NCL Sea to become SuperStar Libra

[niya305]

Star Cruises to base a ship in India

8/4/2005

SuperStar Libra, the name Star Cruises has chosen for Norwegian Sea following it transfer from the NCL fleet at the end of this summer will be based out of Mumbai, India from September.

 

 

 

Star has embarked on a week-long roadshow covering five key cities in India to introduce and launch the 1,480 lower berth ship. Led by the coo of Star Cruises, Chong Chee-Tut, the road show began today in Mumbai and is followed by New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Kolkata and Chennai. ‘We are indeed excited about the positioning of SuperStar Libra in Mumbai which is timely in bringing the cruise experience right to the very doorstep of India. The acceptance of our product in the Indian market has grown tremendously over the last five years and is expected to continue with the positioning of a Star Cruises ship in India. Our sales and marketing efforts will be intensified accordingly to create greater awareness in India,’ said Chong.

 

The growing awareness and demand for cruise holidays in India plus the country’s long coastline and the numerous culturally and historically-rich attractions spurred Star to devote a vessel to the domestic market said Chong adding, 'further, the Indian Government’s decision to waive the cabotage requirement for cruise ships for five years reflects the tremendous support for the growth of cruise tourism and has provided the impetus for Star Cruises to position a ship in India.'

 

SuperStar Libra will arrive in Mumbai on September 25 from Singapore after calling at Phuket in Thailand, Chennai and Colombo en route. After a series of one-night cruises she will commence regular 4-night destination cruises to Kadmat (Lakshadweep) and Goa, 2-night cruises to Goa and 1-night weekend getaway cruises from October until April 2006. Four special cruises to Kochi and Goa have also been planned for December, 2005 and January and February 2006.

 

SuperStar Libra’s call at Lakshadweep, has introduced for the first time a unique way to visit one of the world’s most spectacular tropical and remote island systems located 220-440 kms off the Malabar Coast. SuperStar Libra is the first of six NCL ships that will be progressively transferred over to the Star Cruises Asia fleet.

[kwcrnp]

It must be us....every time we sail on NCL, they sale the boat within 6 months! First the Westward, then the Skyward and now the Sea!:confused:

[seahorse]

It must be us....every time we sail on NCL, they sale the boat within 6 months! First the Westward, then the Skyward and now the Sea!:confused:

 

I think I can top that one. I have sailed on 3 ships that have SUNK:eek:

[niya305]

It must be us....every time we sail on NCL, they sale the boat within 6 months! First the Westward, then the Skyward and now the Sea!:confused:

 

LOL:D Hurry up & get on the Dream!