Star Cruises Flagship SuperStar Virgo Debuts Cruise to picturesque Okinawa from Guangzhou, Nansha every Sunday

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1 Press Release For Immediate Release Star Cruises Flagship SuperStar Virgo Debuts Cruise to picturesque Okinawa from Guangzhou, Nansha every Sunday World Guinness Record Breaker, Cycling Guru, Fashion Stylist from British Vogue and the International Consultant in Behavioral Skills who works for United Nations share fascinating stories and valuable expertise onboard Complimentary Weekend Concerts featuring Hong Kong and Taiwan Pop Stars CHINA 10 March 2016 Star Cruises has launched the homeport at Guangzhou, Nansha with its flagship SuperStar Virgo and received overwhelming market response. Starting from 17 April 2016, SuperStar Virgo will commence her premiere 5-month Japan itinerary to Naha and Miyakojima from Guangzhou, Nansha, and customers can experience a vacation filled with fascinating culture, scenery and explore The Eastern Hawaii Naha and the uniqueness of the Miyako Blue. China passengers with valid passport could enjoy a visa-free cruises voyage to a 6-day/5-night journey to Okinawa, Japan every Sunday and enjoy the culture and delicacies of Japan. To enrich passengers experience, starting from March 2016, Star Cruises introduces the Life Journey series on SuperStar Virgo, where leaders from all walks of life share their successful stories, including Mr. Guo Chuan, the First and Only professional offshore sailor in China and World Guinness Record Breaker, who will host a sharing session about the challenges he faced in the sea, as well as the different cultures he observed from his trips around the world; Mr. Lee Ming Hay, a renowned Hong Kong Cyclist and Backpacker with epic 7-month solo bicycle journey from Berlin to Hong Kong, will also share precious memories from his voyage to cruisers onboard. Experts on Life Journey series also include Ms. Noni Ware, Fashion Stylist from British Vogue, who will share the latest lifestyle and fashion trends and fashion must-haves with guests sailing on March 21 and 24; Ms. Liggy Webb, an international consultant in behavioral skills who works for United Nations, will inspire cruisers of SuperStar Virgo with her expertise on how to cope with

2 challenging situations turning crises into opportunities. SuperStar Virgo offers a wide spectrum of entertainment programs, including world-class magic spectacle, astounding theatrical performances, yoga and ballroom dancing lessons, wine tasting sessions conducted by certified sommelier, glass art and craft workshops, kung fu and qi gong lessons, themed parties and more to offer. A rich schedule of activities is available daily for passengers to enjoy a unique and pleasant vacation. Famous pop artists from Hong Kong and Taiwan including Richie Ren, Andy Hui, Michael Wong, Tiger Huang, and William So will perform at The Lido of SuperStar Virgo on a weekly basis, bringing the best hits of the region back to live. All guests sailing on the weekends throughout the months of March and April will enjoy perhaps the most extraordinary musical performance on the sea at no extra cost #. # Tickets will be made available on first-come first-served basis. Your Prestige Home From Home Cruising is one of the hottest and most relaxing travel experiences. It offers a wide range of destination routes for passengers to choose from, where one can enjoy the journey without any worries and troubles of transportation and packed attractions. Star Cruises has rich cruise management experience from professional services team which provides high-quality customer service. We assure you a legendary, warm Asian hospitality experience, which is always a proud signature of Star Cruises. Round-trip Transportation SuperStar Virgo also provides free shuttle bus for passengers to and from main locations in Guangzhou and Shenzhen.

3 ABOUT STAR CRUISES Star Cruises is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Genting Hong Kong, a leading global leisure, entertainment and hospitality corporation. A pioneer in the Asia Pacific cruise industry, Star Cruises has been operating its fleet since 1993, taking on the bold initiative to grow the region as an international cruise destination with a fleet of six vessels including SuperStar Virgo, SuperStar Libra, SuperStar Gemini, SuperStar Aquarius, Star Pisces and The Taipan. Star Cruises commitment in offering best-in-class services and facilities is reflected in a host of recognitions and accolades received over the years. These include being inducted into the prestigious Travel Trade Gazette s Travel Hall of Fame for an eighth year in 2015 in recognition of winning Best Cruise Operator in the Asia-Pacific for 10 consecutive years. Star Cruises was also recently voted Asia s Leading Cruise Line at the World Travel Awards for a fourth year in a row in 2015.

4 ABOUT SUPERSTAR VIRGO The 13-storey SuperStar Virgo is equipped with 935 cabins, including sea-view cabins and balcony suites. Offering a wide variety of dining, shopping and entertainment choices, its facilities embrace Chinese, international buffet and Japanese restaurants, an alfresco bar, foot reflexology salon and spa, gym, steam and sauna rooms, hairdressing salon, two-level theatre, duty-free shops, a 100-metre mega water slide, outdoor swimming pool, mini golf course, karaoke room, children's activity centre and more. A calendar of themed entertainment constantly refreshes the onboard fun and excitement, ensuring every voyage is a brand new enjoyable experience. Five Main Booking Channels National Hotline: Official Website: Official WeChat: Search SCTA-CHINA 或 丽星邮轮 Tmall.com : Search 丽星邮轮旅游旗舰店 For more information on Star Cruises, please contact your nearest travel agent. On Star Cruises, every journey is a voyage of discovery and surprise. - END -

5 Media Contacts: Contact Person: Mr. Liao Tel: (020) / jack.liao@starcruises.com Contact Person: Ms. Zheng Tel: (020) / nicole.zheng@starcruises.com

6 Naha, Okinawa, Japan The capital of Japan's celebrated Okinawa Islands offers everything from an historic hilltop castle to amazing marine life, while Naha's downtown area is renowned for shopping and nightlife. Fine local wines and outstanding cuisine complete the picture of a thriving, highly accessible city. Miyakojima, Okinawa, Japan Rightly famous for its outstanding diving, Miyakojima can be found in the Pacific Ocean about 300 kilometres southwest of Okinawa. The coastline varies greatly around this low-lying island, although white beaches, wildlife, clear water and coral reefs can be found in abundance.

7 Nansha, Guangzhou, China Homeported at the Pearl River gateway to Guangzhou, Nansha has some special attractions of its own. For nature lovers, Sun-over Garden is unique in China for its vast variety of sun-owners introduced from Europe and Japan. Nansha Tianhou Palace is an ancient wonder, built into a mountain, and its 15-metre statue of Tianhou is one of the tallest Mazu statues in the world. At nearby Lianxi Village, Mai's Ancestral Hall is a fabled historic monument, revered among the most impressive examples of architecture and craftsmanship of its era.

8 About Life Journey Enrichment Seminars on SuperStar Virgo Mr. Guo Chuan the first and only professional offshore sailor in China the first Chinese who participated in the Clipper Round the World in 2006 the first Olympic torch bearer to pass the torch by sailboat during the Qingdao leg the first Chinese who completed the VOLVO Ocean Race in the first Chinese who participated in the Mini Transat sailing event and successfully sailed across the Atlantic Ocean single-handed in a mini yacht (6.5 metre) in 2011 the first Chinese Peace Champion for Peace and Sport the first one to complete solo non-stop circumnavigation in a 40ft yacht and create a new world record, recognized by WSSRC and Guinness

9 Mr. Lee Ming Hay In 2012, Lee finished an epic 7-month solo bicycle journey from Berlin to Hong Kong. He later published Ride Back Home( 陌路回家 ) to share the journey. In 2013, Lee took part in the Mongolia Bike Challenge and wrote another book Nomad Racer( 單車遊牧 ). In 2014, Lee has been a guest presenter for J2 travelogue TV program, Tasmania Affair, and has been running cycling tours in Japan with travel agencies. In 2015, Lee produced and hosted a travelogue TV program Head to East Africa which was broadcasted at TVBJ2; he also worked as TV host for a RTHK documentary series Hong Kong Stories. In summer of the same year, Lee co-operated with Youth Square and led 12 first-time-travel teenagers to Japan, teaching them the meaning of backpacking; in September, Lee became a member of the Open University s Innovative Polar Research, filming the Arctic science research expedition.

10 Ms. Noni Ware, Fashion Stylist from British Vogue Ms. Liggy Webb, an international consultant in behavioral skills who works for United Nations

11 Cruise Theme in March: Spring Vacations Event Date Sharing by Bike Guru: Mr. Lee Ming Hay 04 & 21/03 Sharing by the First Sailor in China: Mr. Guo Chuan 18/03 Wine Pairing Workshop with Sommelier 05, 12, 19 & 26/03 Limited-edition Kit Kat Dessert Buffet 04, 11, 18 & 25/03 DIY Chocolate for White Valentine s Day 15/03 Sharing by Fashion Stylist from British Vogue: Ms. Noni Ware 21 & 24/03 Sharing by international consultant in behavioral skills who Specific date in April works for United Nations: Ms. Liggy Webb

12 Entertainment Highlights on SuperStar Virgo World-class Magic Spectacle IMAGINE by renowned magician: Mr. Vincent Vignaud Broadway-style musical: MEMORY LANE

13 Yoga and Dance Classes hosted by professional instructors Wine pairing workshop with Sommelier

14 Glass Etching Workshop Weekly Thematic Parties

15 Pop Stars Showcase on SuperStar Virgo March 2016 Artist Date William So 蘇永康 05/03 Tiger Huang 黃小琥 12/03 Michael Wong 光良 19/03 Andy Hui 許志安 26/03 April 2016 Artist Date William So 蘇永康 02/04 Richie Jen 任賢齊 09/04 Michael Wong 光良 16/04 Tiger Huang 黃小琥 23/04 William So 蘇永康 30/04