This luxe-minded, adult-oriented line’s eight small vessels accommodate between 148 and 342 passengers and can cruise into ports and canals that most other cruise lines can’t enter. Three are tall-sails Wind Class ships; five are all-suite Star Class yachts. All offer a relaxed, friendly on-board ambiance, with itineraries leaning into small ports, late-night departures, and port overnights. From the ship marina, travelers can kayak, paddleboard, snorkel, or water trampoline.
Besides the Caribbean and Mediterranean, ships also ply far-flung waters, from transatlantic crossings to South America and Iceland. Romance-minded cruisers adore Star Breeze’s Tahiti voyages, cruising the clear turquoise waters of French Polynesia with palm-laden isles beckoning ashore. The 224-passenger Star Seeker, Windstar’s newest yacht, features a fresh design, with 112 spacious suites, nearly all with private verandas, and a new specialty restaurant Basil + Bamboo. All dining is complimentary, as are popular onboard and beach barbecues, guest speakers, and live entertainment. Select itineraries include Wi-Fi, gratuities, and beverages.
The sailing to take this year: Windstar introduced ocean-to-river voyages this year, best experienced on this 10-day Vietnam & Cambodia Revealed from Hanoi (Halong Bay) to Bangkok on Star Seeker. Explore Phnom Penh, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang, and sail both the Saigon River and Chao Phraya River. Two overnight stays provide especially immersive experiences.
Vietnam & Cambodia Revealed departs November 15, 2026; from $8,312 per person
