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SuperStar Virgo is a ⭐️ STAR
Booking process easy, no problems with any cabin accommodation..Always love the onboard experiences with the crew & the variety of shows.Some cruises we don't even go ashore as the onboard life is just fantastic .Food is always awesome & great variety as well, no one should complain about the different dishes & freshness or service by very pleasant & helpful staff.. Great value for money & good to see Virgo is expanding her cruise experiences to Manila & Japan. We still have contact with crew members from 8 / 10 years ago..Great memories.
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Great Cruise and Service
Had a great time of the Superstar Virgo. Never had any food on the cruise that I did not enjoy. Staff are very friendly. Rooms cleaned daily and if you ask nicely the staff will make an amazing swan for your bed out of towels.
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noeline briggswinston hills
NEVER AGAIN !!!
This was our 4th time on the virgo, the last cruise was 5 years ago MY WORD !!! how things have changed, instead of fun times with friendly aussies/ kiwis and asians we were over run with arrogant rude indians !!!!! there was no organising for disembarkent ! food was not up to scatch like it was 5 years ago ! and lets forget about the buffet unless you want to push your way through rude indians to get you food.we are a husband and wife in our 70s and cruise many times we have cruised 13 times on several differant cruise lines but this time was ...Read more
the WORST cruise we have ever had !! gone was the OUT OF AFRICA BAR where we spent fun nights doing karaoke . gone as well was seating in the ice cream parlour, movie theartre no longer there and the laughter .it was all replaced by gambling on board !! excellent crew we were lucky we can get off the ship poor crew have to put up with RUDE INDIANS !! too many changes in 5 years all negitive !! aussie end told to embark at 4pm !! when we reached ship it was leaving at 4pm !!Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
didiaustGold Coast
Enjoyable experience
Here are some of our good and bad experiences. We when went on this cruise with high expectations being in Asia (exotic destination). We weren't disappointed.We did enjoy it and we were happy with our room. The staff were great and we enjoyed the food and the ports. The ports: Penang was fantastic really enjoyed the terminal being so close to the shops did Temple and sky train tour with taxi and then time for some shopping. Port Klang to KL was a bit too far of a trip, not sure if it was worth the bus trip, 90 minutes, (limited time to shop wi...Read more
th so many bargains, all being duty free, a bit overwhelming really). Phuket was wonderful would recommend the sea canoe tour or walk around town for markets or massage/manicure etc. The Food: The Bella Vista was a bit hit or miss mainly with very plain/bland mostly boring western food for dinner, the breakfast was worth trying, we ended up going to the Noble house for lunch and dinner and really enjoyed it, sure they had some strange things like jelly fish, but they also had lovely crispy fish and barbeque chicken. I tried the buffet a few times it was fine. The gala dinner was a bit of a let down, we had to line up and book in. They ushered us into the theatre room so it wasn't too bad of a wait, we preordered some wine which they bought to the table on the night. But in the end we could only get into the Bella vista which was nothing special after all the hype and we ate there some nights anyway. I think it was all a bit of hype because everybody lined up early to get into the Samurai which was apparently fab. We didn't get to eat there as it was so busy and you had to pay alot. We found out later - it did look very good and maybe next time! We had a balcony and $400 credit which was fantastic. The pools and spas were alot quieter and not crowded to me. Some people were a bit pushy and some Indian people were extremely rude to the waiters allocating seats in the buffet areas, they didn't want to wait and just ignored them and walked straight past - queque jumping. Checkout was smooth - they take your passport and give it back at the end of the cruise. First we had to wait for the check-in to open up in the morning to take our luggage as they were running an hour or so late which seemed normal to them. We put our luggage in at 9.30am and then walked around town came back to some queues on level 1 at 12pm. Which was like organised chaos! Phuket was wonderful Lining up to get on and off the ship at the ports mainly in Singapore
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Fantastic crew
I have just returned from a 5 night cruise aboard the Virgo and couldn't fault it. Firstly and foremost the crew were amazing.They are so obliging,friendly and happy. They work 12 hour shifts,7 days a week for 10 months of the year and always have a smile on their face. We left the cruise having made life long friends with some of the crew.
We mainly ate at the Bella Vista where the food and service was first class and on the odd times we went to the Mediterranean Buffet the food was good there too. I will say that the other passengers act as ...Read more
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Peter RaePerth, WA
Superstar Virgo Feb - Mar 2013
5 day cruise on the Virgo with a 2 day stop in Singapore before and after the Cruise.
The ship itself is first class all the way. Could fault nothing with the ship at all.
The staff were fantastic, polite and well mannered for the duration. Hats off to them.
Food - We ate at the Bella Vista and the Mediterranean . Could not fault the food at Bella Vista. Fine dining all the way. The Mediterranean's food was good for a buffet. But you had to fight the Indians all the way. They are like vultures who have never been fed.
Ports of call Pen...Read more
ang - An absolute disgrace this place. Dirty, smelly and vulgar. Dont know why the Virgo stops there. There are better destinations to go to. Patong Beach Phuket - Loved it here. Loved bartering with the locals to pick up some bargains.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Reverse racism
My partner and I just completed a five night six day cruise on the Virgo that departed from Singapore and we were pleased with the cruise itself but were horrified with the attitude of some Indian passengers.
I spoke to several other passengers who were just about at the end of their patiences with the constant filthy looks from both male and female Indian passengers. Another frustrating action was the pushing and shoving that happened when entering a restaurant or exiting a lift. If this continues it is a matter of time until someone takes...Read more
matters a little further and damages the International Relationship again. If you dont have the patience to deal with these types of passengers then please dont book this cruise. Excellent value with great staff. Rude arrogant sexist bigots1 comment
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muddy19Cairns
My first cruise.
First time ever cruising, and I loved it. I've read the other reviews, and I agree with most ... gambling is not my thing, so I chose to ignore the machines. Rude passengers were a bit upsetting, all from apparent Indian origins, and they ignored the instructions from staff, which may have made the rest of us unsafe.
I expected more shows ... I only enjoyed two out of those offered, one being a cast of the cruise's staff. I choose to ignore R-rated shows which charge extra.
Dining for me was an experience I never have at home, silver servi...Read more
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I forgot to mention ... the whole cruise was very child friendly. That's not to say parents should not be responsible for their own children, even though there are many activities for them.
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Ivan PerthPerth
- 4 reviews
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A good cruise
Virgo is a good cruise ship, diverse cross section of travellers good selection of food. Cabins were smaller than we had experienced previously (ie on Princess), but OK.
Rooms could be noisy as walls are not that sound proof and the cruise caters for families ie noisy kids.
Good range of restaurantss, and ate at most of the 'free' restaurants and the ones where you pay additional. We ate at the Italian restaurant 'Palazzo', the web site advises of additional charge, its more like a full price for the meal, our bill for 8 with wine (2 bott...Read more
les of low priced wine) was S$800 plus, great meal but pricy. The Japanese restaurant (Samurai) was also very good. Bars and bar staff very good, but drinks are very full price and you have no option, ie basic wines S$35 toS$45 plus a 15% service charge, beer was S$10 plus a stubby or glass, a serious session gets a tad expensive. Very good check in and disembarkation process. .3 comments
Hi Ivan Perth, my husband is thinking of booking this cruise while we are on holidays in Singapore - 3nts. Do passengers smoke freely everywhere? I cant stand smoke smell. Is the pool area relativ... Read more
ely big? We have 3 children travelling with us, 11, 13 and 15yrs old. Any entertainment for them? Thanks for your help.If you are Australian DO NOT go on this cruise, it caters for the Indian market. Passengers are about 2% westerners. I have just returned on 4/1/13 after 6 day/5 night cruise. Food included in restaur... Read more
ants under par, drinks very expensive and no service what so ever. I did not even attempt to get in the pool, rooms noisy kids running up and down all day and night. Try Legend of the Seas, smaller but what a fabulous experience.I have heard the same as the above poster. Personally I would not bother going on this ship as I have heard so many bad complaints
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Audrey 60th Birthdayperth
Audrey's 60th
It was our first cruise on the Virgo,organized by my husband for my 60th with my son daughter and their families, we had cruised on many ships. we occupied 3 junior suites on the 10th floor.
All I can say is from the time we got to the cruise terminal we were met by a hostess who checked us in and organized everything for us,which was so good especially traveling with a 2yr old, she organized all the bookings for our restaurants,shows and tours.Our suite cabin was so amazing especially the bathroom never seen anything like it. I would recommend a junior suite for sure.
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Sue1488AU
We would not choose Virgo again
We have cruised 5 times previously from Australia only and found this to be quite different - as expected as it is an asian line. The food was fine, not fabulous, service in the restaurants was patchy - some nights incredibly fast, others incredibly slow. The entertainment was limited - 3 shows that were enjoyable, but it was a 5 night cruise, one show repeated, and one night without any. Not many activities during the day - many passengers were gambling, so the ship was generally not very crowded. Childrens activities seemed wonderful and we o...Read more
nly noticed children occasionally. Cabin was nice, but a little small - bed as hard as a rock and our steward was extremely pleasant and helpful. They have strange meal systems where guests had to present their cabin pass for every meal and be allocated a table, even at the buffet. It was not a very sociable cruise for us - always alone at our table and everyone else the same. Asian food, a good value cruise as we had a 2 for 1 deal, no tipping expected Limited activities, main focus on gamblingSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
anneSAAustralia
Will be the Last time with Star Cruises :(
Third cruise with Virgo (Redang), previous time had good memories (Straights of Malaca in 2010 & Vietnam 2008).
First time after refurb and I can only say that the Virgo has been turned into a floating Casino!
The once beautiful galaxy of the stars now lined with poker machines, destroying the ambiance of this once great room and reflecting what the owners Genting really care about
Other facilities replaced with "High rollers" clubs, as they seem to care only for Gambling customers.
Biggest shock was to come at the Buffet. The quality of t...Read more
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J GrayAU
SuperStar Virgo worst Cruise ever Singapore Aug 2012
Australian - I had 10th floor balcony cabin, beds like concrete, but had major sag in middle and (smallest singles I have ever seen), felt like I broke my back. Toilet would never flush, phone didn't work. Food incredibly bad and so cheap every where (except Palazzo Italian where you paid, great food and worth every cent.) Breakfast was especially awful each day and not many options. No pool bar or any kind of service around pool, which made for no atmosphere of fun anywhere at all. You had to queue for every single thing, all the time - fru...Read more
strating wasting so much time. Lounge shows pathetic, worst I have ever seen - from a very embarrassing crew show to a cheap Russian strip show that was so cringe worthy .....a wierd attempt at some sort of porn. Plus people smoked heavily all over the ship, inside and out, you could never escape the smell. Final straw, a kid vomited in the pool. Total chaos disembaking and took forever. Please avoid this cruise like the plague!!! Save your money and go on the amazing Royal Caribbean or Princess ships - They are the best, best in the world! Getting off 2 days early! Many of the staff were lovely & kind people.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
n.roundsAU
- 2 reviews
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Superstar Virgo - July 2012
My husband & I did the cruise from Singaporebfr 3 nights & we enjoyed it. We holiday 4 or 5 star generally but were pretty happy with our cabin on deck 10 (balcony cabin) & the general service & food. The buffet was a bit disappointing but we enjoyed eating the Bela Vista restaurant. We got a $300 credit with our booking so were able to use it on food & drinks. Drinks are a litte expensive but that's where they make their money on board shows were good & free except for one which was adults only topless show. Pool was nice & spa was nice but a ...Read more
bit too hot for us. Staff were excellent, very helpful & friendly. Probably a few too many rude Indians & Asians but what can u do but that? I'm Indian ( Aussie born) so u can't all me racist. Shore trips could probably be a bit better but we enjoyed them & did some good shopping at Penang. Overall we enjoyed it & would consider similar cruising again one day. Something different from usual holiday, great staff & some nice food. Too many rude Indians & Asians who are pushy.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Bad
Very disappointed with the experience and would not do again.Had a much better time with on the much smaller ship when we did a similar trip on the Gemini where we had great food drinks and service.
The ship was beautifully decked and the cabaret singers and bands were very good
The food at the buffet was not good and always crowded. The pool area lacked service for drinks and food and generally the ship was overcrowded
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CaboanAU
- 2 reviews
Good
Was a wonderful experience and would go again, would like to try Virgo's other ships.
Great staff, all stewards and stewardess' were very attentive and interesting to talk to.
Great staff, balcony cabin gives a little space to get away from the crowds, ship is like a floating palace, very clean and safe. Took Mum and we both enjoyed the experience - first cruise for both of us. Balcony cabin gives $400 credit for eating at better restaurant (Bella Vista) etc. Indian restaurant was also good. Live show and costume was fantastic as was Galaxy...Read more
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Good
Great experience overall. I would definitely do it again but would take plenty of incidental cash with me to cover all those extra costs.
Staff were excellent, they had to deal with some very rude Indian guests. I'm not being racist but I found the Indians to be very abrasive in nature and very ignorant in their behaviour. A lot of hidden costs involved with the cruise but overall very happy with our experience. Superstar Virgo October 2010.
A lot of hidden costs. Rude guests. Small cabins.
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Bad
We weren't impressed. We've travelled a lot and this was the worst trip. We felt trapped on the boat, the food was hard to get eg. breakfast is from 8-10am for 2000 odd people mind you, if you wake up at say 9:45am, forget about it, you'll have to wait til 12 noon to eat lunch. There is morning tea but its stale muffins, try finding something healthy on the ship, I couldn't find fruit anywhere. Not being able to eat adequately or frequently enough was terrible. I was sick with a cold/flu on the ship, do you think I could find a pharmacy? No can...Read more
do, had to wait til KL (days away) to get Vitamin C. They have doctors and I went but I was prescribed with antibiotics when I just wanted something like echinacea to slow it down. We're the sort of people who, when travelling, get up early and get out and see as much as we can. We instead found ourselves waiting around for hours until we could get off, then it was a rush to get to see everything before having to hurry back to the ship. We're a couple in our 30's. Not, we think, suitable for young people. Its a different experience than flying, you see everything from another perspective. All the staff were friendly. Cabin clean. The food was very disappointing. We were told "meals included" yet what they faild to mention was that the meals that were included were average and we had to line up for ages to get a table. We actually ended up paying for every meal to avoid the crowds and get better quality food. There was no fridge in our cabin so, if you want a cold bottle of water, or anything else cold, you had to buy it. People were smoking outside their rooms in the corridors so you could smell smoke wherever you went. We were quite bored on the ship as everywhere you wanted to go was crowded. Malacca/Kuala Lumpur 12 hour tour was a joke as we only got to spend 1.5 hours in KL, a place we'd never been before. Indian restaurant food was way too hot (spicy), Japanese restaurant made us both ill the next day.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
OK
For our first cruise it was ok...It was our honeymoon and we were very dissapointed only spending less than 2 hours in KL but I guess you never know if you dont give it a go...would be better with a group of us to annoy the Indians I would say.....
Balcony class gets you the cabin credit you can use thru out your cruise...Helpful but you will still have to put towards your meals and drinks and other excursions as the credit does not cover all things
I hated the Indians on board they were rude there children very loud and rude they looked down a...Read more
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Never again!
While boarding Virgo it was cattle class. Two hours of rude pushing people to get aboard. The cabins were half star but well serviced by the friendly staff. The ship stank of cigarette smoke but the library and the Galaxy lounge and restaurants were the only havens for clean air and peace and quite. We would not use the pool and spa as hygene and swimming dress regulations were ignored by some people and families as was using food tongs at the Mediterean buffet. Full credit and admiration to the staff for putting up with these rude, noisy and i...Read more
ll mannered passengers. The food and staff were exellent with a special mention to the Bella Vista staff. Disembarking at stopovers was out of the question same as boarding. My advice stay aboard and enjoy the peace and quiet. An utter disappointment! The great cabin and restaurant staff, beautiful food and the gala night. Overcrowded, cigarette smoke, very poor actvities eg.serviette folding, bed making, doughnut decorating, etc.1 comment
Amazing!!! Luckily i got an update from a relative that just got back from a cruise on the Virgo & told me how much it has changed from the last time we all went on a group cruise. I had awesome memor... Read more
ies & we were booking for another group cruise of 20+ more to cruise in October this year. But after we heard what our friends went thru we decided to cancel our cruise on Virgo & now booking on another cruise other than Star Cruises. We heard about so many defects such as, Rude Indians, Lining up for eating, not honouring onboard credits & charging weird things on your credit card without authorisation ( they expect you not find out about way past your cruise & getting back home & getting your bill) Not getting back to you & avoiding your complaints. Charging for some of the cabaret shows without telling you. Treating people better that pay more for expensive cabins. Turning ship into a cruising Casino & trying to get you to gamble more. Expensive drink cost. Allowing Cults on cruise. Only one sitting for restaurants. This a big change to when we cruised last on the Virgo & now will advice anyone planning on going on a Star cruise to think twice about it. On the long run, Star cruses will lose. Sad ex happy customer.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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Sam Harveyasked
Where can we see the vessels and its interior?
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you can see it on line on there web site BUT REALLY i wouldnt go on it as its HORRIBLE there is nothing good about it !!!
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Jonnda
Yep we just got back and agree with all you said. One other passenger from W.A. was on the 5 night cruise and got off after the 3 nights when we went back to Singapore, he had had enough and flew home... Read more
. So yes it is really bad, and the food appeared to us to be geared towards non-westerners as well. I actually got so mad at being shoved back into the left while trying to get off that I elbowed one of them in his big belly and swore at all of them. Do not do this trip if you are looking forward to a realxing cruise meeting nice people to share it with. We had a small group of Aussies and we stuck together once we got to know each other.