From the quays of Hong Kong, the vessel Star Voyager is scheduled to undertake a revised series of summer sailings between early July and late August 2026, as StarCruises advances a programme designed to broaden regional coverage while extending time in port.
Operating from Ocean Terminal, the ship will follow a pattern of short and mid-length itineraries across East and Southeast Asia. These include a sequence of 5-night voyages to Okinawan ports such as Ishigaki, Naha and Miyakojima, alongside a single departure to Vietnam calling at Ha Long Bay and Da Nang. Additional sailings combine southern Japan with Taiwanese ports including Keelung and Penghu, while shorter 3-night cruises to Kaohsiung and Penghu are arranged as compact regional passages. Complementing these are regular 2-night high seas voyages departing at the end of each week, structured as brief intervals at sea rather than destination-led itineraries.
The revised deployment places emphasis on extended port calls, with selected itineraries allowing stays of up to ten hours, thereby enabling a more measured pace of shore activity and reducing the constraints associated with conventional turnaround schedules.
In outlining the programme, company leadership indicated that the intention had been to provide a broader range of itineraries from Hong Kong, combining longer port stays with routes designed to enhance regional exploration. It was further conveyed that shorter voyages remained integral to the schedule, offering a balance between leisure at sea and access to nearby coastal destinations, while maintaining flexibility for passengers seeking abbreviated sailings.
The summer deployment forms part of a wider operational pattern for Star Voyager, which has been positioned in Hong Kong for an extended season and continues to alternate between brief coastal routes and longer itineraries across the region, reflecting sustained demand for varied cruise durations within the Asian market.