Small-ship cruise line Windstar Cruises has unveiled a first look at its Star Seeker, a new 224-guest ship slated to debut in January 2026. The vessel will have 112 suites, all but 10 with either a full private veranda or floor-to-ceiling infinity window. The ship will also offer five dining options, all included in the cruise fare; a full-service spa; a fitness facility; and a fresh take on the line’s Watersports Platform, which turns the ocean into an infinity pool by letting guests access the sea directly from the ship.
Accommodations will be available in 12 categories, many allowing triple occupancy. Among these are 72 suites with verandas. Unveiling a new suite category for the line, Star Seeker will house two Horizon Owner’s Suites at the aft of the ship on Deck 7. Tip: These accommodations can be combined with adjacent suites for more space and multi-generational families. Each Owner’s Suite comes with a wrap-around balcony. Additionally, new for Windstar, the ship’s 30 infinity suites will have a large floor-to-ceiling infinity window that slides down half-way from the top.
As on all Windstar ships, there are no interior cabins. Star Seeker’s 10 Oceanview suites will have a walk-in mosaic glass shower and a queen bed that can be converted into two twins if desired. All suites include a fully stocked mini-bar and refrigerator, interactive TV, safe, fresh fruit, and robe and slippers. The four highest suite categories—namely Horizon, Star, Classic and Deluxe—all include additional amenities such as an espresso machine, canapé service and fresh flowers.
Star Seeker is currently under construction in Portugal. Its inaugural voyage will be a transatlantic sailing in January 2026 from Malaga to Miami. After a christening event in Miami where the cruise line is headquartered, Star Seeker will sail its first Caribbean season before heading up the West Coast of the United States to Alaska for a full season of summer cruises. From there, the ship will sail to Japan and bring back the line’s popular Japan itineraries before heading to Southeast Asia.
Details of Star Seeker’s Caribbean, Alaska and Japan cruises will be announced first to Yacht Club members and travel advisors, giving them priority access to book. In early September, Star Seeker’s itineraries will be announced publicly and available for all to book.
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