A little about the SuperStar Gemini

Wednesday, 10 Dec, 2007 0

With cruise lines around the world building bigger and bigger ships, trying to squeeze out every extra dollar, in reality Star Cruises is no exception having sold the SuperStar Gemini to a Danish shipping company because she is too small for their model moving forward.

In the meantime, we are very fortunate in Australia to have the opportunity of enjoying and experiencing “small/medium,’ ship cruising Gemini style until February on the SuperStar Gemini around Australia, with some great deals in the market for January.

The Gemini offers very comprehensive facilities, especailly for smaller vessel, including excellent entertainment and recreation activities.

The Gemini is not large especially when you compare her with the new mega vessels of 75,000 to 100,000 tons, with Gemini weighing in at only 19,000 tons. [pictured above a model of the Gemini]

That does give her a yacht like feel though and with a maximum of only 800 passengers on board she is easy to manage and get around – she also gets to ports the big botas cannot!

Here are some Gemini ship’s facts: –

Gross Tonnage – 19,093 tons

Length – 163m

Width – 23m

Average cruising speed – 17.5knts

Maximum cruising speed – 19.0 knts

Stabilisers – 2

Bow thrusters – 2

Satellite Navigation systems – 2

No of cabins – 400

Max no of pax – 800

Wining and Dining

Mariner’s Buffet  – International buffet

Ocean Palace – fine continental dining

Mariners Patio Bar – outdoor

Bar Gemini

Galaxy Bar

Pool Bar – outdoor

Entertainment

Fortuna Karaoke – do your own thing!

Star Club – gaming

Galaxy of the Stars – Cabaret and show lounge

Star Lounge – Live entertainment

Sports, Fitness and Beauty

Star Deck – Sunbathing

Swimming Pool  and 2 jacuzzis

Ins’ Spa  and Gymnasium

Star Track – Jogging track around the ship

Oscar’s Unisex Salon

Other things to do

Mahjong and Card Room

Library and Internet

Video Arcade (Video games)

Children’s Centre (Children’s playroom)

Ports O’ Call (Onboard shopping) 

SuperStar Gemini also has excellent medical facilities, including doctors and nurses.

For more information visit www.starcruises.com or for bookings visit www.cruiseagents.travel

An on location report by The Mole on the SuperStar Gemini cruising around Australia.



 

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