Star Seeker

The ship

First purpose-built Star — Basil + Bamboo at 224

Star Seeker is Windstar’s first Star-class new build from 2025: 224 guests, Basil + Bamboo specialty, a higher share of full verandas and infinity-window suites than the stretched trio, plus marina toys and Yacht Club culture. She extends Windstar beyond the three lengthened former Seabourn yachts with purpose-built hardware.

Dining runs through Amphora, Basil + Bamboo and the grill. Yacht-scale dining — open seating and weather-led al fresco more than specialty circus spend.

Basil + Bamboo, 112 suites nearly all with veranda or infinity window, marina mornings, bow whirlpool culture, and a 224-guest count tighter than the stretched 312. Sister Explorer follows for 2026/27 — together they are the modern Star face of the brand. Evenings run through the lounge, with other plan-around rooms — among them piano bar, deck music and open-air evenings when weather allows.

On board

New-build Star on board

1. 01

   Amphora plus Basil + Bamboo

   Highlights include Amphora, Basil + Bamboo and the grill. Yacht-scale dining — open seating and weather-led al fresco more than specialty circus spend. Reserve popular rooms on embarkation or before you sail — sea days still fill. Pick deliberately rather than treating the deck plan as a checklist.

2. 02

   Lounge scale

   Music and briefings in rooms sized for 224. Evenings stay yacht-social, not theatre-blockbuster. Faces become familiar fast — that is the sell. Local performers may join in port. Between sets, Yacht Club covers sunset views. Soft entertainment only — no Broadway transfers, no AquaTheatre. Arrive early if a popular briefing or music night matters to you. Programme titles change by season, so check your sailing rather than chasing a name from last year’s brochure.

3. 03

   Yacht Club and bars

   Top-deck Yacht Club for views; check drinks inclusions on your cruise before assuming Silversea-style all-in. Pool and bow whirlpool cover daytime. Specialty cocktails may sit outside some bookings. Price what you drink. Yacht-casual sunset culture replaces megaship package spend. The inclusive story depends on how you booked — read the cruise notes carefully.

4. 04

   Marina and spa

   Watersports marina when at anchor; dedicated spa and fitness between sailings. Ice-strengthened ship opens colder-water marketing even when you sail warm — check your actual chart. No waterpark; daytime is marina toys and quiet decks. Bring active kit and layers for breezy evenings. Weather and port rules decide marina mornings — flexibility is part of the holiday.

5. 05

   Suite-forward cabins

   112 suites, nearly all with veranda or infinity window — a step up from older stretched inventory. Couples and friends groups are the core demo; kids’ facilities are minimal. Pack soft bags for yacht living. If you need megaship choice or extensive kids’ clubs, book elsewhere — Seeker sells purpose-built 224-guest Windstar with Basil + Bamboo and marina mornings.

Fit

Who she is for

• Guests who want Windstar’s newest hardware at 224 rather than the stretched 312 — Basil + Bamboo specialty, infinity-window suites and marina toys on a purpose-built yacht.
• Couples booking higher-latitude or small-port itineraries who will confirm drinks inclusions and reserve specialty nights early on short cruises.
• Not for travellers needing megaship choice or extensive kids’ facilities — choose Icon/Oasis, Princess Sphere, or a family-focused line instead.

Where

Where Star Seeker tends to go

Early seasons mix warm-water and new Windstar latitudes as the line proves the ice-strengthened pair.

Treat this as the ship’s range, not a fixed timetable. When this guide is public, sailings with two or more UK agent prices will sit at the bottom.

Before you book

What the brochure skips

• New-ship deployments shift — confirm inclusions and itinerary notes close to sailing.
• Compare UK agents on the same sailing when prices appear.