Small Ship Cruise Line Declares Enlargement With New Class of Ships

Windstar Cruises, a small ship cruise line, has introduced a brand new class of cruise ships that may first debut in 2025.
In whole, the cruise line ordered two Star class ships. Star Seeker will debut in December 2025 with Star Explorer popping out a yr later in late 2026.
Every ship could have 122 suites with both a non-public balcony or infinity home windows. There might be two Proprietor’s Suites with wrap-around balconies on the ship’s aft.
They may have a capability of 224 friends and have a crew to visitor ratio of 1:2.
Visitors may also get pleasure from entry to a number of newly added Windstar visitor favorites, together with the model’s iconic Watersports Platform with all-new staircase entry, the comfortable Yacht Membership café and lounge, a two-story spa and health facility, an intimate ahead whirlpool on the bow, and a spacious open deck excellent for sunbathing and Windstar’s well-known deck barbeques.
Each ships could have ice-strengthened hulls to permit the cruise line to go to extra locations than ever earlier than.
They may also have the ability to hook up with shore energy the place it’s accessible.
Windstar Cruises’ President Christopher Prelog, gave the next assertion about this new order two new ships.
“Our aim was to make sure these ships are unmistakably Windstar, and a major quantity of effort has gone into attaining this. We’re thrilled for this growth, constructing on the success of our game-changing Star Class in small-ship cruising with friends and journey companions, whereas providing new experiences. This development displays the dedication of our unimaginable crew and staff, permitting us to broaden our vacation spot portfolio and even convey one in every of our Wind Class sail ships again to Tahiti.”
These two new cruise ships will enable Windstar Cruises to convey again Wind Star to Tahiti in 2027 to assist meet visitor demand for cruises to the South Pacific.
Itineraries for Star Seeker might be introduced in June 2024 when the cruises open for bookings.