Newly-refurbished SuperStar Libra returns to Penang ~ Launch special cruises to Yangon in May & August 2013 ~

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1 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Newly-refurbished SuperStar Libra returns to Penang ~ Launch special cruises to Yangon in May & August 2013 ~ Penang & Hong Kong, 14 Feb Star Cruises, the leading cruise line in Asia-Pacific, is pleased to announce the return of SuperStar Libra to Penang after a month-long refurbishment that restyled her various facilities. Adding to the new excitement is the launch of two special 7D6N cruises departing from Penang to Krabi / Yangon / Phuket on 26 May and 11 August *. The special cruises mark the return of Star Cruises to Yangon after SuperStar Virgo s first call to the port in It will be SuperStar Libra s first Yangon call since homeporting in Penang in We are delighted to return SuperStar Libra to Penang, where passengers have grown very fond of the vessel that showcases our free-style cruising and warm hospitality, said Mr. Michael Goh, Senior Vice President of Sales, Star Cruises. We are excited to bring SuperStar Libra guests to Yangon for the first time and explore its top tourist sights, such as the reputed gold-plated Shwedagon Pagoda, the National Races Village and Thanlyin morning market, to name just a few. Guests can experience Yangon, known as the Garden City of the East, through a wide range of shore excursion selections that include Myanmar-style dining at House of Memories, visits to Bogyoke Aung San Museum - dedicated to the founder of modern Myanmar General Aung San - and shopping for precious Burmese gems. SuperStar Libra will continue offering well-received 4D3N itineraries from Penang to idyllic Phuket and Krabi departing every Sunday. From Wednesday to Saturday, passengers can Departure dates and itineraries subject to change. 1

2 immerse in another dimension of cruise fun on SuperStar Libra s daily 1-Night high sea experience. Welcoming passengers after the refurbishment, the 10-deck SuperStar Libra houses 677 passenger cabins. The refurbishment also included upgrade of restaurants, entertainment & recreational venues and especially noteworthy is the swanky duty-free shopping space. Guests can now enjoy a new shopping-at-sea experience in the 1,200-square-foot newlydesigned retail area that features retailers such as China Duty Free (to be opened in March), upmarket wristwatch and jewellery boutique Canopus and gold specialty shop Eternal Elements. Duty-free merchandise includes designer handbags, perfumes, accessories and an array of fashion items. The refurbishment has also given SuperStar Libra a facelift with a new hull artwork that depicts the zodiac scale lifted by a soaring dove amidst a sea of four-leaf clovers an imagery that emanates peace, prosperity and luck. #### 2

3 SuperStar Libra returns to Penang after a recently-completed transformation that reinvigorates onboard holiday experience for guests. Two special cruises to Yangon in May and August 2013 will add on to the excitement for SuperStar Libra guests. The refurbishment includes revamps in the restaurants, entertainment & recreational venues and especially noteworthy is the swanky duty-free shopping space. 3

4 Star Cruises is excited to bring SuperStar Libra guests to Yangon for the first time and explore its top tourist sights, such as the reputed gold-plated Shwedagon Pagoda, the National Races Village and Thanlyin morning market. About Genting Hong Kong Limited ( Genting Hong Kong ) Genting Hong Kong Limited is a leading global leisure, entertainment and hospitality corporation. A primary business activity of the company is cruise and cruise related operations under the brands of Star Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line. Star Cruises, together with Norwegian Cruise Line, is the third largest cruise operator in the world that owns a combined fleet of 18 ships visiting over 200 destinations in the world, offering approximately 35,000 lower berths. Genting Hong Kong s first foray in a land-based attraction, Resorts World Manila, opened its doors to the public in August Resorts World Manila is one of the premier leisure brands under the Genting Group and the Philippines first one-stop, nonstop vacation spot for topnotch entertainment and world-class leisure alternatives, featuring 3 hotels including a six star all-suite Maxims Hotel, an iconic shopping mall, 4 high-end cinemas and a multi-purpose performing arts theatre. For more information, please visit Genting Hong Kong website 4

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