First Look at Windstar’s Star Seeker Cruise Ship

Windstar Cruises has revealed select details of its next new ship, Star Seeker, a 224-guests vessel that will debut in Jan. 2026.

The ship will have 112 suites, all but 10 featuring a full private veranda or floor-to-ceiling infinity window. It will also have 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.

“Guests aboard Star Seeker will experience a sense of tranquility in their suites; they are designed to be an oasis for relaxation,” said Stijn Creupelandt, vice president of hotel operations at Windstar Cruises.

He added that many of the color palettes on board are inspired by the sea, sky, and landscapes.

“In the ship’s public spaces and restaurants, you’ll find more vibrant hues inspired by sunrises and sunsets…”

Accommodation details

Star Seeker will offer 12 different accommodation types to choose from, many allowing triple occupancy.

At the highest send, the ship features two Horizon Owner’s Suites, a new suite category for the line, at the aft of the ship on deck 7, which can be combined with adjacent suites for more space. Each comes with a wraparound balcony.

Star Seeker has 72 suites with large verandas. New for Windstar are 30 infinity suites, which feature a large floor-to-ceiling infinity window that slides down halfway.

As on all Windstar ships, there are no interior cabins. Star Seekers’ 10 oceanview suites have plenty of natural light and a view of the sea, a walk-in mosaic glass shower, and a queen bed that can be converted into two twins.

All suites include a fully stocked mini-bar and refrigerator, interactive TV, safe, fresh fruit, and waffle weave robe and slippers. The four highest suite categories – Horizon, Star, Classic, Deluxe – add other amenities such as an Illy espresso machine, Canapes service, and fresh flowers.

Star Seeker is under construction in Portugal. Its maiden voyage will be a transatlantic sailing in early January 2026 from Malaga to Miami. After a naming ceremony in Miami, the ship will sail a season of Caribbean voyages before heading up the West Coast of the U.S. to Alaska for a full season of summer cruises. From there the ship will sail to Japan to bring back the line’s popular Japan itineraries before heading to Southeast Asia.