Star Explorer Inaugural Season

Be one of the first to experience Star Explorer, the second of Windstar’s newest yachts, during her first-ever sailing season beginning December 2026 in the Mediterranean!

Featuring our new specialty restaurant Basil + Bamboo, upgraded amenities and 112 spacious suites — nearly all with a full private veranda or a floor-to-ceiling infinity window that opens to let in the breeze — Star Explorer is a fresh take on our Star Class that remains unmistakably Windstar.

Windstar automatically charges gratuities of $12 per person, per day to your onboard account. If you feel this amount needs to be adjusted, whether increased or decreased, arrangements can be made onboard the ship, generally at the end of your cruise. In addition, a gratuity of 15% is added to all bar tabs.

All Accommodations Feature

• Queen Size Bed with Luxurious Linens
• Waffle Weave Robe and Slippers
• Interactive TV
• Mini Bar/Refrigerator
• Safe
• Direct Dial Phone
• L'Occitane Bath Amenities
• Fresh Fruit
• Hair Dryers and 110/220 outlets
• Wi-Fi Internet Access (various plans available for purchase)
• Mirrored closet with ample drawer space
• Vanity with magnifying mirror and chair

Fine dining has always been a pillar of the Windstar experience. As the Official Cruise Line of the James Beard Foundation featuring locally inspired cuisine, developed by a list of culinary all-stars using new flavours and fresh ingredients.

Windstar has selected custom-designed tours to help you explore each port to the fullest extent (not included in the cruise fare). In Europe, each port beckons you to discover its history and culture: explore ancient ruins, view masterful art, tour grand architecture or sample wines from the finest vineyards.

In the Caribbean and Costa Rica adventure awaits: snorkeling or SCUBA diving, helicopter flight-seeing, a catamaran or boat cruise, walks along secluded beaches, and rainforest hikes. In the South Pacific you can see the islands by 4x4, check out a black pearl farm, or kayak the river.

You may also want to take advantage of our Watersports Platform from which you may enjoy various scheduled activities such as windsurfing or paddle boarding while at anchor. In certain ports SCUBA diving is offered for an additional fee through local dive operators.