Windstar has opened bookings for 2028 Alaska sailings just days after the Star Seeker started its inaugural Alaska season.  

The first newbuild ship to debut for Windstar Cruises in over three decades, the 224-guest Star Seeker was christened in Miami early this year. 

The cruise line shared in a press release that the ship’s 2028 season will include 27 departures across six itineraries, sailing May through August. 

The program features a mix of seven-day voyages, longer 10- to 12-day journeys, cruise tours to Denali and extended  sailings. 

“Alaska is a place that rewards a more thoughtful way of traveling. What excites me most is the access Star Seeker allows – navigating deep into fjords, getting right up to glaciers, and connecting with smaller communities along the way,” said Tom Schofield, Captain of the Star Seeker. 

“There’s a sense of discovery here that stays with you. From the moment guests arrive, the experience feels deeply immersive, and I’m proud to share it during our inaugural season.”  

Guests can take advantage of Windstar’s Early Booking Offer, valid until June 30, 2026, while those who pay in full at the time of booking can also receive an additional five percent savings through the “Pay Now, Save More” promo. 

The 2028 Alaska season itineraries: 

Scenic Alaska: This seven-day Southeast Alaska journey sails between Vancouver B.C. and Juneau, AK (and reverse), calling at Sitka, Juneau, Wrangell, Ketchikan plus Dawes Glacier in Endicott Arm.  

Alaskan Splendors: This 10- or 11-day sailing from Vancouver B.C. to Seward, AK (or reverse) takes a deeper look at Alaska with visits to Misty Fjords, Wrangell, Sitka, Endicott Arm with Dawes Glacier, Haines, Juneau and Kenai Fjords National Park.  

Alaskan Explorations & Denali Cruise Tour: This experience includes four days touring inland combined with 10, 11, or 12 nights sailing from Vancouver to Seward, AK (or reverse). Guests can expect wildlife viewing, riverboat excursions, rail journeys and more. 

Alaskan Coastal Adventures & Denali Discovery Cruise Tours: This 11-day cruise tour sails between Juneau and Vancouver (or reverse) to explore Southeast Alaska and then go inland to Talkeetna, Denali and Fairbanks with included tours.  

Star Collector: Alaska Discovery & Pacific Crossing: This extended 24-day journey sails from Vancouver, B.C., explores Southeast Alaska and continues across the Pacific to Tokyo (or reverse).  

Star Collector: Alaska Adventures & Wonders of Japan: Offered in May and August, this longer voyage of 33 days sails between Vancouver B.C. and either Tokyo or Osaka, Japan. It features a mix of major cities and smaller ports, nature and wildlife in Alaska.