Luxury small ship cruise line, Windstar Cruises has named Libby Anschutz godmother of its new ship Star Seeker.
Windstar is currently placing the final touches on Star Seeker, the first of two new all-suite yachts joining its boutique fleet.
Marking a major milestone in her journey to the seas, Star Seeker began sea trials from the WestSEA shipyard in Portugal in October.
Libby Anschutz and Windstar president Christopher Prelog toured the shipyard in November to see the striking vessel first-hand.
Libby, daughter of Windstar’s owner Phil Anschutz, 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 godmother of Star Explorer when she is christened in London on 31st May 2027.
Ms Anschutz said: “Seeing Star Seeker for the first time was an unforgettable experience – the design, warmth and attention to detail all felt distinctly Windstar,” says Anschutz. “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 15th January 2026 in Miami, Libby 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, formally naming and blessing Star Seeker before it sets sail.
“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.”
