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SuperStar Virgo to homeport in Shanghai from July to October 2017

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SuperStar Virgo to homeport in Shanghai for four months later this year
From new home in the northern Chinese hub of Shanghai, SuperStar Virgo will sail six day/5 night Japan itineraries to Osaka, with access to both Kyoto and Kobe during a13 hour stay, and picturesque 'Naples of the East', Kagoshima, punctuated by the imposing Mount Sakurajima in the middle of Kagoshima Bay.

'We are delighted to deploy our flagship SuperStar Virgo to Shanghai for the summer season, further demonstrating our commitment and support to continue to grow the Chinese cruise industry,' said Ang Moo Lim, president of Star Cruises.

The innovative Japan itinerary will allow our guests to experience the many facets of the country, from the vibrant urban triangle of Osaka/Kyoto/Kobe to the idyllic scenery of Kagoshima in Kyushu Island, he added.

This new homeport and itinerary builds up Genting Hong Kong’s presence in Shanghai, complements Dream Cruises' sailings out of Hong Kong, Guangzhou and Singapore and prepares the groundwork of the arrival of Star Cruises’ first Global-class ship delivering in 2020.