by Sarah Kuta
Last updated: 1:40 PM ET, Tue December 16, 2025
Welcome to the fleet, Star Seeker.
Windstar Cruises has taken delivery of its newest ship, a 112-suite yacht that represents a major milestone in the brand’s ongoing fleet expansion.
Windstar officially took ownership of the 224-guest ship during a handover ceremony this week at the WestSEA Shipyard in Viana do Castelo, Portugal.
“Taking delivery of a new ship is one of the most meaningful moments in a shipbuilding journey,” says Christopher Prelog, president of Windstar Cruises. “We cannot wait to welcome guests aboard in just a few short weeks.”
Now, crew members are making the final preparations before Star Seeker sets sail on its maiden voyage later this month. The vessel will sail from Málaga, Spain, across the Atlantic to Miami, home to Windstar Cruises’ corporate headquarters, where a christening ceremony is scheduled for January 15.
Star Seeker will then spend her inaugural season in the Caribbean before heading to Alaska and Japan later in 2026.
In December 2026, Windstar will welcome sister ship Star Explorer to its fleet.
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