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The evening concluded with a fireworks extravaganza, meant for Tahitian locals and Windstar guests, alike. We all expected that Star Breeze’s cruise in February, as it began sailing year-round in French Polynesia, would be something special. Cruises in French Polynesia are not cheap, but Windstar, and Star Breeze in particular, finds its niche with a mid-range price point, an upscale small ship, and a strong culinary program.
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There’s also the more casual breakfast/lunch venue, Veranda and the eclectic Star Grill on deck 8. Candles and Veranda share the same space, aft on deck 7, and feature both open air and inside dining (Veranda by day and Candles at night). Capt. Terry and his officers circulate freely among the guests — they even an open bridge policy, and you are welcome to visit and chat with the officers on duty.
Our ‘inaugural voyage’ to the Marquesas Islands
Each liner will receive 50 new cabins (to a total of 156), which (based on the total investment) means shipbuilding cost per berth USD 267,000. Among the new cabins are two Midship Owner Suites and two enlarged Forward Grand Owner Suites - all located on Deck 6. All existing staterooms will be completely refurbished, including bathrooms, balconies, sliding doors, furniture, equipment.
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In all, the Star Plus initiative resulted in what seems like a brand new small ship or yacht. When my friends ask me which cruise lines I recommend, Windstar is always on the list because it’s that perfect combination of upscale and relaxed. I mean, come on, you can eat cuisine by top chefs in your Hawaiian shirt. The minimum age to sail with Windstar is 8, but this is not really a ship for kids – given that there are not any specific programs for them. Most cabins only accommodate two people, and any youngsters onboard would have to be able to dine with and otherwise mingle with adults.
Spa Time in Star Breeze's Larger Facility
Guests aboard Star Breeze are primarily English speakers hailing from the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Most people are active, willing to jump in the water from the marina without hesitation or climb steps to a temple without a second thought. For starters, Star Breeze has five restaurants (though Candles and the Veranda share the same space, just open at different times of the day). We appreciated the sheer number of options we had at mealtime, with food that is both innovative and doesn't repeat.
Star Breeze cruise ship deck plan shows a total of 156 staterooms for 312 passengers (max capacity is 343) served by 190 crew-staff. Various bars and lounges, scaled for sociability, invite travelers to get to know one other. The complimentary fine wines and spirits service contributes to the club-like atmosphere inside and on the open decks, where passengers can find plenty of cozy seating in the sun or shade. Windstar's attentive service includes full bar service, mineral water spritzes fresh fruit sherbets and smoothies, frozen towels and sun lotion. A pair of whirlpool spas grace sun deck, and the third one is forward on Deck 5.
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If you want a real balcony, upgrade to a 400-square-foot classic suite or larger Owner’s Suite – which can also be attached to adjoining suites to create an apartment-sized two-bedroom or three-bedroom accommodation. For the budget-conscious, there are Ocean View suites with big picture windows and 10 suites with portholes. Passengers are mostly active adult couples looking for a romantic interlude in the relaxed atmosphere of a yacht. Some guests have sailed their own boats; few would be caught dead on a big ship. I’m lying on a deck lounge chair, watching the bluest ocean sparkle like diamonds. When the sun strikes the water just so, it ignites this liquid-y dance, as if topaz and aquamarines hop, stretch and skip the ocean’s surface, as far as the eye can see.
My first stop was the St. Regis Bora Bora, where day-pass visitors can dine at the resort's four restaurants, take a dip in its two pools, and even book a treatment at the spa. Earlier this year, Windstar announced its planning to roll out two new specialty suites to Star Breeze this spring. The new lodgings are inspired by Windstar’s sister companies—The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs and the Sea Island Resort in Georgia. Unlike the original suites, where the seating area is near the window, the new Star Suites have a bed near the window.
Star Breeze featured nightly entertainment in Compass Rose, the lounge/bar area on deck 6, where the house band Aplooza played guests requests and on one occasion, performed a tribute to The Beatles. Pearl also played here as well, offering up music from her native Tahiti. When it comes to small ship cruising, guests have to adjust their expectations. Typically, you don’t find big stage productions, Broadway shows or even casinos.
Windstar's Star Breeze also features all new bathrooms in every suite, as well as an entirely new category of Star Suites. The view from your suite is sure to inspire, and the onboard dining will be just as spectacular. The five restaurants on board have open seating so guests can eat when they want. There are plenty of tables for two or four; therefore, you are never forced to dine with other guests. In addition to the elegant Amphora, the main dining venue, Candles, an al fresco steak house, and the Veranda, which has indoor/outdoor seating and breakfast and lunch buffet, the ship’s renovation added two new restaurants. The casual Star Grill serves barbecue outside on the top deck, while Quatro 44 is an intimate tapas-style restaurant with seating for only 36 guests at a time.
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The 340-passenger ship Star Breeze is a German-built luxury liner inaugurated in 1989 and drydock stretched/enlarged in 2020. In 2005, the 212-passenger vessel (back then named "Seabourn Spirit") was rated by Conde Nast "best small cruise ship". In April 2015, the liner left Seabourn's fleet and in May joined Windstar's fleet as "Star Breeze".
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