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Star Breeze is large enough to pamper and entertain you, yet small enough to tuck into delightful tiny harbors 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 Breeze is the perfect yacht to watch hidden lagoons and pristine beaches drift by from the serenity of your suite.

Carrying only 312 guests, Star Breeze makes Papeete her homeport in February 2024. Learn more about the newly renovated yacht and the $250 Million Star Plus Initiative. We can’t wait to welcome you on board for your next 180 degrees from ordinary adventure!

Queen Size Bed with Luxurious Linens Waffle Weave Robe and Slippers Interactive TV Fully Stocked Mini Bar/Refrigerator Safe Direct Dial Phone L'Occitane Bath Amenities Fresh Fruit Hair Dryers and 110/220 outlets Wi-Fi Internet Access(various plans available for purchase) Mirrored closet with ample drawer space Granite vanity with magnifying mirror and chair

• CAPACITY: 312 guests
• OWNER'S SUITES: 4, with private verandas
• CLASSIC SUITES: 2, with private verandas
• DELUXE SUITES: 3, 2 with French-style balconies
• STAR BALCONY SUITES: 22, with French-style balconies
• BALCONY SUITES: 36, with French-style balconies
• STAR OCEAN VIEW SUITES: 21, with picture windows
• OCEAN VIEW SUITES: 58, with picture windows
• STAR PORTHOLE SUITES: 10
• DECKS: 6 guest decks
• CREW: 204 international staff
• SHIP'S REGISTRY: Bahamas
• LENGTH: 522 ft (159 meters)
• DRAFT: 17.7 ft (5.4 meters)
• BEAM: 63 ft (19 meters)
• TONNAGE: 12,995 gross registered tons (grt)
• PROPULSION: Twin propeller, driven by two Wartsila diesel engines
• SPEED:  Cruising speed 15 knots

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Review: Star Breeze

Reviewed by Fran Golden

What is the line? Windstar Cruises

Name of ship? Star Breeze

Number of passengers? 312 passengers

Itinerary? Beach Fun & Sun: A Remote Caribbean Getaway from St. Maarten

What I love about this 312-passenger yacht is you can totally be yourself in a relaxed atmosphere with good food, nice suites and fun-loving companions  – plus, if you want, you can jump right off the marina into the sea when the ship is at anchor.

The big picture

Windstar Cruises is known for its low-key yet upscale yachting-style of cruising on three sailing ships and three motor yachts. Onboard are mostly adult couples looking for an upscale, yet relaxed experience. The ships visit off-the-beaten path ports of call where you may anchor or dock next to superyachts – they try to stay away from the big cruise ship crowds. You can borrow kayaks and paddleboards from the drop-down marina or spend lazy hours on deck admiring the sea. The line’s foodie creds are hard to beat: It’s the official cruise line of The James Beard Foundation. Dinner is the main event at night. For entertainment, you may catch a singer-piano player duo or dance to the band on deck. Two signature happenings add to the fun on warm weather itineraries: There’s a BBQ on a beach, plus a deck party where, after you gorge on grilled steaks, lobster and paella, you can join your fellow passengers and crew in doing the moves to “YMCA” and joining a snaking conga line. 

The ship in general

The cruise line embarked on an usual project just before the pandemic. The line’s three, 30-year-old motor yachts were cut in half, so that a whole new 84-foot mid-section. Able to carry 100 more passengers the 312-passenger Star Breeze was the first to re-debut in 2021, with new suites, new dining options – including a fabulous tapas restaurant – more open deck space, a glass-fronted pool large enough for six people to chat while sipping cocktails, a larger oceanview gym with a Motion Studio for yoga classes, an expanded spa with a relaxation area, and more energy efficient engines (sister ships Star Legend and Star Pride followed with their own redos). Already great features that had been added earlier include the Yacht Club, an observation room with big windows and coffee bar, the perfect place to curl up with a latte and views.

Who is onboard?

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.

Everyone on Star Breeze stays in a good-sized suite. My 277-square-foot Star Balcony Suite, located in the new block, was done up in sophisticated contemporary decor in sea tones and came with a sliding glass door leading to a French balcony – meaning you can take one step out to feel the ocean breezes. You can draw a curtain to separate the bed from the living room area, if you want privacy from your partner. Standard features of all the suites are marble bathrooms and walk-in closets. The “original” suites (not in the new block) have bathtubs, the new suites like mine have walk-in showers. Niceties include a flatscreen TV programmed with hundreds of movies, Egyptian cotton bedding, L'Occitane bath products, a mini-bar stocked with soft drinks and fresh flowers. My suite could sleep three, with a sofa bed. 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.

I can’t rave enough about the crew – most of whom hail from Indonesia or the Philippines. They are universally friendly, and pampering. They remember your name and your drink preferences and seem omnipresent. Don’t miss the crew talent show, where they show off dances and other traditions from their own countries and somehow there's always someone – a waiter, a steward, a behind-the-scenes worker – who sings divinely.

Windstar is the official cruise line of The James Beard Foundation, and recipes from James Beard-selected chefs appear on menus in the main dining room, AmphorA. You may find chicken liver pate with pickled shallots from Chef Renee Erickson from Seattle, winner of Beth Chef Northwest, or glazed Wild Shrimp with Spanish Chorizo by Annie Pettry of Louisville, who you may recognize from Season 14 of “Top Chef.” The menus also feature such favorites as beef Wellington. Windstar goes to great lengths to include local products on menus  – and in some destinations you can join the executive chef in hunting for ingredients at local farmer’s markets. As part of the stretching of the Star Breeze (and its sister ships Star Legend and Star Pride), Windstar added the 38-seat Cuadro 44 by Anthony Sasso, the chef known for the Michelin-starred Casa Mono & Bar Jamon in New York. The tapas menu is over-the-top with its modern interpretations of Spanish classics – don’t miss the charred octopus and the small fried rice balls that burst into the flavors of paella. Equally impressive was the surf n’ turf, in this case: Confit chicken leg with chorizo and mussels. The must-do dessert is churros with dark chocolate sauce. Also added during the renovation, open for lunch, and located under a shade tarp on deck, is the Star Grill. Here you may sample creations by cookbook author and barbecue guru Steven Raichlen. My favorite was the bourbon-brined turkey. At night there is also the popular Candles restaurant, with indoor and outdoor dining and a creative steakhouse menu (again with some James Beard chef selections). It’s a romantic spot for a dinner for two. Reservations are required for Cuadro and Candles (there is no extra charge for any of the dining onboard). Accompany your dining with a decent wine selection, or ask a bartender to show off a cocktail creation.

The expanded World Spa has four treatment rooms, steam and sauna, an “experience” shower with multiple sprays, and a relaxation area where you can watch the sea while cocooning in ceramic heated  loungers and completely turn to mush. Impressively, Windstar updated its spa menu to include regionally inspired treatments that vary by region – such as a Coconut and Poultice Massage (from $169) in the Caribbean and a Rosemary and Thyme Massage ($189) in the Mediterranean.

Activities and entertainment

Most passengers on Star Breeze are content to sit in the pool sipping cocktails, or snuggling in a clamshell lounger with a good book. You won’t find the crazy activity schedule you would on larger ships, though there are fun wine-tasting sessions (for a fee). The bridge is open for those who want to talk about nautical stuff with the officers. Depending on where you are cruising there may be a cultural speaker onboard offering a lecture. Entertainment is provided by a five-piece band and singer and piano player combo – on my cruise the female singer really knew how to belt out a tune. Some of the music takes place outdoors, so you can dance under the stars. Families

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. If you are a multigenerational group with teens, they may enjoy the watersports offerings.

The itinerary I sampled is round-trip from St. Maarten to Antigua, Anguilla, the British Virgin Islands (Tortola, Jost Van Dyke and Virgin Gorda) and St. Barth’s. You are stopping at gorgeous beaches and hidden bays, following the yachting crowd. A lot of passengers prefer to explore on their own, but there are well-run excursions such as to The Baths, the sea caves on VIrgin Gorda. While my cruise was reconfigured because at the time some islands had COVID-19 related restrictions, the regular itinerary includes a super fun beach party and BBQ on On Jost Van Dyke, which I experienced on earlier sailings. In a sleepy bay in Anguilla, the ship’s marina comes down, affording an opportunity to play with the water toys and swim to an inflatable trampoline. A highlight for me is dreamy St. Barth’s where you anchor among the superyachts.

Sustainability initiatives

With the ship redo, Windstar added more energy efficient engines that reduce emissions of nitrous and sulfur oxides Advanced wastewater treatment systems were also installed. In terms of sustainability, Windstar sources food locally when possible. They’ve also reduced use of single-use plastics, providing refillable Natura water bottles in staterooms. Plastic straws and stirrers are not used unless specifically requested.

The Sailaway

A memorable event on Star Breeze takes place the day you board: The Sailaway experience. It started on the sailing yachts, when the sails were raised, and has continued with flags raised on the motor yachts. There’s much pomp and circumstance, ropes raising the line’s “W” logo, pulled by crew in dress uniforms, to the dramatic strains of “1492: Conquest of Paradise.” You’ll feel like endless possibilities await.

Final thoughts

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 love the small ports where the Star Breeze goes and how they do it. I mean, come on, you can eat cuisine by top chefs in your Hawaiian shirt.

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Star Breeze Overview

Windstar's Star Breeze is an intimate all-suite luxury yacht accommodating only 312 guests. The small guest capacity means that you'll have plenty of space to relax as you sail to one unique destination after another. Thanks to her smaller stature, Star Breeze has access to more intimate ports and narrow waterways, while also providing more personalized service and pampering.

After her massive refurbishment in 2021, the updated all-suite Star Breeze boasts new public areas, including a new spa, infinity pool, fitness area and two new dining venues. 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.

And of course, there's still the convenient Watersports Platform offering unlimited use of all watersports equipment, such as kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, snorkel equipment and more.

• Passenger Capacity: 312 (double occupancy)
• Year Built: 1989
• Last Refurbished: 2021

• All Suites Star Breeze features a new category of Star Suites, plus all new bathrooms in every suite. All suites offer queen beds with luxurious linens, flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi, L'Occitane bath amenities and more!  

• World Spa The World Spa by Windstar offers Elemis products, a complete lineup of spa treatments and services, and Technogym fitness equipment. Spa offerings vary by destination, featuring treatments inspired by regional ingredients and specialties. Guided yoga and fitness classes are also available.  

• Watersports Platform Enjoy the unbeatable convenience of launching into water activities from the Watersports Platform, located at Star Breeze's aft. This unique platform opens right onto the sea, providing immediate access to swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, sailing, water skiing and windsurfing with complimentary state-of-the-art equipment.  

• World Class Dining Dine when and where you want at world-class venues, all with open seating. Lunch alfresco at Veranda, dinner in the fantastic Amphora, dessert in Stella Bistro and drinks at the moonlit Candles. Venues feature an array of fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from ports visited throughout your journey.  

• NEW! Cuadro 44 by Anthony Sasso Spanish flavors color the fresh cuisine of Cuadro 44 by Anthony Sasso, an intimate and inventive twist on traditional tapas. Cuadro 44 offers seating for 38, including a chef's counter and communal table.  

• NEW! Star Grill by Steven Raichlen Star Breeze's new casual outdoor restaurant serves traditional grilled favorites, brought to you in partnership with acclaimed grilling expert, Steven Raichlen.  

• Culinary Experiences Embark on a variety of tasty shore excursions, including wine, brewery and distillery tours, as well as hands-on cooking classes led by expert chefs.  

• Star Boutique Windstar's newly transformed specialty shop, Star Boutique, features quality brand-name and exclusive Star Collection merchandise, from clothing and accessories to jewelry and fragrances—often duty-free!  

• Open Bridge Policy Weather and safety permitting, Star Breeze's Bridge is open to guests. The Captain and officers invite you to see visit and chat to learn about the ship's navigation and controls. Subject to change based on health and safety protocols.  

Star Breeze Cruise Destinations

Visit unforgettable destinations in 50 different nations with Windstar Cruises. Enjoy memorable and enlightening experiences in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Asia, the South Pacific, the Caribbean and Central America. With Windstar’s smaller ships, you’ll call at ports that larger cruise ships can’t reach – giving you unique access to these regions’ hidden gems. Continue below to learn more about each of Windstar’s destinations or contact one of our expert cruise consultants to start planning your unique small-ship voyage with Windstar.

Dining in elegance on a James Beard Foundation Culinary cruise, attending VIP events at the Monaco Grand Prix, or skipping the lines to the Sistine Chapel are all possible on a themed cruise or cruise tour with Windstar Cruises.

Northern Europe

Delight in the treasures of the Baltics – regal castles, ornate palaces, windmill-lined waterways, gigantic fjords and welcoming cultures.

South Pacific / Tahiti

Experience the true wonders of the South Pacific & Tahiti in their crystal-clear lagoons and lush rainforests.

Transatlantic

Sail across the Atlantic Ocean with Windstar Cruises' luxurious yachts or sail ships and enjoy a relaxing voyage like no other.

Star Breeze Departure Ports

Windstar Cruises’ unique small ships sail all over the world from a wide array of departure ports. For instance, you can depart from some of the world’s most distinguished cities like Athens, Dubai, Singapore, London, Stockholm, Hong Kong, Rome and Venice. You’ll also find smaller or more exotic departure ports, such as Papeete, Bridgetown, Philipsburg and Colon. But no matter where your cruise embarks, you’ll always know what you’re sailing towards – an unforgettable and totally unique small-ship experience.

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This picture-perfect island is everything you ever dreamt of, from lush greenery inland and perfectly clear turquoise waters to the scent of gardenia from the coconut groves.

Star Breeze Deck Plans

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Stylish comfort and ocean views welcome you. Your queen bed (which can be separated as twins if you prefer) features luxurious Egyptian cotton linens. Enjoy a luxurious soak in your full-size tub or an invigorating shower, then wrap up in your waffle weave robe and slippers, enjoy a treat from the fresh fruit bowl, or simply stretch out and enjoy the fresh flowers.

Your living area offers beautiful views from the forward-facing window and French doors onto your private veranda. Two spacious closets give you plenty of room to unpack.

Your Owner's Suite offers separate living room and dining areas. A forward-facing veranda, two flat-screen TVs and DVD players, and a full master bath and separate powder room indulge you in spacious comfort.

Photo Gallery for Star Breeze Cruise Ship

Enjoy a preview of the completely unique and utterly luxurious Windstar cruising experience in the following photo gallery. You’ll quickly see that Windstar Cruises’ fleet is like no other, with some ships boasting towering masts with billowing sails. You’ll also catch a glimpse of Windstar’s amazing destinations, many of which can only be experienced by the fleet’s intimate yachts.

Amphora aboard Windstar's Star Breeze

Cuadro 44 aboard Windstar's Star Breeze

Star Grill aboard Windstar's Star Breeze

Classic Suite aboard Windstar's Star Breeze

Owner's Suite aboard Windstar's Star Breeze

Owner's suite bathroom on windstar's star breeze.

Pool aboard Windstar's Star Breeze

World Spa aboard Windstar's Star Breeze

Sauna aboard Windstar's Star Breeze

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Yacht Club aboard Windstar's Star Breeze

Star Boutique aboard Windstar's Star Breeze

Exterior of Windstar's Star Breeze

Top 10 Star Breeze Cruises

• Star Breeze Tahiti & the Tuamotu Islands 11D PPT-PPT (May 9 2024) Departing From Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia (May 2024)
• Star Breeze Twice the Tahiti 17D PPT-PPT (May 27 2024) Departing From Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia (May 2024)
• Star Breeze Tahiti & the Tuamotu Islands 10D PPT-PPT (May 27 2024) Departing From Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia (May 2024)
• Star Breeze Dreams of Tahiti 7D PPT-PPT (Jun 6 2024) Departing From Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia (Jun 2024)
• Star Breeze Dreams of Tahiti 7D PPT-PPT (Jun 13 2024) Departing From Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia (Jun 2024)
• Star Breeze Dreams of Tahiti 7D PPT-PPT (Jun 27 2024) Departing From Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia (Jun 2024)
• Star Breeze Tahitian Treasures & Magnificent Marquesas 14D PPT-PPT (Jul 4 2024) Departing From Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia (Jul 2024)
• Star Breeze Dreams of Tahiti Package with Air 7D+Air/Hotel PPT-PPT (Aug 1 2024) Departing From Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia (Jul 2024)
• Star Breeze Dreams of Tahiti 7D PPT-PPT (Aug 1 2024) Departing From Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia (Aug 2024)
• Star Breeze Dreams of Tahiti 7D PPT-PPT (Aug 8 2024) Departing From Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia (Aug 2024)

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Review: “Dreams of Tahiti” cruise on Windstar’s Star Breeze

Just say the word, “Tahiti,” and, for many, it instantly evokes images of serene islands rising from sparkling waters in every hue of blue, palm trees swaying over pristine, white sands. Having just returned from our first time there, I can tell you it’s just as you imagined.

Pam and I made the 7,000-mile-plus, one-way trip from Florida to Tahiti’s capital city, Papeete, in two segments: Miami to San Francisco, then aboard French bee’s nonstop flight from San Francisco to Papeete.

We were in French Polynesian to take the seven-night, “Dreams of Tahiti” cruise on Windstar’s Star Breeze, the power yacht that just replaced Windstar’s sailing ship, “Wind Spirit” after a long run serving the Society Islands (the collective name for the 118 islands that comprise French Polynesia).

As a cruise line, Windstar has cruised here for almost 40 years, and one of the reasons Star Breeze was brought in is that she more than doubles the guest capacity of Wind Spirit, an indication of how in-demand Tahiti is as a cruise destination.

In late 2022, we took a Caribbean holiday cruise on Star Legend, the sister yacht to Star Breeze, so we were very familiar with the layout. We learned the previous cruise to ours had encountered stormy weather, which forced it to miss several ports of call (November to April is the rainy season). Fortunately, the Tahitian gods were smiling, and we had near-perfect weather the entire time.

Boarding and Disembarkation: 10/10

Guest capacity on Star Breeze is 312 — there were 254 of us on this cruise — so getting on and off the ship is relatively painless, one of many advantages to small ship cruising. One word of advice: Boarding commences at 1 pm, so no reason to get there early and wait in their shaded baggage area. Located some 1,200 miles south of the equator, halfway between Australia and Los Angeles, expect it to be hot, and humid.

You can make advance arrangements with Windstar if you need transport to the airport, and they also offer a post-cruise, three-night stay at Moorea’s Hotel Manava Beach Resort and Spa, which several people from our cruise opted to do. Uber hasn’t come to the islands yet, but taxis are plentiful. Be aware most don’t take credit cards, so you’ll need cash (American money is accepted pretty much everywhere) or Polynesian francs.

By the way, if you do arrive early — and many flights do — there is a large shopping market near the dock, as well as restaurants and bars.

Design and Appearance: 10/10

While Windstar’s power yachts like Star Breeze are almost 30 years old, it looks new. It had a major makeover a few years ago that added a whole new midsection and other upgrades, plus it is routinely refreshed every two years.

Getting around its eight decks is a “breeze,” so to speak. Most days, you’ll be topside on decks 7 and 8, where you’ll find the Yacht Club, a lounge with panoramic windows — perfect for relaxing, reading, meeting friends or enjoying coffee and light snacks from the bar. Also on these decks are the pool and hot tubs, the Star Grill and bar and plenty of seating.

Aft on deck 7 you’ll find the Veranda, serving breakfast and lunch for dining inside or al fresco. One deck below is Compass Rose, hosting nightly entertainment, and on deck 5, the multi-purpose Lounge. The main dining room is Amphora, located on deck 3.

Just like a yacht, the vibe here is relaxed and informal. 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. Clothing-wise, you can dispense with the formalities. Country club or island chic is the order of the day — in the heat you’ll want to dress for comfort.

Stateroom: 9/10

It’s an all-suite ship, and ours was a balcony stateroom on deck 6. Like many older vessels, it featured a step-out, French balcony that let in the Polynesian trade winds. Our upgraded bath had double sinks and a walk-in shower. There was a walk-in closet, along with a seating area beside the bed.

While there were both American and European plugs, as well as USB connections, as always, we pack a power strip for our electronics. There is a nice selection of choices on your stateroom TV, including in-demand movies/TV shows and music.

Sono, our stateroom attendant, refreshed the room twice daily. One of the nice “extras” Windstar provided were samples of local Tahitian products, such as vanilla sandalwood soap (vanilla is a major crop in the islands), Monoi Tiare moisturizing oil, made from the tiare flower (the Tahitian gardenia), and perfume made from Tapanier flowers as we could “indulge in the enchantment of your French Polynesian experience when you return home.”

Note you won’t receive a copy of the Daily Planner on your bed — it’s available digitally on the Windstar app or your stateroom TV. If you need a hard copy, guest services can provide it.

Star Breeze offers a full range of dining options, including two specialty restaurants — Candles and the Spanish-themed Cuadro 44 — plus the main dining room, Amphora. 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). It’s a good idea to make your specialty reservations after you board.

The menus offer something for every taste and do a good job of incorporating local favorites as well. Windstar has a partnership with the James Beard Foundation, and menus feature a James Beard selection as an option.

Light snacks are available in the Yacht Club and soft-serve ice cream is adjacent to the Star Grill. I liked to start my day with Swedish Pancakes in Veranda, and end in Amphora, where the food is uniformly excellent. When late night hunger strikes, there’s room service 24/7 as well.

Excursions: 10/10

While enjoying a five-star vacation at sea is a destination in itself, guests are here to experience everything French Polynesia has to offer, and Windstar’s excursion lineup has something for everyone.

As you would expect, water sports are front and center, with many opportunities to snorkel in some of the world’s most beautiful, crystal-clear waters. Other high-interest tours include visits to black pearl farms, vanilla plantations, white sand (and black sand) beaches and sightseeing/shopping.

Along with the excursions, Windstar does an commendable job of highlighting the local culture. We were joined on our cruise by Pearl, a Tahitian cultural ambassador, who entertained and educated us about the islands, as well as Tihoti, who spoke about the rich history behind Tahitian tattoos.

Windstar also staged two highlight events on private motus (islands): A beach BBQ and a fire dancing demonstration and sunset dinner. In both cases, it was a first-rate experience for the guests.

Service: 10/10

With a crew/guest ratio that approached 1:1 on this cruise, we felt pampered. For anything we needed, someone was always close at hand to assist. Special kudos to the Maitre d’ Hotel, Karnick, who took great care of us in Amphora (coincidentally, he also served in the same role on our Star Legend cruise) and Sono, our stateroom attendant. Guest Services was also a big help for guests who needed assistance with WiFi.

Entertainment: 9/10

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. But that doesn’t mean you won’t be entertained after a day of excursions.

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.

On one day of the cruise, the Tahitian group The Mammas and The Pappas played while Tahitian women created wrist corsages for the ladies from tropical flowers and demonstrated how to wear a pareo, the traditional wraparound skirt found in the islands.

For water sports enthusiasts, one of the ship’s most popular features is the Water Sports Platform aft on deck 6. Here, guests are welcome to swim, paddleboard, kayak or just chill on a float while Star Breeze is anchored off one of the islands. Now this really is how the other half lives on their yachts.

Overall Rating: 9.6/10

For guests who want to immerse themselves into the culture of these storied islands, Windstar draws on their long experience here to create unforgettable memories. You’ll discover each island visited — from Tahiti and Moorea to Riatea, Huahine and Bora Bora — has its own unique charm and personality.

By including several overnights, you’ll have an opportunity to do some exploring on your own. Don’t miss sampling the local fruits and cuisine — we bought coconut bread from a street vendor and it was the best bread we’ve ever had. Although Tahitian and French are mostly what’s spoken, English is also widely in evidence as well, and the islanders themselves couldn’t be more warm and welcoming.

Your fare includes everything except alcohol, gratuities, laundry, shore excursions and Internet. If you need extra pampering, there’s is a full-service spa onboard, where I treated myself to a shave and facial.

There’s no better way to see this magical place than on a boutique cruise ship — make that, yacht — like Star Breeze. One visit and you’ll be under its enchanted spell.

PHOTOS credit Gerry Barker

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• Snorkeling in the island’s pristine waters
• Visiting a motu (private island)
• One of the pearl farms
• Waterfall at Faarumai on Tahiti
• Example of a pareo
• Scene of the beach BBQ
• Fire dancers perform for guests
• Beach on Moorea, with Windstar anchored in Cook’s Bay

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What It's Like to Cruise Around French Polynesia on Windstar's Star Breeze

The 312-passenger ship provides an intimate experience

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Final Verdict

It's not every day that a cruise ship is cut in half, stuffed with a new section, and welded back together—but that's precisely what happened to  Windstar 's   Star Breeze  in 2021.

The three-decade-old ship underwent the "stretching" process as a part of the $250 million  Star Plus Initiative . This expanded all three of Windstar's Star Class ships to allow for 100 more passengers, two new dining venues, and space for four new engines per ship.

While I hadn't sailed Star Breeze prior to its expansion, I can confirm that even at a 312-passenger capacity, the ship still feels exquisitely intimate. Here's how my first voyage went.

There are no standard cruise cabins on the Star Breeze—it is an all-suite yacht, and each suite layout features separate sitting and sleeping areas.

The Star Suites—the newest accommodations in the ship's recently-added midsection—make for stand-out lodgings. The interior decor is traditional but updated, with a light blue–and–gray color scheme and classic yacht-style details such as wood paneling.

You can choose between suites with large picture windows or Juliet balconies—I suggest the latter. Though the balcony isn't large enough for furniture, it's lovely to open the doors and feel the breeze (this is, after all, Star Breeze! ).  Bathrooms are impressively sized: There's a double vanity with a spacious shower, and there's also a walk-in closet.

Unlike the original suites, where the seating area is near the window, the new Star Suites have a bed near the window. I enjoyed this new layout, as it meant waking up to incredible views every morning—I didn't spend much time in my suite, so I didn't mind that the sitting area lacked those views. You can always book the original suites if you prefer the reverse layout.

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.

Windstar has partnered with the  James Beard Foundation , so its culinary program is an onboard highlight.

Two dining venues remain from Star Breeze's original layout: the main formal dining room, Amphora; an almost-cavernous space on deck 3 that serves a unique menu daily; and Veranda, a breakfast and lunch buffet that transforms into an alfresco seafood-and-steak spot named Candles for dinner.

Its two new dining venues are the outdoor Star Grill, a casual barbecue joint and grill by ​​Stephen Raichlin, and Cuadro 44, a specialty restaurant by Anthony Sasso that serves Spanish cuisine. Unfortunately, Cuadro 44 wasn't open during our sailing—I took my trip in 2022—but we were able to sample some of its menu items during a wine tasting. (The wine tasting was a highlight in my book, thanks to the informative bartender.)

While all meals are included onboard Windstar ships, alcoholic beverages are not—you can buy drinks à la carte or purchase a drink package. There's also room service, included in the rate, which I found particularly beneficial on mornings with early excursions.

Coming soon to the ship is a new plant-based menu, created in partnership with the National Health Association .

The expansion of Star Breeze made for quite a bit of outdoor space on decks 7 and 8, where you'll find the pool, hot tubs, and sun loungers. In French Polynesia, this is a particularly welcome addition—on the few days I stayed aboard the ship, I parked myself on a pool lounger with a book and several rounds of fruity cocktails.

There's also an expanded spa with a fitness center, thermal suite, and movement studio; a lecture hall for enrichment talks about each port; and the library-lounge Yacht Club. And at some ports—ones that require tendering to shore—the ship can open up its watersports platform, equipped with a trampoline, kayaks, and paddleboards.

Star Breeze   is light on nighttime entertainment—nights usually wrap up on the earlier side, after nightcaps in the Yacht Club or outdoor Star Bar, or live music at the Compass Rose bar. On one evening, however, there was particularly lively line dancing on deck.

Star Breeze's  Dreams of Tahiti  itinerary offers one or two days in each port, which provides ample time for excursions and on-your-own exploring. Excursions range from snorkeling—I recommend the drift snorkeling on Raiatea, where you float along a current that takes you over a coral garden—to 4x4 tours of cultural sites, vanilla plantations, and pearl diving communities. You can also take a helicopter ride around Bora Bora's Otemanu, the famous craggy peak at the center of the island.

Windstar also has a private island, Motu Mahaea, off Taha'a, which guests can visit for free. There are beach loungers, a restaurant, and a bar on the palm-tree-filled island.

Excursions are not included on Windstar, and on some islands with limited infrastructure, there's little to do on your own. As such, I spent a few days just enjoying the island views from the pool deck or playing around on the watersports platform. During our two days in Bora Bora, I explored two of the island's famous resorts via day passes that visitors can purchase.

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. During my all-day visit, the highlights were snorkeling in the Lagoonarium, an artificial lagoon filled with tropical fish—don't forget to pop your head above the water to take in views of Otemanu from certain spots—and sunset cocktails with another stellar view of Otemanu.

The next day, I visited  Conrad Bora Bora Nui , a hillside property on its own island. Here, day-pass visitors can also take advantage of all the property's facilities, from the restaurants to the beach to the spa. If you can handle a pretty vertical hike, head to the top of the property to see views of Otemanu—or ask the staff for a golf cart ride to the top as I did. The beachside pool complex was calling my name, though, and I spent the rest of my afternoon in the water or napping in a cabana.

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. But as the rate does not include alcohol, excursions, Wi-Fi, or gratuities, charges can add up quickly. You can offset this by purchasing the all-inclusive package, which includes unlimited alcoholic beverages, Wi-Fi (though note that it's very slow and spotty), and gratuities priced at $89 per guest per day—you'll still be on your own for excursions, though.

The price of Windstar's Dreams of Tahiti voyage starts at $2,399. Find out more information or book your own trip here .

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Windstar's luxurious Star class includes the lovely 9,975-ton, 212-guest, Star Breeze. A relaxed, casual, inviting and elegant ambiance welcomes you onboard and accompanies you on your journey. She is an all suite yacht and she's the perfect size for traveling to breathtaking smaller ports unable to accommodate the larger ships.

From the Champagne Welcome Reception to open seating dining, shows, spa treatments and more, time is yours to spend as you wish. Delightful features include the welcoming Compass Rose, The Lounge, the chic Star Bar, a Casino, snorkel and kayak from the Watersports Platform, Yacht Club, a Computer Center, a Library and a Computer Center. Unwind in the tranquil WindSpa and whirlpools, plus keep up with your wellness regimen at the state-of-the-art Fitness Center. Enhance your luxurious vacation with interesting port lectures and more including a visit to the bridge and meeting with Officers as well as the Captain for a rare and delightful experience.

The dining experience begins with open seating easily accommodating your party from larger tables to smaller intimate arrangements for two or four. Delicious cuisine is prepared exactly to your liking a la minute regardless of where and when you choose to dine. AmphorA, the main restaurant, is a dinner-only venue serving exceptional international dishes and regional selections. Order in room service anytime, enjoy breakfast or lunch in the lovely Veranda for hot and cold buffet items and al la carte selections. At night Veranda transforms into Candles where you can dine al fresco under a moonlit sky for a romantic culinary journey. The Yacht Club serves light fare both morning and afternoon. Once per voyage take advantage of the gourmet deck barbeque featuring grilled lobster, seafood paella and more.

Your home away from home is found in the lovely suites — 277 to 575 square-feet of sophisticated luxury and comfort — all outside with ocean views and some with private verandas. Granite finished baths, walk-in closets, a flat screen TV and DVD player, plush bathrobes and slippers are among the amenities found in your stateroom. Stocked with your favorite beverages, your private suite is a wonderful place to relive the memories made each day. Chic modern furnishings, soft lighting, fresh fruit and flowers will add to the delightful ambiance.

Dance to live music at The Lounge enjoy entertainment in Compass Rose and try your luck at the Casino evenings after dinner. You may also want to do some stargazing from The Yacht Club or enjoy drinks with a view at Star Bar. Experience all this and much more on the yacht-like Star Breeze.

Enjoy a yacht-like experience as you sail on Star Breeze to breathtaking destinations including the Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Europe, Transatlantic & Repositioning, Panama Canal, Caribbean and Central America.

Grand Owner’s Suite

The Owner’s Suite Midship combines with the adjoining suite for a three bedroom and three bath suite totaling 1,374 square feet. Bring your friends and share the suite like a villa, or luxuriate with just the two of you for accommodations as unique as your travels. There’s no other suite like this at sea.

Owner's Suite

A stunning brand new owner’s suites with 820 square feet of space featuring two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a verandah, and plenty of space in the sitting area for entertaining. This is the most sought after suite on the entire ship and once you stay here, you’ll never stay anywhere else,With 575 square feet, your Owner’s Suite offers separate living room and dining areas. A veranda, two flat-screen TVs and DVD players, and a full master bath and separate powder room indulge you in spacious comfort.

Classic Suite

Relax in 400 to 530 spacious square feet. Your living area offers beautiful views from the forward-facing window and French doors onto your private veranda. Two spacious closets give you plenty of room to unpack.

Deluxe Suite

464 square feet (43 square meters), all with 3rd berths. Cabin 431 has two picture windows, excludes balcony.

Star Balcony Suite

As soon as you walk through the door, you’re greeted with an open living area for a more welcoming entrance. Drift off to sleep by the window in your queen bed as you watch the same stars that sailors used to navigate the seas hundreds of years ago.

Balcony Suite 1

Stylish comfort and ocean views welcome you in 277 square feet. Your queen bed (which can be separated as twins if you prefer) features luxurious Egyptian cotton linens. Enjoy a luxurious soak in your full-size tub or an invigorating shower, then wrap up in your waffle-weave robe and slippers, savor a treat from the fresh fruit bowl, or simply stretch out and enjoy the fresh flowers.

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Star Ocean View Suite

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Star Porthole Suite

These rooms represent a nod the sailing tradition of porthole windows. And while sailors might have had cramped quarters, your 277 square foot stateroom is wonderfully spacious and furnished with all the modern amenities and comforts of home.

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AmphorA Restaurant

Our signature fine-dining restaurant, indulges your palate with an exquisite range of five-star dishes. From fresh-from-local-markets destination specialties to celebrated culinary favorites, your chef's signature specialties, each meal is delicious adventure.

Where the setting sun magically transforms Veranda for on-deck candlelight dining with favorite seafood and steak-house grilled specialties and a romantic ambiance unmatched in any venue on sea or shore.

The perfect place for breakfast and lunch, kissed by gentle sea breezes in the open-air terrace. Enjoy the bounty of Windstar's legendary buffets with dozens of signature touches like daily smoothie specials, or order your meal individually prepared to your personal taste and graciously served at your table.

A Windstar favorite, is a wonderful option for casual dining. All your favorite gourmet sandwiches, snacks, and beverages are available throughout the day and evening, prepared precisely to your liking and served in impeccable Windstar style.

Star grill.

Medical Facility

Medical Facility.

With the sun beaming in the sky above, step into the pool to cool off. Or, let the warm bubbles of the whirlpools soothe your aching muscles.

Watersports Platform

Watersports take on a whole new dimension with the Pride's onboard marina. The marina lowers from the ship into the water, allowing you to waterski or windsurf right from the Pride. You can even swim alongside fish in the steel mesh pool.

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Signature Shop.

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Beauty Salon.

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Enjoy a brisk workout with the latest Technogym equipment.

Treat yourself to an aromatherapy massage at WindSpa.

Book your dinner reservations and shore excursions or pick up the Daily News.

Ascend to the top of the ship for a cocktail in the Star Bar. Raise your glass to an unforgettable voyage and beautiful ocean views.

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Welcome Aboard Star Breeze

One of Windstar's sleek, newly renovated, all-suite power yachts, Star Breeze is perfect for warm-weather destinations and ideally suited for up-close exploration of islands and hidden coastal coves where larger ships cannot go. You'll feel like you're aboard your own private yacht almost as soon as you step aboard.

See for yourself what small ship cruising is all about, sit back and relax at one of the onboard lounges., relax on the deck as you enjoy a cocktail in the company of new friends..

One of three all-suite power yachts in the Windstar fleet (the others being Star Pride and Star Legend ), Star Breeze's sleek six-deck design and spacious public spaces offer passengers an unforgettable experience that redefines luxurious cruising comfort.

Whether you want to relax by the pool or catch up on some reading, Star Breeze's variety of public spaces offer a little something for everyone! Some of these include the WindSpa, fitness center, an entertainment lounge, a water sports platform, the Star Bar, a counter-current pool, a whirlpool, courtyard, screening room and a library.

Star Breeze features a multitude of onboard dining options including the gourmet, AmphorA Restaurant. Here, your taste buds are invited on a foodie adventure of a lifetime. With no preset times or seats, dine when you want with who you want. Enjoy your meal with an accompanying selection of vintage wines.

All staterooms come equipped with second-to-none ocean views, queen beds which can separate into two twin beds, Egyptian cotton linens, a flat screen TV with DVD player, a mini bar/refrigerator, a safe, walk-in closet, 110/220 volt outlets and all bathrooms are equipped with a variety of elegant toiletries, a shower and tub and an accompanying waffle-weave robe and slippers.

• Alternate dining options include the more casual Veranda or dine under the company of the stars at Candles Grill. All dining commons offer specialty menus available for those with specific dietary requirements
• A variety of equipment is available for use for water activities such as water-skiing, windsurfing, snorkeling and kayaking, weather permitting
• Unlimited use of the fitness center
• Unlimited non-alcoholic beverages including cappuccino, espresso and other specialty non-alcoholic drinks
• 24-hour room service

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Star Breeze cabins and suites review at CruiseMapper provides detailed information on cruise accommodations , including floor plans, photos, room types and categories, cabin sizes, furniture details and included by Windstar Cruises en-suite amenities and services.

The Star Breeze cruise ship cabins page is conveniently interlinked with its deck plans showing deck layouts combined with a legend and review of all onboard venues.

3-Bedroom Grand Owners Suite

Layout (floor plan).

Grand Owners are 3-Bedroom Suites (connecting cabins 640-638-636 or 641-639-637). They can also be booked as 2-Bedroom Suites (adjoining cabins 640-638 or 641-639). As 2-Bedroom, these suites are sized 1100 ft2 (102 m2) including the balcony.

Midship Owners Suite

Forward owners suite, classic suite, deluxe suite, balcony cabin, oceanview cabin.

A total of 5x Oceanview Suites are designed as wheelchair-accessible cabins (ADA staterooms for disabled passengers). These are cabin numbers 448 and 450 (category S1) and 548 and 550 (category S2).

Porthole Cabin

Star breeze cabins review.

Following the 2019-2020 drydock stretching, Star Breeze cabins' total number is now 156 (50 more in comparison to the original ship design). Like all big-sized Windstar cruise ships, Breeze is an all-suite vessel. The number of all cabin categories is 13 (8x prior drydock). Handicap (wheelchair-accessible) cabins for disabled passengers are only 4 (located on decks 4-5, room numbers 134, 136, 232, 234). Connecting staterooms' number is 20 (10 pairs of suites convertible to a double suite).

Accessible suites are shower only, with standard doors, 1 queen bed (no twin option), modified bathrooms (portable ramp). All are conveniently located near the ship's aft lifts.

Follows the review of Star Breeze staterooms as furniture, amenities and included (complimentary) services:

Each cruise accommodation has a separate bathroom (granite countertop, WC-toilet, full-size bathtub, shower, luxury bath amenities by L'Occitane, premium bathrobes, towels, slippers), two twin beds convertible to queen-size (with luxury pillows and bedding sets /Egyptian cotton linens), vanity table with 1 chair and magnifying mirror, ample walk-in closet space, smart HDTV (set with DVD player), minibar (fully-stocked mini-refrigerator), electronic safe box and lifejackets (in the closet), phone (direct dial), 110V/220V power outlets.

"Classic Suite" accommodations are 1/3 larger and offer additionally a forward window plus floor-ceiling sliding doors opening to a private balcony.

"Owner's Suite" accommodations have a separate living room, separate dining area, forward-location balcony (deck 6 cabins 03 and 04) or portside/starboard balcony (deck 6 cabins 05 and 06), two flat TV-DVD sets, a full bathroom plus a separate guest bathroom.

All staterooms (regardless of cabin category) receive fresh flowers, a bowl with fresh fruits and bottled water (replenished daily).

Star Breeze ship's 5 wheelchair-accessible staterooms (308, 448, 450, 548, 550) are handicap cabins with modified bathrooms (shower only, single-sink vanity, portable ramp) and standard-width entry doors (interior and exterior).

Triple-occupancy staterooms (cabins fitted with a 3rd bed) are Balcony Suites (506, 507, 606, 607), Star OceanView Suites (430, 432, 433) and OceanView Suites (406, 407, 408, 409, 428, 429, 502, 503, 528, 529, 624, 625).

Star Breeze cabin and suite plans are property of Windstar Cruises . All floor plans are for informational purposes only and CruiseMapper is not responsible for their accuracy.