So far, we’ve watched as Windstar’s Star Seeker, its first-ever newbuild, has gone through major phases of the construction process, gotten its ceremonial float-out, and received its designated members of its senior leadership team.
Attention now turns to refining its interiors, which is all about seeing the ship become a real cruise vessel. Today, Windstar has revealed renderings, which are digital images that show how rooms like the Yacht Club, Main Lounge and Amphora will look – when they are completed.
The overall effect?
“It was important that our inspiration for the design of Star Seeker is rooted in both traditions that Windstar Yacht Club guests will appreciate – along with some fresh new approaches,” says Stijn Creupelandt, chief operations officer.
“We are designing Star Seeker to reflect a balance of intimacy and openness,” says Jessica Payne, senior manager, interior design. “With floor-to-ceiling windows everywhere, guests are always connected to the sea, and the whole ship transforms as the sun rises and sets.
“We really took inspiration from the always changing light and colors of the ocean, and that’s reflected in how the spaces evolve throughout the day—just like the sea itself. Every space is designed to be multi-purpose, shifting naturally from morning to night to create different moods and experiences.”
Let’s take a look.
The Yacht Club
Insider details: During the day, the Yacht Club will serve as your traditional coffee bar with light snacks and desserts, along with coffees and juices . After 6 p.m., it’ll transform into a low-key lounge with light background music (such as a piano player), ideal to reflect about the day passed with friends and cocktails.
Main Lounge
Insider details: During day and night, the Lounge is a hub of activity. Daytimes, it’s host to enrichment programs, cooking demonstrations and trivia. At night there’s live entertainment.
Amphora
Insider details: We love that Star Seeker’s Amphora will have alfresco dining. It will also be open, every day, for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At breakfast and lunch, there will be an upscale buffet style option along with a’la carte off-the-menu specials. Both will feature a live cooking station. And, as always, there are no advance reservations required.
Stay tuned for details and renderings on other aspects of Star Seeker, including pool deck, suites and other public venues.
Editor’s Note: Star Seeker will enter service in December of 2025, sailing from Málaga, Spain, to Miami, where Windstar is headquartered and where the ship’s christening ceremony will take place in January of 2026. Star Seeker will then sail its first voyage in the Caribbean and offer more cruises in the region 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 Asia, bringing back the line’s popular Around Japan itineraries.
It will also expand its Asia sailings to include Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and Cambodia in 2026 and 2027.
The 224-guest Star Seeker will have five dining options, including Amphora and Star Grill (both with alfresco seating), a new (no fee) alternative restaurant, and room service. There will be a full-service spa, fitness facility, infinity pool and Windstar’s signature watersports platform. Its hull will be ice-strengthened, which gives the vessel more flexibility in terms of itinerary development. With an eye toward minimizing its environmental footprint and emphasizing Windstar’s commitment to sustainability, Star Seeker will operate with Tier III NOx-rated Rolls Royce engines and has the ability to connect to shore power, minimizing port emissions. Other technological enhancements include an advanced wastewater treatment system.
Star Explorer, its sister ship, will debut a year later in December 2026.
So excited for Seeker. But reminder this isn’t the first new ship commissioned for WINDSTAR.
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