SuperStar Libra is designed to meet the changing needs of today's passengers, challenging the conventional model of cruising by providing a more relaxed, resort-style cruise, complete with flexibility and non-intrusive services of the highest standard. Escape the stress of everyday life, as SuperStar Libra brings you to a world-class exclusive floating resort on the high seas offering you an impressive array of facilities, entertainment, recreational activities and services coupled with warm Asian hospitality, which have become the hallmarks of Star Cruises.
History (Concept and construction)SuperStar Libra is a cruise ship owned and operated by Star Cruises. She was built in 1988 at Wärtsilä Marine Perno Shipyard in Turku, Finland as Seaward for Norwegian Cruise Line. In 1997 she was renamed Norwegian Sea, remaining in NCL fleet. In 2005 she was transferred to the fleet of Star Cruises. The vessel entered operation with Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) in 1988 as Seaward. The vessel was renamed Norwegian Sea in 1997. In 2005, the vessel was transferred to the Star Cruises fleet and renamed SuperStar Libra.
| Gross Tonnage | : 42,285grt |
| Length | : 216.3m/709.64ft |
| Width | : 32.64m/107.09ft |
| Average Cruising Speed (knots) | : 17kn |
| Maximum Cruising Speed (knots) | : 20kn |
| Number of Stabilizers | : 2 |
| Bow and Stern Thrusters | : 2 and 1 |
| Full Satellite Navigation System | : 1 |
| Number of Cabins | : 709 |
| Passenger Capacity (based on lower berths) | : 1,418 |
At our various dining outlets, we are sure to please even the most discerning palate. Savour Japanese specialities at Samurai Restaurant or exotic Indian temptations at The Taj! Check out some of our dining highlights below.
Great entertainment awaits you at our world class lounges. Be enthralled by our international novelty acts and dazzling shows. Dance or sing the night away at our discotheque and karaoke lounge.
Sports and fitness buffs will be able to flex their muscles and continue their daily exercises even though they are on a holiday away from home. There’s a whole range of sports and fitness facilities that will keep you in good health and shape.
our cruise holiday will not be complete without some photographs and cruise souvenirs. So, go ahead and shop onboard for yourself and your loved ones. Pamper yourself with an array of hair and beauty treatment available or surf the net while your children have fun at the children’s playroom.
With Star Cruises, SuperStar Libra sailed a variety of cruises in the Mediterranean, Adriatic, Aegean and Guatemalan seas in the summer of 2006. The vessel deployed back to Mumbai in late September 2006. SuperStar Libra was based in Taiwan in 2007 and 2008 and sailed from Keelung; During November 2007- March 2008, SuperStar Libra sailed from Hong Kong and operates 2-7 Night Cruises to China,Vietnam and Taiwan.For part of the year and also from Singapore for November 2008 till January 2009. Since then, she has been laid up.
She was then be deployed to Singapore in November for 3 Nights KL & Penang or Langkawi Cruise / 4 night KL & Phuket Cruise till late December. After that, she was laid up in Port Klang again. In April 2010, SuperStar Libra sailed 1 Night Cruises from Hong Kong to the South China Sea to replace the SuperStar Aquarius which is in drydock.Afterwards,She sailed different sailings out of Japan and Taiwan during May–October 2010.
She sailed from Singapore to Thailand and Malaysia from November to December 2010, followed by a series of 1 and 3 cruises from Penang to Highseas, Phuket and Krabi throughout 2011. She will continue to operate 1 Night Cruises to the Highseas and 3 Night Cruises to Phuket and Krabi departing from Penang, Malaysia until 31 December 2013.
Note: The current fleet of Star Cruises ships is operated by Resorts World One under the name Genting Dream Cruises.
