Windstar Cruises debuted the Star Seeker in Miami and christened the ship on January 15.

Following the ceremony, the Star Seeker departed on an eight-night christening sailing from Miami to San Juan, with stops in the Dominican Republic and the British Virgin Islands.

Windstar President Christopher Prelog kicked off the event and said: “It’s the way you feel when you are onboard a Windstar ship: the smiles from the crew, the genuine conversation, the kindness and caring that flows through the ship every day.”

“This is the Windstar culture that’s been part of the company since it began with two small sailing ships, and it continues today,” Prelog added.

In 2026, the Star Seeker will explore the Caribbean and Alaska before sailing to Japan and Southeast Asia, with an emphasis on immersive travel in Thailand and Vietnam.

The company said in a press release that Libby Anschutz, daughter of Windstar’s owner Phil Anschutz, took center stage at the ceremony to deliver a heartfelt message as godmother of the new ship.

According to the company, Libby’s role as godmother continues a family connection to Windstar, echoing the christening of the Star Pride by her mother, Nancy Anschutz.

Libby’s sister Sarah is set to christen the Star Explorer in June 2027 in London.

In 2027, the Star Seeker will revisit Alaska with itineraries like “Seven-Day Scenic Alaska” and “10-Day Alaskan Splendor,” and Japan with its “10-Day Grand Japan” itinerary.

The Star Explorer debuts in December 2026 and will sail to destinations such as London on the Thames, Bordeaux, Rouen and Caen, while also exploring the British Isles, Ireland, the Baltics, Norway’s fjords, France, Northern Spain and Portugal.

The ship’s itineraries will be port-intensive with longer stays and overnights in destinations such as Stockholm, Tallinn, Bordeaux, San Sebastián and Biarritz, plus Windstar firsts like Puerto Banús, the marina gateway to Marbella.