Windstar Cruises has released a sneak peek of its newest ship, the 224-guest Star Seeker, set to launch in January 2026. The cruise line has shared artist renderings of its deck plan, its suites and exterior views of Star Seeker and its sister ship, Star Explorer. Both vessels are currently under construction in Portugal

Windstar Cruises offers sneak peek of new ship Star Seeker

According to the press release, once Star Seeker is launched in 2026, the vessel will sail across the Atlantic to Miami, where Windstar Cruises hosts its headquarters. The ship will then enjoy a christening ceremony before heading to the Caribbean and then along the West Coast of the US. Moreover, Star Seeker will spend the summer sailing in Alaska before heading out to Japan. At that stage, the new vessel will head to Southeast Asia.

Meanwhile, bookings for Star Seeker will open to members of the Yacht Club loyalty club first, before being made available to members of the public in early September.

What will the new vessel offer its guests?

The new Windstar Cruises vessel Star Seeker will offer five all-inclusive dining options, as well as a full-service spa, and a fitness facility. Moreover, there will be a fresh take on the cruise line’s iconic Watersports Platform (seen above) which turns the ocean into an infinity pool by allowing guests to access the sea directly from the ship.

Of almost all the ship’s 112 suites, 30 will offer floor-to-ceiling infinity windows that slide down halfway from the top. Moreover, 72 suites will boast large verandas. Meanwhile, Star Seeker, as with all Windstar’s ships, has no interior cabins.

Among the 112 suites, guests will have the opportunity to choose from 12 different suite types, including several that can host three guests instead of the normal two.

Moreover, Star Seeker will also have two Horizon Owner’s suites, a new suite category for Windstar Cruises. These suites will be set at the aft of the ship on deck seven. Moreover, the Horizon Owners suites can be combined with adjoining suites to offer guests more room to spread out or to host families. Both owner’s suits will feature wrap-around balconies.

Décor on Windstar Cruises’ Star Seeker

According to Stijn Creupelandt, Vice President of Hotel Operations at Windstar Cruises and as seen from the artist renderings, the suites will be decorated in light wood tones, with natural browns, light blues and greens inspired by “the sea, sky and landscapes.”

Meanwhile, the public areas and restaurants will feature a bolder color palette of yellows, golds and oranges, which Creupelandt says was inspired by sunsets and sunrises, ensuring a “harmonious blend of elegance and comfort throughout the ship.”

Moreover, Windstar Cruises will also debut the new sister ship, Star Explorer, in December of 2026. Find out more about the two new Star category ships on the cruise line’s official website here.