Star Explorer

Ship

Star Explorer

Overview

Be one of the first to experience Star Explorer, Windstar’s newest yacht, during our inaugural sailing season beginning December 2026!

Featuring new dining options, upgraded amenities, and 112 spacious suites - nearly all with a full private veranda or a floor-to-ceiling infinity window - Star Explorer is a fresh take on our Star Class that remains unmistakably Windstar.

Ship Facts

Year Built: 2026
Guest Capacity: 224
Crew: 135
Length: 431 ft.
Draft: 15.6 ft.
Beam: 62.3 ft.
Tonnage: 9.315 grt.
Speed: 12 knots
Registry: Bahamas

Deck 8

Destinations

Europe - Northern

Mediterranean

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Vendor

Windstar Cruises

General

The World's Best Small Ship Cruise Line

All cruise ships let you see the world. Only Windstar’s private yacht style cruises brings you close enough so you can truly experience it. Each of our Windstar Cruises yachts serves between 148 and 342 guests. This intimacy provides you with the luxuries of time, space, and freedom to immerse yourself in both the journey and the destination - in ways you may never have imagined possible.

Authentic Experiences

Yes, our yachts are beautiful, but their real beauty lies in how close they can get you to the kind of authentic, immersive experiences you're looking for.

No Schedule to Keep. Except Your Own

We don’t have jam-packed onboard programs ﬁlled with bingo and black jack tournaments. Instead, visit local markets with our Chef. Drop by the Open Bridge for an impromptu lesson in chart reading. Share bottles of wine and stories with the couple sitting next to you in Candles. Listen to live music in the Lounge. Jump directly off the yacht from our Marina. And most of all, do more of the things you want to do when you travel.

Ships

Star Explorer

Deck 8