Since their announcement of two brand new yachts joining their fleet, luxury cruise line, Windstar Cruises has debuted the first of the two, the Star Seeker.
With a champagne celebration on board with guests, the new vessel is the first new build in Windstar’s Star Class and marks a major milestone in the ongoing fleet expansion.
Representing Windstar were President Chris Prelog, Chief Operating Officer Stijn Creupelandt, Chief Commercial Officer Janet Bava and Vice President of Expansion Projects John gunner, who oversaw the shipbuilding program. Also in attendance was Captain Tom Schofield who is a close friend of Viking’s as one of the many crew members managed by our dedicated team.
“We cannot wait to welcome guests aboard in just a few short weeks.” Says Chris Prelog.
The team from Viking Crew joined other invited guests of Windstar Cruises for a shakedown cruise from Lisbon to Malaga to experience the brand-new addition to the Windstar fleet first-hand.
Group Managing Director Matthew Jaenicke commented “It was an honour and a privilege to be invited on board the first shakedown cruise of Star Seeker. The addition of this vessel to the Windstar fleet is a true testament to Windstar’s continued investment in the small-ship cruise market, supported by the friendliest crew at sea. As one of Windstar’s crewing partners, I am proud of the hardworking officers and crew who have made this possible”
As it now enters final preparations ahead of er first Atlantic crossing, Star Seeker will embark from Malaga, Spain, and head for Windstar Cruises HQ in Miami, Florida. The vessel will be christened by Godmother Libby Anschutz on the 15th January before sailing off to the Caribbean for a celebratory inaugural season followed by its highly anticipated return to Alaska and Japan later in the year.
Congratulations to all involved in the ship’s journey from concept to creation, we can’t wait to see the future of Windstar set sail.
