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.
