Star Seeker and Star Explorer are Windstar's first new builds, built in Porto: 224 guests in 112 suites, nearly all with a veranda or a floor-to-ceiling window that opens.
Star Seeker was delivered in December 2025; Star Explorer's first voyage leaves Barcelona on 28 December 2026.
12 suite categories: Horizon Owner's Suite (OW) · Star Suite (CS2) · Classic Suite (CS) · Deluxe Suite (DS) · Vista Veranda Suite (VVB) · Triple Premier Veranda Suite (VS3) · Premier Veranda Suite (VS1, VS2, VSS) · Veranda Suite (VS) · Triple Infinity Suite (IN3) · Vista Infinity Suite (IN2) · Infinity Suite (IN1, IN) · Oceanview Suite (OV)
Star Seeker · Star Explorer
Star ExplorerFirst season from December 2026 · 224 guests
NOT YET IN SERVICE when we read the site. Star Seeker's sister, 112 suites; her maiden voyage leaves Barcelona on 28 December 2026 and she sails Europe year-round.
Sizes are the interior figures Windstar prints, with the balcony given separately, as on its fact sheets. Photos were taken on Star Seeker. Suites 628 and 629 are Triple Infinity Suites on Star Seeker and Triple Premier Veranda Suites on Star Explorer, so Star Explorer has no Triple Infinity Suites.
548 sq ft, plus a 248 sq ft wrap-around balcony (796 sq ft / 74 m² in all) · Deck Seven aft, suites 716 and 717 · 2 guests
380 sq ft (35 m²), plus a 110 sq ft balcony · Decks Five and Six · 2 guests
353 sq ft (33 m²), plus a 110 sq ft balcony · Deck Five, suites 534 and 535 · 2 guests
288 sq ft (27 m²), plus a 110 sq ft balcony · Decks Five and Six · 2 guests
268 sq ft (25 m²), plus a 55 sq ft balcony · Deck Seven · 2 guests
246 sq ft (23 m²), plus a 55 sq ft balcony · Deck Six · 3 guests
225 sq ft (21 m²), plus a 55 sq ft balcony · Decks Five and Six, midship · 2 guests
225 sq ft (21 m²), plus a 55 sq ft balcony · Deck Five forward · 2 guests
301 sq ft (28 m²) · Deck Six, suites 628 and 629, Star Seeker only · 3 guests
269 sq ft (25 m²) · Deck Seven · 2 guests
280 sq ft (26 m²) · Decks Five and Six aft · 2 guests
203 sq ft (19 m²) · Deck Three · 2 guests
| Category | Size | Deck | Guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Owner's Suite (OW) | 548 sq ft, plus a 248 sq ft wrap-around balcony (796 sq ft / 74 m² in all) | Deck Seven aft, suites 716 and 717 | 2 guests |
| Star Suite (CS2) | 380 sq ft (35 m²), plus a 110 sq ft balcony | Decks Five and Six | 2 guests |
| Classic Suite (CS) | 353 sq ft (33 m²), plus a 110 sq ft balcony | Deck Five, suites 534 and 535 | 2 guests |
| Deluxe Suite (DS) | 288 sq ft (27 m²), plus a 110 sq ft balcony | Decks Five and Six | 2 guests |
| Vista Veranda Suite (VVB) | 268 sq ft (25 m²), plus a 55 sq ft balcony | Deck Seven | 2 guests |
| Triple Premier Veranda Suite (VS3) (no photograph published) | 246 sq ft (23 m²), plus a 55 sq ft balcony | Deck Six | 3 guests |
| Premier Veranda Suite (VS1, VS2, VSS) | 225 sq ft (21 m²), plus a 55 sq ft balcony | Decks Five and Six, midship | 2 guests |
| Veranda Suite (VS) (no photograph published) | 225 sq ft (21 m²), plus a 55 sq ft balcony | Deck Five forward | 2 guests |
| Triple Infinity Suite (IN3) | 301 sq ft (28 m²) | Deck Six, suites 628 and 629, Star Seeker only | 3 guests |
| Vista Infinity Suite (IN2) (no photograph published) | 269 sq ft (25 m²) | Deck Seven | 2 guests |
| Infinity Suite (IN1, IN) | 280 sq ft (26 m²) | Decks Five and Six aft | 2 guests |
| Oceanview Suite (OV) (no photograph published) | 203 sq ft (19 m²) | Deck Three | 2 guests |
548 sq ft, plus a 248 sq ft wrap-around balcony (796 sq ft / 74 m² in all)2 guestsDeck Seven aft, suites 716 and 717
Floor-to-ceiling windows, a separate entry, separate living and dining areas and a powder room; a king bed that converts to two XL twins, and a double walk-in shower. The adjacent suite can be combined for families.
380 sq ft (35 m²), plus a 110 sq ft balcony2 guestsDecks Five and Six
An open living area with a bedroom alongside, sliding glass doors to the balcony from both rooms, and a bathroom with a bathtub and a walk-in shower.
353 sq ft (33 m²), plus a 110 sq ft balcony2 guestsDeck Five, suites 534 and 535
An open living area and adjacent bedroom, sliding doors to a private balcony, and a walk-in shower.
288 sq ft (27 m²), plus a 110 sq ft balcony2 guestsDecks Five and Six
Sliding glass doors to a private balcony from the bedroom, a queen bed that converts to twins, and a walk-in shower.
268 sq ft (25 m²), plus a 55 sq ft balcony2 guestsDeck Seven
Ten suites with a living area beside the bed and a walk-in shower.
225 sq ft (21 m²), plus a 55 sq ft balcony2 guestsDecks Five and Six, midship
32 suites with a living area, a queen bed that converts to twins, and a walk-in shower.
301 sq ft (28 m²)3 guestsDeck Six, suites 628 and 629, Star Seeker only
A wide floor-to-ceiling infinity window in the bedroom whose top half opens, and a pull-out sofa in the separate living area. On Star Explorer these two suites are Triple Premier Veranda Suites.
280 sq ft (26 m²)2 guestsDecks Five and Six aft
24 suites with a wide floor-to-ceiling window whose top half opens, a living area and a walk-in shower.
246 sq ft (23 m²), plus a 55 sq ft balcony3 guestsDeck Six
A queen bed that converts to twins and a pull-out sofa in the living area for a third guest. Two on Star Seeker; four on Star Explorer, where suites 628 and 629 are this category.
225 sq ft (21 m²), plus a 55 sq ft balcony2 guestsDeck Five forward
16 suites on the same plan as the Premier Veranda Suites, forward on Deck Five.
269 sq ft (25 m²)2 guestsDeck Seven
Four suites with an infinity window whose top half opens and a living area facing it.
203 sq ft (19 m²)2 guestsDeck Three
Ten suites with a sea-view window, a queen bed that converts to twins, and a walk-in shower.
Windstar publishes one plan for both ships. Windstar notes the illustrations are representative and actual layouts may vary slightly.
Oceanview Suites on Deck Three, Amphora and reception on Deck Four, Veranda, Infinity, Star and Classic Suites on Deck Five, Premier Veranda and Infinity Suites on Deck Six, Vista suites and the Horizon Owner's Suites on Deck Seven, and Deck Eight.
Numbers on the plan
3 sailings on these ships, from our shortlist of the Windstar calendar, with the fare as we last read it. Open one for the route, the map and our hotels at either end, or send it straight into the form.
28 Dec 2026 · 9 nights · Star Explorer
Star Explorer Maiden Voyage
Barcelona roundtrip
from USD 3,679 per person
Booked through usUSD 1,500 from us at USD 40,000+ · Virtuoso amenities below that
14 Aug 2027 · 7 nights · Star Seeker
Scenic Alaska
Juneau, AK to Vancouver, BC
from USD 6,053 per person
Booked through usUSD 1,500 from us at USD 40,000+ · Virtuoso amenities below that
24 Nov 2027 · 11 nights · Star Seeker
Tantalizing Thailand & Sparkling Singapore
Bangkok (Klong Toei) to Phuket
from USD 6,392 per person
Booked through usUSD 1,500 from us at USD 40,000+ · Virtuoso amenities below that
The night before you board
Stay in Bangkok
Ask us for the full calendar and the dates that suit you.
Fares are Windstar's own starting fare for each departure, per person at double occupancy, cruise only, in US dollars, in the lowest category, as read on 9 October 2026. Taxes, fees and port expenses are additional, and so are suggested onboard gratuities. We confirm which categories are open on your dates.
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Deck plans & suitesDeck plans, suite sizes and photographs from Windstar's own published materials · read October 2026 · a size in parentheses isour arithmetic on the line's figures
Photography and deck plans appear courtesy of Windstar and remain the line's property; Via Privata shows them as an independent travel advisory that arranges Windstar bookings. We are not owned by or affiliated with the line, and all trademarks belong to their owners. Layouts can change at a refit: we confirm the plan for your sailing before you choose a room.
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