Have you ever wanted to learn about rowing across the Atlantic or the inner workings of the Monte Carlo Grand Prix? On select Windstar voyages, satisfy your curiosity and enhance your understanding of the local culture by listening to our onboard lecturers. We’ve curated a group of speakers designed to bring you an insider’s perspective on a multitude of intriguing topics. Listen raptly as your voyage becomes more than just a vacation – and a thought-provoking exploration of enchanting lands.
Ship Specifications
Ship TypeOcean
Launch Year1986
Refit Year2021
Gross Tonnage12,995 GT
Length159 m
Width19 m
Max Speed15 knots
Passenger Capacity312
Crew Members204
Decks6
Total Cabins156
Accessible Cabins4
Guest Lecturers
Windstar Signature Expeditions
Windstar Signature Expeditions is an immersive program that features 8 expert guides who stay on board throughout the voyage, giving informative talks and taking guests on optional adventures by foot, by kayak, or by Zodiac boat - sometimes launching straight from the ship in remote places like Misty Fjords and Kenai Fjords. It's Alaska at its most authentic, exciting all your clients' senses to its magnificence.
Culinary Demonstrations
Delight your palette with onboard cooking demonstrations featuring James Beard Foundation chef recipes. From wild striped bass with tomato sage “fondue” to lobster risotto, our Windstar chefs will take your taste buds on a journey through local cuisine. For a special tantalizing treat, join Windstar on one of our voyages in the James Beard Foundation Culinary Cruise Collection, where a James Beard Foundation chef will show you how to elevate your own culinary skills. It’s a taste of enrichment you’ll never forget.
Shore Excursions
Wine tastings, SCUBA diving, tours with locals and more — Windstar offers a variety of unique excursions that will add more depth and immersion to every day of your journey. Each meticulously planned excursion meets our highest standard of quality in safety and professionalism. Ensure your peace of mind knowing that you’ll always make it back to the yacht on time.
Watersports Platform
Sailings with Windstar include a lot of special amenities, but one of our most fun (and unique) is the Watersports Platform, which allows guests easy access to the ocean around them.
The platform exists on each of our six yachts and includes unlimited use of all water sports equipment including stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, snorkel equipment, sailing, swimming, water skiing, and windsurfing. If that all sounds like too much work for your vacation, a large foam flotation island is often unfurled into the sea, allowing guests to lounge, casually swim, and take in the view around them.
Use of the Platform is always weather permitting and only takes place in certain ports during each of our journeys in select regions. (check with the crew once on board for more details on where and when the platform will be open).
And don’t forget, there’s NO need to bring snorkel equipment on many Windstar cruises! We provide complimentary masks, fins, and snorkels during your first afternoon on board, so you can take that equipment with you when you’d like to go exploring on your own (or with a designated shore excursion). It even comes in a handy mesh bag. One less thing you have to pack when heading to paradise!
Basil + Bamboo
Step into Basil + Bamboo, where clean lines and warm accents set the stage for a relaxed, refined experience. Savor dishes that fuse Asian influences with a Mediterranean twist — an inventive culinary adventure designed to delight your palate and create moments of shared discovery.
Amphora Restaurant
Here, the dining room manager seats you, but where is your decision. There are no pre-assigned tables or first or second seatings. When you dine and with whom are entirely up to you. Seating usually begins at 6:30 p.m. and will be printed in the ship's daily program. Each delightful dish is prepared exactly to your liking – an exquisite dinner served course-by-course with a fine selection of vintage wines.
The Yacht Club
Certainly a Windstar favourite, The Yacht Club is the perfect place if you want to enjoy some casual dining. Serving gourmet sandwiches, snacks and beverages, all the food is prepared to your liking and is presented in impeccable Windstar style.
The Veranda
It's breakfast alfresco, full service or buffet-style, anytime till 9:30 a.m. No need to hurry. Again, the choices are many in Veranda. Choose the sumptuous, seemingly endless buffet. Or, order from the lunch menu between noon and 2:30 p.m.
Candles Restaurant
Here’s the perfect place for a romantic tête-a-tête under the stars in Candles, Windstar’s signature outdoor restaurant transformed by night into a dreamlike paradise. Delectable cuisine, memorable surroundings, inspired wine pairings.
Star Grill by Steven Raichlen
THE MOST INVENTIVE, MODERN GRILL AT SEA.
You can tell a lot about a culture by the way it grills. You’ll find all your traditional grilled and barbecued favorites (and discover new dishes from around the globe) at Star Grill by Steven Raichlen — our upcoming casual outdoor restaurant brought to you in partnership with the man who reinvented barbecue.
For Raichlen, a multi-award-winning writer, lecturer and international TV host, barbecue isn’t a pastime, it’s a calling. The founder of Barbecue University and Barbecue Hall of Famer hosts the popular Project Fire and Project Smoke shows on Public Television. His 31 books — many of them New York Times bestsellers — have won five James Beard Awards and three IACP / Julia Child Awards and have been translated into 17 languages.
Soon you can taste for yourself where Raichlen’s curiosity for world barbecue takes him. Just steps away from the popular Star Bar, the Star Grill by Steven Raichlen offers alfresco dining with seating for 95 on the top deck to take in the ocean breeze and views. Experience traditional and world barbecue with a modern twist, from maple sriracha chicken wings to Danish smoked shrimp, from Hill Country brisket to lemongrass pork — or on sea days, enjoy a mid-morning Frühschoppen with artisanal grilled sausage and pretzel rolls. Served with a sea view!
ABOUT STEVEN RAICHLEN
Steven Raichlen hosts the popular TV shows Steven Raichlen’s Project Fire and Project Smoke, Primal Grill, and Barbecue University on Public Television. He stars in three French language TV shows and an Italian show, Steven Raichlen Grills Italy, which airs on Gambero Rosso. The author of 31 books, many of them award-winners, Raichlen wrote the international blockbusters: The Barbecue Bible, How to Grill, Planet Barbecue, and Project Smoke. He founded Barbecue University and has lectured on the history of barbecue at Harvard, the Smithsonian Institution, and the Library of Congress.
Screening Room
The ship’s card room is now the new Star Screening Room, where guests can view current movies.
Compass Rose
Compass Rose can be found on Deck 6.
Lounge
The Lounge can be found on Deck 5.
Sun Deck
The Sun Deck can be located on Deck 7.
The Yacht Club
The Yacht Club can be found on Deck 8.
Star Boutique
Visit our newly transformed specialty shopping boutique, Star Boutique, rolling out fleet-wide through early 2022. The new shop features quality brand-name and exclusive Star Collection merchandise, from clothing and fragrances to jewelry and accessories, all at duty free or special pricing.
Deck 8
- Yacht Club Café & Library (1)
- Star Bar (2)
- Star Grill by Steven Raichlen (3)
Deck 7
- Bridge (4)
- World Spa by Windstar (5)
- Fitness Centre and Motion Studio (6)
- Pool and Whirlpool (7)
- Veranda/Candles (8)
Deck 6
- Cuadro 44/Basil & Bamboo Restaurant* (9)
- Star Boutique (10)
- Compass Rose (11)
- Owner's Suites
- Star Porthole Suites
- Star Balcony Suites
- Deluxe Suite
- Star Ocean View Suites
- Balcony Suites
Deck 5
- Whirlpool (12)
- Reception (13)
- Destination Office (14)
- Screening Room (15)
- Lounge (16)
- Deluxe Suite
- Ocean View Suites
- Balcony Suites
- Deluxe Suite
- Star Balcony Suite
- Star Ocean View Suite
- Ocean View Suite - Accessible Suites (548, 550)
Deck 4
- Star Ocean View Suites
- Balcony Suite
- Ocean View Suites - Accessible Suites (448,450)
- Deluxe Suite
Deck 3
- Watersports Platform (19)
- Amphora Restaurant (18)
- Medical Facility (17)
- Star Porthole Suites
Owner's Suite Midship
A stunning brand new owner's suites with 820 square feet of space featuring two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a verandah, and plenty of space in the sitting area for entertaining. This is the most sought after suite on the entire ship and once you stay here, you'll never stay anywhere else.
Newly Redesigned Restrooms
We reimagined our restrooms to provide you a private oasis within your own room.
Amenities
- Queen Size Bed with Luxurious Linens
- Interactive Television
- Safe
- Fully Upgraded Bath Amenity Line Including Pure Pampering L'Occitane
- Fruit Basket with Berries
- Free Internet Service (1 Voucher per Suite)
- Upgraded High End Quality Bath Robes
- Fully Stocked Mini Bar/Refrigerator
- Direct Dial Phone
- Fresh Flowers
- Hair Dryers and 110/220 Outlets
- Mirrored Closet with Ample Drawer Space
- Granite Vanity with Magnifying Mirror and Chair
- Preferred On Board Check In
- Invitation to Captain or Senior Officer Table
- Personalised Wake-Up Call Service with Preferred Beverage Coffee/Tea/Juice
- Preferred Specialty Restaurant Dining
- Preferred Canapés Service
- Maschio Prosecco
- Illy Espresso Machine
- Binoculars
Owner's Suite
With 575 square feet, your Owner’s Suite offers separate living room and dining areas. A veranda, two flat-screen TVs and DVD players, and a full master bath and separate powder room indulge you in spacious comfort.
Newly Redesigned Restrooms
We reimagined our restrooms to provide you a private oasis within your own room.
Amenities
- Queen Size Bed with Luxurious Linens
- Interactive Television
- Safe
- Fully Upgraded Bath Amenity Line Including Pure Pampering L'Occitane
- Fruit Basket with Berries
- Free Internet Service (1 Voucher per Suite)
- Upgraded High End Quality Bath Robes
- Fully Stocked Mini Bar/Refrigerator
- Direct Dial Phone
- Fresh Flowers
- Hair Dryers and 110/220 Outlets
- Mirrored Closet with Ample Drawer Space
- Granite Vanity with Magnifying Mirror and Chair
- Preferred On Board Check In
- Invitation to Captain or Senior Officer Table
- Personalised Wake-Up Call Service with Preferred Beverage Coffee/Tea/Juice
- Preferred Specialty Restaurant Dining
- Preferred Canapés Service
- Maschio Prosecco
- Illy Espresso Machine
- Binoculars
Classic Suite
Relax in 400 to 530 spacious square feet. Your living area offers beautiful views from the forward-facing window and French doors onto your private veranda. Two spacious closets give you plenty of room to unpack.
Newly Redesigned Restrooms
We reimagined our restrooms to provide you a private oasis within your own room.
Amenities
- Queen Size Bed with Luxurious Linens
- Interactive Television
- Safe
- Fully Upgraded Bath Amenity Line Including Pure Pampering L'Occitane
- Fruit Basket with Berries
- Free Internet Service (1 Voucher per Suite)
- Upgraded High End Quality Bath Robes
- Fully Stocked Mini Bar/Refrigerator
- Direct Dial Phone
- Fresh Flowers
- Hair Dryers and 110/220 Outlets
- Mirrored Closet with Ample Drawer Space
- Granite Vanity with Magnifying Mirror and Chair
- Preferred On Board Check In
- Invitation to Captain or Senior Officer Table
- Personalized Wake-Up Call Service with Preferred Beverage Coffee/Tea/Juice
- Preferred Specialty Restaurant Dining
- Preferred Canapes Service
- Maschio Prosecco
- Illy Espresso Machine
- Binoculars
Deluxe Suite
Brand new Deluxe Suites welcome you with 468 square feet of casually elegant living space and an ocean viewing French balcony. All these suites feature 3rd berths, and a sleep-inducing queen bed.
Newly Redesigned Restrooms
We reimagined our restrooms to provide you a private oasis within your own room.
Amenities
- Queen Size Bed with Luxurious Linens
- Interactive Television
- Safe
- Fully Upgraded Bath Amenity Line Including Pure Pampering L'Occitane
- Fruit Basket with Berries
- Free Internet Service (1 Voucher per Suite)
- Upgraded High End Quality Bath Robes
- Fully Stocked Mini Bar/Refrigerator
- Direct Dial Phone
- Fresh Flowers
- Hair Dryers and 110/220 Outlets
- Mirrored Closet with Ample Drawer Space
- Granite Vanity with Magnifying Mirror and Chair
- Preferred On Board Check In
- Invitation to Captain or Senior Officer Table
- Personalized Wake-Up Call Service with Preferred Beverage Coffee/Tea/Juice
- Preferred Specialty Restaurant Dining
- Preferred Canapes Service
- Maschio Prosecco
- Illy Espresso Machine
- Binoculars
Star Porthole Suite
These rooms represent a nod to the sailing tradition of porthole windows. And while sailors might have had cramped quarters, your 277 square foot stateroom is wonderfully spacious and furnished with all the modern amenities and comforts of home.
Newly Redesigned Restrooms
We reimagined our restrooms to provide you a private oasis within your own room.
Amenities
- Queen Size Bed with Luxurious Linens
- Interactive Television
- Safe
- L'Occitane Bath Amenities
- Fresh Fruit
- Wi-Fi Internet Access (various plans available for purchase)
- Waffle Weave Robe and Slippers
- Fully Stocked Mini Bar/Refrigerator
- Direct Dial Phone
- Hair Dryers and 110/220 Outlets
- Mirrored Closet with Ample Drawer Space
- Granite Vanity with Magnifying Mirror and Chair
Star Balcony Suite
As soon as you walk through the door, you’re greeted with an open living area for a more welcoming entrance. Drift off to sleep by the window in your queen bed as you watch the same stars that sailors used to navigate the seas hundreds of years ago.
Newly Redesigned Restrooms
We reimagined our restrooms to provide you a private oasis within your own room.
Amenities
- Queen Size Bed with Luxurious Linens
- Interactive Television
- Safe
- L'Occitane Bath Amenities
- Fresh Fruit
- Wi-Fi Internet Access (various plans available for purchase)
- Waffle Weave Robe and Slippers
- Fully Stocked Mini Bar/Refrigerator
- Direct Dial Phone
- Hair Dryers and 110/220 Outlets
- Mirrored Closet with Ample Drawer Space
- Granite Vanity with Magnifying Mirror and Chair
Star Balcony Suite 1
As soon as you walk through the door, you’re greeted with an open living area for a more welcoming entrance. Drift off to sleep by the window in your queen bed as you watch the same stars that sailors used to navigate the seas hundreds of years ago.
Newly Redesigned Restrooms
We reimagined our restrooms to provide you a private oasis within your own room.
Amenities
- Queen Size Bed with Luxurious Linens
- Interactive Television
- Safe
- L'Occitane Bath Amenities
- Fresh Fruit
- Wi-Fi Internet Access (various plans available for purchase)
- Waffle Weave Robe and Slippers
- Fully Stocked Mini Bar/Refrigerator
- Direct Dial Phone
- Hair Dryers and 110/220 Outlets
- Mirrored Closet with Ample Drawer Space
- Granite Vanity with Magnifying Mirror and Chair
Balcony Suite
Stylish comfort and ocean views welcome you in 277 square feet. Your queen bed (which can be separated as twins if you prefer) features luxurious Egyptian cotton linens. Enjoy a luxurious soak in your full-size tub or an invigorating shower, then wrap up in your waffle-weave robe and slippers and savor a treat from the fresh fruit bowl.
Newly Redesigned Restrooms
We reimagined our restrooms to provide you a private oasis within your own room.
Amenities
- Queen Size Bed with Luxurious Linens
- Interactive Television
- Safe
- L'Occitane Bath Amenities
- Fresh Fruit
- Wi-Fi Internet Access (various plans available for purchase)
- Waffle Weave Robe and Slippers
- Fully Stocked Mini Bar/Refrigerator
- Direct Dial Phone
- Hair Dryers and 110/220 Outlets
- Mirrored Closet with Ample Drawer Space
- Granite Vanity with Magnifying Mirror and Chair
Balcony Suite 1
Stylish comfort and ocean views welcome you in 277 square feet. Your queen bed (which can be separated as twins if you prefer) features luxurious Egyptian cotton linens. Enjoy a luxurious soak in your full-size tub or an invigorating shower, then wrap up in your waffle-weave robe and slippers and savor a treat from the fresh fruit bowl.
Newly Redesigned Restrooms
We reimagined our restrooms to provide you a private oasis within your own room.
Amenities
- Queen Size Bed with Luxurious Linens
- Interactive Television
- Safe
- L'Occitane Bath Amenities
- Fresh Fruit
- Wi-Fi Internet Access (various plans available for purchase)
- Waffle Weave Robe and Slippers
- Fully Stocked Mini Bar/Refrigerator
- Direct Dial Phone
- Hair Dryers and 110/220 Outlets
- Mirrored Closet with Ample Drawer Space
- Granite Vanity with Magnifying Mirror and Chair
Star Ocean View Suite 1
As soon as you walk through the door, you’re greeted with an open living area for a more welcoming entrance. Drift off to sleep by the window in your queen bed as you watch the same stars that sailors used to navigate the seas hundreds of years ago.
Newly Redesigned Restrooms
We reimagined our restrooms to provide you a private oasis within your own room.
Amenities
- Queen Size Bed with Luxurious Linens
- Interactive Television
- Safe
- L'Occitane Bath Amenities
- Fresh Fruit
- Wi-Fi Internet Access (various plans available for purchase)
- Waffle Weave Robe and Slippers
- Fully Stocked Mini Bar/Refrigerator
- Direct Dial Phone
- Hair Dryers and 110/220 Outlets
- Mirrored Closet with Ample Drawer Space
- Granite Vanity with Magnifying Mirror and Chair
Ocean View Suite
Stylish comfort and ocean views welcome you in 277 square feet. Your queen bed (which can be separated as twins if you prefer) features luxurious Egyptian cotton linens. Enjoy a luxurious soak in your full-size tub or an invigorating shower, then wrap up in your waffle-weave robe and slippers, savor a treat from the fresh fruit bowl, or simply stretch out and enjoy the fresh flowers.
Newly Redesigned Restrooms
We reimagined our restrooms to provide you a private oasis within your own room.
Amenities
- Queen Size Bed with Luxurious Linens
- Interactive Television
- Safe
- L'Occitane Bath Amenities
- Fresh Fruit
- Wi-Fi Internet Access (various plans available for purchase)
- Waffle Weave Robe and Slippers
- Fully Stocked Mini Bar/Refrigerator
- Direct Dial Phone
- Hair Dryers and 110/220 Outlets
- Mirrored Closet with Ample Drawer Space
- Granite Vanity with Magnifying Mirror and Chair
Ocean View Suite 1
Stylish comfort and ocean views welcome you in 277 square feet. Your queen bed (which can be separated as twins if you prefer) features luxurious Egyptian cotton linens. Enjoy a luxurious soak in your full-size tub or an invigorating shower, then wrap up in your waffle-weave robe and slippers, savour a treat from the fresh fruit bowl, or simply stretch out and enjoy the fresh flowers.
Newly Redesigned Restrooms
We reimagined our restrooms to provide you a private oasis within your own room.
Amenities
- Queen Size Bed with Luxurious Linens
- Interactive Television
- Safe
- L'Occitane Bath Amenities
- Fresh Fruit
- Wi-Fi Internet Access (various plans available for purchase)
- Waffle Weave Robe and Slippers
- Fully Stocked Mini Bar/Refrigerator
- Direct Dial Phone
- Hair Dryers and 110/220 Outlets
- Mirrored Closet with Ample Drawer Space
- Granite Vanity with Magnifying Mirror and Chair
Ocean View Suite 2
Stylish comfort and ocean views welcome you in 277 square feet. Your queen bed (which can be separated as twins if you prefer) features luxurious Egyptian cotton linens. Enjoy a luxurious soak in your full-size tub or an invigorating shower, then wrap up in your waffle-weave robe and slippers, savour a treat from the fresh fruit bowl, or simply stretch out and enjoy the fresh flowers.
Newly Redesigned Restrooms
We reimagined our restrooms to provide you a private oasis within your own room.
Amenities
- Queen Size Bed with Luxurious Linens
- Interactive Television
- Safe
- L'Occitane Bath Amenities
- Fresh Fruit
- Wi-Fi Internet Access (various plans available for purchase)
- Waffle Weave Robe and Slippers
- Fully Stocked Mini Bar/Refrigerator
- Direct Dial Phone
- Hair Dryers and 110/220 Outlets
- Mirrored Closet with Ample Drawer Space
- Granite Vanity with Magnifying Mirror and Chair
Ocean View Suite 3
Stylish comfort and ocean views welcome you in 277 square feet. Your queen bed (which can be separated as twins if you prefer) features luxurious Egyptian cotton linens. Enjoy a luxurious soak in your full-size tub or an invigorating shower, then wrap up in your waffle-weave robe and slippers, savour a treat from the fresh fruit bowl, or simply stretch out and enjoy the fresh flowers.
Newly Redesigned Restrooms
We reimagined our restrooms to provide you a private oasis within your own room.
Amenities
- Queen Size Bed with Luxurious Linens
- Interactive Television
- Safe
- L'Occitane Bath Amenities
- Fresh Fruit
- Wi-Fi Internet Access (various plans available for purchase)
- Waffle Weave Robe and Slippers
- Fully Stocked Mini Bar/Refrigerator
- Direct Dial Phone
- Hair Dryers and 110/220 Outlets
- Mirrored Closet with Ample Drawer Space
- Granite Vanity with Magnifying Mirror and Chair
Broadmoor Suite
Inspired by the design of The Broadmoor, the suite offers a traditional space with classic furniture, floral motifs, white trim with gold finishes, and wide crown molding. New furnishings, and wall sconces have been specially commissioned in the resort's style. The striking wallpaper used in the suite's walk-in closet is an exact replica of the wallpaper used throughout The Broadmoor. The resort's signature carpeting, with shades of light blue, brown, yellow and gold, was also recreated for the space. Historical black and white images of The Broadmoor will be on display.
Newly Redesigned Restrooms
We reimagined our restrooms to provide you a private oasis within your own room.
Amenities
- Queen Size Bed with Luxurious Linens
- Waffle Weave Robe and Slippers
- Interactive TV
- Fully Stocked Mini Bar/Refrigerator
- Safe
- Direct Dial Phone
- L'Occitane Bath Amenities
- Fresh Fruit
- Hair Dryers and 110/220 outlets
- Wi-Fi Internet Access (various plans available for purchase)
- Mirrored closet with ample drawer space
- Granite vanity with magnifying mirror and chair
World Spa
Soak it in. Relax in the new World Spa by Windstar.
Spa Amenities
Complimentary use of the sauna, steam room, Experience Shower*, and Thermal Suite* will help you relax
*Star Plus Class only
Fitness Centre
The fitness centre is located on deck 7.
Pool & Whirlpool
The Pool & Whirlpools can be found on the Sun Deck.