Star Cruises and Greater Bay Area Satellite TV have teamed up to launch the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Maritime Culture Festival aboard the Star Voyager.
Focused on the theme Vibrant Games, Healthy Navigation, the initiative takes cruises beyond mere leisure by integrating TCM culture into the overall experience.
Indeed, the festival brings travellers on a maritime journey that blends wellness, learning, culture, sightseeing and immersive discovery.
StarDream Cruises president Michael Goh enthused: "We are excited to partner with Greater Bay Area Satellite TV to bring TCM wellness to the seas. This unique integration of culture and healthy living reflects our commitment to offering experiences that go beyond expectations, and we will continue creating themed voyages that enrich our guests’ journeys.”
A representative from Greater Bay Area Satellite TV added: "This cross-border collaboration with StarCruises to create the Maritime TCM Culture Festival aims to explore new pathways for integrating traditional culture with modern lifestyles. We hope to make health concepts and TCM culture more accessible through audiovisual media, contributing to cultural heritage and the advancement of public health initiatives."
A voyage into wellness
Guests can experience this exclusive festival on two of Star Voyager’s special sailings departing from Hong Kong.
These include the 5 Night Halong Bay–Da Nang–Sanya Cruise departing on 19 October 2025, and the 5 Night Boracay–Coron Cruise departing on 9 November 2025.
The themed voyage introduces guests to the traditions of TCM while offering an immersive cruise experience.
On Star Voyager, guests can take part in morning wellness sessions such as Baduanjin, a form of traditional Chinese qigong exercise, set against the refreshing sea breeze.
The onboard theatre will host exciting interactive wellness talks by nationally renowned physicians, offering guests practical tips on seasonal health preservation.
Guests can also enjoy specialized treatments including ear acupressure and meridian massages, designed to promote balance and relaxation throughout their journey.
Food also plays an important role in the experience, as the Medicinal Food Homology-themed banquet, jointly crafted by TCM experts and Star Voyager’s master chefs, blends traditional efficacy with contemporary flavours, weaving health concepts into every dining occasion.
With wellness infused into every part of the journey, this is a voyage not to be missed.
