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Windstar Cruises, renowned for its yacht-style luxury voyages, is set to redefine onboard dining with the introduction of Basil + Bamboo™, a new specialty restaurant launching aboard Star Seeker in December 2025. This innovative dining venue seamlessly blends Mediterranean and Asian flavours, offering guests an exquisite and immersive culinary experience at sea.
A Bold Culinary Shift: Basil + Bamboo Replaces Cuadro 44
As part of Windstar Cruises’ commitment to elevating dining experiences, Basil + Bamboo will replace Cuadro 44 across its fleet, beginning with Star Breeze in February 2025, followed by its grand debut on Star Seeker. Designed for intimate dining, this exclusive restaurant will feature limited seating, ensuring a refined and personal atmosphere where guests can indulge in a carefully curated fusion menu.
A Fusion of Flavors: What’s on the Menu?
Basil + Bamboo promises an enticing menu that highlights the best of Mediterranean and Asian cuisines. Expect a harmonious blend of comforting and sophisticated flavours, featuring fresh, high-quality ingredients. Guests will savour dishes such as:
Starters
Comforting miso soup, delicate tuna tartare, and an elegant sampler of sashimi, nigiri, and maki.
Entrées
Miso black cod with pea purée, Jamon ibérico de Bellota, and pickled wood ear.
Free-range young chicken with Jerusalem artichokes and yuzu kosho.
Crispy Brussels sprouts glazed in Korean honey-soy.
Desserts
Citrus Olive Oil Cake with lemon cream and Greek yogurt ice cream.
Chocolate Caramel Crémeux with ginger-cinnamon hibiscus ice cream and sake caviar.
Reservations will be required for this dinner-only experience, ensuring guests enjoy the exclusivity and personalized service that Windstar Cruises is known for.
A Culinary Commitment: Windstar & the James Beard Foundation
“As the Official Cruise Line of the James Beard Foundation®, we continue to prioritize bringing exceptional dining experiences to our guests,” says Stijn Creupelandt, Chief Operations Officer of Windstar Cruises.
“The introduction of Basil + Bamboo enhances and diversifies our culinary offerings, perfectly complementing the elevated ambiance of Star Seeker and the incredible destinations she will visit.”
More Dining Options Aboard Star Seeker
In addition to Basil + Bamboo, guests sailing aboard Star Seeker will have access to four other exceptional dining venues:
Amphora: The ship’s reimagined main dining room, featuring inventive dishes and rotating selections from James Beard Foundation-affiliated guest chefs.
The Yacht Club: A casual café offering breakfast, lunch, and specialty coffee drinks with a mix of traditional and modern flavours.
Star Grill: A relaxed setting serving smoked, grilled, and barbecued meats, seafood, and vegetables for lunch and dinner.
24-Hour Room Service: Complimentary room service, including the full Amphora dinner menu for those who prefer to dine in-suite.
Sail Aboard Star Seeker in 2026
Windstar’s newest yacht, Star Seeker, features 112 spacious suites, nearly all with private verandas or floor-to-ceiling infinity windows. Guests will be able to experience Basil + Bamboo while sailing through breathtaking destinations, including Alaska, the Caribbean, and Japan in 2026.
For those seeking an intimate and exclusive dining experience paired with world-class destinations, Basil + Bamboo™ is set to be an unmissable culinary highlight aboard Windstar Cruises.
Ready to embark on a journey of flavours?
Want to be among the first to experience the exquisite Basil + Bamboo dining experience aboard Star Seeker and beyond? For enquiries and reservations call Windstar’s UK General Sales Agent on 0800 008 6682. More details at https://www.windstarcruises.co.uk/booking-in-the-uk/.
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