Windstar Cruises has announced the expansion of its fleet with the addition of two all-suite motor yachts, Star Seeker and Star Explorer

The first of the two ships, Star Seeker, which is currently being constructed in the WestSEA shipyard, is expected to be delivered in December 2025, followed by Star Explorer in December 2026.

“Our goal was to ensure these ships are unmistakably Windstar, and a significant amount of effort has gone into achieving this,” said Windstar Cruises president Christopher Prelog.

“We are thrilled for this expansion, building on the success of our game-changing Star class in small-ship cruising with guests and travel partners, while offering new experiences.”

Each ship has 112 suites, featuring private verandas and infinity windows, as well as two new Owner’s Suites with wrap-around balconies.

New Windstar Cruises ships to feature ice-strengthened hulls

With a capacity for 224 guests and a staff to guest ratio of 1:2, guests will also have access to several newly added features such as a watersports platform, the Yacht Club cafe and lounge, and a two-story spa and fitness facility.

The new ships will both have ice-strengthened hulls, allowing access to new destinations, and the latest technology in safety, propulsion, and navigation, including pump jet thrusters and forward-facing Sonar.

The expansion also allows Windstar to bring Wind Star to Tahiti, where it will join Star Breeze in 2027, adding more capacity to meet the growing demand for French Polynesian sailings.

Full itineraries and booking details for Star Seeker will be announced in late June 2024.

It comes after the line partnered with Traveltek to enhance its distribution capabilities in the UK by offering GBP pricing, product information, itineraries and ship content to travel agents.