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Windstar has begun a multi-million-dollar, multi-year refurbishment initiative for Wind Surf, Wind Spirit and Wind Star
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It occurred to me, traveling to Malaga to be part of Star Seeker’s weeklong shakedown cruise, that the last time I was so excited about experiencing a new style-for-Windstar voyage was, when, after a handful of sailings on my beloved Wind Surf, I was introduced to Star Legend at its christening.
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Imagine that your suite evokes memories of the stately Broadmoor Resort or the lush and sunny vibe of the salt marshes at Sea Island, two prominent land-based resorts in America. Actually, there’s no need to imagine. Windstar was inspired to create suite accommodations that mirrored the Colorado and Georgia resorts, sister companies to Windstar, for
Have You Seen These Suites, Inspired by The Broadmoor and Sea Island? Read More »
A christening ceremony to honor a new ship that joins a cruise line’s fleet is always a huge milestone in its maritime heritage. Windstar’s celebration of Star Seeker, which took place in Miami in mid-January, was way more than that.
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Windstar Cruises has officially taken ownership of Star Seeker, its newest all-suite yacht, following a handover ceremony on Monday, December 15 at the WestSEA Shipyard in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. The 224-guest yacht is the first new build in Windstar’s Star Class and marks a major milestone in the small ship cruise line’s ongoing fleet expansion.
As Star Seeker gets tantalizingly closer to launch (she debuts on December 28 in Malaga), we’ve heard a lot about “sea trials,” the next major milestone in the life of a newbuild. As we discovered from Star Seeker’s float-out, the moment when a ship takes to the sea and floats for the first time, there’s
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Over the past few years, Windstar has been embracing its commitment to mind, body and spirit via a range of opportunities, from a series of transformative voyages hosted by visionary wellness architect, author, and soulful guide Debbie Dixon to creating new, relaxation-focused spaces on its new Star Seeker and Star Explorer. Windstar’s newest opportunity? For
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Beginning in January, Windstar is celebrating “meet-ups” in ports in the Canary Islands and the Caribbean where Star Seeker and other ships in the fleet happen to coincide.
When Star Seeker debuts in December, it will reflect Windstar’s ongoing commitment to wellness while traveling. Overall, says Lieven Van Daele, Windstar’s director of guest experience, “wellness and relaxation are both important pillars for Windstar and it’s our philosophy that achieving these takes many forms.” First, of course, is the emphasis on creating a serene
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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.
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In reaching out to each member of the senior team, it was also heartwarming to hear how many of them commented that Star Seeker will be a new Windstar experience
Star Explorer, the 224-guest sister ship to Windstar’s Star Seeker, will make its debut on December 28, 2026 and will cruise year-round in the Mediterranean.
Have you wondered how Windstar plans its itineraries, chooses the wines for its onboard wine lists and develops shore excursions in ports of call? Welcome to Windstar’s new Winds of Change podcast, just launched in January 2025, which is all about offering insider access to how cruises are developed.
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If you have traveled with Windstar Cruises, you’ll already know that its crew is the secret sauce that makes a cruise extra special. Here’s one reason why.
Getting to Know You: Teresa Haughey, Crew Welfare and Engagement Manager Read More »
Wind Surf’s refurbishment is part of Windstar’s Setting Sails initiative, which redesigns all three of its sailing class of vessels between now and 2027
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