Windstar Cruises has officially taken over its Star Legend yacht from the Italian shipyard Fincantieri after a massive multi-million dollar renovation.
The small shipping line started its multi-ship renovation program of the Star Plus initiative in 2019 with the aim of expanding all three ships in the Star Plus class – Star Breeze, Star Legend and Star Pride. The process involved adding a new section to each ship with 50 new suites, new and redesigned public spaces, and additional amenities.
Fincantieri presents the Star Legend plaque to Chris Prelog, President of Windstar Cruises, commemorating the completion of the stretch and re-engineering project of the yacht’s Star Plus initiative (photo courtesy of Windstar Cruises).
Although the guest capacity has increased from 212 to 312 guests, the size of the motorized all-suite yachts still lives up to Windstar’s promise to visit a mix of smaller, more scenic and larger and more popular harbors.
“We are proud to have Star Legend emerge from this major project when all initial plans are completed,” said Chris Prelog, President of Windstar Cruises. “I am very grateful to Fincantieri for their great partnership on this complex and innovative project. This is the ship I started my maritime career with over 20 years ago, and seeing it like a new ship today is more than exciting for me. I am blown away. “
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The highlights of the Star Plus Class transformation include:
- Two new restaurants: Star Grill by Steven Raichlen – an outdoor grill concept, and Cuadro 44 by Michelin Chef Anthony Sasso – a Spanish tapas restaurant
- A redesigned and expanded spa and fitness center with Technogym exercise equipment; The spa menu features regional spa treatments and destination-themed therapies as part of the World Spa by Windstar program
- A larger pool and hot tub on the upper deck as well as expanded outside deck areas
- 50 new 277 square meter suites as well as two new, larger owner suites
- Brand new bathrooms in every suite
- Efficient engines and diesel generators as well as a new and advanced wastewater treatment system
- A comfortable tender bed in the middle of the ship and a new elevator in the middle of the ship
- Two new tenders for 90 passengers
(Courtesy photo of Windstar Cruises)
The redesign also included new health and safety renovations such as HEPA filters and UV-C-UV germicidal radiation to filter and disinfect the air, as well as electrostatic sprayers to disinfect all surfaces across the yacht.
Windstar cruises requires proof a COVID-19 vaccination for all passengers.
Star Legend will continue cruising the Belles of the British Isles from London on September 4, 2021.
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