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Star Cruises' SUPERSTAR LEO Tour Page Three by Peter Knego
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The Starlight Video Arcade is shown in this aft-facing view.
Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2000.
Deck 11 begins with the wheelhouse and Bridge Viewing Gallery, continuing aft with OB (ocean view with balcony staterooms) and IU (inside staterooms) all the way to the open Buccaneer's Deck at the stern. Deck 10 starts with the ship's ultra luxurious ES (executive suites) and their own private club lounge and continues aft with JS (Junior Suites) and more OB and IU staterooms. The after portion of this deck is dedicated to children and teens, offering a variety of activities and features few ships can rival.
On the port side, the Starlight Video Arcade, Disco, and Cinema features a Disco with soda bar and a mind-boggling array of video games adjoining the Buccaneer's Wet and Wild Pool illustrated previously.

The entrance to Charlie's Child Care Center, facing aft.
Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2000.
Charlie's Child Care Center occupies the starboard side of aft Deck 10. Along with the teen area and Buccaneer's Wet and Wild pool, a total of 4,200 square feet of space is alloted to the SUPERSTAR LEO's younger passengers. Perhaps only the Disney ships can rival the amount of activities provided by Star Cruise's family-oriented fleet.

This is a port-facing view in Charlie's Child Care Center's computer room. Just beyond is a small video room with bean bag seating. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2000.
Among the activities provided youngsters on the LEO: play and painting areas, a sleeping section for toddlers, a computer learning center, and a cinema with bean bag and sponge seating where cartoons and videos are shown.

This view shows another portion of the vast Charlie's Child Care
Center, including the play and painting areas.
Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2000.
Like a maze, Charlie's Child Care Center goes on and on with a huge array of facilities for children of all ages.

The outer, aft portion of Charlie's Child Care, facing forward.
Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2000.
Other features include a monkey cage and paddling pool. There is also an area outside adjacent to Buccaneer's Wet and Wild where children are supervised.

One of seven inter-connecting meeting rooms, the Clipper Room, is
illustrated here in an aft-facing view.
Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2000.
Deck 9 continues with more ES, JS, and OB staterooms. Deck 8 begins with OU (ocean view staterooms with windows) and IU cabins. Inboard of the lifeboats, a span of public areas begins with the Business Center. Here, seven conference and meeting rooms are served by an Executive Business Center with computer and fax facilities as well as secretarial services.

Another richly-paneled conference room, the Ketch Room features an etched glass decorative panel. It is shown in an aft-facing view. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2000.
With a nautical decorative theme, these rooms are named accordingly: Ketch, Sampan, Yacht, Brig, Schooner, Clipper, and Boardroom. They are adjacent to the 80-seat Picture House (not illustrated), which doubles as an auditorium and movie theater. Although first run films are available in cabins, movies are regularly screened for those who prefer a cinema setting.

Champagne Charlie's is shown here in a forward/port-facing view.
Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2000.
A starboard-situated passageway that links the public areas on Deck 8 is called Sunset Boulevard. Continuing just aft of the Business Center, it leads to Champagne Charlie's, a deco-inspired bar that looks aft into the SUPERSTAR LEO's spectacular Grand Centrum. Ten varieties of champagne as well as caviar and oysters can be purchased here.

From the balcony of Champagne Charlie's, this aft-facing view shows
the SUPERSTAR LEO's spectacular Grand Centrum.
Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2000.
On the port side, the passage leads to the Star Boutique where several shops offer luxury items. On the starboard side, there is a souvenir shop with various sundries called Ports o'Call.

From starboard Deck 8, a view of the Grand Centrum facing port/up.
Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2000.
Inspired by Hong Kong's Grand Hyatt Hotel, the Grand Centrum is seven decks high. Within its 35 by 90 foot span are black marble pillars with matching floor, a grand staircase, a glass-decked piano landing above a fountain, and a bank of three glass elevators. It is lined with wood veneer panels, faux balconies, and topped with windows that look out onto the Tivoli Pool area and a compass point ceiling fixture.

From the top of the grand staircase, the view of the SUPERSTAR LEO's Grand Centrum continues to inspire awe in this forward-facing view. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2000.
Among the works of art in the Grand Centrum are a circular $32,000.00 hand-tufted carpet in the reception area and an antique wooden table where there is a large floral display. Aft of the elevators on Deck 8, Sunset Boulevard continues on the starboard side.

The aft portion of Sunset Boulevard provides access to the Shogun
Japanese alternative dining venue.
Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2000.
The Shogun Restaurant, fronted by two Shogun warrior figures, features authentic Japanese cuisine in a medieval setting. The entrance is via a small bridge that spans a stone garden. There are separate rooms such as the Teppanyaki Room where the food is prepared in front of the guests, The Tatami Room where guests remove their shoes and sit on floor mats, and The Samurai Room which can be closed off for private events.

A port-facing view in the main portion of The Shogun Restaurant.
Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2000.
Burled veneers interact with a black, blue, and gold color scheme and every dish is meant to be both appetizing and aesthetically pleasing.

Sushi Bar facing forward. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2000.
A sushi bar that looks out onto Sunset Boulevard adjoins the aft/starboard portion of the Shogun Restaurant. Deck 8 continues aft to the Moulin Rouge Show Lounge balconies, which are reserved during performances for passengers booking balcony class or higher stateroom categories.
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