The All-suite Star Explorer is part of Windstar’s Star Class. Designed to offer an intimate and luxurious cruising experience, the vessel will accommodate up to 224 guests with a staff-to-guest ratio of 1:2, ensuring personalized service throughout each voyage. Each suite is equipped with private verandas or floor-to-ceiling infinity windows, allowing guests to enjoy the ocean views. Dine in the reimagined Amphora main dining room, offering upscale and inventive dishes, or try Basil + Bamboo, a new dining concept featuring a blend of Mediterranean and Asian cuisines. Or, enjoy al fresco dining at both Amphora and the Star Grill. Star Explorer features a watersports platform, the cozy Yacht Club café and lounge and an extensive spa and fitness center.
Key Onboard Facilities:
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Dining Venues: Features at least 4 dining options including Amphora (the main dining room), Basil + Bamboo (a new specialty Italian concept restaurant), and the casual outdoor Star Grill.
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Lounges & Bars: Includes the Yacht Club/Observation Lounge, an entertainment showroom/lounge, the Star Bar on the Lido deck, and 24-hour room service.
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Wellness & Recreation: A comprehensive fitness center with a Motion Studio, the full-service World Spa (massages, facials, saunas, and a hair salon), a main saltwater swimming pool, and two jacuzzis.
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Watersports Marina Platform: Located at the aft (rear) of the yacht, allowing guests to swim, kayak, or paddleboard directly from the ship. The ship also carries 10 motorized Zodiac boats for shore excursions.
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Open Bridge Policy: Guests are permitted to visit the Bridge to converse with the Captain and officers, inspect navigational charts, and view the forward path.
- Other Amenities: Star Boutique shopping, standard Starlink-powered Wi-Fi, and an onboard
Suite Categories & Accommodations:
The yacht features 112 outside suites ranging from 200 to 795 square feet, meaning every room has an ocean view. Roughly 90% of the suites offer private step-out verandas or floor-to-ceiling infinity windows that open to catch the breeze.
Standard Suite Amenities: Queen beds (convertible to twins), L'Occitane bath products, fully stocked minibar, smart HDTV, individual air conditioning, and multiple power outlets (US 110V, European 220V, and 5 USB ports per cabin).