Windstar Cruises reveals details of its stunning new vessel Star Seeker, launching in early 2026
Small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises has unveiled a first look at its Star Seeker, a 224-guest ship boasting just 112 spacious suites, many with large verandas and infinity windows.
The ship also boasts five dining options (all of which are included in Windstar’s cruise fare), a full-service spa with a grand entrance from the deck above, a fitness facility, and a fresh take on the line’s iconic Watersports Platform, which turns the ocean into an infinity pool by letting guests access the sea directly from the ship.
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The line hoped guests aboard Star Seeker will experience a sense of tranquility in their suites, which have been designed to be an oasis for relaxation, dressed in light wood and a soothing colour palette of light blues, greens, and natural browns.
Star Seeker also features two Horizon Owner’s Suites, a new suite category for the line, at the aft of the ship on deck 7, which can be combined with adjacent suites for more space and multi-generational families. Each comes with a wrap-around balcony offering spectacular vistas — perfect for evening cocktails or a private dinner. While the two suites are Star Seeker’s most luxurious and spacious offerings, the ship has a full menu of suite offerings with 12 different accommodation types to choose from, many allowing triple occupancy.
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Star Seeker has 72 suites with large verandas where guests may sit outside and enjoy the view and fresh air while, new for Windstar, 30 infinity suites feature a large floor-to-ceiling infinity window that slides down half-way from the top to open the suite to refreshing sea breezes.
There are no interior cabins on Windstar ships and instead Star Seeker’s 10 Oceanview suites will boasts plenty of natural light and a view of the sea, a walk-in mosaic glass shower, and an inviting queen bed that can be converted into two twins if desired.
All suites include a fully stocked mini-bar and refrigerator, interactive TV, safe, fresh fruit, and waffle weave robe and slippers. The four highest suite categories – Horizon, Star, Classic, Deluxe – add other amenities such as an Illy espresso machine, Canapes service, and fresh flowers.
In the ship’s public spaces and restaurants, guests will find more vibrant hues inspired by sunrises and sunsets, including warm yellows, golds, and oranges, ensuring a harmonious blend of elegance and comfort throughout the ship.
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Star Seeker is currently under construction in Portugal and her maiden voyage will be a Transatlantic sailing in early January 2026 from Malaga to Miami. After a christening event in Miami where the cruise line is headquartered, Star Seeker will sail its first voyage in the Caribbean and offer more cruises in the Caribbean before heading up the West Coast of the United States to Alaska for a full season of summer cruises.
From there, the ship will sail to Japan and bring back the line’s popular Japan itineraries before heading to Southeast Asia.
Windstar will debut an additional new sister ship, Star Explorer, in December of 2026.
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