Star Explorer

Windstar Star Explorer

Set to debut in 2026, Star Explorer is Windstar’s next-generation all-suite yacht designed for small-ship cruising with big-ship luxury. With room for just 224 guests, it’s a relaxed, uncrowded way to explore places like the Mediterranean.

Expect sleek, modern suites with private verandas or infinity windows, along with upgraded finishes and thoughtful extras throughout. Try Asian-fusion cuisine at Basil + Bamboo, enjoy a drink at the Star Bar, or grab breakfast at the Yacht Club Café. When you're ready to get active, the Watersports Platform offers easy access to kayaking, paddleboarding and snorkelling.

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Ship facts

Maiden voyage2026

Guests224

Crew110

Decks8

Width

Length

126

Size

9939

Speed

Star Explorer

Be among the first to sail on Star Explorer, Windstar’s newest yacht, debuting in the Mediterranean in December 2026! Featuring 112 spacious suites - most with private verandas or floor-to-ceiling infinity windows, upgraded amenities, and the new specialty restaurant Basil + Bamboo, Star Explorer redefines our Star Class with unmistakable Windstar style.

Entertainment

Entertainment is typically low key - listen to cocktail music in the bar after dinner, enjoy a drink in Star Bar on the top deck or in Compass Rose - a comfortable indoor space. Talks and destination briefings take place everyday in the Lounge.

Entertainment

Listen to live music in The Lounge

Activities

On Star Explorer you can enjoy the pool, watersports platform, library, spa, and fitness center. Life onboard combines relaxation and adventure, with a spacious deck for sunbathing, swimming, and cocktails by the bar. You can join enrichment activities or expert talks, especially on Alaskan expeditions highlighting the region’s wildlife and scenery.

Activities

Watersports platform offering snorkelling, swimming, kayaking, sail-boarding and water skiing

Food & Drink

Star Explorer offers diverse dining experiences, from Amphora’s international and regionally inspired menus crafted with James Beard Foundation guest chefs, to the casual open-air Star Grill with freshly grilled favorites, and the Yacht Club Café serving coffee, pastries, and light bites throughout the day.