Windstar Cruises Just Launched a New Ship With Incredible Restaurants and 112 Suites-We Were Among the First on Board

"Aboard the brand-new Star Seeker, there are 112 suites featuring either a veranda or floor-to-ceiling "infinity windows." This ship has new-to-the-line stateroom categories, including a pair of aft-facing, 548-square-foot Horizon Owner's Suites with wraparound balconies; 30 Infinity Suites with windows that slide downward from the top (as on expedition ships); and 10 Ocean-view Suites with mosaic glass showers. I was on board for the christening, but because the ship was sailing at full capacity, I was not able to tour them."

"Windstar is the official cruise line of the James Beard Foundation, and Star Seeker features several food and beverage additions and enhancements. Among them is Basil + Bamboo, a new complimentary specialty restaurant serving "Mediterr-Asian" cuisine (think miso-glazed black cod with pea purée) in an intimate space limited to 40 cruisers. The all-day restaurant Amphora now offers both buffet and à la carte dining, either indoors or al fresco at the aft of the ship."

Windstar Cruises christened the 224-guest Star Seeker, the line's first new-build in over a decade and the seventh Star-class vessel. The ship offers 112 suites with verandas or floor-to-ceiling "infinity windows," including Horizon Owner's Suites, Infinity Suites with downward-sliding windows, and Ocean-view Suites with mosaic glass showers. Interior decor features taupe and teal palettes, wood cabinetry, and marble-clad bathrooms. Dining options include Basil + Bamboo, Amphora, the Yacht Club, poolside Star Grill, and 24-hour room service. The fitness center is the fleet's largest, and the WorldSpa is also the fleet's biggest.

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