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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.
We can’t wait to welcome you on board for your next 180 degrees from ordinary adventure!
This is our third experience with Windstar but it certainly will not be our last. An absolutely amazing trip. Tahiti, Bora Bora and the rest of the French Polynesian islands have always been a bucket list trip for my wife and I. In early December our travel agent let us know that Windstar was offering a last minute deal for their 7 night trip on the Star Breeze. After checking the prices of airfares (which were less than we expected) we jumped at the opportunity to spend Christmas week in paradise. The first thing that should be mentioned is the amazing service that we received on board. Within a day several members of the crew recognized us not only by name, but also by what we loved to eat and drink. We have been on over 25 cruises and our cabin steward, by far and away, was the best that we ever had. The second thing that should be mentioned is the food. You would expect that dining on a cruise ship would have its good meals and its so-so meals. With the exception of one meal, every other experience was first rate. There are large selections at all meals and the dinners were delightful. For our Tahiti tour the ship's famous included shore excursion was a luau dinner and dancing / fire show on a private island one evening. This included a private prior guest cocktail party followed by a tremendous buffet and dinner show. This was not some run of the mill buffet - it included lobster tails, ribs, steaks and all varieties of salads and side dishes. Now for the ship itself. The Star Breeze may not be the newest, most modern ship afloat. It doesn't matter. With a maximum number of guests at 312 (our trip only had about 210 aboard) and 195 crew - it never felt crowded, there were never any lines and deck chairs were always available. We had a large picture window on deck 5. Did we miss having a balcony? Maybe a little bit. But a quick walk up 2 flights of stairs put us out in the fresh air. The cabin was huge, with plenty of storage. Now for the caveats. If you are a party animal, casino addict or require a lot of evening activities to keep you entertained, then the Star Breeze probably is not for you. There isn't a casino onboard and the entertainment at night is limited to a small band and two Polynesia singers / dancers. There is Karaoke one night and a staff talent show another night. In conclusion - a trip to Tahiti aboard the Star Breeze is a fantasy trip come to life. We highly recommend it.
Our group of six recently completed a 7-night cruise around the Tahitian islands on the Windstar Breeze. Overall we had a terrific time and to say French Polynesia was stunning is an understatement. My pictures don’t do the islands, motu’s and water justice. We flew into Papeete the day before our cruise and hung out at the Tahiti Hiton for the day before our room was ready. The Hilton is a very nice hotel – no beach, but a nice pool and if you stay there, be advised the food is – compared to what we are used to here in the States – expensive. One comment – the Hilton is connected to a small shopping mall via a sky bridge and there is a restaurant there called L’Annex that had amazing food. Eating lunch / dinner there was a good option for us instead of the Hilton. The hotel arranged a cab for us to the pier at 11:00 and we had the driver drop us off at Le 3 Brasseurs across the street from the cruise terminal where they were kind enough to store our bags while we had a good lunch. Once done, we walked across the street to the terminal to check in. Check in for me was a bit chaotic – maybe just different from our experiences on Princess and other larger cruise lines. The wait was minimal and we were on board with our key cards, having made specialty dining reservations before boarding, by 1:45. Our cabin was on deck 4, mid ships (new section) and the room was very spacious, with plenty of storage, plugs (although I could have used a few USB outlet on my side of the bed) and a large bathroom with dual vanities and large shower (with great water pressure!) We set out to explore the ship and find a place for sail away. Our bags were delivered within an hour and after unpacking we were back up on deck to see Tahiti fade into the distance. Overall we found the ship in very good condition and easy to navigate – being a smaller ship than we were used to helped. Most of our dinners with in the main dining room and our waiter – Big Daddy (yes that’s what his name tag said!) learned each of our party’s names on the first night. Comments on the food; - Amphora main dining room – the food was good to very good. Many of our group loved the Caesar salads and we never really had a bad meal there. - Veranda – we ate breakfast there every morning and again the food selection was plentiful and tasty. - Candles – we ate there one night and it was the best meal of the trip. My filet was cooked perfectly and very tender. - Bamboo and Basil – overall a good experience but for us – our least favorite place to eat. Very small. - Star Grill – no comment as we never ate there. - Yacht Club – coffee and snack bar that we visited daily – a good place for an iced latte with Kahula in the afternoon! One final food comment. One of our party was lactose and gluten intolerant. While the Food and Beverage Manager was aware of her dietary issues and tried to accommodate them, the options they provided our friend were extremely limited and sometimes not good. She spent a significant amount of time with him during the dinner show on the motu in Bora Bora and expressed her concerns, which she said he understood and took on. I realize these ships are small, with equally small kitchens, however I would suggest that Windstar do a better job of designing dishes on par with their ‘normal’ offerings to meet guests’ special dietary needs. The staff were terrific with one very minor exception. The Captain was very present, very approachable and seemed to really enjoy being there and meeting his guests – he thanked each passenger at the bottom of the gangway as we disembarked. The entertainment staff was first rate – we really enjoyed the shows, trivia, and how hard they worked during the deck party. Every server we encountered, except for the young lady who worked in the Yacht club in the afternoon, were friendly and approachable. The exception was our cabin steward. She met us the first day and while she tried to keep the cabin clean and tidied up, her efforts seemed perfunctory at best. We also found a pair of women’s shorts on the chair in our cabin when we went to unpack on day 1 – left by the previous guest I assume. That should never have happened. No port reviews here – we did 2 tours through Viator and 3 through Windstar and enjoyed them all – especially the drift snorkel through the Coral Garden when we were docked in Raiatea. This was our first small ship experience and first on Windstar. Overall, we had a great time and made many memories of this special place. Not sure we would sail Windstar again – it would depend on the itinerary, but for what it is – a small ship in an amazing local, it was well worth the money and time.
We had a great time. We were staying at a forward owners suite so this may have had an effect on how we were treated, we were told crew has to know who is staying in owners suite and recognize them in any public space or restaurant. So at no point we needed to make any reservations in any restaurant, we just showed up and there was always space for us. We loved the small ship atmosphere, never long lines, always felt cozy. Having said that the ship does move a lot in even mildly rough seas. This was first time I’ve gotten sea sick, and we’ve done Drake Passage with no issues, albeit in a much larger ship. Bring sea sickness medicine or get it for free and the clinic, they have them in a box at the door in ships clinic so you can just grab a few if needed. Something else that surprised us somewhat was the lack of food options, we are not foodies by any stretch but we felt food was not that varied or tasty as in other cruises we’ve taken. We dined in all the restaurants, best was always the main restaurant, Anfora, but sometimes you don’t want to dress up. Candles was ok, but menu was same every night and food was essentially blah. The other specialty restaurant bamboo and basil was a disaster. I’m not sure what they are trying to fuse but whatever it is, it’s not working. Inedible. The very small Buffett on the upper deck was ok, but very few hot options. Again, we never choose a cruise for its food, but for a cruise line that prides itself for it, we were just not impressed at all. What did impress us was service. It was impeccable. Our room attendant, Oksana, was excellent, the hotel manager, Julian, and all the crew were excellent. We had an issue on disembarkation that someone else took our bag by mistake and they were able to locate who it was and personally delivered it to our hotel (Hilton) a few hours later. The room was also great, bathroom on the small side but didn’t bother us, a lot of storage space and closets. But you could feel the movement when at sea as in the very front of the ship. The itinerary was great also, all ports we tender, but as its a small ship, it was extremely easy, never had to wait long and no lines! Most passengers were boomers, but all seemed to be active. We had cruised Windstar before when we were in our 20s so wanted to try them again and they did not disappoint. Would totally recommend it.
Just got off boat and I wanted to write this while it’s fresh in my mind 3 category 1- The ship. The ship is beautifully appointed and maintained. The suite was really nice and very comfortable. The food was great but the choices for dinner were either very very formal or very very basic outside on the deck. Staff all very friendly and helpful. Entertainment was very basic but didn’t mind. A highlight is that they lower the back of the boat when anchored and you can swim, kayak, paddleboard etc 2- the excursions were very expensive and some were not good. I didn’t do any high adventure ones ie biking, jet ski etc but people seemed to like it. Beware of the cultural type tours . Mostly they take you to shops to buy vanilla, pearls etc the ones I took were on covered trailers pulled by diesel truck and were very hot, noisy and boring. They invented attractions, one of them involved walking 50 ft across the bridge in the road. Anything in water is great…. Great snorkeling, great wildlife and coral. 3- Windstar. We booked everything through them ie flights, hotel in Papeete, transfers That was a mistake. We paid for premium economy and when we boarded we were told that they had no record of the upgrade. As well they changed the departure time at the last minute ( on the return) which meant we missed our connection. They put everybody up at the intercontinental in Papeete and then they inform you that the pool is under construction and there is no beach access Obviously you buy the cruise from Windstar but do the rest yourself . The intercontinental is overrated
Star Breeze, 11 nights – Papeete-Papeete March 2, 2025. When cruising, the destination is the most relevant aspect in my decision. The second criteria is the single supplement as we are a family of 3. We booked directly with Windstar for two cabins, one with a French balcony and the other with a window. Our rate included internet, drinks, and tips. We independently arrange the flights to and from Tahiti, the pre and post cruise hotels. We also arrange transportation from the hotel to the pier on the day of the embarkation. For the disembarkation we took the city tour offered by Windstar, but I don't think it was worth it. Pre and post cruise hotel: Hilton Tahiti. 3 nights on arrival and 3 nights after the cruise. We really liked the hotel and if you go to that area again, it will be our first option. Very close to the airport and close to the cruise terminal and ferry to Moorea. In addition, across the street there is a supermarket and some convenience stores. Pool is great and food as well as. EMBARKATION The cruise terminal is very simple and has an area for selling local handicrafts. We were greeted with drinks by Winstar crew. Boarding started at 1 PM, and in about 20-30 minutes we were already at Star Breeze where lunch was served. Then we had access to the cabins and soon the bags arrived. THE CABINS The cabin with French balcony was a good idea. Being able to open the door to let in the breeze is very good and helps to dry wet clothes. The cabin has plenty of room to store luggage in a closet and several drawers scattered around the room. A fruit basket was waiting for us in the cabin that was renewed whenever necessary throughout the trip. The fridge was stocked with soft drinks and beer that was replenished as needed. The bathroom is a combination of a bathtub with shower and two sinks, also with good space to store things. Amenities are L Occitane products (soap in the sink, body lotion, shampoo, conditioner and shower gel). It has a makeup mirror and a bath cap. The second cabin (single) was initially right at the front, with a window. The cabin is very spacious, but the window is not enough to have good lighting. But the problem is that in this location, it rocked, vibrated and was quite noisy. When we commented with the reception, the guest was transferred to a mid-ship cabin also with a window, but much better in terms of silence and comfort. WI FI: excellent. We've never struggled to make video calls and use the apps we need to stay in touch with the office. BEVERAGE PACKAGE In general, the house wines were reasonable or good. There were always two or three options of whites and reds. Nothing outstanding or striking. The drinks were also reasonable. The highlight was an Austrian dessert wine that really was very good. FOOD The food in general is good or very good, with some restaurants being better than others: 1. Anphora – open for dinner, no reservation required. The menu changes every day and is the best option at Star Breeze. The service is a little slow at the busiest time, but nothing serious. No shorts allowed. 2. Candles – dinner by prior reservation. Good food and service. 3. Veranda that serves breakfast, is a very good buffet, with daily variations. At lunch it is also a very good buffet. 4. Grill – by the pool. It has buffet lunch and dinner. The food is good, but I must point out that there I ate the best pastrame ever! 5. Bamboo dinner by reservation. Reasonable. I would not return. 6. Yacht Club – has a very good cafe that is open from 6 am to 6 pm with the best pastries and desserts on the ship. My favorite place on the ship. ENTERTAINMENT Every night there's something going on that was usually good. The BBQ at Motu was good. The place is beautiful, and I stayed in the water until the last minute. The dinner with a folkloric show: I didn't like it. Bad food (the only time I didn't like anything) and the show is just reasonable. It wasn't worth it. TOURS In general, they were good or very good. The reason to go to French Polynesia is to stay on the water and in some tours the time was not always enough. I think there is room for improvement. The picnic on the beach is in a very beautiful place, but I didn't like the food, the guides or the attempt to teach the local dances. This tour needs to be improved. MARINA - Highlight of the ship. It would be even better should it be opened for longer periods. Likewise, the gym is the best I've ever seen on a cruise. The points that can be improved: the size of the pool is ridiculous. Having a cabin with a balcony is better than French balcony. The crew is excellent. Would I take a new cruise with Windstar? Probably yes depending on the destination and prices. Would I go back to French Polynesia? Probably yes.
This is our third experience with Windstar but it certainly will not be our last. An absolutely amazing trip. Tahiti, Bora Bora and the rest of the French Polynesian islands have always been a bucket list trip for my wife and I. In early December our travel agent let us know that Windstar was offering a last minute deal for their 7 night trip on the Star Breeze. After checking the prices of airfares (which were less than we expected) we jumped at the opportunity to spend Christmas week in paradise. The first thing that should be mentioned is the amazing service that we received on board. Within a day several members of the crew recognized us not only by name, but also by what we loved to eat and drink. We have been on over 25 cruises and our cabin steward, by far and away, was the best that we ever had. The second thing that should be mentioned is the food. You would expect that dining on a cruise ship would have its good meals and its so-so meals. With the exception of one meal, every other experience was first rate. There are large selections at all meals and the dinners were delightful. For our Tahiti tour the ship's famous included shore excursion was a luau dinner and dancing / fire show on a private island one evening. This included a private prior guest cocktail party followed by a tremendous buffet and dinner show. This was not some run of the mill buffet - it included lobster tails, ribs, steaks and all varieties of salads and side dishes. Now for the ship itself. The Star Breeze may not be the newest, most modern ship afloat. It doesn't matter. With a maximum number of guests at 312 (our trip only had about 210 aboard) and 195 crew - it never felt crowded, there were never any lines and deck chairs were always available. We had a large picture window on deck 5. Did we miss having a balcony? Maybe a little bit. But a quick walk up 2 flights of stairs put us out in the fresh air. The cabin was huge, with plenty of storage. Now for the caveats. If you are a party animal, casino addict or require a lot of evening activities to keep you entertained, then the Star Breeze probably is not for you. There isn't a casino onboard and the entertainment at night is limited to a small band and two Polynesia singers / dancers. There is Karaoke one night and a staff talent show another night. In conclusion - a trip to Tahiti aboard the Star Breeze is a fantasy trip come to life. We highly recommend it.
Our group of six recently completed a 7-night cruise around the Tahitian islands on the Windstar Breeze. Overall we had a terrific time and to say French Polynesia was stunning is an understatement. My pictures don’t do the islands, motu’s and water justice. We flew into Papeete the day before our cruise and hung out at the Tahiti Hiton for the day before our room was ready. The Hilton is a very nice hotel – no beach, but a nice pool and if you stay there, be advised the food is – compared to what we are used to here in the States – expensive. One comment – the Hilton is connected to a small shopping mall via a sky bridge and there is a restaurant there called L’Annex that had amazing food. Eating lunch / dinner there was a good option for us instead of the Hilton. The hotel arranged a cab for us to the pier at 11:00 and we had the driver drop us off at Le 3 Brasseurs across the street from the cruise terminal where they were kind enough to store our bags while we had a good lunch. Once done, we walked across the street to the terminal to check in. Check in for me was a bit chaotic – maybe just different from our experiences on Princess and other larger cruise lines. The wait was minimal and we were on board with our key cards, having made specialty dining reservations before boarding, by 1:45. Our cabin was on deck 4, mid ships (new section) and the room was very spacious, with plenty of storage, plugs (although I could have used a few USB outlet on my side of the bed) and a large bathroom with dual vanities and large shower (with great water pressure!) We set out to explore the ship and find a place for sail away. Our bags were delivered within an hour and after unpacking we were back up on deck to see Tahiti fade into the distance. Overall we found the ship in very good condition and easy to navigate – being a smaller ship than we were used to helped. Most of our dinners with in the main dining room and our waiter – Big Daddy (yes that’s what his name tag said!) learned each of our party’s names on the first night. Comments on the food; - Amphora main dining room – the food was good to very good. Many of our group loved the Caesar salads and we never really had a bad meal there. - Veranda – we ate breakfast there every morning and again the food selection was plentiful and tasty. - Candles – we ate there one night and it was the best meal of the trip. My filet was cooked perfectly and very tender. - Bamboo and Basil – overall a good experience but for us – our least favorite place to eat. Very small. - Star Grill – no comment as we never ate there. - Yacht Club – coffee and snack bar that we visited daily – a good place for an iced latte with Kahula in the afternoon! One final food comment. One of our party was lactose and gluten intolerant. While the Food and Beverage Manager was aware of her dietary issues and tried to accommodate them, the options they provided our friend were extremely limited and sometimes not good. She spent a significant amount of time with him during the dinner show on the motu in Bora Bora and expressed her concerns, which she said he understood and took on. I realize these ships are small, with equally small kitchens, however I would suggest that Windstar do a better job of designing dishes on par with their ‘normal’ offerings to meet guests’ special dietary needs. The staff were terrific with one very minor exception. The Captain was very present, very approachable and seemed to really enjoy being there and meeting his guests – he thanked each passenger at the bottom of the gangway as we disembarked. The entertainment staff was first rate – we really enjoyed the shows, trivia, and how hard they worked during the deck party. Every server we encountered, except for the young lady who worked in the Yacht club in the afternoon, were friendly and approachable. The exception was our cabin steward. She met us the first day and while she tried to keep the cabin clean and tidied up, her efforts seemed perfunctory at best. We also found a pair of women’s shorts on the chair in our cabin when we went to unpack on day 1 – left by the previous guest I assume. That should never have happened. No port reviews here – we did 2 tours through Viator and 3 through Windstar and enjoyed them all – especially the drift snorkel through the Coral Garden when we were docked in Raiatea. This was our first small ship experience and first on Windstar. Overall, we had a great time and made many memories of this special place. Not sure we would sail Windstar again – it would depend on the itinerary, but for what it is – a small ship in an amazing local, it was well worth the money and time.
All Accommodations Feature
We’ve upped the onboard dining game with our culinary program, featuring an array of fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from each ports along the journey. The menu us crafted to highlight the spectacular flavors of the regional cuisine.
At Windstar, we don’t just take you to fascinating destinations, we take you into them, giving you unique access to knowledge and activities that enhance your understanding of the places you visit. Complimentary Destination Discovery Events treat you to iconic experiences that capture the essence of your locale. Guest Lecturers intrigue you with regional topics, adding new dimensions to your voyage. And small group excursions take you to meet locals who are delighted to share their homes, cuisines, and cultures with you.
A day on board your Windstar ship is a day of choices, all of them good. Perhaps you’ll begin with a relaxing massage in World Spa by Windstar. Or maybe an invigorating workout in the Fitness Center. Even better, why not both? After a sumptuous lunch in Veranda, make a splash from the Watersports Platform off the ship’s stern. Everything you can think of for fun in the water is there — swimming, kayaking, sail-boarding, even water skiing. And it’s all complimentary, of course. Sun yourself on deck, take a dip in the whirlpool, then catch up on email ororder a cheese plate for your stateroom or suite. After dinner, dance to live music in the Lounge. This is your yacht, so of course you’re welcome on the Bridge, where the Captain and officers are delighted to share charts, routes, and vistas with you.
As you prepare for another amazing Windstar day, enjoy a nightcap anywhere you like — on deck, in the Lounge, or why not let us bring it to your suite or stateroom? Your day ends just as it began, blissfully.
SIGHTSEE WHILE YOU RELAX
Build a few water slides? Or offer regionally inspired spa treatments with glacial mud body wraps and basalt stone massages? The choice was easy. This is a new level of exploring while relaxing.
Please note: Star Breeze does not offer any dedicated children's facilities.
