SuperStar Gemini

"SuperStar Gemini" is a cruise ship owned and operated by Star Cruises. She was built in 1992 by Union Navale de Levante, Valencia, Spain for Crown Cruise Line as "Crown Jewel". She has also sailed under the name "Cunard Crown Jewel". She is due to leave the Star Cruises fleet in December 2008.

History

The "Crown Jewel" was built in 1992 for Crown Cruise Line (a subsidiary of EffJohn [ [http://www.simplonpc.co.uk/StarCruisePCs.html#anchor24897 Simplon Postcards: Star Cruises / SuperStar Gemini] , retrieved 29. 9. 2007] ), and is the largest cruise ship ever built in Spain. [Ward, Douglas: "Complete Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships 2006", page 604. Berlitz Publishing 2006. ISBN 981-246-739-4] Crown Cruise Line used the ship for cruises from the United States to Canada, Bermuda and the Caribbean. In 1993 the ship was chartered to Cunard Line and renamed "Cunard Crown Jewel".Miller, William H. Jr: "Pictorial Encyclopedia of Ocean Liners, 1860-1994", page 112. Dover Publications, New York, 1995. ISBN 0 486 28137 X] In 1995 the ship was sold to Star Cruises, renamed "SuperStar Gemini" and placed on cruise traffic from Singapore.sv icon [http://www.faktaomfartyg.se/crown_jewel_1992.htm Fakta om Fartyg: M/S "Crown Jewel" (1992)] , retrieved 29. 9. 2007] In February 1997 the ship suffered an engine room fire.

In September 2007 Star Cruises reported that "SuperStar Gemini" had been sold and will leave the company fleet in December 2008. [ [http://www.cruisebusiness.com/news.php?u=20070929150741 Cruise Business Review 29. 9. 2007: Star Cruises sells SuperStar Gemini] , retrieved 29. 9. 2007] Reportedly the buyer is Clipper Group, a Bahama-based company who will charter the ship to a new operator in 2009. [fi icon [http://www.fcbsweb.com/forum/index.php?topic=11714.0 FCBS Forum: Star Cruises myy SuperStar Geminin] , retrieved 29. 9. 2007]

Current Cruises

"SuperStar Gemini" is based in Singapore and she cruises to various destinations year round in the South China Sea, Gulf of Thailand, and Straits of Malacca. "Superstar Gemini" embarked on a three month voyage around the Pacific including a full circumnavigation of the Australian continent and visited various cities e.g. Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Komodo and Bali between November 2007 and February 2008.

For her final 2008 season for Star Cruises after returning from her Australian deployment "Superstar Gemini" is sailing a combination of Straits of Malacca 7 day cruises and six - 21 day roundtrips from Singapore via Koh Samui, Laem Chebang, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hong Kong, Halong Bay, Nha Trang, Kota Kinabalu, and Kuching returning to Singapore.

The last cruise for Star Cruises will depart Singapore for a 7 day cruise to the Straits of Malacca on 28 December, 2008.

Amenities

* Pool Bar
* Mariner’s Buffet
* Mariners Patio Bar
* Bar Gemini
* Galaxy Bar
* Ocean Palace Restaurant
* Fortuna Karaoke
* Star Club (Games of chance)
* Galaxy of the Stars (Cabaret and Showlounge)
* Star Lounge
* Star Deck (Sunbathing)
* Swimming Pool & Jacuzzi
* Spa & Gymnasium
* Star Track (Jogging track)
* Salon, Shops, Library with Internet
* Mahjong & Card Room
* Library & Internet
* Video Arcade
* Children’s Center

References

External links

* [http://www.starcruises.com/Fleet/Gemini/index.html Star Cruises page for "SuperStar Gemini"]
* [http://www.shipparade.com ShipParade Online Magazine Dedicated to Cruise Ships]