Small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises has announced the debut of its all-suite Star Plus Class Star Pride yacht.
The yacht is sailing from Athens on a sold-out, eight-day voyage to Barcelona, calling in ports including Gythion, Corfu, Argostoli, Messina (Taormina), Trapani, and Cagliari.
Star Pride is the third and final of Windstar’s Star Plus Class yachts to emerge from Italy’s Fincantieri shipyard following a “complex lengthening and transformational” project.
The line’s three all-suite Star Plus Class yachts (Star Breeze, Star Legend, and Star Pride) underwent major transformation, with an investment of more than $250 million.
Star Breeze was the first to launch in June 2021, with Star Legend following in September 2021, both showcasing new suites and expanded outdoor and indoor public spaces.
The yachts are also more environmentally friendly with new efficient engines and generators and advanced wastewater treatment systems.
All three yachts increased their maximum capacity from 212 guests to 312 guests and new features such as additional dining experiences, a spa and fitness centre, an infinity pool and more outdoor deck areas.
“To have completed this project amidst a global pandemic is nothing short of amazing,” said Windstar President Christopher Prelog.
“We’re grateful to our ownership and to our partners for sticking with it, and to our customers for their excitement and support of these new products.
We are seeing our highest guest satisfaction surveys on the new Star Class yachts, with the highest Net Promoter Scores in our brand’s history. Our guests and travel advisors really love the product we created on Star Class.”
The three all-suite yachts, together with Windstar’s three classic sailing yachts, remain small enough to continue to visit the small ports and waterways of the world.
For further information and reservations, visit www.windstarcruises.com.
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