On the 1st February via social media Windstar Cruises announced that it would be rolling out a new Asian Fusion called Basil & Bamboo restaurant on the Star class motor yachts. This new restaurant replaces the Cuadro 44 restaurant which was a partnership between Windstar and celebrity chef Anthony Sasso that was introduced following the stretching of the three Star Class yachts.
The new restaurant, Basil & Bamboo appears to be completely inhouse and does not involve a collaboration with an outside celebrity chef. Star Breeze is the first ship in the fleet to debut the new restaurant before featuring on the Star Legend and Star Pride in 2026 as well as the two new ships, Star Seeker and Star Explorer when they enter service.
I was fortunate enough to dine in Cuadro 44 on several occasions and I personally loved the concept but it seemed not to be a hit with all passengers. By combining Asian and Mediterranean flavours the new restaurant will likely appeal to a wider audience.
Windstar Cruises also shared the new menu for Basil & Bamboo.
