EXPLORECondé Nast Traveler · 1h ago
Ever Heard of a Repositioning Cruise? Why Some Travelers Love These Lesser-Known Sailings
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Repositioning cruises offer unique long-haul itineraries as vessels transition between seasonal regions like the Caribbean and Alaska. These lesser-known sailings provide business travelers with extended transit options on specialized ships such as Windstar’s Star Seeker.
- 01Repositioning voyages occur when cruise lines move ships between geographic markets for seasonal service
- 02Itineraries feature extended durations and fewer port calls compared to standard leisure cruises
- 03Windstar’s Star Seeker demonstrates operational transit by sailing from Costa Rica toward Alaskan waters
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Writer Heather Greenwood Davis hops aboard Windstar's Star Seeker in Costa Rica as the ship makes its way from the Caribbean to Alaska.