New ships ‘will help us stand out even more’, insists Windstar's UK sales lead

Each ship has 112 suites, featuring private verandas and infinity windows. At the aft of the ships, there will be two new Owner’s Suites with wrap-around balconies where guests can have private dinners or evening cocktails. 

Star Seeker and Star Explorer will have ice-strengthened hulls meaning the line can potentially access new destinations. Full itineraries for Star Seeker will be announced in late June 2024. 

To minimise their environmental footprint, the ships have tier III Nox rated Rolls-Royce engines and can connect to shore power, minimising port emissions.

Windstar Cruises president Christopher Prelog said: “Our goal was to ensure these ships are unmistakably Windstar, and a significant amount of effort has gone into achieving this. 

“We are thrilled for this expansion, building on the success of our game-changing Star Class in small-ship cruising with guests and travel partners, while offering new experiences.

"This growth reflects the dedication of our incredible crew and team, allowing us to broaden our destination portfolio and even bring one of our Wind Class sail ships back to Tahiti.”

The fleet expansion also allows Windstar to bring back Wind Star to Tahiti where it will join Star Breeze, adding more capacity to a region where there is strong demand for French Polynesian sailings.