Windstar Cruises' newest 224-guest ship floated out

Windstar Cruises' newest ship was recently floated out at West Sea's shipbuilding facilities in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. Named Star Seeker, the vessel is the first in a new series designed to be capable of accommodating 224 guests in 112 suites each.

While construction of Star Seeker's exterior is complete, work will be ongoing to complete the interiors, including the suites.

The ship will also boast five dining options, a full-service spa with a grand entrance from the deck above, a fitness facility, and an infinity pool. The staff to guest ratio will be 1:2.

Star Seeker will enter service in December 2025, sailing from Málaga, Spain to Miami, where Windstar is headquartered and where the ship’s christening ceremony will take place in January 2026.

The ship will then sail on its first voyage in the Caribbean and offer more cruises in the region before heading up the West Coast of the United States to Alaska for a full season of summer cruises. From there, the ship will sail to Asia to serve Windstar's Japan itineraries.