Windstar Welcomes New Star Seeker  – Chris...

Windstar Cruises debuted its latest all-suite yacht, Star Seeker, with a splash at its Miami Christening Occasion on January fifteenth. Following the ceremony, Star Seeker departed on an 8-night Star Seeker Christening Sailing from Miami to San Juan, with stops within the Dominican Republic and the British Virgin Islands. In 2026, Star Seeker will discover the Caribbean and Alaska earlier than crusing to Japan and Southeast Asia, with an emphasis on immersive journey in Thailand and Vietnam.

The Christening Occasion 

Libby Anschutz—daughter of Windstar’s proprietor Phil Anschutz—took heart stage at Star Seeker’s christening ceremony to ship a heartfelt message, providing nicely needs for the yacht and all who will sail aboard. In a second steeped in maritime custom, she adopted with the ceremonial breaking of a champagne bottle towards the hull, formally naming and welcoming Star Seeker to the fleet and underscoring the Anschutz household’s imaginative and prescient for heat, thoughtfully crafted journeys at sea. Libby’s function as Godmother continues a significant household connection to Windstar, echoing the christening of Star Pleasure by her mom Mrs. Nancy Anschutz. Libby’s sister Sarah Anschutz is about to christen Windstar’s second new ship, Star Explorer, June 2027 in London. 

Windstar’s President Christopher Prelog kicked off the occasion with a reminder about what makes Windstar particular and brings company again. “It’s the way in which you are feeling if you find yourself on board a Windstar ship. The grins from the crew, the real dialog, the kindness and caring that flows by means of the ship daily. That is the Windstar tradition that’s been a part of the corporate because it started with two small crusing ships, and it continues right this moment.”

Star Seeker’s Captain Tom Schofield shared how significant it’s to see a ship come alive as soon as crew and company come aboard after which launched his senior officers and crew. Three present ship godmothers have been notably current to welcome the brand new ship and godmother into the fold: Mrs. Louise Andren, godmother of Windstar’s first ship Wind Star and spouse of founder Karl Andren; Mrs. Nancy Anschutz, godmother of Star Pleasure and spouse of proprietor Phil Anschutz; Ms. Gloria Bohan, godmother of Star Legend, a journey trade chief. Pastor Invoice White from Christ Journey Church offered a blessing for the ship earlier than the night concluded with a send-off firework present above the harbor. 

About Star Seeker in 2026

Star Seeker is the primary new construct within the Star Class fleet, designed for simply 224 company and crafted to mirror Windstar’s hallmark model—intimate, immersive, and effortlessly elegant. It options 112 superbly appointed lodging—most that includes non-public verandas or floor-to-ceiling infinity home windows, together with two new aft-facing Horizon Proprietor’s Suites with wraparound balconies. Designed for consolation and class, suites embrace walk-in mosaic glass showers, absolutely stocked mini-bars, and premium facilities in top-tier classes. Onboard, company can get pleasure from 5 included eating venues, a full-service spa with a dramatic two-deck entrance, and a reimagined Marina with direct ocean entry. In 2027, Star Seeker will revisit Alaska — with itineraries like 7-Day Scenic Alaska and 10-Day Alaskan Splendor— and Japan with its 10-Day Grand Japan itinerary, the introduction of a brand new Vacation spot Discovery Occasion in Tomonoura, and the addition of a brand-new Thriller Cruise. 

Wanting Forward: Star Explorer

Star Explorer, the sister ship to Star Seeker, debuts in December 2026, bringing Windstar’s signature small-ship model to a few of Europe’s most charming, and hard-to-reach, locations year-round. Carrying simply 224 company, Star Explorer is designed to sail the place bigger ships merely can’t, gliding into river ports and metropolis facilities like London on the Thames, Bordeaux, Rouen, and Caen, whereas additionally exploring the British Isles, Eire, the Baltics, Norway’s fjords, France, Northern Spain, and Portugal. Her itineraries are deeply immersive and port-intensive, with longer stays and overnights in locations similar to Stockholm, Tallinn, Bordeaux, San Sebastián, and Biarritz, plus Windstar firsts like Puerto Banús, the marina gateway to Marbella. On board, the environment is relaxed and refined—mirroring Star Seeker—with 112 spacious suites, many with both non-public verandas or infinity home windows, together with two new Horizon Proprietor’s Suites, World Spa by Windstar, and Windstar favorites like Yacht Membership Café, Basil + Bamboo, Amphora, and the signature Marina with complimentary watersports, open eating, and a heat, attentive crew.

Must Know

• There are a number of Star Seeker sailings in 2026 to discover:

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