Windstar Cruises

Star Explorer

224 passengers • 2026

Line style:Small-ship premium

Good fit for:small-ship travelers, destination-focused travelers

Ship experience:small ships, yacht-style ships

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At a glance

Ship specifications

Capacity, dimensions, and onboard scale.

Passengers

224

Crew

130

Gross Tonnage

9,923 GT

Year Built

2026

Length

131m

Beam

19m

Decks

Cabins

112

IMO

1000346

Departures

Upcoming sailings

Soonest departures on Star Explorer.

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Star Explorer Maiden Voyage
Departs Dec 28, 2026 · 9 nights · Europe
Madrid & Southern Spain Winter Escapes Cruise Tour
Departs Jan 2, 2027 · 13 nights · Europe
Southern Spain Winter Escapes
Departs Jan 6, 2027 · 9 nights · Europe
Star Collector: Winter in Spain and the Rivieras
Departs Jan 6, 2027 · 16 nights · Europe

About

About Star Explorer

Be one of the first to experience Star Explorer, Windstar’s newest yacht, during her first-ever sailing season beginning December 2026!

Featuring our new specialty restaurant Basil + Bamboo, upgraded amenities and 112 spacious suites — nearly all with a full private veranda or a floor-to-ceiling infinity window — Star Explorer is a fresh take on our Star Class that remains unmistakably Windstar.