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Login Serving just 312 guests, Star Breeze is the perfect size — small enough to offer unique experiences that set Windstar apart from other cruise lines (think complimentary feast under the stars on a small private motu in Bora Bora), yet large enough for you to make plenty of new connections on board — all without ever feeling crowded.
This intimate all-suite yacht features spacious ocean-view accommodations, each with a walk-in closet and updated double-vanity bathroom. On board, you’ll find a fully equipped fitness center, a spa with complimentary sauna, an infinity pool, two full-service bars, on-deck hot tubs, a water-access marina platform, and so much more.
And did we mention all dining is included? From gourmet bites at our Yacht Club Café to 24-hour room service and even specialty restaurants like Basil + Bamboo, Windstar’s award-winning cuisine is always complimentary — so you can indulge freely and enjoy every moment of your journey.
Ready to experience Star Breeze for yourself? She’s located just 8 hours from LAX in beautiful Tahiti, where she sails year-round with voyages departing almost every week. We can’t wait to welcome you aboard!
Just finished our Windstar 7 night “Tantalizing Tuamotus” cruise. First time sailing with Windstar – usually sail with RCCL, Celebrity or NCL. You board at the Papeete cruise port -- less than a 10 min walk from the ferry terminal-which on a map, is directly across the street from the Kon Tiki Hotel – convenient, nice (not luxury) hotel for the night prior. We arrived at the boarding area at 1pm and our initial impression was not great. The waiting area is open air (so hot!) They had us fill out paper health questionnaires and sign a paper waiver- then were given a boarding number. Suites could board anytime. We were #114 and waited 45 min until called up to swipe our credit card, check passport and take our photo. They had drinks and cookies, so can’t complain too much – but most cruise lines do most of this online before you arrive speeding up the process. Since we were expecting a more upscale product – this was disappointing. We were escorted to our cabin which was a “newer” ocean view room. The room was VERY nice – roomy, great bathroom, walk in closet, plug ins next to the bed – very nice! Our cabin steward was exceptional (shout out to Adam) and even left us some very yummy grapes to snack on. Mini bar is filled with soda – free, alcohol – cost depends on drink package, and water which is free and filled daily. They have robes, beach/pool towels already in the room and even an umbrella! They fill the ice bucket every morning and will refill if you ask in the evening. Twice daily turn down service which is always nice. L’Occitane products in the bathroom. TV has many “on demand” movie options which is also nice. We purchased wifi and while initially hit and miss – overall was very good. We had booked some excursions through the cruise line and were told to go to the Destination Desk to get our vouchers and this was the most disappointing experience of the cruise. We had booked scuba on day 1 in Bora Bora through the cruise line. We were due to arrive in port at 9am – even final documents referenced this time. They said “the itinerary had changed so our tour was switched to the 2nd day in port” – since we already booked independent tours that day, this was an issue. I get that itineraries change, but the lack of any apology – and honestly, not very nice attitude didn’t sit well. We said we would think about it – returned to cancel that dive and show our PADI cards for our 1 tank dive in Rangiroa. We were not told we needed to bring our dive log for review to prove we have been diving in the past year – so back to our cabins and then back to stand in line again. Please note: without a dive log to prove you have been diving within the past year, they will not allow you to participate without first doing an introductory dive. This was not communicated before (other destinations have taken us at our word) and there was diver who was told she could not dive as a result. We had our dive computers, so all turned out well for us. I don’t have an issue with the policy, but this could have been communicated at any point in the year prior to our travel to avoid the surprise. Also note that apparently they almost always use Top Dive in all the destinations. I tried to find this out prior as I wanted to book a private dive master in Fakarava – but they would not tell me who they use despite multiple attempts. I was nervous of the current in Fakarava and wanted a dedicated dive master and ultimately booked individually with O2 Fakarava (who were wonderful)! Note: diving in Fakarava was incredible – don’t miss it! We dove with Top Dive in Rangiroa and were very pleased – spoke English well, very nice and saw dolphins. I was not aware that we would not dive the Tiputa Pass in Rangiroa due to the timing of the dive. Since it was an “out current” during our dive time, they said there are no animals in the pass…so we dove the reef. I was fine with this, but others may be disappointed. Food was exceptionally good on the cruise. We ate breakfast and lunch in Veranda and most of our dinners in Amphora-excellent. Never tried Bamboo and Basil but did like Candles (steakhouse). Loved the 3:30pm scones and tea in the Yacht Club. Tendering to shore was needed at all ports and was done very well. They do let Windstar excursion people off first – but we didn’t wait long and usually there was room on the excursion tender and we joined them. They stock soda, ice tea and water on the deck. Sunscreen and aloe is also available at no cost. Kuba did a good job giving a port briefing at 6:15pm the night prior to each stop in the lounge. Interesting background information as well as good port logistics. They do a private motu BBQ the 1st night in Bora Bora with fire dancers and it was very nice. They also do a private motu BBQ lunch/beach day if your itinerary has a “Motu Mahaea” stop listed. I will mention there was a lot of ship motion going from Papeete to Fakarava – many people felt a little queasy. I get sea sick usually, but was fine. I mention it because if you are sensitive, you may want to err on the side of taking medication. We arrived back in port and could get off the ship by 8am. You had to vacate your cabin by 8am but could stay in public areas until 9am. You put out your big luggage at 5:30am that morning. In summary: After the initial annoyance of boarding and excursion issues, the cruise really grew on us. The staff is very nice and service is excellent. The overall vibe is more upscale than the mass market ships. The cabin was nicer than most. The Yacht Club was a great venue and the food was better than most cruise lines. It’s a quieter cruise than the big ships – but we really liked that. We are now Windstar fans and would absolutely recommend it. If you are a diver – this is a great itinerary! Tahiti water is spectacular differing shades of blue – must be seen!
I cruised French Polynesia on the Star Breeze for two weeks in late January. The biggest plus of the cruise is the service everywhere on the ship. It’s a bit trite to say but you can’t turn around without a smiling staff member, who knows your name by the second day, waiting to wait on you. The smiles aren’t fake, the crew genuinely enjoy their work. Food in all the venues, with the exception of Veranda is very good to excellent. Breakfast and lunch there is like eating at a Sheraton buffet – nothing wrong but nothing great. I don’t drink hard liquor but the choice seemed to be extensive. Beer and wine choices and quality were very good. While wifi was glitchy a couple of times, I was pleasantly surprised by how good it was in the middle of the South Pacific. Excursions through Windstar were on the pricey side but enjoyable. You should note that most of the excursions are water oriented with a few land tours as most of the stops are small islands with very small towns. All the stops are tender ports other than the start and finish in Papeete. Entertainment is the weakest aspect of the cruise. If you are looking for Broadway or West End productions they are few thousand miles away. There’s a four member band and two “Polynesian Ambassadors” that occasionally sing. The band did have a pretty large repertoire. There weren’t any kids on board, possibly because it was a two week cruise with school in session. The great majority of passengers were couples (260 people, 13 solo). Ages ranged from a few couples in their thirties and forties with the rest spread from fifties to seventies. Windstar isn’t cheap (especially given that you have to get to French Polynesia) but to my mind the cruise was very worth the cost. I’ve sailed NCL and HAL and Windstar is a step above (three or four steps above NCL) or as its PR people say “180 degrees from ordinary.”
Loved the size of the ship and the ratio of staff to passengers. The cabins were extremely clean, comfortable and the size of the bathrooms was surprising. They were as big as a normal bathroom. Crew were amazing in every department, whether in the restaurants, cabins, reception, excursions, security. Quality and choice of food was excellent. Each day a different 'themed' menu in the Verandah. The specialty restaurants Basil and Bamboo and Candles served amazing food. We went twice! Entertainment was great. Each night different genre of music played by The Queen of Aces and Entertainment director Crizy. With the crew joining in for special events nights. Interesting special guest speakers. We learnt so much about the culture of the Polynesians. We also learnt from the two onboard Polynesian Ambassadors varies crafts, dancing and ukelele playing. It was not only fun but interesting. Used the Spa. The crew there were lovely.
Our first time cruising with Windstar and it was very impressive. Was shocked the captain actually greeted all passengers one by one getting on board. Food was delicious. I had a huge problem however with no air conditioning in many parts of the ship, dining was very uncomfortable, the shows we had to leave as it was to hot. Our room was boiling but we did ask for a fan and was given one which helped a lot. They knew the air was broken and I feel some fans in the crowed areas would have helped a lot but we were just given a sorry to bad kinda answer. For the money you pay for these cruises more should have been done. We did book for another cruise as we had a great time let’s hope we get some air on the next one. The staff was amazing at the Star Bar
We have just completed our cruise around Tahiti. From the time we embarked to disembarkation our expectations were exceeded in every way. I’ve read a very grumpy review on this site for the Windstar Breeze, and our experience was very different. The difference from having a great cruise, to having a fantastic cruise was the staff. They made a huge difference. By the end of the tour we were greeted by name by many staff. Our suite was the largest we have had. At least as big as the Silver seas offerings. Meals were delicious and beautifully presented. The Amphora Restaurant menus changed each night. Our friends were blown away by the choices of fish dishes - and even snails (yuk!). Many of the off ship experiences had been sold out prior to embarkation, so it would pay to book and pay before getting on, though refunds are swift if you cancel within a stated time frame. We have experienced sea going hospitality in the past. And as mentioned the staff are this ships biggest asset. On our trip there were 280 guests and 200 staff. We have booked our next Windstar Breeze trip for next year.
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World Class Dining Experience
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.
