Windstar Cruises will welcome its newest addition, Star Seeker, to its fleet in December 2025. The small ship company has unveiled the vessel's inaugural itineraries, opening bookings for voyages across the Caribbean, Alaska, and Japan.
Having 8 decks and 112 staterooms, Star Seeker will offer a range of immersive experiences as it travels to these diverse regions.
Star Seeker's maiden voyage departs from Malaga (Spain) on December 28th, 2025, featuring a transatlantic crossing and a special New Year's Eve stop at Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the Canary Islands. The voyage will culminate in Miami (Florida USA) on January 13th, 2026, where the ship will undergo her official christening. The event will be marked by exclusive tours and celebrations for Windstar's partners, media, and travel advisors.
Following her christening, Star Seeker will sail on an 8-day Caribbean voyage from Miami to San Juan, stopping in the Dominican Republic and the British Virgin Islands. The ship will continue her Caribbean season before transiting the Panama Canal en route to Alaska. Between May and August 2026, the yacht will offer scenic cruises through Alaska, providing guests with opportunities to explore remote ports like Haines and Wrangell. Windstar’s Signature Expedition program will return, allowing passengers to explore Alaska’s fjords and glaciers via small boats or kayaks launched from the ship’s Watersports Platform. Knowledgeable expedition guides will lead these adventures and offer onboard presentations on Alaska’s natural and cultural history.
Star Seeker will then cross the Pacific to Japan in early September 2026, resuming Windstar’s popular Grand Japan itinerary. Highlights include scenic cruising of the Inland Sea, visits to the Peace Memorial Parks of Nagasaki and Hiroshima, and stops at lesser-known ports like Takamatsu and Karatsu.
Additional itineraries in Southeast Asia are currently being developed for Star Seeker.