Windstar to christen new ship in London

Windstar is to christen a new ship in London.

The ceremony for Star Explorer, the second of two new all-suite yachts being added to the fleet, will be held at Tower Bridge on May 31, 2027.

It will the first time that a cruise ship has been christened there since 2003. 

The 224-passenger Star Explorer will pass under Tower Bridge and set sail on a circumnavigation of Ireland following the welcoming ceremony. 

The new ship will sail year-round in Europe, starting in December 2026 with bookings available until March 2028

Itineraries include a debut call into Puerto Banus in Spain, and returns to San Sebastian and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, in addition to Rouen, Caen, Bordeaux and the Baltic.

Windstar president Christopher Prelog said: “Windstar has a long history of exploring in the Mediterranean and Europe, and the small size of this ship opens even more interesting places - including rivers. 

“We specialise in creating itineraries that meld the bucket list with the unknown and unexpected that we know our guests will love.”