StarCruises sets sail from Bangkok with Star Voyager

Building on over 30 years of cruising excellence across Asia and beyond, the newly revitalized StarCruises brand proudly celebrates its inaugural sailing from Thailand with the arrival of the Star Voyager at Laem Chabang Port, the gateway to Bangkok.

This momentous occasion signals a bold new chapter for both StarCruises and Thailand, reinforcing the country’s growing status as a key cruise hub and destination in Southeast Asia.

The Star Voyager, fresh from a US$50 million refurbishment, now offers Thai travellers and international guests an elevated cruising experience, conveniently starting from their own doorstep. The ship’s special maiden 5 Night itinerary from Bangkok begins today with an additional departure on 7 May 2025, featuring port call destinations to Ko Samui and Singapore.

As the Star Voyager makes its homeport debut, both Bangkok and Ko Samui are poised to benefit from increased inbound cruise traffic, further fuelling Thailand’s dynamic cruise tourism sector.

To commemorate this milestone, Pattaraanong Na Chiangmai, Deputy Governor for International Marketing Asia and South Pacific from the Tourism Authority of Thailand joined Michael Goh, President of StarDream Cruises, alongside officials from key ministries and tourism authorities at Laem Chabang for a special welcoming ceremony and inaugural sailing.

“We’re excited to homeport the Star Voyager in Bangkok as we introduce the revitalized StarCruises brand in Thailand,” said Michael Goh, President of StarDream Cruises.

“This launch represents a significant step forward in our vision to position Thailand as a cruise hub in Southeast Asia. With this regional deployment, we aim to attract a diverse range of travellers while supporting the country’s growing tourism economy.”