In case you missed it, yesterday Windstar President Chris Prelog shared a now-official and no-longer-secret announcement of fine information: Windstar will probably be buying two motor-yacht ships, to debut in December 2025 and 2026. The 224-passenger yachts, one in all which is new and the opposite, equivalent in design, only a few years outdated, will improve capability by 33 p.c over the prevailing fleet and provides Windstar the flexibleness to finally discover new areas.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 instructed us yesterday. “They’re excited that we’re staying true to our roots with what we all know that our friends 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 similar to dwelling.

“These will probably be full-on Windstar ships,” Prelog says, noting that in each instances, ships will obtain Windstar-specific additions which can be in step with Star Satisfaction, Star Legend and Star Breeze, its different motor yachts.  “They may provide a full-on Windstar expertise, the place every part you understand will probably be onboard. Meaning our nice crew, services, service, marina, atmosphere, eating choices, open bridge coverage – and even our common whirlpool on the bow.

“Higher but, lots of the suites in our two new all-suite ships could have actual verandas.”

Because the announcement, we’ve gotten, as you may 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 underneath building now. Star Explorer was in-built 2019 and can bear 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 will probably be delivered to Windstar in December 2025. Star Explorer will probably be delivered in December 2026 and cruises will start operation in January 2027. We’ll maintain you posted about when these voyages will probably be accessible on the market.  

What’s the capability of every ship?

Every ship carries as much as 224 friends 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 flooring to ceiling window that opens midway
• Two giant one-bedroom Proprietor’s Suites will probably be constructed on the ship’s stern, deck 7. They’ll have flooring to ceiling glass home windows and wrap round balconies
• Some suites could have a 3rd berth choice
• There will probably be a couple of 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 will probably be introduced out for friends to make use of.

What eating places will probably be on board?

• Amphora –Predominant eating room for lunch and dinner with choices to dine inside and al fresco; lunch will probably be buffet and dinner will probably 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 friends; 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 Predominant Lounge with front room type structure, a stage and a bar
• The Yacht Membership will probably be a espresso bar through 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’s 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, therapy 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 high deck
• Whirlpool– including a brand new second whirlpool on deck 5 bow

What in regards to the common ice cream machine discovered on the Star Class ships?

You wager! We could have a self-serve ice cream machine on board – our president wouldn’t have it another manner.