Starcruise CosCruise Competition
Cosplay is about to level up in a big way. The Starcruise CosCruise Competition, officially known as the Starcruise Cosplay Competition: CosCruise Championship at Sea, is setting sail as Malaysia’s first-ever cosplay competition held entirely onboard a cruise ship.
Organised by StarCruises in collaboration with ACG Festiverse and AniMania Festival, this one-of-a-kind event invites cosplayers to swap convention halls for ocean views, epic costumes, and a floating stage packed with fandom energy. The competition takes place aboard the Star Voyager, where creativity, performance, and cosplay culture collide at sea.
According to StarDream Cruises President Michael Goh, the Starcruise CosCruise Competition is designed to celebrate imagination, fandoms, and community in a completely new environment. With the ship departing from Port Klang, the experience promises an unforgettable blend of cruising, cosplay, and adventure.
CosCruise Competition Dates and Route
The Starcruise Cosplay Competition will take place from 2 to 6 February 2026, during a four-night cruise departing from Port Klang. The sailing includes stops in Phuket and Singapore before returning to Port Klang, giving participants and guests an international cruise experience alongside the competition.
How to Enter the Starcruise CosCruise Competition
Cosplayers can submit their entries online from 12 December 2025 until 12 January 2026 at 11:59 pm (Malaysia time). Selected finalists will be announced on 19 January 2026 via the official website.
Shortlisted participants will receive a complimentary cruise on this exclusive sailing, where they will compete live onboard the Star Voyager. The winner will walk away with RM2,000 and the prestigious title of First-Ever CosCruise Champion at Sea.
To join, please visit the official Starcruise CosCruise Competition website and fill in the form provided.
More Sailings from Port Klang
The Star Voyager will be homeported in Port Klang from 19 December 2025 to 2 February 2026, offering weekly cruises for fans who want to experience the ship outside the main competition dates.
Every week, the ship departs on
• A three-night cruise to Bintan and Singapore, departing every Friday
• A four-night cruise to Phuket and Singapore, departing every Monday
All sailings return to Port Klang, making it easy for Malaysian fans to attend.
Conclusion
The Starcruise CosCruise Competition is more than just a contest. It’s a full cosplay experience at sea, combining travel, fandom culture, stage performance, and community vibes in one floating venue. For cosplayers looking to stand out, try something new, and be part of cosplay history, this is a competition unlike any other.