Latest score, full inspection history and the violations CDC inspectors found on Star Seeker.
Source: CDC public records
Data checked on October 31, 2026
Pass mark: 86 out of 100
Independent site, not the CDC
Windstar CruisesInspected August 28, 2026
94out of 100
Latest CDC sanitation score
Passed
Star Seeker scored 94 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on August 28, 2026. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.
±0 vs previous inspection (94, Mar 27, 2026)
94.0average of the last 2 inspections
94lowest score (March 2026)
2inspections since 2026
0failed inspections
Inspection history of Star Seeker
Every CDC inspection score on record for Star Seeker: 2 inspections from March 27, 2026 to August 28, 2026, no perfect scores of 100 and no failed inspections.
The full findings of the last 2 inspections, as written in the CDC reports. Each finding refers to an item of the CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program standards; points are deducted by item, for a single significant violation or for a pattern of similar ones (CDC FAQ).
All 38 findings the inspectors wrote down, grouped by area of the ship. Findings with a red edge belong to an item that lost points; the others were noted without a deduction.
Buffets7 findings
Item 19Deck 4- Amphora
Six tongs used to serve bread were placed outside of the portable sneeze shields and the food-contact ends of the tongs were unprotected. The tongs were moved under the sneeze shield.
Item 19Deck 4- Amphora
No side sneeze shields were provided on the portable sneeze shields at the bread station. Consumers are expected to stand less than 1 meter from the bread. Six bowls of bread were out for service.
Item 19Deck 4- Amphora Carving Station
No side sneeze shield protection was provided at the carving station. Consumers are expected to stand less than 1 meter from the food.
Item 19Deck 7- Star Grill
An unprotected bowl of ketchup was out for service at the buffet. Staff stated the ketchup is crew-served. However, it was on the buffet line in an area where passengers could line up less than 1 meter from the food.
Item 19Deck 3- Cold Line
No serving utensil was provided for the salad dressing. This was corrected.
Item 19Deck 3- Bread Station
The hand-contact portion of two tongs rested on top of bread. This was corrected.
Item 21Deck 4- Amphora
One of the portable sneeze shields was cracked, creating a difficult-to-clean surface.
Galleys (kitchens)18 findings
Item 12Deck 3- Preparation Area
A crew member was chopping chives with no gloves. The crew member was holding the chives with their bare hands and stated the chives would be used for garnish. The chives were discarded.
Item 14Deck 3- Preparation Area
A crew member was wearing a bracelet while chopping vegetables. The bracelet was removed.
Item 17Deck 4- Basil and Bamboo Show Galley
The dehydrator was listed on the time control plan as a time control unit, but the unit was not physically labeled. This was corrected.
Item 20Deck 3- Bakery/Pastry
A slotted fastener was on the food-contact surface of the pizza slicer.
Item 21Deck 3- Preparation Galley
The covers on the electrical sockets were missing, creating difficult-to-clean surfaces. The covers were replaced before the end of the inspection.
Item 22Deck 3- Rack-type Warewash Machine
The right-most nozzle on the upper final sanitizing rinse arm did not have a fan-like spray pattern. This was corrected.
Item 22Deck 3- Potwash
Soiled pots and pans overflowed from the soiled potwash storage area due to insufficient soiled storage space. A rolling trolley was placed at the end of the soiled storage rack to allow for additional storage, which partially blocked the crew exit from the potwash and blocked the adjacent crew corridor closer to clean operations. The use and placement of the trolley introduced cross-contamination concerns. Soiled items were also being stored in the three-compartment sinks for loading into the potwash machine which rendered the required sinks to be unusable.
Item 26Deck 4- Room Service/Amphora Pantry
The previously cleaned and sanitized rubber rings inside four coffee carafe lids were soiled with more than one day's accumulation of coffee residue.
Item 27Deck 4- Room Service/Amphora Pantry
The back of the conveyor toaster was soiled with more than one day's accumulation of food debris. The toaster was cleaned immediately.
Item 27Deck 3- Preparation Galley
Four electrical sockets were soiled with more than one day's accumulation of debris.
Item 28Deck 3- Potwash
The panels between the soiled storage and clean storage did not fully protect pots stored on the clean side. A flexible baking sheet stored on the clean side slipped under one of the panels and touched a pan stored on the soiled side. The pan was sent to be rewashed.
Item 28Deck 3- Bakery/Pastry
Three previously cleaned and sanitized bowls were stored wet nested and lodged under the marble countertop, between the countertop and rolling bins. The bowls were set for rewashing.
Item 28Deck 4- Room Service/Amphora Pantry
Four previously cleaned and sanitized coffee carafes were stored wet inside with the lids tight.
Item 29Deck 3- Cleaning Locker
The handwashing sink was blocked by a mop bucket. Crew immediately implemented corrective action.
Item 33Deck 3- Staircase
Two holes were in the deck where stanchions previously were installed. Water pooled inside the holes. Crew stated this would be corrected during the upcoming crossing.
Item 36Deck 4- Basil and Bamboo Show Galley
The protective coating on the right-most heat lamp in the show galley was peeling.
Item 38Deck 3- Cleaning Locker
A wet mop was stored in an empty mop bucket. The mop was relocated to air dry.
Item 39Deck 3- Cold Galley
One fruit fly was in this area.
Dining rooms3 findings
Item 28Deck 4- Amphora Outdoor Entrances
Water pooled inside the bottom of two tightly sealed, previously cleaned and sanitized water dispensers. The dispensers were sent for rewashing and air drying.
Item 30Deck 4- Amphora Outdoor Waiter Stations
There were no obvious handwashing stations for the two entrances to the main dining buffet from the outdoor seating area. This was written on the previous operations inspection in March 2026 and the construction inspection in November 2025. The cruise line was instructed to provide a timeline for corrections; VSP did not receive a corrective action plan.
Item 30Deck 4- Amphora Outdoor Passenger Handwashing Station
No paper towel dispenser, or other sanitary method of hand-drying, such as single-use cloth towels, was provided at the designated passenger handwashing station.
Bars2 findings
Item 19Deck 7- Yacht Club
Two small, uncovered containers of milk were out for service on the countertop.
Item 30Deck 7- Star Bar
There was no 'wash hands often' sign posted at the center handwashing station. This was corrected immediately.
Food storage (provisions)1 finding
Item 19Deck 3- Meat and Poultry Freezer
Frozen red food debris was on the top of a cardboard box holding chicken. The top of the box was removed from the area.
Ventilation1 finding
Item 43HVAC Units
The air handling units on the vessel did not comply with the VSP 2025 Environmental Public Health Standards or the VSP 2018 Construction Guidelines. This issue was documented in the November 2025 Construction Inspection Report provided to the shipyard and previous owner. Windstar took ownership of the vessel in December 2025. This issue was also noted on the previous March 2026 operational inspection report. The construction inspection report noted: – Make air handling unit condensate collection pans readily available for inspection, cleaning, and maintenance per section 33.1.6 of the VSP 2018 Construction Guidelines. – AC Station 01.03 was inspected and did not comply with the 2018 Construction Guidelines. Shipyard personnel reported all HVAC units are constructed the same and therefore no condensate collection pans are accessible. This is not compliant and must be corrected. The March 2026 Operational Inspection Report noted that the deck 5 - Air Handling Units 02.05.01 and 02.05.02 condensate drain pans and collection systems were not accessible for inspection, maintenance, and cleaning. Staff provided documentation showing the manufacturer had been contacted for corrective action and the response was pending. Since the March 2026 report, the vessel purchased and began using a borescope for inspections. This interim solution also did not allow for cleaning of the unit to take place. A corrective action plan for the March 2026 inspection was not on file with VSP. Crew reported a sister ship was currently undergoing a refit in the yard and the HVAC units on that vessel would be assessed. There was no plan presented for corrections on the Star Seeker.
Other areas2 findings
Item 08Deck 1- Laundry
The tubes attached to the atmospheric vents of six backflow prevention devices on the potable water lines serving three washing machines were tied to adjacent pipes in a manner that prevented the tubes from being able to drain properly. Water was trapped in all the tubes. Near the deck drain, the tubes were bundled together and rested on a large clump of lint and other debris that collected on the deck drain grate. When other drain lines released gray water into the same drain, the ends of the tubes became completely submerged. Technical crew responded to the area.
Item 44Construction Deficiencies
Two major findings from the 2025 Construction Inspection (and the March 2026 Operational Inspection) were not corrected; a plan for corrective action was not provided. 1) There were no obvious handwashing stations for the two Amphora outdoor entrances to the main dining buffet from the outdoor seating area. 2) HVAC units throughout the vessel were not constructed with accessible condensate drain pans and collection systems; the design of the units does not allow for inspection, maintenance, and cleaning.
Pantries2 findings
Item 086- Housekeeping Pantry
The backflow prevention device on the potable water line serving the ice machine was continuously dripping onto the deck.
Item 336- Housekeeping Pantry
Water pooled on the deck below the dripping backflow prevention device on the potable water line serving the ice machine.
Food safety, general1 finding
Item 33Bar Open Bottle Storage
At the three bars, no coving was present along the open bottle shelving/bulkhead juncture.
Pools, hot tubs and water play areas1 finding
Item 08Deck 7- Jacuzzi
The reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly on the cold water line serving the compensation tank filling line continuously dripped onto the deck.
All 42 findings the inspectors wrote down, grouped by area of the ship. Findings with a red edge belong to an item that lost points; the others were noted without a deduction.
Drinking water8 findings
Item 03Bunkering and Production Records
On the following dates, water was produced or bunkered outside of the required pH parameters and no notes were recorded on the data logger records or other records to explain. - January 27-28: 1600-0600, pH was above 8.2 - January 24: 0600-0800, pH was above 7.8 - January 15-16: 0500-1800, pH was above 7.8
Item 06Far Point Records
Chlorine residual values were not recorded from approximately 0800 to 1600 on 20 January. A note on the chart record indicated there was a malfunction with the chart recorder during this time period. Manual readings also were not recorded during equipment failure.
Item 08Bunkering and Production Records
On all 13 dates in March where bunkering/production occurred, manual records did not clearly show that chlorine residual levels reached a minimum of 2.0 ppm and pH below 7.8 within the first 30 minutes of bunkering or production. For example: - records for 7 March stated production started at 1900 and stopped at 0450 on 8 March. The only columns filled out were the 2200 columns which had values of 7.38/7.45 for pH and 1.95/1.99 ppm for chlorine. -records for 8 March stated production started at 1830 and stopped at 0445 on 9 March. The only columns filled out were the 2200 columns which had values of 7.42/7.45 for pH and 2.12/2.09 ppm for chlorine. - records for 9 March stated production started at 2300 and stopped at 0515 on 10 March. The only columns filled out were the 2200 columns which had values of 7.45/7.43 for pH and 2.18/2.10 ppm for chlorine. -records for 10 March stated bunkering started at 0830 and stopped at 1545. Production started at 2315 and stopped at 0420 on 11 March. The records showed values were checked at 1000 (4 hour check), 1600 and 2200.
Item 08Bunkering and Production Records
No bunkering pretest was recorded for two of the dates the ship bunkered water in March 2026.
Item 08Bunkering and Production Records
On all 13 dates in March where bunkering/production occurred, the free halogen residual and pH monitoring were not performed at least hourly during the bunkering of potable water or at least every four hours during the production of potable water. For example: - records for 7 March stated production started at 1900 and stopped at 0450 on 8 March. The only columns filled out were the 2200 columns which had values of 7.38/7.45 for pH and 1.95/1.99 ppm for chlorine. -records for 8 March stated production started at 1830 and stopped at 0445 on 9 March. The only columns filled out were the 2200 columns which had values of 7.42/7.45 for pH and 2.12/2.09 ppm for chlorine. - records for 9 March stated production started at 2300 and stopped at 0515 on 10 March. The only columns filled out were the 2200 columns which had values of 7.45/7.43 for pH and 2.18/2.10 ppm for chlorine. -records for 10 March stated bunkering started at 0830 and stopped at 1545. Production started at 2315 and stopped at 0420 on 11 March. The records showed values were checked at 1000 (4 hour check) 1600 and 2200.
Item 08Cross-Connection Control Log
The cross-connection control log provided by the shipyard did not contain specific values of test results for all testable devices. Many test results stated 'ok' instead of the specific pressure differential.
Item 08Deck 5 - Air Handling Units 02.05.01 and 02.05.02
The potable water lines used to clean the air handling units were not striped blue or blue/green/blue.
Item 44Bunkering and Production Records
On all 13 dates in March where bunkering/production occurred, manual records did not clearly show that chlorine residual levels reached a minimum of 2.0 ppm and pH below 7.8 within the first 30 minutes of bunkering or production. Additionally, bunkering residuals were not measured and recorded hourly and production residuals were not measured and recorded every four hours. For example: - records for 7 March stated production started at 1900 and stopped at 0450 on 8 March. The only columns filled out were the 2200 columns which had values of 7.38/7.45 for pH and 1.95/1.99 ppm for chlorine. -records for 8 March stated production started at 1830 and stopped at 0445 on 9 March. The only columns filled out were the 2200 columns which had values of 7.42/7.45 for pH and 2.12/2.09 ppm for chlorine. - records for 9 March stated production started at 2300 and stopped at 0515 on 10 March. The only columns filled out were the 2200 columns which had values of 7.45/7.43 for pH and 2.18/2.10 ppm for chlorine. -records for 10 March stated bunkering started at 0830 and stopped at 1545. Production started at 2315 and stopped at 0420 on 11 March. The records showed values were checked at 1000 (4 hour check), 1600 and 2200.
Food storage (provisions)7 findings
Item 19Deck 3 - Vegetable Cooler
Liquid dripped from several areas of the deckhead and landed on top of cardboard boxes of lettuce. Crew immediately moved the boxes.
Item 19Deck 3 - Dairy Cooler
Liquid dripped from the deckhead and landed on a box of butter. The individual boxes of butter inside the exterior box were not impacted. Crew immediately moved the box.
Item 33Deck 3 - Ice Cream Freezer
Frozen condensate accumulated inside the deckhead light fixture, as well as on the deck below the light.
Item 33Deck 3 - Dairy Cooler
Liquid dripped from the deckhead and landed on a box of butter. Crew immediately moved the box.
Item 33Deck 2 - Dry Stores and Liquor Store
The decks beneath the metal pallets in both dry store rooms and the liquor store room were soiled with an excessive amount of debris and dust.
Item 33Deck 3 - Vegetable Freezer
Several icicles formed along deckhead seams in the back corner of the room.
Item 33Deck 3 - Vegetable Cooler
Liquid dripped from several areas of the deckhead and landed on top of cardboard boxes of lettuce. Crew immediately moved the boxes.
Galleys (kitchens)7 findings
Item 13Deck 3 - Potwash
Due to the limited size of the potwash area, the sanitizing basin of the three-compartment sink was not used for sanitizing. Instead, a potwash machine was used to complete the sanitizing step. Dirty trays were stored over the third compartment (sanitize basin) following the wash and rinse basins. It was later explained that due to space limitations and reliance on the machine for washing and sanitizing, all three compartments are considered part of the “dirty area.” However, staff were unable to clearly and consistently explain the potwashing operation when questioned. Ensure all crew members are trained on and able to accurately describe and follow this process.
Item 20Deck 3 - Butcher Area
Two previously cleaned and sanitized white cutting boards were excessively scored and discolored.
Item 27Deck 7 - Star Grill Show Galley
Grease droplets collected along the grill exhaust hood's edge, and on the water line valve next to the grill.
Item 27Deck 3 - Pastry
An excessive amount of condensate collected on the exhaust hood overhang above the stacked combination ovens and dripped on the oven's top.
Item 30Deck 3 - Crew Toilet
The crew toilet near the galley dishwash did not have a self-closing door.
Item 33Deck 3 - Pastry
An excessive amount of condensate collected on the exhaust hood overhang above the stacked combination ovens and dripped on the oven's top.
Item 37Deck 3 - Pastry
An excessive amount of condensate collected on the exhaust hood overhang above the stacked combination ovens and dripped on the oven's top.
Buffets6 findings
Item 21Deck 7 - Star Grill
The buffet counter was cracked, starting from the hot plate and spreading towards the passenger edge of the counter, making the area difficult to clean.
Item 21Deck 4 - Amphora
Unsealed countertop penetrations exposed wood inside several of the buffet's undercounter cabinets, making them difficult to clean.
Item 30Deck 4 - Amphora Outdoors
There were no obvious handwashing stations for the two entrances to the main dining buffet from the outdoor seating area.This was written on the construction inspection report conducted 11/21/2025.
Item 33Deck 4 - Amphora Live Panini Station
The deckhead was constructed of gypsum material, not stainless steel, above an area of food preparation. Paninis were pressed and grilled for passenger service on this counter.
Item 36Deck 3 - Crew Mess
Light intensity measured less than 220 lux at the right end of the crew buffet due to a light strip not functioning. Crew fixed the light before the end of inspection.
Item 36Deck 3 - Crew Beverage Station
Light intensity measured less than 220 lux between the juice dispenser and cup rack.
Dining rooms1 finding
Item 33Deck 4 - Basil and Bamboo
The deck coving was in disrepair at the waiter pickup station.
Pools, hot tubs and water play areas1 finding
Item 10Deck 7 - Swimming Pool
The chlorine analyzer was not in calibration. At the swimming pool, crew measured the chlorine residual level at 4.65 and 5.34 ppm. In the machinery room, crew measured the chlorine residual level at 4.63 and 4.25 ppm. The analyzer read 3.00-3.11 ppm while testing.
Pantries5 findings
Item 22Deck 4 - Shore Lounge
The undercounter dishwash machine's internal drain was soiled with an excessive amount of debris. The machine was previously dismantled for cleaning and sanitizing.
Item 223 - Housekeeping Pantry
Two serving trays were stacked on top of a rack of dishes and reusable water bottles inside the warewashing machine, preventing the spray pattern from reaching all dish surfaces.
Item 223 - Housekeeping Pantry
Three reusable water bottle lids were washed upright in the undercounter warewashing machine which allowed water to collect inside.
Item 274 - Room Service
The previously cleaned and sanitized orange juicing machine was soiled with orange pulp on the backsplash corners.
Item 313 - Housekeeping Pantry
A container of floor and drain cleaner was stored directly on the deck.
Bars4 findings
Item 26Deck 7 - Star Bar
The water dispenser spout's interior surface was soiled with pink residue.
Item 26Deck 4 - Shore Lounge
A knife was soiled with dried food residue and left on top of the ice well's lid. The area was previously cleaned and sanitized, and not in service at the time.
Item 27Deck 4 - Shore Lounge
The ice well's lid was soiled with food debris. The area was previously cleaned and sanitized, and not in service at the time of inspection.
Item 30Deck 3 - Crew Entertainment Area
There was no paper towel dispenser at the crew handwash sink.
There was no documented follow-up for a PVI/PDI on 16 March 2026. The housekeeping PVI/PDI log stated an unknown guest experienced a PVI on 16 March and listed a cabin number. The log also stated housekeeping spoke with a guest who said their friend vomited due to rough seas. Crew stated they verbally notified medical of the incident; however, there was no documentation that medical reached out to guests in the cabin to identify the individual.
Other areas1 finding
Item 28Deck 7 - Mobile Ice Cream Trolley - Pool Deck
The dipper well installed in the mobile ice cream trolley did not have protection, such as a sneeze guard, from contamination during service.
Ventilation1 finding
Item 43Deck 5 - Air Handling Units 02.05.01 and 02.05.02
Both air handling units' condensate drain pans and collection systems were not accessible for inspection, maintenance, and cleaning. Staff provided documentation showing the manufacturer had been contacted for corrective action and the response was pending.
To see this report on the CDC site: open the CDC inspection search, choose Star Seeker in the list of cruise ships, select “All Dates” and press Search, then open “Report” next to the inspection date. (The CDC tool does not allow direct links to a single report.)
