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Star Pride is large enough to pamper and entertain you, yet small enough to tuck into delightful tiny harbours and hidden coves that others can’t reach.
This all-suite yacht completed renovation as part of the $250 Million Star Plus Initiative to provide more of what our guests love. New public areas, including two new dining venues, a new spa, infinity pool, and fitness area. The yacht also boasts all new bathrooms in every suite and a new category of Star suites, featuring a new layout. With ocean views and at least 277 square feet of comfort, Star Pride is the perfect yacht to watch glaciers and fjords drift by from the serenity of your suite.
Carrying only 312 guests, Star Pride still tucks into small ports like Sanary-sur-Mer and Seville or narrow waterways like the Corinth and Keil Canal. We can’t wait to welcome you on board for your next 180 degree from ordinary adventure!
Star Pride welcomes 312 guests in 156 suites, including 4 Owners' Suites, 2 beautiful Classic Suites, 3 Deluxe Suites, 79 Ocean View Suites, 58 Balcony suites, and 10 Star Porthole Suites.
Our cruise on the Star Pride was excellent! We cannot say enough about the ship, staff, crew and service; it was all fantastic. Our cabin was lovely as was the ship; clean and spotless. The food was excellent we gained 15 pounds, great selections and the food was yummy. The service was top notch; the crew members and staff provided excellent service. Our experience was tremendous, extraordinary, awesome. The cruise was excellent although some stops had nothing to offer; nothing much there. We lost a day of sailing due to a bad fuel issue which the Captain and crew handled professionally making sure we were safe and comfortable while the crew continued to provide us with excellent care. The company gave us a refund for the missing stops without us having to ask for it. We highly recommend Wind Star cruise lines; we will sail with them again because it was excellent.
The reason I used the word "great" three times is because there were 3 components to our cruise of 28 days total: the crossing, Barbados to the Canary Islands, then onto Lisbon, lastly onto Barcelona. Three cruises in all. What they all had in common was the incredible service that WS is known for, the beautiful condition of the Star Pride, the comfort of the ship and interesting ports of calls. Another thing the 28 days had in common was a great chef, in our 31 cruises with WS, these three cruises with that chef, the food, in my opinion, and I know perfectly well it is subjective, was truly outstanding and the best we have had on WS. The chef also led three great food tours to the local markets: Madeira, Portugal mainland and Spain. He gave two fabulous demos especially outstanding was the Paella, sharing all his secrets of what make a fabulous paella. Our Captain was certainly skilled. We had weather, and I mean by that, wind. We rocked and rolled a bit but it could have been much worse but he really commandeered that ship. For example, we had 4 tug boats pull us out of Cádiz due to the wind. We also experienced when wind meets excitement, beauty and timing on the evening we were going through the Gilbralter Straits when Portugal and Spain lost their electricity. In addition to the wind we had total total darkness on the port side, the coast of African all lit up on the starboard side and we were greeted with the beautiful Rock of Gilbralter lit up due to a different electrical system. Glorious. What a beautiful evening to be out on deck. The crossing was quiet, 53 passengers, we had games, a terrific art lecturer from the Art Institute in Chicago, he gave 4 lectures. Time to read and gaze in quiet. Also, it is a relaxing time to meet people and what we found great was that the crew members were also out and about socializing with us as well. We love crossings and that was our 4 th on the Atlantic and we had 1 on the Pacific with WS. For our barbecue on the crossing it was held in the kitchen all decked out with food flowers, the reason in the galley being, the wind! It was an extra treat. We, who normally tour on our own, took 4 ship tours: 2 outstanding, 1 good and 1 so so. We loved what we saw. We missed the Tangier port due to what else, wind! That is another thing about WS it has always been safety first. So, 28 days of bliss on the Star Pride we have no negative comments about WS, simply about the weather Gods and wind, but really in the end it added to the excitement and beauty of our 28 days and it was not all the time but more than we have had on our other WS crossings and cruises. Totally memorable and an enjoyable sail.
We’ve just finished the Panama Canal to Aruba cruise. It was our first time on Windstar. We’ve sailed Viking Ocean the last few cruises. We had a spacious cabin which is almost midship. It was added during the stretching renovation. It was very nice, and a good size. The walk-in closets and dual bathroom sinks were very nice features. The shower worked extremely well and big enough to maneuver in. It has a Glassdoor, so no clinging curtains The bed was very comfortable and placed next to the doors leading to the French balcony. Everything worked extremely well. We both enjoy good quality food, and we believe we know what it is. We realize food is a subjective thing, but we were both very happy and pleased with the quality , especially dinner We ate in Amphora, the main dining room, four night. The menu changes nightly except for three staples, a steak, a chicken, and a fish.service was very good. We enjoyed every dish we had. The one weaker course was dessert. I did enjoy the cheese platter one night, and the sorbets and ice creams were better than average. I typically had a “starter”, a soup, entree, and dessert. No one we dined with complained or returned any item We asked the maitre D each night to either seat us with others, or have others join us. Most came into diner at 7 to about 7:30 We ate at Candles one night, on deck and we enjoyed it very much. We both had steak which was very good. Medium was the way we enjoyed it it. We’d call it medium/rare. It was very pleasant dining outdoors on deck Service was excellent and attentive. Another night we enjoyed the Spanish themed small restaurant. It is being replaced by an Asian themed venue. We started with three tapas dishes, and then each had lamb chops. Very good . The crème brûlée was very good, with a nice crispy top We mostly missed the BBQ on deck on the 6th night as we were ashore. We heard it was very good. We did have some dessert Breakfast and lunch were fine. Typical cruise buffet though one can order a la carte. One morning I had the waffles which were very good A smaller continental breakfast is available at the Yacht Club. At lunch, we did try the grill area twice and both enjoyed the burgers and the carved meat dish We picked this cruise because of the Canal transit. It was exciting and met my expectations. It was Sunday morning. Be prepared to be awakened by a 6:15 announcement that the Bridge of the Americas was about to be seen . We took the Chocolate tour one day. It was very worthwhile but be cautious. First the tender and then a 40 minute rude( each way) on a skiff that holds 6 or 8 people. It is extremely bouncy . Then a twenty minute bus to the indigenous peoples cacao farm and home. The tour is very interesting , followed by a simple basic lunch. It is worth the excursion, if you can take the bouncing and getting into and out of the small motor craft. Not much assistance was provided The beach day was well done. It’s a tiny island with lots of vendors. They are mostly in one area so can be avoided. Also, not pushy. The BBQ was fine and plenty of places to lounge and eat in the shade. They are mostly beach was nice and water warm and calm We did the city tour in Cartagena it started with a hot walk up to a fort which had good views. There was a stop for shopping, and also a short stop to see the emerald museum which of course offered more shopping. There was a visit to a church was worthwhile. I think we’d skip this another time because of the shopping stops That same evening we went back on the excursion to see the oldest section of the city. Wonderful trip. Very much recommend it. A highlight of the cruise. This is the excursion that brings you back to the ship as the BBQ is winding down,but there was still time to eat. We just wanted a bit of dessert as we ate lunch about 3 after the city tour The last excursion on Thursday morning was to the National Aviary. It was excellent. The nicest aviary we have seen. Again, it’s a bus ride each way of about an hour plus on not very good, crowded roads. We would recommend it though. Evening entertainment is limited to the “ house” musicians, some of whom are excellent. There were also a few game show trivia type games The crew talent show is a highlight. There are some extremely talented members Not to be missed I know everyone wants to know about embarkation and leaving the ship We stayed in Panama City the night before the cruise along with many fellow travelers at the hotel the Windstar uses. It was very good and the restaurant was good, though service a bit slow The food was excellent and different. We didn’t know to check in at the Windstar desk the night we arrived. It made getting to the ship a bit confused. There were three buses. Instead of the first bus I was told we’d be in, we were in the third, at 1:30 My advise is to do an independent tour in the morning and either arrange to end at the ship or back at the hotel to collect luggage and then taxi or uber to the ship Leaving the ship this morning was different than other cruises we’ve been on. Luggage was to be left in the has by 6:30 in the morning. As we had arranged a group transfer, we were off the ship at 8. A better way would be to do your own transport and disembark at 9. There were plenty of cabs at the pier. It’s only 5-10 minutes to the airport. We were in the check in line by 8:20. Problem is,there are no attendants until 9. The Aruba airport requires multiple security checks. Also, even though you check your luggage at , you retrieve it later and move it to another check point ,wgphere it is finally taken from you again We got yo our gate at 10:10, so 70 minutes from when the attendants first start. Another reason to do your own transfer and arrive at the airport at 9:30 In conclusion, we very much enjoyed Windstar, and this trip. We did miss not having a balcony and perhaps some additional entertainment options. If those two items are crucial to you, Windstar is not the right cruise line. Windstar will be introducing two new ships within the year that do have balconies
Fabulous Panama Canal cruise on this beautiful large yacht. All-suite ship with top knotch everything! The Panama Canal is a much larger operation than one might imagine. Quite an engineering feat, accomplished in cooperation with many countries working together. We loved the beautiful San Blas Islands, north of Panama in the Gulf of Mexico, near its border with Costa Rica. We had a snorkeling day, visiting several spots, and our 2nd day was on a private island as a beach day with an amazing bbq lunch, fabulous beach chairs & umbrellas, and entertainment by the lovely indigenous Kuna. Who knew Panama and Cartagena were such huge cities with massive skylines. Our Cartegena tour guide was fabulous, educating us about the island’s history (fought over by Spanish, French, British, and the Catholic Church, the latter of which directed the education system until relatively recently). And who knew Aruba is a desert full of cacti?! LOVED Windstar!
Our cruise on the Star Pride was excellent! We cannot say enough about the ship, staff, crew and service; it was all fantastic. Our cabin was lovely as was the ship; clean and spotless. The food was excellent we gained 15 pounds, great selections and the food was yummy. The service was top notch; the crew members and staff provided excellent service. Our experience was tremendous, extraordinary, awesome. The cruise was excellent although some stops had nothing to offer; nothing much there. We lost a day of sailing due to a bad fuel issue which the Captain and crew handled professionally making sure we were safe and comfortable while the crew continued to provide us with excellent care. The company gave us a refund for the missing stops without us having to ask for it. We highly recommend Wind Star cruise lines; we will sail with them again because it was excellent.
The reason I used the word "great" three times is because there were 3 components to our cruise of 28 days total: the crossing, Barbados to the Canary Islands, then onto Lisbon, lastly onto Barcelona. Three cruises in all. What they all had in common was the incredible service that WS is known for, the beautiful condition of the Star Pride, the comfort of the ship and interesting ports of calls. Another thing the 28 days had in common was a great chef, in our 31 cruises with WS, these three cruises with that chef, the food, in my opinion, and I know perfectly well it is subjective, was truly outstanding and the best we have had on WS. The chef also led three great food tours to the local markets: Madeira, Portugal mainland and Spain. He gave two fabulous demos especially outstanding was the Paella, sharing all his secrets of what make a fabulous paella. Our Captain was certainly skilled. We had weather, and I mean by that, wind. We rocked and rolled a bit but it could have been much worse but he really commandeered that ship. For example, we had 4 tug boats pull us out of Cádiz due to the wind. We also experienced when wind meets excitement, beauty and timing on the evening we were going through the Gilbralter Straits when Portugal and Spain lost their electricity. In addition to the wind we had total total darkness on the port side, the coast of African all lit up on the starboard side and we were greeted with the beautiful Rock of Gilbralter lit up due to a different electrical system. Glorious. What a beautiful evening to be out on deck. The crossing was quiet, 53 passengers, we had games, a terrific art lecturer from the Art Institute in Chicago, he gave 4 lectures. Time to read and gaze in quiet. Also, it is a relaxing time to meet people and what we found great was that the crew members were also out and about socializing with us as well. We love crossings and that was our 4 th on the Atlantic and we had 1 on the Pacific with WS. For our barbecue on the crossing it was held in the kitchen all decked out with food flowers, the reason in the galley being, the wind! It was an extra treat. We, who normally tour on our own, took 4 ship tours: 2 outstanding, 1 good and 1 so so. We loved what we saw. We missed the Tangier port due to what else, wind! That is another thing about WS it has always been safety first. So, 28 days of bliss on the Star Pride we have no negative comments about WS, simply about the weather Gods and wind, but really in the end it added to the excitement and beauty of our 28 days and it was not all the time but more than we have had on our other WS crossings and cruises. Totally memorable and an enjoyable sail.
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We’ve upped the onboard dining game with our culinary program, featuring an array of fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from each ports along the journey. The menu us crafted to highlight the spectacular flavors of the regional cuisine.
At Windstar, we don’t just take you to fascinating destinations, we take you into them, giving you unique access to knowledge and activities that enhance your understanding of the places you visit. Complimentary Destination Discovery Events treat you to iconic experiences that capture the essence of your locale. Guest Lecturers intrigue you with regional topics, adding new dimensions to your voyage. And small group excursions take you to meet locals who are delighted to share their homes, cuisines, and cultures with you.
A day on board your Windstar ship is a day of choices, all of them good. Perhaps you’ll begin with a relaxing massage in World Spa by Windstar. Or maybe an invigorating workout in the Fitness Center. Even better, why not both? After a sumptuous lunch in Veranda, make a splash from the Watersports Platform off the ship’s stern. Everything you can think of for fun in the water is there — swimming, kayaking, sail-boarding, even water skiing. And it’s all complimentary, of course. Sun yourself on deck, take a dip in the whirlpool, then catch up on email ororder a cheese plate for your stateroom or suite. After dinner, dance to live music in the Lounge. This is your yacht, so of course you’re welcome on the Bridge, where the Captain and officers are delighted to share charts, routes, and vistas with you.
As you prepare for another amazing Windstar day, enjoy a nightcap anywhere you like — on deck, in the Lounge, or why not let us bring it to your suite or stateroom? Your day ends just as it began, blissfully.
There's a host of facilities to keep you in shape whilst you sail on the Star Pride, including the pool and fitness centre. After all that activity, the WindSpa is the perfect place to melt all your woes away.
Please note: Star Pride does not offer any dedicated children's facilities.
