Windstar Cruises appoints Libby Anschutz as godmother of Star Seeker

Windstar Cruises has appointed Libby Anschutz as godmother of Star Seeker.

Anschutz is the daughter of the owner of the company, Phil Anschutz, and will christen the all-suite yacht in a ceremony in Miami on January 15, 2026.

Continuing the family tradition, her sister Sarah Anschutz will be godmother of the luxury line’s second new vessel Star Explorer and will name it in London on May 31, 2027.

Star Seeker started sea trials from the WestSEA shipyard in Portugal on October 23, where Libby Anschutz and Windstar president Christian Prelog toured the shipyard.

Anschutz said: "Seeing Star Seeker for the first time was an unforgettable experience - the design, warmth and attention to detail all felt distinctly Windstar.

"I’m honoured to serve as godmother and look forward to celebrating this incredible new chapter with the team and our guests in January.”

Prelog said: “Having the Anschutz Family so deeply engrained in the debut of Star Seeker is an extraordinary honour and a deeply personal milestone for all of us at Windstar.

“Libby’s role as godmother brings heart, creativity and a genuine connection to what we do, and her blessing of our newest yacht makes this new chapter even more meaningful.”