StarCruises celebrated the inaugural arrival of the Star Voyager in Xiamen recently (Sept 20), marking a significant milestone in the city’s cruise tourism development.
To commemorate this occasion, the cruise line announced additional weekend departures from Hong Kong every Friday through 14 November 2025, arriving in Xiamen every Saturday.
The maiden call event was attended by Mrs. Ren Guoyan, Director General of Xiamen Port Authority and Mr. Chen Chunhui, Chairman of Xiamen International Cruise Home Port Group Co., Ltd., alongside local dignitaries, tourism officials, business partners and the StarDream Cruises management team, including the cruise lines’ President, Michael Goh and Captain Erik Dalhberg, highlighting the strong collaboration that made this inaugural voyage possible.
“On behalf of StarCruises, we sincerely thank the Xiamen authorities and all our partners for their support in making today’s maiden call possible,” said Michael Goh, President of StarDream Cruises. “The Star Voyager has been warmly welcomed by our guests across the region, and we are excited to now offer more weekend sailings from Hong Kong arriving in Xiamen every Saturday. These convenient weekend getaways will not only delight travelers but also support the growth of Xiamen’s cruise tourism sector.”
Mr. Chen Chunhui, Chairman of Xiamen International Cruise Home Port Group Co., Ltd. stated: “Today, the cruise homeport and StarCruises are renewing their partnership and embarking on a new chapter. We will seize this opportunity to strengthen collaborations with outstanding partners, such as StarCruises. With the support of relevant authorities, we will continue towards building a world-class international cruise homeport and achieve high-quality developments through the integration of both the port tourism and port industries.”
Following positive regional feedback and the appeal of a short, convenient 2 Night destination cruise, Star Voyager has now added more 2 Night Cruises to Xiamen, operating every weekend. Departing from the centrally located Ocean Terminal in Hong Kong at 8:00 PM on Fridays and returning by 2:00 PM on Sundays, these cruises allow guests to experience Xiamen’s unique charm—from the UNESCO-listed Gulangyu Island and historic Nanputuo Temple to scenic waterfront promenades and cultural landmarks, earning the city its nickname, the “Garden on the Sea.”