Windstar Cruises’ new ship floats out

Tuesday, 26 Nov, 2024 0

Windstar Cruises’ new Star Seeker yacht, the first Star Class new build for the small ship line, has floated out.

It emerged from the building dock at the WestSEA Shipyard in Viana do Castelo, Portugal.

Work is now ongoing to complete the interiors, including 112 suites.

The ship will also have five dining options, a full-service spa with a grand entrance from the deck above, a fitness facility and a new version of the Watersports Platform.

This gives guests access to the sea directly from the ship.

Star Seeker has a capacity for 224 guests and a staff to guest ratio of 1:2.

Star Seeker is set to enter service in December 2025, sailing from Málaga to Miami where the ship’s christening ceremony will take place in January 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 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.

Windstar’s Star Seeker float-out ceremony was attended by Mario Ferreira and Manuel Barros of Mystic Invest and Windstar’s Vice President of Expansion Projects John Gunner.

“Seeing a ship come together and be at the point where she leaves dry dock for the sea is a memorable milestone,” says Gunner.

Windstar will debut an additional new sister ship, Star Explorer, in December 2026.

Star Seeker and Star Explorer both have ice-strengthened hulls, unlocking access to new destinations.

Learn more about : Windstar Cruises ( N. America )

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