It’s only appropriate that the culture that gave birth to the Renaissance is where Windstar Cruises ushers in a new era as the leader in small ship cruising by making the final cut to the hull of Star Breeze to “stretch” the first of its three ships and begins the process of inserting a new 84-foot mid-section (25.6 meters) that…
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Windstar Cruises Celebrates Record-Breaking Booking Month
Windstar Cruises reached a milestone with a record-breaking volume of bookings in July. The award-winning line is celebrating the exceptional receptivity of new itineraries and sailing regions by guests and travel advisors. Windstar operates six small cruise ships that specialize in destination authenticity and immersive travel experiences. Windstar’s small ships now sail to 330 unique ports of call, a marked…
Read MoreWindstar Announces New Australia & New Zealand Small Ship Cruises
Boutique cruise line Windstar Cruises is pointing its compass “Down Under” to Australia and New Zealand for the 2020/2021 winter/spring season. The series of sailings will take place on what will be the newly renovated Star Breeze, an elegant, all-suite ship with balcony and ocean views, carrying just 312 guests. Windstar’s team of travel experts scouted and hand-picked the perfect…
Read MoreWindstar Announces 2020 Europe Cruises
Small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises offers an in-depth exploration of Europe in 2020, featuring a variety of itineraries sailing through the Baltic, Norwegian, North, Tyrrhenian, and Mediterranean seas visiting hidden harbors and small ports of call not accessible by larger cruise ships. With new and returning ports in Greece, Turkey (plus overnights in Istanbul), Israel, and Egypt – along…
Read MoreWindstar Offers Complimentary Watersports Program
Windstar Cruises always sets out to take travelers deeper into a destination’s culture and further off the familiar path, but what surprises some is that guests of the small ship cruise line have the opportunity to splash ashore when “wet landings” are the mode of entry to tiny ports without a dock. Another surprise? Guests can (and are encouraged to)…
Read MoreWindstar Cruises Sails into 2019 with a Bevy of Travel Awards and Accolades
Windstar Cruises recent collection of prestigious accolades and awards from consumers and notable travel experts gives top marks for the fleet of six small ships that sail around the world on 7- to 65-day cruises and offer authentic experiences, destination immersion, and personalized service. In the small ship category, Windstar was voted the Best Small Ship Cruise Line by AFAR…
Read More‘Beyond Ordinary’ Savings Event Announced by Windstar Cruises
Small ship cruise operator Windstar Cruises announces the “Beyond Ordinary” Savings Event plus Star Perks bonus offering the best fares and availability of the year on 2019 and 2020 cruises. Additionally, up to 20 percent savings and free laundry service are included on all sailings 14 days and longer featured in the line’s popular Star Collector series. The savings event also…
Read MoreWindstar Cruises Announces $250 Million Star Plus Initiative
Windstar Cruises today announces the $250 Million Star Plus Initiative, a major investment and expansion for the innovative cruise company. The multi-million dollar, multi-year undertaking will impact and enhance all aspects of the guest experience for the highly awarded small ship cruise line’s three Star Class vessels. The initiative will expand guest accommodations on the boutique line’s three all-suite vessels…
Read MoreThe Windstar Triple Play: Three Cruise Ships Sail from Barcelona
In a perfect world of itineraries, three Windstar Cruises’ ships (which account for 50 percent of the fleet) were in Barcelona, Spain on October 27. Star Breeze, Wind Surf, and Wind Star (representing two sailing yachts and one power yacht in the fleet) happened to be in port at the same time and departed one after another on individual itineraries…
Read MoreWindstar Named Best Small-Ship Cruise Line in AFAR Magazine
Windstar Cruises has been named “Best Small-Ship Cruise Line” in AFAR magazine’s second annual Travelers’ Choice Awards. The award reflects which cruises the magazine’s audience (arguably some of the most affluent, influential, and well-traveled across all media) want to experience next. “Egyptian cotton linens and a relaxing whirlpool tub welcome you after a day spent exploring the crystal-clear waters of…
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