Before we tried it years in the past, the thought of cruising felt a bit intimidating to us. We thought it was too costly, if not too indulgent. But whereas many cruise strains do have dizzyingly expensive sailings, others make this mode of journey extra accessible by providing extra reasonably priced choices that would stage up your trip with out breaking the financial institution. One of them is StarCruises.
Boasting over 30 years within the business, StarCruises understands the necessity to evolve. This 2025, the revitalized cruise line relaunched and revamped one among its legacy vessels — Star Voyager – with Singapore as its primary homeport. It commences its journey throughout Southeast Asia, together with Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Star Voyager is a superb introduction for first-time cruisers. Who says we want a rocket ship to succeed in for the celebrities? Sometimes, a cruise ship will just do advantageous. Read on to find extra in regards to the ship, what to anticipate on board, and ideas earlier than you embark on this voyage.
How to ebook a cruise?
Available Cruise Schedule
Below are the itineraries for sailings departing from Singapore from April 2025 to July 2025.
For the up to date timetable, go to the official web site.
What are the various kinds of lodging?
Star Voyager presents 4 kinds of rooms with various sizes and capacities. These are the next:
- Interior Stateroom. This is the smallest and has no home windows. Maximum Capacity: 2-4 pax
- Oceanview Stateroom. The cabin has no balcony however supplies a window with a view. Maximum Capacity: 2-4 pax
- Balcony/Balcony Deluxe Stateroom. It features a balcony with two lounge chairs and a small desk. Maximum Capacity: 2-4 pax
- The Palace Suites. An upscale all-suite space protecting various kinds of luxurious lodgings. Maximum Capacity: Palace Balcony, 3 pax; Palace Suite, 3-4 pax; Palace Deluxe Premium, 4 pax; Palace Penthouse, 4-5 pax; Palace Villa, 4 pax
In every stateroom, you’ll discover toiletries, towels, a hairdryer, a mini-refrigerator, a secure, a water kettle, complimentary bottled water, and packets of tea, espresso, and sugar. As for The Palace suites, extra comforts and upgraded facilities are anticipated.
Housekeeping is finished day by day for all cabin varieties.
What is the very best room to ebook?
It is determined by your funds and preferences.
If you’re planning to spend most of your time having fun with the ship’s facilities and also you’re on the lookout for essentially the most budget-friendly choice, the Interior Stateroom is the one for you. It covers the fundamentals with out digging deep into your pocket.
If a stability of consolation and worth is what you’re looking for, the Balcony Stateroom is a stable selection. It has a spacious inside and a personal balcony the place you’ll be able to have quiet moments whereas soaking within the views.
This room kind has added perks, akin to welcome drinks, retail and repair reductions, and SGD50 eating credit per cabin per night time!
The Oceanview Stateroom is a superb decide should you’re merely after ocean views and may do with no balcony.
Curious about luxurious choices? The Palace company are given unique entry to The Palace Restaurant, plus particular menus at designated specialty eating eating places and precedence companies. Take a peek at one among Star Voyager’s The Palace suites right here:
What to organize earlier than the cruise?
To guarantee a clean embarkation, listed here are the issues it’s good to do earlier than your cruise.
Online Check-in
After receiving your ‘Booking Reservation’, head to
internet check-in web page to finish the necessary on-line check-in. You’ll additionally discover the hyperlink in your ‘Cruise Ticket’. Remember that on-line check-in closes 48 hours earlier than cruise departure. If you overlook to do that, you’ll be able to nonetheless verify in manually on the day of crusing.
Travel Documents
Here are the paperwork it’s good to safe:
- Valid Passport. Must be legitimate for not less than six (6) months.
- Photocopy of your passport’s bio web page. The employees member will acquire your passport upon boarding, so it’s an excellent observe to have a replica of the bio web page with you. Your passport might be returned a day earlier than disembarkation.
- Cruise ticket (printed or digital copy). You’ll have to current this when dropping off your baggage and checking in on the cruise terminal.
- Visa (if relevant). Philippine passport holders don’t want a visa because the locations are inside Southeast Asia and the house port is Singapore.
- Singapore Arrival Card. Submit this on-line inside three days earlier than arriving in Singapore. You can entry the shape right here.
Onboard Currency and Time
- Currency. Since Singapore is the house port of Star Voyager, all onboard transactions are in Singapore Dollars (SGD). Credit playing cards are extensively accepted for hassle-free purchases. But finest to additionally convey money as backup.
- Time. The ship operates on Singapore time, which is similar because the Philippine and Malaysian instances. But word that Indonesia and Thailand are an hour behind. To keep away from confusion, disable the ‘Set Automatically’ choice in your gadgets and manually modify to Singapore time.
Pack Your Luggage
- Clothes/Outfits. We normally pack two units of outfits per day: (1) informal put on for daytime actions and (2) sensible informal or dressy apparel for night exhibits or advantageous eating. Also, don’t overlook to pack correct swimwear for swimming pools and waterslides.
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As for footwear, convey closed-toe sneakers or comfy sneakers for actions like zip line, rope obstacles, and wall climbing. - Toiletries. No have to pack your personal set of toiletries as a result of every stateroom contains shampoo, conditioner, bathe gel, lotion, toothpaste, toothbrush, shaving equipment, and tissues. You’ll even have bathtub towels, hand towels, bathrobes, and lodge slippers.
- Universal Socket Adapter. Finally, get a common adapter. The energy retailers onboard use China sockets, so that you’ll discover Type A (two flat parallel pins), Type C (two spherical parallel pins), or Type I (three flat pins in a V form). USB ports are additionally out there in your cabin.
Prohibited Items
The following objects should not allowed on board the Star Voyager:
- Flammable supplies and explosives
- Pressurized containers
- Sharp objects
- Illegal medication and substances
- Alcoholic drinks
- E-cigarettes/vapes
- Weapons, firearms, and ammunition (together with replicas, stun gadgets, and blunt weapons)
- Electrical objects and heating gadgets (like garments iron, espresso maker, and cooking home equipment)
- Extension cords
- Raw meals (akin to dairy, meats, eggs, pastries, fruits, and many others.)
- Other objects that would pose a danger to fellow passengers (like hoverboards and laser pointers)
Travel Insurance
This is non-obligatory, however we extremely suggest this, particularly when touring overseas. Travel will be unpredictable, and although we hope we’ll by no means use it, having it provides us peace of thoughts in case of sudden delays, cancellations, or emergencies.
For this cruise, we availed of PGA Sompo’s TravelJOY Plus insurance coverage. You can GET IT HERE. Don’t overlook to make use of WORTHIT for a particular reasonably priced price.
Where to Stay in Singapore?
Travel hiccups like flight delays can value you worthwhile time — and probably your likelihood to board the ship. To keep away from the stress of last-minute delays, we strongly counsel flying to Singapore not less than a day earlier than your cruise.
Singapore Cruise Centre is the terminal internet hosting Star Voyager. Consider staying at a lodge close to this space for added comfort.
But reality be informed, Singapore is small so any a part of the town heart is OK. Just allot loads of time to get to the cruise terminal in your crusing day. Here are some top-rated choices based mostly on on-line person evaluations.
Search for extra Singapore Hotels!
What to anticipate throughout boarding?
Take word of your cruise departure time and final boarding time. You should arrive on the terminal not less than two hours earlier than the gate closes to permit sufficient time for your entire embarkation course of.
Here’s a step-by-step information for boarding Star Voyager from Singapore:
- Make your approach to the Singapore Cruise Centre. Star Voyager departs from this cruise terminal. Note that that is fully completely different from Marina Bay Cruise Centre. Make certain you’re going to the fitting website. If you’re taking the MRT, the closest station is the HarbourFront Station on the North East Line (NEL) or Circle Line (CCL). For a extra handy switch, it’s also possible to take a cab or Grab. The landmarks are Vivo City and HarbourFront Centre.
– Address: 1 Maritime Square, Singapore 099253
- Drop off your baggage. Go to the departure space and discover the bags drop counter. Present your cruise ticket, then anticipate the employees to tag your baggage along with your deck and stateroom quantity. Later, will probably be delivered on to your cabin.
- Check in and get your sea move card. Present your passport and cruise ticket. You’ll obtain your sea move card right here. Hold on to this card as this serves as your cabin key and fee card for onboard purchases.
- Go by way of safety and immigration clearance. Your hand-carry baggage might be scanned on the safety verify. After that, proceed to immigration for journey clearance.
- Surrender your passport upon boarding. Don’t fear, that is normal process. Your passport might be returned to you the day earlier than disembarkation.
- Board by way of your Assembly Station. Your sea move card signifies your designated Assembly Station. Upon coming into the ship, your card might be scanned, and you may be requested to look at/attend the security or muster drill.
Bon voyage!
What to do after boarding?
- Watch/Attend the security drill. As instructed, watch the security drill and familiarize your self with the ship’s structure and emergency exits.
- Chill or have a meal. Feel free to discover the ship or seize a chew at one of many inclusive eating places whereas ready to your cabin to be prepared and your baggage to reach.
- Settle in your cabin. Check to your baggage. It might already be exterior, otherwise you may want to attend somewhat longer. If it’s taking longer than anticipated, don’t hesitate to coordinate with the Reception for an replace.
Is there a WiFi on board?
Yes! You can hook up with the web whereas at sea. You can both get the Standard or the Premium kind.
- Standard. Good for e-mail, chat, and social media
- Premium. Good for e-mail, chat, social media, and video streaming
Rates differ relying on the variety of days, the variety of gadgets, and the bundle kind.
What are the issues to do whereas cruising?
There is one thing for everybody right here! Star Voyager isn’t wanting issues to do. Here’s a fast rundown:
Recreation and Entertainment
Star Voyager is filled with numerous actions — each indoor and out of doors, so that you’re sure to search out one thing that matches your vibe. And don’t fear in regards to the kids as a result of there’s tons of enjoyable stuff for them, too, so nobody’s disregarded.
Complimentary Activities and Amenities
Here are the onboard points of interest and facilities which you could take pleasure in for FREE:
Paid Activities and Amenities
- Shopping. How about some retail remedy? Then, swing by The Starlight Boutiques for duty-free goodies and souvenirs. Location: Deck 6, Midship
- Little Dreamers Club and Vibe Check Arcade. Packed with enjoyable and video games, these two spots are a playground for teenagers, teenagers, and younger at coronary heart. Location: Deck 12, Aft
- Beauty and Wellness. Go forward and deal with your self to some pampering! Make your approach to the again of Deck 12, the place the spa, health club, and salon are all clustered in a single enjoyable nook. Location: Deck 12, Aft
Restaurants and Bars
On board, there are two kinds of eating choices: inclusive eating places and specialty eating places.
Inclusive Restaurants
Your cruise fare covers meals at these eating places. That means you’ll be able to bask in what they’re providing with none additional cost — it’s all complimentary! On our current cruise, these had been the inclusive eating choices out there:
- The Lido Buffet. This presents Asian and worldwide buffets, together with Halal and vegetarian cuisines. Available for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and tea instances with snacks (morning and afternoon). Location: Deck 14, Forward
Buffet Meal - North Star Dining Restaurant. It primarily serves Chinese delicacies set menus, together with Western delicacies set menus for breakfast. It is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Location: Deck 5, Midship
Steamed Orange Roughy Fish (Top Left), Stir Fried Prawn Meat (Top Right), Shandong Style Braised Duck (Bottom Middle), and Marinated Baby Octopus with Cucumber (Bottom Right) - Bistro. This restaurant has a Western set menu. It serves lunch and dinner. Location: Deck 6, Midship
Roasted Lamb Loin (Top Left), Roasted Vegetable Lasagna (Top Right), Almond Crusted Chicken (Bottom Left), and Slow Roast Pork Collar
Specialty Restaurants
Dining at specialty or unique eating places incurs an additional cost. But in case you are interested in their particular choices, deal with your self and check out them out!
- Silk Road. Chinese (and Japanese) Fine Dining. Location: Deck 6, Midship
Jumbo Prawns (Top Left), Steamed Cod Fillet (Top Right), Stir Fried Duck Meat (backside Left), and Japanese Tokusen Sashimi Moriawase (Bottom Right) - Mozzarella Ristorante & Pizzeria. Italian Dishes — Pizza, Pasta, and Salad. Location: Deck 8, Midship
Rucula and Parma Pizza (Left), Margherita Pizza (Top Right), and Lasagna (Bottom Right) - Lobby Café. Coffee, Tea, Juices, Cakes, and Pastries. Location: Deck 5, Midship
- Blue Lagoon. This is a 24-hour cafe, serving breakfast to midnight snacks and meals. Location: Deck 14, Forward
Laksa (Left) and Char Kway Teow (Right) - Gelateria. Homemade Gelato. Location: Deck 12, Midship
Bars and Club
Are you seeking to join with different celebration individuals or simply hoping to unwind with a drink or two? Whatever your choice, you’re certain to search out the proper spot to cap off the night time. Here are the onboard bars and golf equipment:
- Sky Bar: Deck 15, Forward
- Oasis Bar: Deck 14, Aft
- Pool Bar: Deck 12, Midship
- Ocean Bar: Deck 7, Forward
- Palm Court: Deck 7, Forward
- Velvet Lounge: Deck 7, Midship
Other Onboard Services
- Reception: Deck 5, Midship
- Palace Reception: Deck 5, Midship
- Clinic: Deck 4, Aft
Shore Excursion (Shorex)
One of the issues we love most about cruising? We get to go to a number of nations whereas benefiting from all of the ship’s facilities in between. From April 2025 to July 2025, Star Voyager by StarCruises presents two- to five-night sailings departing from Singapore, with ports of name (stops) in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Sailings with Ports of Call
- 2N PORT KLANG (KL) CRUISE
-Singapore
–Port Klang (Kuala Lumpur)
-Singapore - 3N PORT KLANG (KL) – MEDAN CRUISE
-Singapore
–Port Klang (Kuala Lumpur)
–Medan (Kuala Tanjung)
-Singapore - 4N KOH SAMUI – REDANG CRUISE
-Singapore
-High Seas
–Koh Samui
–Redang
-Singapore - 4N JAKARTA CRUISE
-Singapore
-High Seas
–Jakarta (Tanjung Priok)
-High Seas
-Singapore - 5N MELAKA (KL) – JAKARTA CRUISE
-Singapore
–Melaka (Kuala Lumpur)
-High Seas
–Jakarta (Tanjung Priok)
-High Seas
-Singapore - 5N BANGKOK – KOH SAMUI CRUISE
-Singapore
-High Seas
–Bangkok (Laem Chabang)
–Koh Samui
-High Seas
-Singapore - 5N MELAKA (KL) – HO CHI MINH CRUISE
-Singapore
–Melaka (Kuala Lumpur)
-High Seas
–Ho Chi Minh (Phu My)
-High Seas
-Singapore
Shorex or DIY Tour?
At every cease (port of name), you may have two choices:
- Join a Shorex Tour. These are guided group excursions organized by Star Voyager in partnership with native tour operators. They care for every part — transportation, itinerary, and normally lunch too — so all it’s good to do is present up on time. Shorex kiosk is on Deck 5, Midship.
- Go D-I-Y. If you like exploring by yourself, pull a D-I-Y journey. This provides you full management over your time and itinerary. Oftentimes, it’s additionally the cheaper choice. However, remember to preserve monitor of time because the ship will depart as scheduled — with or with out you. Return to the port on time (and even earlier) to keep away from getting left behind.
Regardless of your selection, you’ll be given these particulars when getting off the ship: return directions, port title, and port tackle.
Reminders
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- Bring your Sea Pass Card and a photocopy of your passport bio web page. You need to current the cardboard when exiting and re-entering the ship.
- Some excursions might embody lengthy walks or bodily actions. If you’re planning to hitch a Shorex tour, verify the itinerary and assess your health stage earlier than reserving.
- Tours might get canceled. This is because of many components like dangerous climate, inadequate bookings, and different unexpected circumstances.
What to do earlier than the cruise ends?
Here are some things to care for earlier than disembarkation:
How to disembark?
- Head to your assigned departure space. The Disembarkation Notice will point out your designated location and time for getting off the ship. Be there on time.
- Present your sea move card. Scan your sea move card on the exit. If you haven’t settled your onboard purchases but, you may be redirected to the Reception on Deck 5 to finish fee.
- Go by way of immigration. Proceed to the immigration space for arrival clearance. Make certain you completed your SG Arrival Card earlier than disembarking.
- Take your baggage. Collect your baggage on the Baggage Claim Area. Double-check the bag tag to keep away from choosing up another person’s stuff by mistake.
IMPORTANT! Accomplish the eTravel Pass earlier than DEPARTING from and ARRIVING within the Philippines.
More About StarCruises
With over 30 years of legacy, the redefined StarCruises focuses on offering reasonably priced but premium lifestyle-driven cruising experiences to new generations. It options two cruise ships — Star Voyager (previously Star Scorpio) and Star Navigator (beforehand Resorts World One).
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