Windstar Cruises has officially revealed the first interior look of its NEW Star Seeker yacht, featuring state-of-the-art dining and lounge venues.
According to certain reports, this initial snapshot of Windstar’s Amphora Restaurant, Main Lounge, and Yacht Club treads up a long distance to showcase how inspired design transforms the guest experience on what is understood to be a 224-passenger yacht.
Talk about the whole value proposition on a slightly deeper level, we begin from Amphora Restaurant, where guests can come expecting to choose their perfect setting, whether it’s dining under the stars or in a sophisticated interior atmosphere. Markedly enough, as the official cruise line of James Beard Foundation, Amphora regularly brings exclusive dishes from celebrated James Beard Foundation chefs with no reservation needed.
Among other things, we ought to mention how, during the day, this restaurant takes on a more casual flair, as breakfast and lunch offerings include a vibrant buffet with live cooking stations and freshly prepared á la carte selections tailored to each guest.
Next up, we must expand upon Windstar’s newest specialty venue i.e. Basil + Bamboo, where Mediterranean and Asian flavors link-up to create a unique experience. Unlike specialty dining venues on most cruise lines, this one is capable of serving up an exotic fusion of flavors each evening in an intimate setting.
Another detail worth a mention is rooted in the cruise’s yacht club. During the day, Windstar’s Yacht Club will serve guests handcrafted coffee creations, alongside quick bites for breakfast or a casual lunch. However, once the evening falls, the space would swiftly transition into an intimate lounge where travelers can unwind with cocktails, all accompanied by subtle melodies.
Then, there is the main lounge, where during daytime, guests can enjoy trivia battles. Again, once evening sets in, this very lounge will transform into an entertainment hub, offering live music and performances to create the soundtrack for unforgettable voyages.
Joining that would be a much anticipated crew talent show set to take place every voyage, thus preserving a Windstar tradition.
To go along with that, we have an open-air haven called Star Haven that serves premium smoked, grilled, and barbecued meats, fresh seafood, and vegetables, offering top-notch lunch and dinner services.
All in all, to ensure maximum convenience, 24-hour room service is available for delivering food directly to guest suites, including Amphora’s full dinner menu for those evenings when private dining is the ultimate preference.
Markedly enough, we ought to mention how Star Seeker will put these venues into action during 2026. The cruise will go from Caribbean shores to Alaska’s majestic coastlines in summer, before venturing to Japan and Southeast Asia, with a special focus on Thailand and Vietnam’s hidden treasures.
“Designing our first new build has been an exciting project for us,” said Stijn Creupelandt, chief operating officer at Windstar Cruises. “Every detail of the yacht’s layout has been carefully considered to maximize versatility and enhance our signature Windstar small ship experience.”
