Windstar Cruises has unveiled the addition of ‘Basil + Bamboo’ aboard its newest yacht, Star Seeker and reinforced its commitment to exceptional culinary experiences.
The innovative dining venue offers a captivating blend of Mediterranean and Asian cuisine, creating a memorable culinary experience for guests. It takes the place of Cuadro 44 across the line’s fleet in 2025, first on Star Breeze in February 2025, and debuts as the new dining venue aboard Star Seeker, introducing a fresh and vibrant alternative for discerning diners.
With limited seating, Basil + Bamboo promises an intimate dining experience where guests can indulge in a harmonious fusion of flavours.
Guests can expect delicious offerings such as comforting miso soup, delicate tuna tartare and a refined sampler of sashimi, nigiri and maki. Main entrees highlight bold flavours and premium ingredients such as miso black cod with pea puree, Jamon iberico de Bellota, and pickled wood ear; free-range young chicken served with Jerusalem artichokes and yuzu kosho; and crispy brussels sprouts glazed in Korean honey-soy.
The dessert menu boasts artful creations like Citrus Olive Oil Cake with lemon cream aside Greek yogurt ice cream and Chocolate Caramel Cremeux, paired with ginger-cinnamon hibiscus ice cream and sake caviar.
“As the Official Cruise Line of the James Beard Foundation, we continue to prioritise bringing exceptional dining experiences to our guests,” Windstar Cruises chief operations officer, Stijn Creupelandt, said. “The introduction of Basil + Bamboo will further enhance and diversify the culinary offerings available aboard.
“This new dining venue perfectly complements the elevated ambiance of Star Seeker and the exciting destinations she will visit.”
Basil + Bamboo joins four other enticing dining options on Star Seeker, creating a symphony of flavors to satisfy every palate:
- Amphora: A reimagined main dining room serving a variety of upscale and inventive dishes, including rotating items from James Beard Foundation–affiliated guest chefs.
- The Yacht Club: A casual cafe for breakfast and lunch, offering a blend of traditional and modern flavors along with specialty coffee drinks.
- Star Grill: A casual restaurant for lunch and dinner, featuring smoked, grilled, and barbecued meats, seafood, and vegetables.
- 24-Hour Complimentary Room Service: Complimentary room service menu in addition to Amphora’s full dinner menu during dinner hours for guests who prefer to dine in the privacy of their suites.
Basil + Bamboo will be open for dinner only and reservations are required. Star Seeker is Windstar’s newest yacht, featuring 112 spacious suites, nearly all with a full private veranda or a floor-to-ceiling infinity window. The yacht sails to Alaska, the Caribbean, and Japan in 2026.
