[skwong76]

Anyone going on 10th July 2011?

[evg87]

Anyone going on 10th July 2011?

 

I am going on July 10th :)

[skwong76]

Hi EVG,

 

Where r u from?

I am Malaysian.... Working in Philippines and will reach SG on 10th 11am..

 

SK

[evg87]

Hi EVG,

 

Where r u from?

I am Malaysian.... Working in Philippines and will reach SG on 10th 11am..

 

SK

 

I am from Russia... Actually, it will not a cruise for me. Just a business trip... :))

We plan come Singapore 2 days before the cruise and do some deals...

But I wonder why nobody knows about internet access aboard SSV??

[skwong76]

I think ,there is a internet access on ship.... no worry..I need to use internet too...So, u will be from 10th-15th too??

[evg87]

So, u will be from 10th-15th too??

 

We plan 4D3N from 10th.

[skwong76]

Meet u all on 10th ,then...

[evg87]

Meet u all on 10th ,then...

 

But how we will recognise you?

Some secret signs? Eh? :D

[skwong76]

My email/msn is skwong@hotmail.com , skype at dr.skwong .

Your are...?

[Jamin]

Hi cruisers

 

From my recollection there is internet access in the library - but it was quite slow:(

 

Fairly sure it was at a charge also

 

We only used it a couple of times over our numerous voyages on SSV which was a couple of years ago now.

 

Enjoy your cruise:D

 

Jamin

[Bugis]

I have read that Pices and Aquarius have had major upgrades while in dry dock and I was wondering if anyone knows if Star are planning on a refurbishment of Virgo in the near future??

[kuldalai]

Under a new arrangement between Star Cruises and SATS (Singapore Air Terminal Services) Operators of Singapore's Changi Airport ; passengers travelling on SS VIRGO or SS LIBRA departing Singapore will be able to do their full check-in for the cruise on arrival at Singapore's (Changi) Airport . Bags will be booked through (and left in the passengers Stateroom on board) and Boarding Passes for the ship issued at the Airport . For a charge of around $ 30 pax will also be transferred from the Airport to the Singapore Cruise Terminal . The service will operate on days that Star Cruises boats are scheduled to depart from Singapore .

[4us2]

Hi cruisers

 

From my recollection there is internet access in the library - but it was quite slow:(

 

Fairly sure it was at a charge also

 

We only used it a couple of times over our numerous voyages on SSV which was a couple of years ago now.

 

Enjoy your cruise:D

 

Jamin

 

Yes there is internet access in the Library, you use your room card and pay the fee when you leave the cruise. And you are correct - it was very slow when I used it.

[kuldalai]

The Internet access on most ships including SS VIRGO is via Satellite and painfully slow and as expensive as all hell - like $ 1 US a minute !!!! an absolute rip-off .

[seasick_in_a_bathtub]

Just got back from our 4th cruise on the Virgo. Loved it! :D

 

It seemed a lot less crowded than our previous cruises, even though there were over 2200 passengers on board. Food was good, entertainment not as great as we have seen before but that's not a big deal for us.

I just wish they would change the itineraries and add longer cruises....some 10 or 11 days would be ideal.

 

Cheers\

 

Justine

[Jamin]

Great to hear your cruise was again fantastic:)

 

I agree totally on the extended itineraries which would at least offer some variation and a chance to really settle in to life on Virgo.

 

Star need some foresight for this ship as the same itineraries are becoming a bit monotonous.:o

 

They have slowly but surely upped their fares but aren't providing anything more.

 

We are very keen to sail on her again - but are waiting desperately for Star to release next years itinerary

 

I live in hope:D

 

Jamin