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Star Cruises' SUPERSTAR LEO Tour Page Four by Peter Knego
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SUPERSTAR LEO's exclusive French restaurant, Maxims, in a
forward-facing view.
Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2000.
Deck 7 is devoted entirely to public rooms. Flanked by the wrap-around promenade, its begins with the expansive Maharajah's, which spans the forward width of the ship and continues aft in an L-shape on the starboard side. It is dominated by three large crystal chandeliers and features every possible shipboard gaming feature. Photos in this area of the ship are prohibited, so it cannot be illustrated here. On the port side are the smaller Admirals Club and Club Royale gaming rooms. Access to these spaces is by invitation or for the occupants of the top suites. Just aft on the port side, one finds the 50 seat alternative dining venue Maxims. Featuring French cuisine, it is a quick sell-out on every cruise, so early reservations are a must. With a Louis Quatorze decorative theme, it offers nice views onto the port promenade through large picture windows.

Henry The Black Pub is shown here in a view looking aft.
Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2000.
The Henry The Black Pub continues aft of Maxims on the port side. Much as England is close to France, so the two distinctly different spaces are proximally placed within the ship. Reflecting the ambiance of an old Tudor English pub, it also contains a dart board and billiard table.

This is one of seven private karaoke rooms aboard the SUPERSTAR
LEO.
Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2000.
Meanwhile, the starboard side of Deck 7 continues aft from Maharajah's with Lobby Boulevard, much as Deck 8 is traversed via Sunset Boulevard. Just inboard of Maxims, one will find a series of karaoke rooms with different capacities. Equipped with video monitors and microphones, these spaces are perhaps the most advanced afloat and are served by the adjacent Bund.

The Bund occupies the forward portion of Lobby Boulevard and is
shown here facing forward.
Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2000.
Taking its name from Shanghai's famous riverfront promenade, The Bund seats 63. It is one of many conceptual bars onboard SUPERSTAR LEO and provides access to the Karaoke Rooms. The decor suggests a waterfront Shanghai warehouse of yore and incorporates crates, sacks, and tea cases, all with a view looking out to the open starboard Promenade.

The Blue Lagoon Cafe follows just aft of The Bund along Lobby
Boulevard and is shown here facing forward.
Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2000.
The 24 hour Blue Lagoon Cafe is a convenient and popular place for a quick a la carte snack. The extra tariff dining venue features both Asian and Western cuisine and is styled after various metropolitan street cafes in Asia. The decor features affixed bicycles, which are used for seating.

The SUPERSTAR LEO's Reception area is like that of a world class
hotel.
Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2000.
Lobby Boulevard spills aft into the Grand Centrum, which is fronted by the Reception area. The Shore Excursions Office is on the starboard side of the beautifully paneled service desk, while the central portion is where accounts are settled and queries are resolved.

An aft-facing view of The Cafe. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2000.
Hugging the port side of the grand staircase, and seating 36, The Cafe is yet another haven for a special craving. Here, delicious pastries, desserts, and coffees are provided for a small charge. Like a great European cafe, there is always something to watch, whether it be mulling passengers or a specially staged event in the Grand Centrum. The adjacent grand piano and water fountain add subtle sonic enhancement.

The Tai Pan Restaurant is aft of the Grand Centrum on Deck 7 and is
shown here in a port-facing view.
Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2000.
Yet another extra tariff alternative dining venue, the Tai Pan Restaurant, follows aft of the Grand Centrum, and is accesed on the starboard side via Lobby Boulevard. Offering all the acoutrements of an elegant land-based Cantonese Restaurant, including a show kitchen and a real fish tank, it is decorated in brilliant red, green, and gold with black enamel accents. There are three adjoining private dining rooms, each with karaoke gear.

Facing forward from the far aft portion of Deck 7's Lobby Boulevard.
Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2000.
Lobby Boulevard continues along the starboard side to the lower level of the double deck Moulin Rouge Show Lounge. Here lanterned circular windows look out onto the starboard Promenade.

The Moulin Rouge Show Lounge is shown here facing aft/port from Deck 7. The Deck 8 balconies are reserved for those with balconied staterooms. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2000.
The 957 seat Moulin Rouge Show Lounge is the SUPERSTAR LEO's largest public room. Here, the ship's designers have cleverly figured out how to have two double deck rooms atop eachother, but in such a way that only three deck levels are involved. Note how the seating is terraced upward from the base of the stage. The angled decking is actually the ceiling above the Windows Restaurant. The Moulin Rouge starts as a double level space, ending in just one deck height, while the room below has the opposite spatial layout. It also features unobstructed views as no structural supports are required. Moulin Rouge is more than just a clever use of space, however. It is also a technician's dream, sporting haze machines, programmable lighting, a revolving stage, and a dazzling sound system.

The Garden Room Restaurant is shown here in an aft-facing view from
the starboard side.
Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2000.
Deck 6 begins with OP (ocean view staterooms with portholes), OL (ocean view staterooms with windows), and IL (inside staterooms) accommodation. The Garden Room Restaurant, which is reached by the stairtower just aft, continues in the midships portion of the deck. The 268 seat space spans the width of the ship and has alcoves that continue aft on either side. Designed for Chinese family-style dining, it is one of the three all-inclusive restaurants (along with Raffles Buffet and Windows).

Nothing short of grand, Windows Restaurant is shown here in a port-facing view. The slant of the ceiling is also the slant of the floor of the Moulin Rouge Show Lounge. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2000.
The 632 seat Windows Restaurant follows just aft of the galley on Deck 6, occupying the SUPERSTAR LEO's stern. The forward portion of the room spans the width of the ship and is flanked by full-length windows on each side. While it tapers in slightly in the aft section, the stern is dominated by a double deck trio of French windows that overlook the ship's wake. A truly magnificent space, the upward slant of the ceiling from fore to aft part of the room is nothing short of inspired. Western style cuisine is the bill of fare and this is the third and perhaps most spectacular of the three all-inclusive dining venues aboard.
Decks 5 and 4 contain more OP, OL, and IL accommodation. The medical center (not illustrated) is on Deck 4.
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