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Star Explorer

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41 upcoming departures · 41 itineraries

Class Star Class

Built 2019

Gross Tonnage 9,923

Guests 224

Crew 130

Length 126.0 m

Beam 19.0 m

Cabins 112

Live Position ● 3 weeks ago

Heading to: PTVDC

0.1 knots Moored

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About Star Explorer

Star Explorer is Windstar Cruises’ planned all-suite Star Class yacht, scheduled to enter service in December 2026 after conversion from the expedition ship World Explorer. Carrying 224 guests in 112 suites, the compact 9,923-gross-ton vessel is designed for an intimate yacht-style experience, with nearly all accommodations offering a veranda or floor-to-ceiling window. Its small size supports access to smaller ports while maintaining Windstar’s relaxed service style.

Ship at a Glance

Operator: Windstar Cruises
Builder / shipyard: West Sea Shipyard, Viana do Castelo, Portugal
Registry / flag: Bahamas
IMO number: 9835719
MMSI: 255806193
Draft: 4.8 m
Previous names: World Explorer

Onboard Experience

Signature highlights

The yacht will feature Windstar’s open-bridge access, a pool, Yacht Club, Star Bar, live entertainment and a marina-style watersports platform. Its 224-guest capacity provides a notably intimate passenger experience.

Dining

Dining venues include Amphora, the main restaurant, and Basil + Bamboo, a specialty restaurant introduced for Star Explorer. The Yacht Club also provides a casual café and lounge setting.

Entertainment

Onboard entertainment includes live performances, lounge spaces and the Star Bar. The open-bridge concept adds an informal navigational experience for guests.

Staterooms & suites

Star Explorer will offer 112 suites, including two Horizon Owner’s Suites with wraparound balconies. Other categories include Star, Classic, Deluxe, Veranda, Infinity and Oceanview Suites.

Pools, spa & wellness

The ship will include World Spa by Windstar, a fitness and wellness area, a pool and other spaces intended for relaxation.

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Itineraries & Sailings

Ports of Call

Copenhagen, Stavanger, Molde, ANDALSNES, Norway +5 more

Next: Jul 25, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Copenhagen, Haugesund, Alesund, ANDALSNES, Norway +4 more

Next: Jul 15, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Bordeaux, La Rochelle, Le Palais, Belle-Ile, St-Malo +3 more

Next: May 21, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Leith (Edinburgh), United Kingdom, Rosendal, Norway, Alesund, ANDALSNES, Norway +5 more

Next: Jun 19, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Rome, Sorrento, Giardini Naxos, Dubrovnik +4 more

Next: Oct 7, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Rome, Sorrento, Giardini Naxos, Kotor +4 more

Next: Apr 10, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Rome, Portoferraio, Portofino, Monte Carlo +4 more

Next: Apr 26, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Venice, Rovinj, Split, Dubrovnik +4 more

Next: Apr 17, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Madrid, Spain, Barcelona, Valencia, Cartagena +3 more

Next: Jan 2, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Venice, Zadar, Dubrovnik, Messina (Taormina) +6 more

Next: Jan 30, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Venice, Zadar, Dubrovnik, Messina (Taormina) +8 more

Next: Feb 22, 2028

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Tarragona, Spain, Nice, Genoa, Italy, Livorno +1 more

Next: Dec 5, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Rome, Portoferraio, Portofino, Monte Carlo +4 more

Next: Apr 28, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Rome, Livorno, Genoa, Italy, Nice +1 more

Next: Feb 7, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Barcelona, Nice, Genoa, Italy, Livorno +1 more

Next: Jan 15, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Rome, Livorno, Genoa, Italy, Nice +1 more

Next: Nov 10, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Venice, Rovinj, Split, Dubrovnik +4 more

Next: Apr 20, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Rome, Sorrento, Giardini Naxos, Dubrovnik +4 more

Next: Oct 9, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Rome, Sorrento, Giardini Naxos, Kotor +4 more

Next: Apr 12, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Bordeaux, Saint-Jean-de-Luz (Biarritz), San Sebastian / Pasaia, Bilbao +4 more

Next: Aug 30, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Rouen, Honfleur, Caen, St-Malo +3 more

Next: Aug 22, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Leith (Edinburgh), United Kingdom, Invergordon, United Kingdom, Kirkwall, United Kingdom, Ullapool +4 more

Next: Aug 4, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Helsinki, Tallinn, Stockholm, Riga +4 more

Next: Jul 7, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Copenhagen, Ronne, Denmark, Gdansk, Klaipeda, Lithiania +4 more

Next: Jun 29, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Dun Laoghaire (Dublin), Ireland, Isle of Man, Londonderry, Tobermory, United Kingdom +4 more

Next: Jun 11, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Lisbon, Leixoes (Porto), Portugal, Vigo, Gijon +4 more

Next: May 13, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Barcelona, Palamos, Port Vendres, Sanary-sur-Mer +5 more

Next: Sep 15, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Lisbon, Seville, Tangier, Marbella / Purto Banus +3 more

Next: Sep 7, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Barcelona, Valencia, Cartagena, Marbella / Purto Banus +3 more

Next: May 5, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Piraeus, Greece, Corinth Canal, Delphi, Corfu (Kerkyra) +4 more

Next: Mar 9, 2028

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Rome, Naples, Catania, Crotone, Italy +4 more

Next: Mar 1, 2028

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Rome, Naples, Messina (Taormina), Dubrovnik +2 more

Next: Jan 22, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Venice, Zadar, Dubrovnik, Messina (Taormina) +2 more

Next: Mar 19, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Piraeus, Greece, Corinth Canal, Delphi, Corfu (Kerkyra) +4 more

Next: Feb 14, 2028

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Venice, Koper, Slovenia, Zadar, Dubrovnik +4 more

Next: Feb 6, 2028

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Barcelona, Valencia, Cartagena, Gibraltar +2 more

Next: Dec 28, 2026

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Barcelona, Valencia, Cartagena, Malaga +3 more

Next: Nov 26, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Rome, Naples, Messina (Taormina), Kotor +3 more

Next: Oct 25, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Barcelona, Valencia, Cartagena, Gibraltar +2 more

Next: Jan 6, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Valencia, Cartagena +2 more

Next: Feb 23, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Tarragona, Spain, Valencia, Cartagena, Gibraltar +3 more

Next: Nov 17, 2027

1 upcoming departure

All Upcoming Departures

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Jan 30, 2027	Feb 14, 2027	15 Nights Southern Europe Cruise	15	Mediterranean	Book →
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Apr 10, 2027	Apr 20, 2027	10 Nights Southern Europe Cruise	10	Mediterranean	Book →
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Oct 7, 2027	Oct 17, 2027	10 Nights Southern Europe Cruise	10	Mediterranean	Book →
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Feb 6, 2028	Feb 14, 2028	8 Nights Western Mediterranean Cruise	8	Mediterranean	Book →
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Feb 22, 2028	Mar 9, 2028	16 Nights Europe Cruise	16	Mediterranean	Book →
Mar 1, 2028	Mar 9, 2028	8 Nights Western Mediterranean Cruise	8	Mediterranean	Book →
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