CRUISE FOCUS


The Dawn of Pacific Star


Anthony Nicholas


previews a completely new concept in the wide


world of cruising – fractional ownership on your own luxury ship


course along the serene Amalfi coastline; or perhaps watch shooting stars trail a fiery arc across the heavens as you sail upriver to fabled Saigon. These are likely to be just a few items on your personal menu with Pacific Star Cruises, where luxury, elegance and exclusivity are being combined to create a sublime world-spanning experience, shared by a maximum of only 68 guests at a time. This is the world as seen from the vantage point of a trio of stunning, superlative vessels that will offer the equivalent of a first-class boutique hotel afloat, at a fraction of the price. Pacific Star Princess, Pacific Star Countess and


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Pacific Star Lady are all being built to offer a unique combination of exclusive, onboard pampering amid state-of-the-art luxury, while venturing to some of the most alluring destinations on earth, all without the hassle and crowds that are often the hallmark of con- ventional cruising. Forget mediocrity here – the accommodation will be strictly all suite, all outside with expansive private


he sun descending into the rolling South Pacific swell as you savour cocktails on your own private balcony; a languid afternoon in the Jacuzzi as your ship charts a magical


balconies. Beds come as either twin or queen, dressed in butter-soft Irish linens and with dedicated pillow menus; dream destinations in their own right. The handful of indulged guests will also savour blissful Bvlgari bath products and a marvellous multi-jet shower in a marble-lined bathroom, com- plete with bathrobe and slippers. A private seating area, complete with flatscreen TV, DVD and CD player, allows for cocktails at sunset. To round out the menu, there is ample wardrobe space, a full-length mirror, well-stocked bar and per- sonalised stationery. A butler can also supply anything, from room service to a laptop, with suitable aplomb. This level of casual, spectacular indulgence will 


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