WINDSTAR Cruises has taken delivery of its newest all-suite yacht, Star Seeker, following a handover ceremony on Mon at WestSEA Shipyard in Portugal. Marking the first new build in Windstar’s Star-class, the 224-guest vessel has now entered final preparations ahead of her maiden voyage, which she will set sail on...
WINDSTAR Cruises has taken delivery of its newest all-suite yacht, Star Seeker, following a handover ceremony on Mon at WestSEA Shipyard in Portugal.
Marking the first new build in Windstar’s Star-class, the 224-guest vessel has now entered final preparations ahead of her maiden voyage, which she will set sail on this month from Malaga.
Seeker will make her way across the Atlantic to Miami, where a christening ceremony will take place on 15 Jan led by the ship’s godmother Libby Anschutz, daughter of the line’s owner Phil Anschutz (CW 11 Dec).
The ship will then venture to the Caribbean for an inaugural season, which will see her call on both marquee ports and small islands that larger ships can’t reach, with early itineraries featuring the Dominican Republic, the British Virgin Islands, San Juan, and more.
Seeker will then head north for a full Alaska season before making her way to Japan in late 2026 and early 2027.
“Taking delivery of a new ship is one of the most meaningful moments in a shipbuilding journey,” said President Chris Prelog, who was present at the transfer of ownership.
“From the float out to the handover, we’ve seen Star Seeker take shape with extraordinary craftsmanship.” JM
