“In this project, we are changing the main engine. “The re-engineering is a big deal,” Delaney said. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. The project represents an overall capacity increase of 24 percent … “This is a real thrill,” Delaney said. There are some signs of wear. And for those who love Candles, that evening restaurant will continue. 1-800-861-8007. Bollywood actress Disha Patani worked with international action movie star Jackie Chan in Kung Fu Yoga. Which Cruise Ships Will Be Scrapped Or Taken Out of Service Because of the COVID-19 Pandemic? Your Account Home Search Specials Cruises Shore Excursions Group Cruises About FAQ. The added deck space will also allow the line’s signature outdoor barbecue events to shine, Delaney said. Certainly hope that there will be more shade areas on the stretched ship. Gloria Bohan, the CEO of Omega World Travel, rounds out the trio as the godmother of Star Legend. (9:33 a.m. EDT) -- Windstar Cruises has kicked off one of the most ambitious refurbishment programs within cruising to date, beginning the process of “stretching” its three small cruise ships: Star Breeze, Star Legend and Star Pride. by Elysa Leonard. “This will make us so much more fuel efficient.” Having extra fuel capacity has made the line comfortable with adding far-flung ports such as New Zealand to its roster, he said. He was excellent. We did hear noise from the next cabin when they had their tv on. While many ships have been ‘stretched’, the complex undertaking of Star Breeze and sister ships Star Legend and Star Pride in 2020 goes beyond cosmetic and experience-based. The company plans to mark each ship with a ceremony. When Are Cruise Lines Around the World Expected To Resume Service? We're here to help. Star Legend is a small luxury, all suite ship with all the amenities. The extra 84 feet being added will also allow the ships to add two specialty restaurants, a larger buffet area, a larger spa and fitness area, a new elevator onboard, a new tender boarding area and -- perhaps most important on ships that often sail in warm climates -- a new pool that will be five times as large as what the ships currently have. Built In 2015 | Registry Bahamas | Total Staterooms 106. Windstar Announces Details of Ship Stretch Project ... Star Legend, and Star Pride – and renovate each ship in succession. Would book it again. we enjoyed the yacht club. And an elevator is being added mid-ship, to make getting around onboard easier. 440. There wasn’t any big shows. Star Legend made a spectacular debut to much acclaim in 2015, joining Windstar's beautiful Star Class fleet along with her 9,975-ton, 212-guest sister ships, Star Pride and Star Breeze. We love the small size and hope that the increase in size doesn’t change the friendly atmosphere on the ship. Balcony, in this case, means a French balcony; not one that you step out onto. Star Legend will begin its stretching process in February 2020, and debut in Barcelona on July 2,2020. “There’s not a port that we go to today that we can’t go to with these ships when they are done,” he said. Menu. The space will now have more indoor seating (which was at a premium in the old configuration). After the mid-section is inserted today, Star Breeze’s renovation will continue for the next few months. The work will be done to Star Breeze, Star Legend, and Star Pride in succession between October 2019 and November 2020, and take place at the Fincantieri Shipyard in … The new pool, in particular, should wow returning guests. “The Silver Spirit was only deck lengthening,” said Giorgio Pollina, project manager at Fincantieri. The $250 million Star Class Initiative will take the three ships, currently with a passenger capacity of 212, and essentially pull them apart, inserting a section with 50 staterooms for another 100 passengers. Windstar will take half of its fleet – Star Breeze, Star Legend, and Star Pride – and renovate each ship in succession. The restaurant will be able to seat 95 at lunch and dinner, with two carving stations. The crew show was fun. The current refurb will decidedly bring the ships into the 21st century. Cruise was relaxing. Beloved Cruise Ships Empress, Majesty of the Seas to Leave Royal Caribbean Fleet. The Indian beauty got this dream opportunity in 2017. The service was excellent, and all staff were friendly, and enthusiastically helped in every way possible. At the time, the ships were considered somewhat controversial as they brought Windstar away from the classic masted sailing vessels that had engendered a loyal following. But Windstar’s continued focus on small ship sailing, and unusual itineraries, has won over any detractors. With ocean views and at least 277 square feet of suite comfort, Star Legend is the perfect ship for cruising the Dardanelles and into scenic fjords from the serenity of your suite. The total capacity of the expanded ships will be 312 guests. Finally, another popular change will be the expansion of the Veranda restaurant. Two years ago Windstar announced the plan to stretch the Star ships increasing the guest capacity from 210 guests to 310 guests. Reservations will be required, but there is no fee. Service was superb. The ships’ new engines will meet and exceed new global International Maritime Organization (IMO) limits. Get expert advice, insider tips and more. Star Breeze, Star Legend and Star Pride will … Today, the shipyard begins the second part of the process, by carefully moving the already constructed midsection block into place. Fincantieri's yard in Palermo, Italy has cut the Windstar Cruises vessel Star Breeze in half in preparation for inserting a new midsection, which will stretch the vessel by 84 feet. Star Legend. The new stand-alone Spanish restaurant Cuadro 44 by Anthony Sasso is meant to showcase the coastal regions of Spain, as well as the flavors of Andalusia and Jerez in particular. Line Reviews. A; A-Rosa; Abercrombie & Kent; Adventure Canada; AdventureSmith Explorations (Tour Operator) Albatros Expeditions; Alaska Marine Highway The additional space also allows the line to add true specialty restaurant spaces on its ships. Following Star Breeze, Star Legend will debut in Barcelona on July 2, 2020. Length in Feet. And while the ships themselves will be bigger, they are still small ships, Delaney stressed -- and as such will still be able to sail to the small ports that are a Windstar trademark, such as the Kiel and Corinth canals and places like Sanary-sur-Mer. By proceeding, you agree to Cruise Critic’s, Windstar Cruises Begins Ambitious Three Ship “Stretching” Renovation Program In Italy. Still wish that the yacht club would serve coffee/tea after dinner. The existing cabins on the three ships are not being ignored. Star Breeze is the first ship to begin what Windstar Cruises President John Delaney called “the metamorphosis.” The ship entered the Fincantieri shipyard in Palermo on October 7, where the delicate process of dismantling all of the pipes, cables and lines started. Still, there’s no getting away from the fact that the trio was built in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Our waiter, Melkih, remembered us from previous cruises on the Breeze. In particular, fans of Wind Surf who like sleeping near the window can now replicate the experience on the line’s yacht-style ships: “We can offer both now, and that’s really cool.”. One very popular addition are the 50 new suites that have been built in the new midsection. That’s a popular feature on the line’s flagship sailing ship. “We’re bringing back the original godmothers,” Delaney said. The actual cutting of 1,500 meters of steel (nearly 5,000 feet) -- along clearly designated lines easily seen on the ship -- was a 24-hours-a-day undertaking that started October 14. All staterooms are getting new bathrooms, most of which will have walk-in showers, new sinks, new mirrors and new tiling. “It’s five times the size,” he said. Sister ships Star Legend and Star Pride will follow in 2020. Once the project is done, the three ships will be remarkably different. The second restaurant, Star Grill by Steven Raichlen, will be an outdoor restaurant on the pool deck. Browse Windstar Cruise Ships Star Breeze Star Legend Star Pride Wind Spirit Wind Star Wind Surf. We enjoyed the BBQs, beach parties, music by the duos, excursions, etc. RELATED: The Star Legend in the Sea Cortez before her Stretch. The Star Breeze, Star Legend and Star Pride all will be bound for the shipyard between October and November 2020 to be cut in half and lengthened about … Windstar’s Star Legend will emerge from an in-depth refurbishment in 2015, ready to be christened as one of Windstar’s newest luxury yachts. Standing beside the dry dock I was struck by just how small Star Breeze is and, by contrast, the impressive size of the new section. The ports were mostly small islands where the big ships don’t go. Windstar also operates three motor-sail ships—the 148-guest Wind Star and Wind Spirit, and the 310-passenger Wind Surf. 140. Windstar's "Star Plus" project increased the … Work on the ships begins in October 2019 and ends in November 2020. Work has already begun aboard Star Legend and her completion date is late January 2021; she will begin cruising in the Mediterranean in March. Sasso has worked with Windstar through the line’s partnership with the James Beard Foundation, appearing as a past guest chef on one of the themed culinary cruises. Star Breeze under construction for it's "stretching" process (Photo: Chris Gray Faust/Cruise Critic). On previous cruises, there were lots of umbrellas to provide shade. Balconies will receive new sliding doors. Home Cruises Lines Windstar Cruises Star Legend. These suites will be configured differently than the cabins that were already on the ship, with beds near the windows. Star Pride, the third and final ship, will be completed in fall 2020 when it sets sail from Barcelona on Nov. 20. Needless to say, spirits surrounding the initiative kick-off have been high these past few days in Palermo. One highlight of the addition: cabins that can be configured into a 1,374-square-foot three-bedroom Grand Owners Suite, which if booked in its entirety has three en-suite bathrooms, a separate dining area, a powder room and a private balcony. Our cabin stewards were excellent. By Cruise Line. Last Minute Discount Star Legend Cruise Deals. A “maiden” celebratory cruise will begin on March 20, 2020, leaving Miami and sailing to Colon, Panama, after a re-christening on March 19, 2020 in Miami. The largest aboard Star Legend is the Owner’s Suite (575 ft2). More evening entertainment on the deck will also be possible now there’s more space. There are a total of 106 staterooms (all of which Suites, 42 Balcony, 64 Oceanview) in 8 categories. They are to be replaced. Star Legend 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. The ship will be having its first sailing after the project, cruising from Barcelona to Lisbon, on February 20, 2020, followed by a transatlantic cruise. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen gave his offensive linemen Callaway golf clubs, lessons and more this Christmas. Cruises Last Minute Destinations Cruise Lines Luxury & River Cruises Promotions. Other new cabin types include a 406-square-foot Deluxe Suite and 277 square-foot Star Balcony Suites, Star Ocean View Suites and Star Porthole Suites. By proceeding, you agree to Cruise Critic’s. The three ships have had many redos over the decades. Work on the ships begins in October 2019 and ends in November 2020. Windstar bought the three Star-class ships from Seabourn and added them to their fleet in 2014 and 2015. The "Star Plus" drydocking project includes enlarging (stretching) and engine upgrades for fleet's three Star-Class vessels (in brackets - completion dates) - Star Breeze (February 20, 2020), Star Legend (July 2, 2020) and Star Pride (November 20, 2020). 212. Passenger Capacity. Finally, Star Pride will be the last to undergo the transformation, and resume service in Barcelona on November 20, 2020. The work will be done to Star Breeze, Star Legend, and Star Pride in succession between October 2019 and November 2020, and take place at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Palermo, Sicily, Italy. Both of the new dining areas have been developed in partnership with Michelin-starred chefs. Feel like you are on your own private yacht that is small enough to take you to small harbors and also anchor in out-of-the-way coves, but large enough to delight you with its many fabulous amenities. New programming, such as the Windstar Signature Expedition sailings in Alaska, has garnered some of the highest passenger satisfaction rates, exceeding even those in customer favorite Tahiti and the South Pacific, said Chris Prelog, Windstar’s vice president of fleet operations. We chose to sit at same table each night for dinner. Windstar Cruises to stretch Star-class cruise ships during refurbishments. We looked forward to another small ship experience before the scheduled stretch. In the past few years, Windstar has doubled down on its culinary offerings by teaming up with the James Beard Foundation on its menus. She’ll carry up to 212 guests in intimate, all-suite accommodations, including ocean view and balcony suites, as well as the remarkable Owner’s Suites. Two years ago Windstar announced the plan to stretch the Star ships increasing the guest capacity from 210 guests to 310 guests. We chose this cabin because it had a walk-in shower. Grinch Delivers Holiday Cards to Carnival Cruise Ship Crew Around The World. Passenger response to the new cabin choices has been favorable, said Prelog. On Wednesday, Delaney cut the final inch of steel with a blowtorch, at a sunset ceremony at the shipyard (before cutting, the Seattle-based executive spent the afternoon practicing with the torch so he could get it right). Windstar will take half of its fleet – Star Breeze, Star Legend, and Star Pride – and renovate each ship in succession. Because the line goes into many small ports, tendering can be a pain point. (The Candles alternative dining experience was held in the ship’s Veranda buffet area at night). The total capacity of the expanded ships will be 312 guests, with additional staff hired to maintain the line’s impressive 1.5 to 1 guest-to-staff ratio. Let’s take a look at some current pictures of Star Breeze in Fincantieri’s Palermo, Italy shipyard. We had a great time. Carrying only 312 guests, Star Legend still tucks into small ports like Sinop and Honfleur or … Windstar Cruises ushers in a new era as the leader in small ship cruising by making the final cut to the hull of Star Breeze to “stretch” the first of its three ships and begin the process of inserting a new 84-foot mid-section (25.6 meters) that will help evolve and transform the Windstar experience. Travel expert Wendy Perrin is the Star Breeze’s original godmother, while Nancy Anschutz, wife of the owner of Windstar’s parent company Xanterra Parks & Resorts Phillip Anschutz, is the godmother of Star Pride. The company’s Star Plus Initiative is worth $250 million and encompasses two more Star Plus-class cruise ships, Star Legend and Star Pride. We enjoyed being close to the elevators. Star Legend Itineraries. At the same time, it has expanded its shore offerings from 600 to more than 2,500 choices, with each excursion vetted by the line itself, as opposed to outside operators, Delaney said. By Shaun Ebelthite on November 16, 2018 • ( Leave a comment) Premium small-ship cruise line Windstar has announced it’s trio of powered cruise ships that it purchased from Seabourn will undergo a major US $250-million refurbishment called the Star Plus initiative. Windstar Opens Bookings on Post-Stretch Star Breeze, Star Legend Windstar Cruises has opened bookings for the first itineraries on Star Breeze and Star Legend after the ships go through a … Next up, Star Legend (built in 1992 as Seabourn Legend) has already got its new midsection and has been floated out of the dry dock, while Star Pride (1988’s Seabourn Pride) is standing by to enter the dock in January. We were told that the umbrellas blew away or broke. Most annoying was the missing sun umbrellas on decks 7 and 8. A cruise ship in miniature, it is easy to understand the appeal of this vessel and her two sister ships, Star Pride and Star Legend. It’s a more complicated project.”. The lengthening, which involves cutting the hull in two and inserting a new section, is being conducted at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Palermo, Italy. Work on the ships begins in October 2019 and ends in November 2020. The Grill is built to take advantage of the increase in deck space, which is perhaps one of the most welcome renovations to the small ship fleet, Delaney said. All Star Legend staterooms are comfortable and sedate suites with luxury linens, stocked mini-bar, Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV, fresh fruit and flowers. Work on Star Breeze, Star Legend and Star Pride will take place between October 2019 and November 2020 at Sicily’s Fincantieri Shipyard. Star Legend will begin its stretching process in February 2020, and debut in Barcelona on July 2,2020. The yard in Sicily specializes in “stretching” projects; it’s where. The Windstar project is more complicated, however, because Windstar is not only adding a section to its ships, it is installing completely new engines, with a new fuel-efficient propulsion system replacing the current engines. The renovation is adding a new tender boarding area in the mid-ship section, along with two new 90-passenger tender boats. Onboard Crew. Ship is still beautiful. Star Breeze is the first of three Windstar cruise ships to receive the “stretch” treatment. Cuadro 44 will have 38 seats and include a chef’s counter and a communal table. and several other vessels have had similar work done there. It was mostly quiet. The furnishings were beautiful. The gorgeous woodwork, marble bathrooms, and spacious suites are exquisite. This cruise had only one. The total capacity of the expanded ships will be 312 guests. “It’s a real pool!” Renderings show an attractive, elevated infinity-style layout, with an adjoining hot tub. Star Legend About Star Legend. Food was delicious. Star Pride will be completed in June 2021 and begin sailing in Northern Europe in July. Raichlen specializes in upscale grilling and barbecue, and the restaurant’s menu will reflect that with dishes like Danish smoked shrimp, lemongrass pork skewers and Hill Country brisket. Windstar Cruises selected Gloria Bohan, CEO and Owner of Omega World Travel, to be Godmother of Star Legend, which was unveiled on May 25, 2015 at a Christening Ceremony in Rome. “What we’ve worked hardest at is keeping the intimacy of these small ships.”, Silversea stretched Silver Spirit in 2018. Windstar Cruises’ Star Breeze is getting an 84ft (25.6m) stretch, as part of the cruise line’s US$250m (€223.6m) Star Plus Initiative to augment three of its ships. 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