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SHIP OVERVIEW

This all-suite ship will complete renovation as part of the $250 Million Star Plus Initiative to provide more of what guests love. New public areas, including a two new dining venues, a new spa, infinity pool, and fitness area. The ship also boasts all new bathrooms in every suite and a new category of Star suites, featuring a new layout. With ocean-views and over 277 square feet of comfort, Star Pride is the perfect ship to watch glaciers and fjords drift by from the serenity of your suite. Carrying only 312 guests, Star Pride still tucks into small ports like Le Lavandou and Wrangell or narrow waterways like the Corinth and Keil Canal. Ship can’t wait to welcome you onboard for your next 180 degree from ordinary adventure!

  • CRUISES
  • STATISTICS

STATISTICS

  • Year Built

    1988
  • Year Refurbished

    2016
  • Year Entered Present Fleet

    2014
  • Country of Registry

    The Bahamas
  • Tonnage (GRT)

    9,975
  • PAX (basis 2)

    312
  • Max Pax (inc. Uppers)

    312
  • Passenger Decks

    6
  • Number of Crew

    150
  • Officers' Nationality

    International
  • Cruise/Hotel Staff Nationality

    International

STATEROOMS

  • Suites

    6
  • Balcony

    0
  • Oceanview

    64
  • Oceanview No Balcony

    0
  • Oceanview With Balcony

    0
  • Balconies

    36
  • Interior

    0
  • Accessible

    20
  • Total Number of Accommodations

    1000
  • SUITE
  • BALCONY
  • OCEANVIEW
  • INSIDE

Deck Plans

SHIP REVIEWS

OVERALL RATING

4.3

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Based on 11 reviews

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Great Canada and Northeast cruise on star pride

OCTOBER

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PROS

Small ship, easy to get around in ...great cabins, helpful crew, friendly passengers, wonderful food

CONS

small elevators

RECOMMENDED

Yes

Could be difficult for people with mobility issues due to the small size of the forward elevators. I injured my knee and had to use a transport chair to get around in....difficult at times. However, the crew and fellow passengers were all wonderful at helping out! Would definitely choose WindStar again.

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Review of Windstar Iceland Cruise

SEPTEMBER

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PROS

Enjoyed the smaller ship and the wonderful service

CONS

Everything was excellent

RECOMMENDED

No

The Icelandic people were very welcoming. Do not miss the day at the Blue Lagoon!

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Mediterranean Cruise

JUNE

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PROS

Superb dining and guest care. Uncrowded and relaxing environment.

CONS

Not actually a negative, but the ship lacks entertainment, so simply relax and entertain yourself!

RECOMMENDED

Yes

Not geared toward 24/7 party'ers or Millennials at all, thank the Lord!!!

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Star Pride Review

SEPTEMBER

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PROS

Easy to navigate the ship, recently updated and expanded, nice specialty restaurants

CONS

Small ship so entertainment is minimal at night and while at sea

RECOMMENDED

No

<div>The Star Pride is like cruising on a large private yacht. The refurbished suites are a good size (even entry level suites), nicely decorated with large walk-in closets. The room attendants (all suites have a butler, but we hardly ever saw him) are very accommodating and keep the toiletries and mini-bar well stocked. There are numerous common areas and none are crowded. There is never a wait to dine in the main dining room. The specialty restaurants were excellent and we really enjoyed the new Grill and Cuadro 44. Be sure to make your reservations as soon as you check-in. If there is availability you can add extra nights. The ship is extremely easy to navigate. Nothing is very far from the cabins and it is not usually necessary to take the elevators. They are small but there is never a wait for them because most people walk the steps. The spa is very nice and they have a steam room and sauna, with a relaxation room, that is available to everyone at no charge. The ship is small enough to get into smaller ports, which makes for more interesting itineraries.</div>

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Star Pride

AUGUST

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PROS

Very responsive crew, large suites with balcony, great food, special care for restricted diets, choice of excursions

CONS

Beds were rather soft

RECOMMENDED

Yes

We would travel on this ship again. Music groups were talented and fun to dance to their music.

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Pleasant but not exceptional cruise

OCTOBER

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PROS

Cabin size and amenities, itinerary

CONS

Rough seas, too little time in ports

RECOMMENDED

Yes

This was our first experience with Windstar, and I’d give it a solid “B.” The cabins (all suites) are huge and have great amenities. The staff was attentive, although I think our cabin attendant was the only one who ever learned our names (the staff knowing your names and favorite drinks is often touted in reviews). We were a little disappointed in the food; it was generally good but not exceptional. The menu was perhaps a bit ambitious for the kitchen. The southeast Canada itinerary was excellent, tho we would have liked more time in the most interesting ports and could have skipped a couple of the less interesting ones.

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Windstar Star Pride

JANUARY

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PROS

Large staterooms with fridge, dual sink vanities, walk in closet, Excellent food, great service and the staff learn your name

CONS

Small balconies, quiet in the evenings for those looking for glitz, shore excursions were not well organized and too expensive.

RECOMMENDED

No

<div>Ship is going in for much need repairs (and getting stretched). Staff looked after everything quickly and to pax satisfaction. Whenever there was a question (not many) someone addressed it immediately.&nbsp;</div> <div>Food (see above) and Service - Dining room was happy to send a special plate to pax cabin when one expressed how much they enjoyed a dish. Beverages - all non-alcoholic are included. Each pax allowed to bring 2 bottles on without charge to consume in the cabin. Nice wine list - prices OK. Crew and staff were very friendly, efficient, helpful and always had a smile.</div> <div>Cabins were HUGE! Would not suggest 100 or 101 as they are next to the anchor and a weird shape/size.</div> <div>Water sports were fun - Weekly beach BBQ was lots of fun - music, water sports, great BBQ food with sun/sand/sea.</div> <div>Casual atmosphere throughout the ship without being sloppy.</div> <div>More couples, well traveled people who don&#39;t need to impress others. More than 50% were repeat guest. I would definitely go again.</div>

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Windstar Cruises Star Pride Caribbean Treasures

DECEMBER

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PROS

Terrific cabin size and storage, superb cuisine, only 200 guests, no children, excellent customer service.

CONS

Yacht's stabilizers have not been updated; HVAC and plumbing issues experienced by guests during cruise.

RECOMMENDED

Yes

A very good cruise overall with the finest cuisine we have ever enjoyed anywhere. Attentive friendly staff. This is not a cruise for guests who are not self-directed and require constant onboard activities and entertainment.

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Pride of the Aegean

MAY

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PROS

Cabins are outstanding. Service crew wonderful. Ship size (208) is perfect. Nice and balanced itinerary. Private dinner at Ephesus

CONS

Very few. Food good but not very destination specific or memorable. Shore excursions generally very good but ship staff not consistently knowledgeable. Ship shows its age in a few places but generally very attractive.

RECOMMENDED

Yes

This was our first non-expedition cruise. We are highly averse to large ships and Star Pride was just fine with 104 cabins. The cabins were attractive and spacious, with adequate closet and drawer storage, a nice two sink bathroom, a comfortable sitting area and a veranda that we could (just barely) step onto. We only had one 110 outlet but had been expecting none so we were ready with adapters. Nice itinerary with a mixture of historic/archaeological sites and a few more recreational ports. Beautiful private candlelight dinner event at Ephesus. Service staff - cabin, restaurant and bar - all very friendly, attentive and fun. Excellent cocktail bar quartet - light jazz and jazzy pop. Very nice experience.

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Good but many disappointments.

JUNE

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PROS

Small ship, responsive chef, some exceptional crew, and big potential. Hotel at end of tour was good.

CONS

Many over promises and resulting disappointments and ship had not been completely fixed up from change of ownership

RECOMMENDED

No

This ship was purchased from Seaborne with the promise of refurbishment, which did not get done sufficiently enough. The promotional information(hype), and even promises on the ship failed to materialize which led to almost daily disappointments. The transfer agents to the ship and after the cruise were terrible. The food was average but there were standouts of the crew, the chef, one of the reception ladies, but otherwise, lots of promises with many disappointments. The ports were good, but again, the tours fell into disappointment when lunch would be delayed until after 2pm when the tour started at 8am having eaten breakfast at 7am. My main thought was I got about half of what I expected and paid the full cost, so value wise, not a good choice.

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Windstar

MAY

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PROS

Food, staff, service

CONS

Smoking outdoors on top of deck should have been limited to the aft

RECOMMENDED

Yes

Enjoyed the cruise

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