New Ships, New Spa and Pool Visuals: A First Look at Your Floating Sanctuary

Where Luxury Meets Renewal: Inside Windstar’s All-Suite Yachts and Their Transformative Wellness Spaces

 

Step Into Your Story of Renewal

Picture this: You’ve just finished exploring ancient ruins in Santorini or kayaking alongside icebergs in Alaska. The tender brings you back to your floating home, and as you step aboard, you’re drawn not to your suite, but to something deeper—a calling toward restoration.

 

You ascend to Deck 5, where The World Spa by Windstar lobby beckons with its elegant design and promise of sanctuary. This isn’t your typical cramped cruise ship treatment room; it’s prime maritime real estate where the gentle rock of waves becomes your natural lullaby. The newly revealed renderings show a space that feels more like a luxury resort than a ship—because on these 224-guest yachts, intimacy trumps enormity.

 

Your Personal Maritime Sanctuary Awaits

Descending to Deck 4, you enter your floating sanctuary where every detail serves your renewal:

• Two private massage rooms that make relaxation inevitable—imagine receiving your Detoxifying Seaweed Massage then stepping outside to see stretches of the Mediterranean on the horizon

• A beauty and hair salon where your highlights shine brighter than Mediterranean sunsets

• Signature treatments like the Skin Renewal Facial that works in harmony with the sea air and natural motion

• A relaxation area with plush beds for post-treatment floating meditation—this is where time stops and you remember who you are beneath the busy

• A complimentary dry sauna because wellness should never have a price tag, and because some of life’s most profound moments happen in the quiet heat

 

From Sanctuary to Sun: Your Pool Deck Journey

But your story doesn’t end in the spa. Just steps away, the pool deck awaits—a sun-soaked haven where the Mediterranean becomes your infinity backdrop. Here, the whirlpool bubbles while you soak in panoramic sea views that change with each nautical mile. The fully equipped fitness center means you can maintain your wellness rhythm even while chasing sunsets across three seas.

This is where balance lives: between the restorative quiet of the spa below and the energizing warmth of the sun above, between the intimate scale of 224 guests and the vast expanse of open ocean.

 

Why This Matters Now

The world has awakened to transformative travel. Guests aren’t just seeking destinations—they’re craving experiences that renew body, mind, and spirit. Our Mind, Body & Spirit voyages on Windstar’s Star Pride proved so popular that we’re launching three additional wellness-focused sailings in 2026. Because sometimes the best journey is the one that leads you back to yourself.

 

Story Angles Worth Pitching:

• A Visual Sneak-Peek: Find high-res renderings of the World Spa by Windstar lobby (here) and the pool deck (here). Credit goes to Windstar Cruises.
• “Boutique vs. Mega” Luxury Redefinition: Why intimate luxury is winning over size and scale. Windstar is equipped with 224-guest yachts with prime spa real estate vs. 6,000-passenger ships with crowded facilities.

 

The Adventure Continues…

But we’ve saved the best for last. Soon, we’re unveiling the extraordinary journeys Star Explorer will take you on in 2026. Think hidden Mediterranean gems, exclusive ports of call, and itineraries so carefully curated they read like love letters to wanderlust.

 

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About Windstar Cruises

With a fleet of eight all-suite and sailing yachts serving up to 350 guests, Windstar Cruises offers an intimate experience like no other. Guests can explore enchanting destinations across Europe, the Caribbean, Costa Rica, the Panama Canal, Alaska, New England, Canada, Japan, Asia and the South Pacific. Plus, Windstar operates year-round in Europe and will offer two unique ship experiences in Tahiti starting in 2027. Windstar will introduce two new ships to its Star Class beginning with Star Seeker in December 2025 and followed by Star Explorer in December 2026.  At Windstar Cruises, it’s not just about travel – it’s about creating experiences that resonate with the soul. With port-intensive itineraries, iconic destinations, exceptional service, and an innovative culinary program, every moment with Windstar is an opportunity for discovery and delight. Windstar Cruises is proud to be part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, a distinguished group of global hospitality and travel companies with a legacy that spans over a hundred years operating our country’s iconic national parks, including Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Glacier, Death Valley, and many others. Xanterra Leisure Holding, LLC is owned by The Anschutz Corporation, the ultimate owner of the Broadmoor, Sea Island, and entertainment giant AEG, Anschutz Entertainment Group. 

   

Windstar Cruises is proud to be part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, a distinguished group of global hospitality and travel companies with a legacy spanning over a hundred years. Xanterra operates iconic national parks, including Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Glacier, and Death Valley. The Xanterra Travel Collection® is owned by The Anschutz Corporation, the ultimate owner of the Broadmoor, Sea Island, and entertainment giant AEG, Anschutz Entertainment Group.