Windstar Cruises is expanding its fleet with the addition of two all-suite motor yachts.

The first of the two ships, the new-build Star Seeker is currently being constructed in the WestSEA shipyard and is expected to be delivered in December 2025. The second, Star Explorer, will be delivered in December 2026.

With a capacity for 224 guests and a staff to guest ratio of 1:2, each of the new motor yachts will offer:

• 112 suites featuring full private verandas and infinity windows:
• two new Owner’s Suites with wrap-around balconies have been added to the aft of the ship;
• Windstar’s iconic  Watersports Platform with all-new staircase access;
• Yacht Club café and lounge;
• two-storey spa and fitness facility;
• intimate forward whirlpool on the bow;
• a spacious open deck for sunbathing;
• and Windstar’s famous deck barbeques.

As the Official Cruise Line of the James Beard Foundation® (JBF), Windstar’s commitment to exceptional cuisine will continue aboard the Star Seeker and Star Explorer. Each ship will have four dining options. The re-imagined main dining room, Amphora, will serve a variety of inventive dishes, including rotating items from James Beard Foundation-affiliated guest chefs. Al fresco dining will be available at both Amphora and the Star Grill. A no-charge specialty restaurants and 24-hour room service round out the options.

Star Seeker and Star Explorer both have ice-strengthened hulls, giving them access to new destinations. The ships are equipped with the latest technology in safety, propulsion and navigation, including pump jet thrusters and forward-facing Sonar.

To minimize their environmental footprint and uphold the boutique cruise line’s commitment to sustainability, the ships have tier III Nox rated Rolls Royce engines and can connect to shore power minimizing port emissions. In addition, Star Seeker and Star Explorer have advanced wastewater treatment systems that meet all global standards.

“Our goal was to ensure these ships are unmistakably Windstar, and a significant amount of effort has gone into achieving this,” says Christopher Prelog, president, Windstar Cruises. “We are thrilled for this expansion, building on the success of our game-changing Star Class in small-ship cruising with guests and travel partners, while offering new experiences. This growth reflects the dedication of our incredible crew and team, allowing us to broaden our destination portfolio and even bring one of our Wind Class sail ships back to Tahiti.”

Windstar’s fleet of all-suite and sailing yachts are available for charter and incentives.