We just got off the Star Pride recently after a wonderful 10-day cruise of SE Asia. The ship looks great...all internal spaces are beautiful, pool and jacuzzis are clean, food is great, and the crew is phenomenal. All the negative reviews from mid-2014 no longer apply as things have either been fixed or replaced. I was in cabin 110 and very pleased with its location on the vessel. I enjoyed waking up early, going up to level 8 to the Yacht Club for a cappuccino, smoothie, and pastries, then over-indulging even more with a full breakfast in the Verandah.

As mentioned in other forums, the cabin decor is dated but the overall look has been refreshed and the walk-in closet, dual sinks, and an array of lighting options make it comfortable and completely functional. Note: if you have a bedside appliance (CPAP, etc.), bring a 10-foot extension cord with you as the closest outlet is across the room by the vanity.

The SE Asia itinerary was very diverse with long port calls. The weather was hot and humid as expected, but very little rain. Unfortunately, due to low sales levels, Windstar will not be returning to SE Asia in 2016. We were spoiled on this cruise as the ship was less than half-full and there were more crew than passengers. You can imagine the attention we received from the crew…..truly remarkable. Read more