First Purpose-Built Star Class New Yacht

Windstar Star Seeker Ship Guide

Suites, Culinary Masterpieces & Unrivaled Alaska & Japan Itineraries

Brand-New Motor Yacht Marvel

The Ultimate 224-Guest Luxury Motor Yacht Experience

Windstar Star Seeker is a ground-breaking addition to luxury small-ship cruising. Built brand-new from the hull up, Star Seeker features 112 oceanview suites, zero interior cabins, revolutionary floor-to-ceiling Infinity Suites, five dining venues (including the new Basil + Bamboo Asian concept), a stern watersports marina, and an ice-strengthened hull designed to navigate Alaska’s tightest fjords and Japan’s hidden cultural harbors.

224GUESTS MAXIMUM

Intimate Yacht Capacity

Never wait in lines or crowds. Experience true yacht-like intimacy with a 1.7:1 guest-to-crew ratio.

112ALL-SUITE DESIGN

Zero Interior Cabins

Every guest enjoys panoramic ocean view windows, Infinity glass, or private teak balconies.

6GUEST DECKS

Expansive Public Spaces

Multiple outdoor lounges, forward observation decks, infinity pool, and open top deck.

STERN MARINAWATERSPORTS PLATFORM

Direct Ocean Access

Swim, kayak, and paddleboard directly from the back of the yacht in warm-water harbors.

WORLD SPAWELLNESS SANCTUARY

Thermal Suites & Fitness

Heated ceramic loungers, ocean-facing treatment rooms, and motion studio for yoga.

ICE-READYEXPEDITION HULL

Glacier & Harbor Agility

Safely navigates ice-filled fjords in Alaska and narrow archipelagos in Japan.

112 Oceanview Sanctuaries

Star Seeker Suite Hierarchy & Balcony Innovations

With zero interior cabins on board, every guest on Star Seeker is treated to natural ocean illumination, granite baths, and residential luxury.

Decks 3 & 4 — 215–226 sq. ft.

Luxury Suite Category

Oceanview Suite

Expansive panoramic oceanview picture window
Queen bed configurable to twin beds with luxury linens
Marble-accented bath with double vanity & walk-in shower
Spacious sitting area with sofa, chair & interactive flat TV
Complimentary plush robes, slippers & L'Occitane bath amenities

Best For

Discerning travelers seeking luxury suite amenities with timeless picture window views.

Decks 5 & 6 — 277 sq. ft.

Luxury Suite Category

Infinity Suite

Floor-to-ceiling glass window with motorized drop-down upper glass pane
Transforms entire living area into an open-air panoramic balcony
Spacious luxury bath with marble counters and oversized walk-in shower
Walk-in closet with ample drawer storage and electronic safe
Full suite bar setup and daily refreshed chilled bottled water

Best For

Travelers who want open-air sea breezes without sacrificing interior square footage.

Decks 5 & 6 — 277 sq. ft.

Luxury Suite Category

Veranda Suite

Private floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors opening to private teak balcony
Teak outdoor chairs and cocktail table for private morning coffee or sunset drinks
Elegant living room lounge with plush seating sofa
Spacious granite bathroom featuring luxury spa shower amenities
In-suite dining setup for private room service breakfasts

Best For

Balcony enthusiasts who enjoy private outdoor lounging while sailing into scenic ports.

Decks 5 & 6 — 300–350 sq. ft.

Luxury Suite Category

Deluxe Suite

Extended living room space with premium furnishings and ocean views
Private balcony or large floor-to-ceiling window configuration
Upgraded marble bath with dual vanity sinks and luxury fixtures
Enhanced in-suite mini-bar customized to guest preferences
VIP welcome champagne and fresh tropical fruit bowl upon embarkation

Best For

Guests desiring extra interior lounge space and premium mid-ship location.

Deck 5 — 400 sq. ft.

Luxury Suite Category

Classic Suite

Separate bedroom and spacious living room layout
Private teak veranda with sun loungers and dining table
Large marble master bath with soaking tub and separate shower
Walk-in wardrobe and vanity dressing area
Priority reservation booking for specialty dining venues

Best For

Travelers planning longer 14+ day voyages who value residential-style living spaces.

Deck 6 — 500 sq. ft.

Luxury Suite Category

Star Suite

Expansive luxury layout with grand living room, dining area, and master bedroom
Large double teak veranda with panoramic horizon views
Opulent master bath with tub, dual vanities, and premium spa fittings
Included laundry service and daily fresh fruit presentation
Dedicated suite concierge service for shore excursions and spa reservations

Best For

Luxury travelers seeking maximum space, butler-style attention, and premium perks.

Windstar Star Seeker Aft Horizon Owner's Suite

Deck 6 Aft (Only 2 Suites Available) — 600+ sq. ft.

Luxury Suite Category

Aft Horizon Owner's Suite

Sprawling private aft terrace overlooking Star Seeker's ocean wake
Full outdoor dining table and sun loungers on private terrace
Master bedroom with king bed and floor-to-ceiling glass wake views
Full dining area inside with wet bar setup for entertaining guests
Luxury master bath with deep soaking tub, separate shower, and walk-in dressing room
Highest priority for all shore excursions, spa times, and dining choices

Best For

The ultimate VIP yachting experience for milestone celebrations and luxury connoisseurs.

Exclusive Custom Interactive Feature

The Star Seeker Infinity Suite & Expedition Atelier

Select your luxury travel persona below to preview how Star Seeker's revolutionary suite architecture seamlessly pairs with bespoke expedition moments and culinary experiences.

Alaska Inside Passage — Infinity Suite — Zodiac Ice Expeditions

The Glacial Calving & Infinity Window Explorer

Pair Star Seeker’s lowerable Infinity glass window with front-row views of calving ice in Tracy Arm Fjord. Launch stern Zodiacs for close-up glacier navigation and Juneau helicopter glacier walks.

Suite PairingInfinity Suite (Floor-to-Ceiling Drop-Down Glass)

Itinerary Pairing7-11 Night Alaska Fjords & Glacier Bay Expedition

Culinary HighlightAmphora Wild Alaska Salmon & Warm Hot Toddy Sailaway at Tracy Arm

Request This Atelier Experience

The Glacial Calving & Infinity Window Explorer

Target Profile Match:Active luxury explorers and photography enthusiasts who want intimate nature views directly from their bed.

FLEET IN MOTION

Windstar Star Seeker: Brand-New Star Class Yacht Reveal

Watch an exclusive walkthrough exploring Windstar's 224-guest Star Seeker, showcasing its floor-to-ceiling Infinity Suites, Basil + Bamboo dining, and open deck spaces.

James Beard Foundation Partnership

Star Seeker Dining & Social Venues

Enjoy open seating dining across five distinctive venues, featuring locally sourced ingredients, sommelier pairings, and zero specialty cover charges.

Gourmet International & James Beard Foundation Dishes

Amphora Main Dining Room

Star Seeker’s primary restaurant features open seating, elegant table settings, and daily changing multi-course menus crafted in partnership with the James Beard Foundation.

Venue HighlightSommelier wine pairings & locally sourced fresh seafood from itinerary ports.

Brand-New Asian Specialty Venue

Basil + Bamboo

An exclusive new specialty restaurant on Star Seeker celebrating Pan-Asian flavors—from delicate Vietnamese pho and Thai curries to authentic Japanese Kaiseki small plates.

Venue HighlightIncluded in your cruise fare with open specialty reservations.

Alfresco Open-Air Grill & BBQ

Star Grill by Steven Raichlen

Located on the open deck, this outdoor dining hotspot offers slow-smoked meats, rotisserie poultry, fresh seafood skewers, and wood-fired flatbreads under the sea sky.

Venue HighlightCasual oceanfront lunches and starry evening dinners.

Panoramic Forward Lounge & Coffee Bar

Yacht Club Café

Positioned high on Deck 6 forward, offering 180-degree glass views of approaching harbors, espresso beverages, fresh morning pastries, light salads, and afternoon sandwiches.

Venue HighlightThe social heart of the yacht for harbor sail-ins.

Top-Deck Sunset Lounge

Star Bar

An open-air deck bar perfect for pre-dinner craft cocktails, crisp champagne, and social sailaway parties as Star Seeker glides out of port.

Venue HighlightPanoramic sunset views & relaxed acoustic music.

Complimentary 24/7 Room Service

24-Hour In-Suite Dining

Order hot breakfasts in bed, light afternoon snacks on your balcony, or full multi-course meals served course-by-course in your suite at any hour.

Venue HighlightCourse-by-course suite service with zero surcharge.

Star Seeker Destination Portfolio

From narrow Alaskan glacier fjords to secluded Japanese fishing villages and turquoise Caribbean harbors, Star Seeker delivers access that big ships can only dream of.

Alaska Scenic Fjords & Glaciers

7-11 Nights — Ports: Vancouver, Ketchikan, Juneau, Tracy Arm Fjord, Misty Fjords. Navigate narrow icy channels big ships cannot reach, featuring Zodiac glacier excursions, brown bear viewing, and sea kayaking.

Japan Grand Culture & Coastal Ports

10-14 Nights — Ports: Tokyo, Kobe (Kyoto), Takamatsu, Hiroshima, Kanazawa, Nagasaki. Explore ancient samurai districts, quiet temple gardens, and local seafood markets with authentic Kaiseki dining onboard.

Caribbean Islands & Hidden Harbors

7-11 Nights — Ports: St. Maarten, St. Barts, Jost Van Dyke, Bequia, Mayreau, Tobago Cays. Drop anchor in shallow Caribbean coves, deploy the stern watersports marina, and enjoy signature Beach BBQs.

Panama Canal Transit & Costa Rica

7-10 Nights — Ports: Colon, Panama Canal Lock Transit, Fuerte Amador, Manuel Antonio, Golfo Dulce. Full daylight transit of the historic Panama Canal locks, followed by rainforest walks and beach snorkeling.

Transatlantic & Transpacific Crossings

14-16 Nights — Ports: Lisbon, Azores, Barbados / Tokyo, Honolulu, Seattle. The ultimate ocean decompression voyage with uninterrupted sea days, gourmet dining, spa wellness, and starlit open decks.

EXPERIENCE COMPARISON

Alaska & Japan Expedition Yachting Experience

Discover how Star Seeker's small-ship maneuverability enables intimate Zodiac glacier landings in Alaska and boutique port access across Japan.

Key Differences

Stern watersports platform vs pool deck crowds
Boutique local entertainment vs broadway musicals

Objective Fleet Positioning

Star Seeker Competitor Analysis

How Windstar Star Seeker compares to mega-ships, legacy Windstar yachts, and rival luxury cruise lines.

Mega-Ships (3,000+ Guests)

Star Seeker Advantage

224 guests vs 3,000+ passengers; zero lines, open bridge access, small harbor docking, zero interior cabins.

Expert Verdict

Star Seeker feels like a private yacht; mega-ships feel like crowded floating cities.

Star Breeze / Legend / Pride

Star Seeker Advantage

Star Seeker is a brand-new ground-up build with floor-to-ceiling Infinity Suites, Basil + Bamboo dining, and upgraded green propulsion.

Expert Verdict

Inherits Star Class DNA with modern architectural innovation.

Wind Surf & Wind Spirit

Star Seeker Advantage

Motor yacht luxury suite layout with spacious balconies vs 4/5-masted sailing canvas design.

Expert Verdict

Ideal for guests who prefer modern all-suite oceanviews over traditional sailing rigs.

Silversea & Seabourn

Star Seeker Advantage

Unpretentious casual-elegance dress code, stern watersports marina, and lower price-per-day with equal suite luxury.

Expert Verdict

Delivers ultra-luxury space without formal tuxedos or stuffiness.

Regent Seven Seas

Star Seeker Advantage

Intimate 224-guest yacht vs 700+ guest ships; ability to dock right at city piers and fjord inlets.

Expert Verdict

More intimate harbor access with personalized yacht-style service.

Explora Journeys & Viking Ocean

Star Seeker Advantage

224 guests vs 900+ guests; stern watersports marina platform and open bridge policy.

Expert Verdict

Far more exclusive guest count for travelers who dislike crowded lounges.

✦ LUXURY TRAVEL EXPERTISE ✦

Angela Hughes Authority & Credentials

CEO & Founder, Trips & Ships Luxury Travel

40+ YEARS EXPERTISE

Angela Hughes

Angela Hughes INSIGHTS & LEADERSHIPTrusted Greece Luxury Travel Authority

Angela Hughes is one of North America's premier luxury travel experts, with over 40 years of industry experience and visits to 121+ countries. Honored as a 2024 Luxury Travel Influencer Award Winner and recognized on TravelPulse’s 2026 Most Influential Women in Travel list, Angela specializes in curating bespoke small-ship yachting itineraries and VIP suite experiences across Windstar’s global fleet.

"Choosing the right luxury yacht suite and itinerary is all about tailoring the accommodation to how you explore the world. On Star Seeker, every suite delivers pure oceanview elegance."

— Angela Hughes, On Greece Planning

KEY QUALIFICATIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS

CEO & Founder of Trips & Ships Luxury Travel
Over 4 Decades Designing Luxury Travel Experiences
Explored 121+ Countries Across Seven Continents
2024 Luxury Travel Influencer Award Winner
2026 TravelPulse Most Influential Women in Travel Recognition
Personal VIP Relationships with Windstar Executives & Staff

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Visual Experience

Inside the Star Seeker Atmosphere

Expert Guidance

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about sailing on Windstar Star Seeker.

Star Seeker is Windstar’s first brand-new motor yacht build from the ground up, featuring 112 suites, zero interior cabins, modern floor-to-ceiling Infinity Suites, a brand-new Asian restaurant (Basil + Bamboo), and state-of-the-art environmental propulsion.

Star Seeker accommodates just 224 guests in 112 all-suite staterooms, served by an attentive 130-member crew for an intimate 1.7 to 1 guest-to-crew ratio.

No. Star Seeker features 100% ocean-facing suites. Every single suite features either expansive oceanview picture windows, floor-to-ceiling Infinity glass windows, or private teak balconies.

The Infinity Suite features a floor-to-ceiling glass wall where the top half lowers electronically at the touch of a button to transform the entire suite living area into an open-air balcony.

All dining is complimentary with open seating. Options include Amphora (main restaurant), Basil + Bamboo (Asian specialty), Star Grill by Steven Raichlen (alfresco outdoor venue), Yacht Club Café, Star Bar snacks, and 24-hour room service.

Yes. Star Seeker includes Windstar’s signature retractable stern Watersports Platform, allowing guests to launch kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and water toys directly from the back of the ship in warm-water destinations.

Star Seeker sails inaugural seasons in Alaska (Inside Passage & fjords), Japan (cultural coastal harbors), the Caribbean, Panama Canal, and Transatlantic/Transpacific ocean crossings.

Windstar maintains an unpretentious 'casual elegance' dress code. There are no formal tuxedos, evening gowns, or mandatory formal nights required.

The two Aft Horizon Owner's Suites located on Deck 6 offer Star Seeker's ultimate luxury experience, featuring wrap-around private aft balconies with panoramic ocean wake views, separate living/dining rooms, and luxury master bath amenities.

Yes. Guests are welcome to visit the Captain and nautical officers on the ship’s bridge during open navigation hours to view nautical charts and radar systems.

High-speed Starlink Wi-Fi is available onboard and can be bundled into Windstar’s 'All-In' package, which also includes unlimited wine, beer, spirits, and crew gratuities.

Star Seeker features World Spa by Windstar, including a thermal suite with heated ceramic loungers, saunas, treatment rooms, a fully equipped fitness center, motion studio for yoga/pilates, and top-deck infinity pool and hot tubs.

Unlike 3,000+ guest mega-ships with long lines and commercialized ports, Star Seeker carries just 224 guests, docking directly in intimate harbors and small fjord inlets big ships cannot reach.

Star Seeker's small size allows it to navigate narrow glacier fjords in Alaska and small regional fishing ports in Japan, offering expedition-style zodiac landings, local food sourcing, and deep cultural immersion.

Angela Hughes is a recognized luxury travel leader with 40+ years of cruise experience. Booking with Trips & Ships unlocks exclusive VIP amenities, suite upgrades, shipboard credits, and personalized concierge planning.