Windstar Cruises has named Libby Anschutz, the daughter of the cruise line’s owner Phil Anschutz, as the Godmother of its latest ship, Star Seeker.
Windstar says Libby brings a deeply personal connection to the yacht. ” Her involvement reflects the family’s enduring vision for Windstar: creating warm, welcoming journeys where every detail feels thoughtfully considered. Continuing this family tradition, her sister Sarah Anschutz will be named Godmother of Star Explorer when she debuts in 2026.
Libby Anschutz and Windstar president Christopher Prelog toured the WestSEA shipyard in Portugal last month to view the vessel firsthand.
Anschutz shared, “Seeing Star Seeker for the first time was an unforgettable experience—the design, warmth, and attention to detail all felt distinctly Windstar. I’m honoured to serve as Godmother and look forward to celebrating this incredible new chapter with the team and our guests in January.”
As part of the official christening ceremony on 15 January in Miami, Anschutz will take centre stage to deliver the Godmother’s blessing offering heartfelt wishes for Star Seeker and all those who will sail aboard. In keeping with maritime tradition, Anschutz will also perform the ceremonial breaking of a champagne bottle against the yacht’s hull.
“Having the Anschutz Family so deeply engrained in the debut of Star Seeker is an extraordinary honour and a deeply personal milestone for all of us at Windstar,” said Christopher Prelog, president of Windstar Cruises. “Libby’s role as Godmother brings heart, creativity, and a genuine connection to what we do, and her blessing of our newest yacht makes this new chapter even more meaningful.”
Following the ceremony, Star Seeker will depart on a nearly sold-out, 7-night Star Seeker Christening Sailing from Miami to San Juan, with stops in the Dominican Republic and the British Virgin Islands.
Star Seeker is the first purpose-built yacht in the Star Class fleet, designed for 224 guests and crafted to reflect Windstar’s hallmark style—intimate, immersive, and effortlessly elegant.
Sister yacht Star Explorer will join the fleet in December 2026.
