Shipbuilder Fincantieri has cut the first section of steel for Windstar Cruises’ second star-class ship extension as part of the small ship cruise line’s US$250 million Star Plus initiative.

Windstar Cruises has announced a new culinary partnership with grill expert Steven Raichlen. The arrangement will see Windstar introduce a casual outdoor restaurant called Star Grill by Steven Raichlen, offering a modern, casual, alfresco eatery dishing up grilled, smoked and rotisserie specialties including seafood, meats and vegetables.