HONG KONG, 26 MAY 2025: StarCruises will homeport its cruise ship Star Voyager in Hong Kong for the summer season starting 27 June 2025 while extending sailings through autumn.
Star Voyager will sail from Hong Kong, marking a major milestone in the brand’s return to the region. It follows the positive response to its previously announced deployment through the end of August. Star Voyager will extend its Hong Kong deployment for an additional 11 weeks, covering the autumn season with departures until 14 November 2025.
Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), Tourism Commission & Travel Industry Council will launch the Star Voyager sailings from Hong Kong starting on 27 June 2025.
From left: Colin Kerr, SVP, Entertainment, StarDream Cruises; Michael Goh, President, StarDream Cruises; Anges Ho, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Tourism Commission; Colin Au, CEO & Executive Director, StarDream Cruises; Marilyn Tham, General Manager, Mega Events, MICE & Cruise of Hong Kong Tourism Board; Tommy Tam, Chairman of Hong Kong Travel Industry Council and Ling Sit, AVP – Sales, StarDream Cruises.
Full details of the itineraries for the extended season will be announced at the end of May.
Travellers can board the Star Voyager directly from Hong Kong’s Ocean Terminal, a centrally located departure point with excellent transportation links and close to the city’s top attractions and shopping districts.
The Star Voyager will offer two, three and five-night cruise options, featuring 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 add Hong Kong as a stay either pre or post-cruise.
“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 StarDream Cruises President Michael Goh. “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.”
Cruise Taiwan’s top coastal destinations
From 29 June to 13 August, the Star Voyager will sail roundtrip cruises to Taiwan on select departure dates. Choose between the three-night Kaohsiung–Penghu Cruise (departing Sundays) or the two-night Kaohsiung Cruise (departing Wednesdays).
Set sail for Okinawa
Three special five-night roundtrip cruises will depart on Sunday, 20 July, 3 and 17 August 2025. Star Voyager explore Okinawa with stops at Naha and Ishigaki — two of the region’s most iconic island destinations. From Naha’s rich Ryukyu culture and historic Shurijo Castle to Ishigaki’s pristine beaches, these cruises offer the ideal mix of relaxation, discovery and cultural charm.
