Windstar Cruises has unveiled its 2026 Southeast Asia program for its latest yacht, Star Seeker, which debuts December 2025. The road is providing two core itineraries combinable in 17 totally different variations together with inland pre- and post-Cruise Tour packages.
Star Seeker’s Southeast Asia program provides an in-depth exploration of the cultures, delicacies and historical past of Thailand and Vietnam, bettering on the standard cruise expertise within the area. Not like most cruises that begin and finish in Singapore or Hong Kong, make stops at industrial ports removed from key points of interest, and spend simply two or three days in every nation, Windstar will reap the benefits of Star Seeker’s small dimension to supply a extra immersive expertise.
Itineraries start in-country – in Hanoi, Bangkok, and Phuket – permitting friends to maximise their time on land earlier than and after crusing, with choices for pre- and post-cruise excursions to inland locations comparable to Angkor Wat. The small dimension of Star Seeker permits unique entry to ports and docking areas that bigger ships can not attain, together with crusing up rivers to dock within the coronary heart of Ho Chi Minh Metropolis and Bangkok, stopping at Ko Kood for the Windstar Signature Seaside Celebration—a port visited by solely choose small ships—and touring to Krabi and Ko Yao Noi.
The Southeast Asia program options two core cruise-only voyages:
- 10-day Vietnam, Cambodia, & Thailand – Vietnam nation intensive cruise stopping at three to 4 Vietnam ports together with overnights in Ho Chi Minh metropolis and Hanoi (Halong Bay), with an extra go to to Cambodia, the place friends can guide a three-day/two-night shore tour to Angkor Wat.
- 11-day Thailand, Singapore, & Malaysia – Thailand nation intensive cruise stopping at six Thai ports together with small locations like Krabi and Ko Yao Noi, plus an in a single day in Singapore, a spotlight of the crusing.
The Southeast Asia itineraries could be enhanced by including culturally wealthy Cruise Excursions which lengthen the journey earlier than or after the cruise:
- Hanoi – three-night journey for cruises embarking and disembarking in Ha Lengthy Bay, permitting friends to immerse themselves within the native lifetime of Hanoi with avenue meals excursions within the outdated quarter that includes conventional Vietnamese phin drip and Vietnamese espresso; morning tai chi classes just like the locals do; historical past excursions of the Hanoi Hilton Jail and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum; tradition points of interest like a conventional puppet present, cyclo tour, and a go to to an area pottery village.
- Angkor Wat – three nights extension on cruises that begin and finish in Bangkok with a bucket-list go to to Angkor Wat; discover Siem Reap to study in regards to the Khmer individuals who have been answerable for establishing the temples and see their modern-day craftsmanship; visits to the Tonel Lake Stilt village and floating markets.
- Chiang Mai – three nights exploration of Northern Thailand’s cultural capital, accessible on cruises that begin and finish in Phuket. Go to the cultural capital of Thailand and discover the well-known mountain temple Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and new and outdated temples with monk ceremonies; benefit from the alternative to go to an Elephant Sanctuary the place friends can work together with and assist feed and look after the elephants, an animal that carries nice significance to the folks and nation of Thailand; and discover vigorous night time markets tasting native specialties like Khao soi.
Friends even have the choice of mixing cruises into back-to-back Star Collector sailings. Itineraries starting from 20 to 41 days can be found with the longest cruising between Tokyo, Japan and Phuket, Thailand. As a bonus, free each day laundry is offered so friends can nonetheless pack gentle.
“We’re thrilled to launch these itineraries after many months of working with our native companions and visiting these locations for analysis,” stated Melissa Witsoe, Windstar’s Senior Product Supervisor. “Windstar’s funding in vacation spot improvement interprets into distinctive, native, and thrilling experiences for our friends.”
Windstar’s new construct, Star Seeker, options 112 spacious suites — practically all with a full personal veranda or a floor-to-ceiling infinity window that opens to let the breeze in and affords friends the proper view of the awe-inspiring sights outdoors.
Friends are suggested to guide as quickly as doable to obtain Windstar’s Early Booking offer for the very best values and desired suite.
To plan a small ship cruise with Windstar or find out about reserving provides, contact a journey advisor, attain out to Windstar Cruises by telephone at 866-258-7245, or by a Windstar trip planner. Discover extra data on.
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