In case you missed it, yesterday Windstar President Chris Prelog shared a now-official and no-longer-secret announcement of excellent information: Windstar can be buying two motor-yacht ships, to debut in December 2025 and 2026. The 224-passenger yachts, considered one of which is new and the opposite, equivalent in design, only a few years outdated, will improve capability by 33 p.c over the prevailing fleet and provides Windstar the flexibleness to in the end discover new areas.
“Since we introduced the acquisition yesterday, we’ve heard a lot pleasure about the truth that Windstar is rising once more,” Prelog informed us yesterday. “They’re excited that we’re staying true to our roots with what we all know that our company love about Windstar — its intimacy.”
Even higher? For these vacationers who already love the small ship Windstar expertise, Star Seeker and Star Explorer will really feel identical to residence.
“These can be full-on Windstar ships,” Prelog says, noting that in each circumstances, ships will obtain Windstar-specific additions which might be in step with Star Delight, Star Legend and Star Breeze, its different motor yachts. “They are going to provide a full-on Windstar expertise, the place every part you recognize can be onboard. Which means our nice crew, services, service, marina, atmosphere, eating choices, open bridge coverage – and even our widespread whirlpool on the bow.
“Higher but, most of the suites in our two new all-suite ships may have actual verandas.”
For the reason that announcement, we’ve gotten, as you would possibly anticipate, a lot of nice questions. We share solutions beneath. Acquired a contemporary query? Drop it into the feedback and we’ll get again to you.
When will the ships be on-line and bookable?
Star Seeker is below building now. Star Explorer was inbuilt 2019 and can endure in depth modifications. Each are all-suite motor yachts.
In June 2024 we plan to have itineraries confirmed and bookable for Star Seeker; the ship can be delivered to Windstar in December 2025. Star Explorer can be delivered in December 2026 and cruises will start operation in January 2027. We’ll hold you posted about when these voyages can be obtainable on the market.
What’s the capability of every ship?
Every ship carries as much as 224 company and 130 crew
Inform us in regards to the suites onboard
- There are 112 suites
- Veranda suites are one-bedroom with a full balcony (desk and two chairs on deck)
- Infiniti suites have a ground to ceiling window that opens midway
- Two massive one-bedroom Proprietor’s Suites can be constructed on the ship’s stern, deck 7. They’ll have ground to ceiling glass home windows and wrap round balconies
- Some suites may have a 3rd berth choice
- There can be just a few new connecting suites created
Will there be a watersports platform for water actions?
Sure, we’re constructing a yacht-style platform on the strict with staircase entry from deck 4; the water sports activities platform is about 12 toes in width. Kayaks, paddleboards, floating mats and different gear can be introduced out for company to make use of.
What eating places can be on board?
- Amphora –Important eating room for lunch and dinner with choices to dine inside and al fresco; lunch can be buffet and dinner can be full service
- Star Grill by Steven Raichlen returns; it’s on the highest deck by the ship’s pool
- Specialty restaurant (no cost) seats 38 company; its idea has but to be introduced
- 24-7 in-suite eating service
The place will we meet for a drink and to socialize?
- The Important Lounge with front room model structure, a stage and a bar
- The Yacht Membership can be a espresso bar in the course of the day and cocktail lounge within the night with expansive, 280 diploma views
- Star Bar returns; it’ll be on the highest deck by the pool and adjoining to the Star Grill
What is going to wellness and spa appear to be on Star Seeker and Star Explorer
- WorldSpa by Windstar – Newly constructed on deck 4 with entrance on deck 5; a leisure room, remedy room for hair and nails, sauna, bathe, three therapeutic massage rooms, dressing rooms
- Health room – Technogym gear and free weights, health lessons
- Pool and whirlpool on prime deck
- Whirlpool– including a brand new second whirlpool on deck 5 bow
What in regards to the widespread ice cream machine discovered on the Star Class ships?
You wager! We may have a self-serve ice cream machine on board – our president wouldn’t have it every other method.
