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Overview

Experience the sophisticated elegance of Star Explorer, Windstar's innovative Star Class yacht designed for intimate luxury cruising. This 224-guest vessel features 112 spacious suites—nearly all boasting private verandas or floor-to-ceiling infinity windows that open to embrace the ocean breeze.

Discover elevated dining at the specialty restaurant Basil + Bamboo, while enjoying premium amenities that deliver fresh sophistication with unmistakable Windstar charm.

Star Explorer offers discerning travelers authentic destinations and personalized service in an atmosphere of relaxed elegance, redefining what intimate yacht cruising can be.


Quick Facts

Year Built

2026

Refurbished

-

Wheelchair Accessible

Yes

Godmother

-

Passenger Capacity

224

Crew

130

Passenger-to-Crew Ratio

1.72

Deck Plans

Deck 8

Deck 7

Deck 6

Deck 5

Deck 4

Deck 3

Staterooms

Deluxe Suite
Deluxe Suite

on

Deck 6Deck 5

Size: 288 sq. ft.This suite welcomes you with spectacular views, courtesy of the sliding glass doors that lead out to your private balcony. The outdoor space adds another 110 square feet, enough to sit outside comfortably and enjoy the breeze. Th...

Classic Suite
Classic Suite

on

Deck 5

Size: 353 sq. ft.Step into a stylish and bright open living area with a spacious adjacent bedroom. This 353-square-foot suite welcomes you with spectacular views, courtesy of the sliding glass doors that lead out to your private balcony. The outd...

Star Suite
Star Suite

on

Deck 5Deck 6

Size: 380 sq. ft.Step into a stylish and bright open living area with a spacious adjacent bedroom. This 380-square-foot suite welcomes you with spectacular views, courtesy of the sliding glass doors that lead out to your private balcony. The outd...

Horizon Owner's Suite
Horizon Owner's Suite

on

Deck 7

Size: 548 sq. ft.This luxurious suite combines floor-to-ceiling windows and a wrap-around balcony for an unparalleled cruising experience. Perfect for evening cocktails or a private dinner, the wrap-around balcony adds 248 square feet of space an...

Veranda Suite
Veranda Suite

on

Deck 5

Size: 225 sq. ft.Stylish comfort and ocean views welcome you to this 225-square-foot suite. Relax on your queen bed (convertible into two twin beds if desired) or lounge in the nearby living area. The outdoor space adds another 55 square feet, en...

Premier Veranda Suite
Premier Veranda Suite

on

Deck 5

Size: 225 sq. ft.Located at the middle of the ship, these 225-square-foot suites welcome you with stylish comfort and beautiful ocean views. Relax on your queen bed (convertible into two twin beds if desired) or lounge in the nearby living area....

Premier Veranda Suite
Premier Veranda Suite

on

Deck 6

Size: 225 sq. ft.Located at the middle of the ship, these 225-square-foot suites welcome you with stylish comfort and beautiful ocean views. Relax on your queen bed (convertible into two twin beds if desired) or lounge in the nearby living area....

Premier Veranda Suite
Premier Veranda Suite

on

Deck 6

Size: 225 sq. ft.Located at the middle of the ship, these 225-square-foot suites welcome you with stylish comfort and beautiful ocean views. Relax on your queen bed (convertible into two twin beds if desired) or lounge in the nearby living area....

Triple Premier Veranda Suite
Triple Premier Veranda Suite

on

Deck 6

Size: 246 sq. ft.Located on deck 6, this 246-square-foot suite welcomes you with stylish comfort and stunning ocean views. Featuring an inviting queen bed (convertible into two twin beds if desired) and a pull-out sofa in the living area, the sui...

Vista Veranda Suite
Vista Veranda Suite

on

Deck 7

Size: 268 sq. ft.Located on deck 7, this 268-square-foot suite welcomes you with stylish comfort and stunning ocean views. Relax on your queen bed (convertible into two twin beds if desired) or lounge in the nearby living area. The outdoor...

Oceanview Suite
Oceanview Suite

on

Deck 3

Size: 203 sq. ft.Experience the perfect blend of style and functionality in this thoughtfully designed 203-square-foot suite. The well-planned layout creates an ideal retreat with plenty of natural light, a view of the sea, a walk-in mosaic glass...

Infinity Suite
Infinity Suite

on

Deck 5

Size: 280 sq. ft.This 280-square-foot suite features a wide floor-to-ceiling infinity window that allows for stunning ocean views. You can even open the top half to enjoy the cool ocean breeze. Your suite features an inviting queen bed (convertib...

Infinity Suite
Infinity Suite

on

Deck 6

Size: 280 sq. ft.This 280-square-foot suite features a wide floor-to-ceiling infinity window that allows for stunning ocean views. You can even open the top half to enjoy the cool ocean breeze. Your suite features an inviting queen bed (convertib...

Vista Infinity Suite
Vista Infinity Suite

on

Deck 7

Size: 280 sq. ft.Located on deck 7, this 280-square-foot suite features a wide floor-to-ceiling infinity window that allows for stunning ocean views. You can even open the top half to enjoy the cool ocean breeze. Your suite features an inviting q...

Triple Infinity Suite
Triple Infinity Suite

on

Deck 6

Size: 301 sq. ft.This roomy 301-square-foot suite features a wide floor-to-ceiling infinity window in the bedroom, allowing for stunning ocean views. You can even open the top half to enjoy the cool ocean breeze. This suite also features an invit...

Star Explorer Cruises

Gondolas on a canal in Venice.
Windstar

24-night Star Collector: Winter Mediterranean Adventure Cruise

Venice
Zadar
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik
Messina
Naples
Rome (Civitavecchia)
Florence/Pisa (Livorno)
Florence/Pisa (Livorno)
Genoa
Nice
Nice
Barcelona
Barcelona
Barcelona
Valencia
Cartagena (Spain)
Gibraltar
Malaga
Malaga
Palma de Mallorca
+15 more

Aboard

Star Explorer

From

Venice, Italy

1 Sailing

Dec 20, 2027

Published prices from

$12,071

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
Belém Tower on Tagus River.
Windstar

8-night Moroccan Markets & Iberian Icons Cruise

Lisbon
Seville (Cadiz)
Seville (Cadiz)
Tangier
Cartagena (Spain)
Valencia

Aboard

Star Explorer

From

Lisbon, Portugal

1 Sailing

Sep 7, 2027

Published prices from

$6,021

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
Belém Tower on Tagus River.
Windstar

8-night Connoisseur’s Delight: Northern Spain & Portugal Cruise

Bordeaux
San Sebastian (Spain)
Bilbao
Gijon
Vigo
Oporto (Leixoes)

Aboard

Star Explorer

From

Bordeaux, France

1 Sailing

Aug 30, 2027

Published prices from

$5,626

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
A high-angle view of the modern, white spiral-shaped cruise terminal at the Port of Leixões, Oporto, Portugal, extending into the ocean next to a rocky breakwater.
Windstar

8-night Connoisseur’s Delight: Northern Spain & Portugal Cruise

Oporto (Leixoes)
Vigo
Gijon
Bilbao
San Sebastian (Spain)
Bordeaux

Aboard

Star Explorer

From

Lisbon, Portugal

1 Sailing

May 13, 2027

Published prices from

$5,223

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
A striking low-angle shot of a classic Art Nouveau building, the Estación del Norte train station in Valencia, Spain, featuring intricate carvings and a blue-tiled dome against a bright blue sky.
Up to $500 FREE Onboard Credit*
TCW EXCLUSIVE
Windstar

8-night Moroccan Markets & Iberian Icons Cruise

Valencia
Cartagena (Spain)
Tangier
Seville (Cadiz)
Seville (Cadiz)

Aboard

Star Explorer

From

Barcelona, Spain

1 Sailing

May 5, 2027

Published prices from

$5,321

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
A classic view of the picturesque harbor of Portofino, Italy, with its iconic, brightly painted buildings reflected on the shimmering blue water and lush green hills in the background.
Up to $500 FREE Onboard Credit*
TCW EXCLUSIVE
Windstar

8-night Yachtsman's Harbors Of The Rivieras Cruise

Palamos
Port Vendres
Sanary Sur Mer
Monte Carlo
Cannes
Portofino
Portoferraio
+1 more

Aboard

Star Explorer

From

Barcelona, Spain

1 Sailing

Sep 15, 2027

Published prices from

$5,749

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
A scenic view of Londonderry, Northern Ireland, with the neo-gothic St. Eugene's Cathedral standing prominently above the cityscape and surrounding green hills.
Windstar

10-night Circumnavigating Ireland Cruise

Belfast
Londonderry (Derry)
Killybegs
Galway
Cliffs of Moher
Dingle Peninsula
Cork
Waterford
Isle of Scilly
Rouen
+4 more

Aboard

Star Explorer

From

Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland

1 Sailing

Aug 12, 2027

Published prices from

$6,600

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
Microlimano harbor in Piraeus, Greece at sunset.
Windstar

8-night Winter In Italy And The Adriatic Cruise

Corinth Canal
Delphi
Corfu
Corfu
Crotone
Catania
Catania
Naples
+2 more

Aboard

Star Explorer

From

Piraeus (Athens), Greece

1 Sailing

Mar 9, 2028

Published prices from

$5,233

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
Mount Vesuvius overlooking Naples Bay.
Up to $500 FREE Onboard Credit*
TCW EXCLUSIVE
Windstar

8-night Winter In Italy And The Adriatic Cruise

Naples
Catania
Catania
Crotone
Corfu
Corfu
Delphi
Corinth Canal
+2 more

Aboard

Star Explorer

From

Civitavecchia, Rome, Italy

1 Sailing

Mar 1, 2028

Published prices from

$5,233

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
Mount Vesuvius overlooking Naples Bay.
Windstar

15-night Star Collector: Winter In Europe's Rivieras & Croatia Cruise

Venice
Zadar
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik
Messina
Naples
Rome (Civitavecchia)
Florence/Pisa (Livorno)
Florence/Pisa (Livorno)
Genoa
Nice
Nice
Barcelona
+7 more

Aboard

Star Explorer

From

Venice, Italy

1 Sailing

Dec 20, 2027

Published prices from

$7,562

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
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