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During Wednesday's announcement, Prelog said the addition of the two Mystic vessels would allow Windstar to send one of its sailing ships, the 148-passenger Wind Star, back to French Polynesia starting in 2027. Wind Star will join the 312-passenger Star Breeze in sailing year-round in French Polynesia, a major expansion for Windstar in the region. The Star Plus-class ships are the line's traveling class, taking the longer, more sightseeing-focused routes in places like Alaska, Asia, Australia and northern Europe. With more indoor space, these ships can better handle destinations like Iceland and Alaska where the weather may prevent passengers from spending large amounts of time outdoors when sailing. Most of the public areas are found on the upper two decks with cabins on the lower two, with the exception of a small gym and the exit to the water sports platform on Deck 2.
What will wellness and spa look like on Star Seeker and Star Explorer
Star porthole, ocean-view and balcony suites are the new suites; plain ocean-view and balcony suites are the originals. Windstar Cruises has a surprisingly varied fleet for a cruise line with only six small ships. If a razzmatazz theater with Broadway-style shows, a bling-a-ding casino and multiple nightclubs showcasing a breadth of musical genres are musts, Wind Star's tranquil tucked-into-bed-by-midnight vibe will leave you wanting more. On the other hand, if you crave interesting conversations with engaging people in a laid-back-yet-sophisticated environment marked by top-notch service and fine food, this ship is the perfect escape. Words like moor, loch, and geyser were born in this land, because no existing vocabulary could adequately describe these extraordinary landscapes.
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Review: Windstar Cruises' Star Breeze in French Polynesia.
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Windstar Cruises - Boutique Small Yacht Cruising
You can slip past the crowds to discover smaller ports and get to know the local culture on more intimate excursions. Windstar's 148 to 342-guest small ships and personalized approach bring you closer to each destination and every port, so you can see the world from new perspectives. We offer two different yacht styles — the iconic sailing Wind Class and all-suite Star Plus Class — with custom-crafted journeys that highlight their unique attributes, whether island-hopping in Tahiti or cruising the Norwegian fjords. No wonder Windstar was voted the World’s Best midsize-ship ocean cruise line by the readers of Travel + Leisure in 2022. “These will be full-on Windstar ships,” Prelog says, noting that in both cases, ships will receive Windstar-specific additions that are consistent with Star Pride, Star Legend and Star Breeze, its other motor yachts.
Tell us about the suites onboard
Full itineraries and booking information for Star Seeker will be released in late June 2024. Itineraries and booking details for Star Seeker are expected to be announced in late June. The other, coming in December 2026, is World Explorer, the 2019-built first ship in the Mystic expedition series. Windstar Cruises is scheduled to launch Star Seeker in 2025 and Star Explorer in 2026.
Sale of Windstar to Xanterra Travel Collection
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Windstar will expand its fleet with two 226-passenger ships.
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The new public spaces and staterooms were designed by the NYC-based "The Johnson Studio at Cooper Carry". The all-inclusive package can be purchased online (pre-cruise) or on the ship (up through day 2 of the voyage). Prelog on Wednesday did not say where the new Star Seeker and Star Explorer would sail. But he said itineraries and pricing for the first of vessels scheduled to debut, Star Seeker, would be announced in June. Other changes to the current design of each of the vessels will include adding a new pool and a two-story spa.
IF YOU COULD DESIGN THE PERFECT ISLAND itinerary it would look a lot like these. Ports of call would include tiny towns and hidden harbors known only to private yachts and small ships like ours. Schedules would allow for dropping the Watersports Platform in turquoise bays and raising sails on the way to your next island rendezvous. And the laid-back island vibe would continue on board with a mouthwatering Signature Onboard Barbecue by the pool.
Windstar Cruises
All affected bookings received 125% refunds in FCC (future cruise credit) with rebooking or cash refund (100%) without rebooking. The FCC was transferred to a new booking of any Windstar itinerary departing through December 31, 2021. The program was inaugurated onboard Star Legend during the 14-day repositioning cruise from Laem Chabang (Thailand) to Hong Kong (China). In 2018, Onboard Cruise Consultants also received the fleet-mates Star Breeze, Star Pride, and Wind Surf. Star Pride and her siblings feature more spacious cabins, each measuring 277 sq.feet, with nice marble bathrooms including bathtubs.
In late-February 2021, Windstar announced the relocation of its headquarters from Seattle WA to Miami FL, planned for June 2022. The first of the vessels, to be called Star Seeker, is a still-under-construction, 224-passenger vessel that Mystic was originally building for its Atlas Ocean Voyages brand to operate under the name World Seeker. "This is going to allow Windstar not only to grow but to go back to favorite destinations where we have been before and explore new destinations," Prelog told cruise writers at a press conference in Miami Beach, Florida. One 242-square-foot Officer's Suite and two 495-square-foot Bridge suites are located on Deck 5 (Bridge Deck). Fiestas are a way of life in Mexico, fitting for a country with so much to celebrate.
Onboard attractions are limited to a few restaurants, a small spa and fitness center, a pool and hot tub, and a tiny boutique. There's no kids club because children younger than 8 aren't allowed onboard. (In fact, Windstar encourages against packing a suit and tie.) On the other hand, you must be OK with sacrificing common luxury touches, like balconies in the staterooms and multiple dining options. Holland America Line (HAL) purchased 50% of Windstar Sail Cruises in 1987[3] and purchased the balance of the company in 1988. HAL became a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation & plc in 1989.[4] The option to continue building the Wind Surf and the Wind Saga was passed up by HAL.
With assistance from the French Government these two larger ships were built for Club Med as Club Med I and Club Med II, with HAL / Carnival retaining rights of first refusal for purchase. A few years later, HAL / Carnival planned to buy the Club Med I and the Club Med II with permission. However, Windstar cruises was unable to purchase the ships and rename them to Wind Surf and the Wind Saga because they had only enough money to purchase one ship. So in 1998, Windstar acquired the sail cruiser Club Med I from Club Med Cruises, and rechristened her to her original name Wind Surf. Each of Windstar’s unique themed voyages offers you intimate access to some of the world's most exclusive destinations and events. Experience the exhilaration of watching Monte Carlo’s Grand Prix du Monde of Monaco from a premier grandstand seat.
We didn't see any men on our cruise wearing a suit and tie, as they're not required or even suggested. There also are no theme nights necessitating costumes or special attire. The ships are relatively small, with the Wind Surf having a capacity for about 300 passengers, and the others about 150.
New in winter 2023 was the 7-day "Naturally Costa Rica" itinerary (roundtrip from Puerto Caldera-Puntarenas) with maiden port calls in Nicaragua's San Juan del Sur and Corinto. The new option combines with a Panama Canal itinerary for a 14-day B2B. Beach Fun & Sun was combinable with the 7-day "Classic Caribbean" itinerary into a 2-week B2B, as both itineraries alternate and depart from Philipsburg (St Maarten). "Classic Caribbean" visits Dominica, Guadeloupe, St. Kitts, and Nevis Island, along with St Barths. "Captain's Exclusive Beverage Package" includes all beers (domestic and imported), wines/sparkling wines by the glass (33 selections), liqueurs, cordials, aperitifs, cocktails, all cabin mini-bar items. For the cocktails, passengers may choose from 40+ liquor brands (daily rotating, subject to availability).
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