The design of Windstar Cruises’ two new ships, Star Seeker and Star Explorer, are undergoing a significant transformation from the original blueprints of initial developer, the small-ship operator has confirmed.

Fifty Virtuoso Cruise Icons of 2024 recently sailed aboard Windstar’s 312-guest, all-suite Star Breeze in French Polynesia.

Windstar Cruises has unveiled plans to send its newest ship, Star Seeker, cruising to Alaska and Japan when it joins the fleet in 2026. Windstar last sailed in Alaska and Japan in 2023 before it redeployed Star Breeze to be the year-round ship in Tahiti.

Windstar Cruises has revealed an expansion of its fleet with two all-suite motor yachts, Star Seeker and Star Explorer. The first of the two ships, new-build Star Seeker – which is currently being constructed in the WestSEA shipyard – is expected to be delivered in December of 2025, followed by Star Explorer in December 2026. Both ships will have ice-strengthened hulls, unlocking access to new destinations.

Windstar Cruises has forged a new collaboration with Pacific Beachcomber, offering post nights stays in The Brando to its elite guests.

Windstar Cruises has formally announced its first-ever President’s Mystery Cruise, set to depart on 19 April 2025. The voyage was exclusively foreshadowed by LATTE last week.

Windstar Cruises’ Star Breeze has commenced its year-round deployment in Tahiti and French Polynesia this week, replacing Wind Spirit. The move, foreshadowed 12 months ago, provides a significant bump in capacity for Windstar Cruises in the Pacific.

Windstar Cruises says it intends to keep Star Legend sailing in the Mediterranean for another winter season, providing our guests with the opportunity to explore Europe and the region’s allure year-round.

Windstar Cruises has revealed a multi-million dollar initiative to redesign all three of its classic sailing yachts – 148-guest Wind Star and Wind Spirit, and 342-guest Wind Surf.

Windstar Cruises has delayed its inaugural season in the Middle East, likely due to the conflict in Israel and the Gaza Strip, releasing a winter season in the Mediterranean instead. Star Legend will now offer itineraries between December 2023 and April 2024, sailing to ports including Barcelona, Nice, Florence/Livorno, Marseille and Rome. The ship will also be showcased in Cannes during the annual luxury travel showcase, ILTM Cannes.

Windstar Cruises has appointed Janet Bava as the small ship cruise operator’s new Chief Commercial Officer, effective 24 July 2023. Current CCO, Betsy O’Rourke, and the CCO of Windstar’s parent company, Xanterra Travel Collection, will move to a consultancy capacity with Xanterra and its ownership, The Anschutz Corporation. She will also engage in outside Board opportunities.

Windstar Cruises has released its sailing schedule through summer of 2025, with several key deployment moves for its fleet of six ships.