Star Breeze

Star Breeze is an all-suite luxury yacht that captures Windstar’s small-ship sensibility on an intimate, boutique scale. Originally launched in 1989, she was later transformed through Windstar’s $250 million Star Plus Initiative. The ship was literally cut in half and lengthened to create a new mid-section. This expansion added 50 additional suites, new dining venues, and upgraded IMO Tier III engines. At roughly 12,995 gross tons and 522 feet long, the ship remains deliberately small. She carries just 312 guests across 156 all-oceanview suites. The atmosphere feels closer to a private yacht than a traditional cruise ship, with access to smaller, tucked-away harbors that larger vessels simply can’t reach.

Every cabin is a suite, ranging from 277-square-foot Classic Suites to 575-square-foot Owner’s Suites at the bow. Inside, you’ll find Egyptian cotton linens, granite-topped baths, and walk-in closets. Dining is spread across four venues, including AmphorA, Cuadro 44 by Anthony Sasso, Star Grill by Steven Raichlen, and the open-air Candles. The program is curated in partnership with the James Beard Foundation. A retractable marina opens directly to the sea for kayaking, paddleboarding, and snorkeling. WindSpa, a two-story fitness center, a pool with a counter-current jet, and twin whirlpools round out the experience.