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Star Cruises' SUPERSTAR LEO Tour Page Five by Peter Knego

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SUPERSTAR LEO ACCOMMODATIONS: The Lion Sleeps Very Well Tonight

Cabin 10002 occupies the forward starboard corner of Deck 10 and has an excellent view over the ship's bow. This view is facing forward toward the dining area. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2000.

There are eight levels of accommodation offered on board SUPERSTAR LEO. The most expensive and opulent cabins are in the Executive Suite category, occupying the forward portion of Deck 10 just beneath the wheelhouse and the aft portion of Deck 9. Named for specific regions (Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Tokyo, and Shanghai) they are veneered in exotic mahogany, maple, birds-eye, rosewood, or zebra. The example above is Cabin 10002, Malaysia Suite.

Cabin 10002, Malaysia Suite, is shown in an aft-facing view in the bedroom area.
Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2000.

The bedrooms and full bathrooms in these 555 -- 605 square foot suites are adjoined so that guests can easily pass from one to the other. There are no less than three televisions (bedroom, bathroom, and living room) and the bathtubs double as jacuzzis. They also contain two bathrooms (one full and one with just sink and toilet), a bar, dining area, living room with sofa bed, and large balcony.

The inverse view of the same bedroom to bathroom area in Suite 10002.
Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2000.

The suites can interconnect and arrangements can be made for two Executive Suites and one adjoining Junior Suite. These rooms are served by the Admiral Club Lounge where a butler is on duty and sundries are served. With a marble mantled fireplace, this concierge style room is located in the center portion of forward Deck 10.

The bedroom of a Junior Suite (10518) showing the lavish veneers and rich appointments.
Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2000.

The next highest category are the 414 -- 436 square foot Junior Suites. These eleven units are adjacent to the Executive Suites and are almost as lavish. These contain a sitting area with table that doubles for dining or mahjong, a private bar, and large bathroom with twin sinks and jacuzzi.

The bathroom area of Junior Suite 10518 featues a jacuzzi tub that can be accessed by the balcony.
Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2000.

Interestingly, the Junior Suites have mirrored bedroom ceilings. The carpets incorporate zodiac or galaxy themes.

A typical OB stateroom, cabin 10026 is illustrated here in a starboard facing view.
Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2000.

The next highest category is OB (ocean view staterooms with balconies). They are located on Decks 9, 10, and 11 and total 341 in all. Some interconnect and all are color coded according to their respective deck.

The OB balconies have patio furniture and glass railings, as shown in this view from cabin 11506.
Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2000.

The OBs measure 201 square feet and all have two lower beds. Some have upper berths and/or sofa beds and all feature televisions, telephones, sliding door closets, safes, makeup tables, hairdryers, nightstands, and special reading lamps.

The modular bathrooms are very similar in the non-suite cabins. This is a view of the unit in 1026.
Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2000.

The bathrooms are divided into three sections: shower, sink area, and toilet (which has its own private sliding door). While are all basically the same in the OB, OP, OU, IU, and IL categories, there is some variance in tile colors and patterns.

An OU cabin is shown in this image. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2000.

The OU (ocean view stateroom with window Decks 8 and 9), OL (ocean view with window Decks 5 & 6), and OP (ocean view with porthole Decks 4, 5, and 6) all measure approximately 157 square feet and come with all the same features as the OB units, albeit without balconies.

An example of an IU cabin, 10031, which has an additional upper berth, is shown here in an aft-facing view.
Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2000.

Our look at the LEO's accommodations concludes with the IU (inside stateroom Decks 8, 9, 10, and 11) and IL categories (inside Decks 4, 5, and 6). Even though they are the least expensive, they are nonetheless comfortable and well-equipped. Spacious at an average of 149 square feet, they feature vibrant colors and lively artwork.

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copyright 2001 Peter Knego

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