What does it take to redesign and refurbish a beloved ship? And how do you design spaces that capture Windstar’s travel ethos – capturing a mood that’s sophisticated, joyful and adventurous? These are questions on the minds of Windstar’s design and refurbishment teams as plans are being finalized for the first of two upgrades to […]
Wind Surf’s Upcoming Refurbishment: We Reveal First Phase Details Read More »
Windstar has begun a multi-million-dollar, multi-year refurbishment initiative for Wind Surf, Wind Spirit and Wind Star
New Upgrade Program for Sailing Yachts Read More »
We’ve recently received a guest review from the December 8th Flavors of the Caribbean voyage onboard the renovated Wind Surf that we just had to share: My first experience with Windstar Cruises was in December of 2010. My brother, who is a travel agent, won a cruise on the Wind Surf. His guest backed
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The day has finally arrived! Wind Surf emerged fresh from her 18-day refurbishment this Saturday in Philipsburg, St. Maarten. Sparkling with new enhancements, the 310-passenger sailing yacht is cruising its inaugural voyage with a seven-day Yachtsman’s Caribbean voyage. A stem-to-stern renovation, Wind Surf received updated décor in the public areas, complete with new furnishings, upholstery,
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Get ready to dazzle your tastebuds with Wind Surf’s new restaurant Stella Bistro. Formerly known as Degrees, the venue will be transformed into an intimate, contemporary dining room with a French twist during the yacht’s renovation. The name, derived from the Latin word for star, was selected as a tribute to the restaurant’s special dining
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The full fleet-wide renovation is almost complete! In December our fleet will emerge fresh from its $18 million, three yacht, stem-to-stern renovation. While Wind Star was completed in April, Wind Surf will go into dry dock on November 12th. The 310-passenger flagship sailing yacht will begin its five-day dry dock at Lisnave, a Portuguese shipyard.
Windstar Cruises Nears Completion of Fleet Renovation Read More »
On the night of September 26th, Wind Surf was sailing along the Dalmatian coast of Croatia towards Pula, its next port of call, when two red distress flares were spotted off the starboard side by the bridge team and a number of guests. Captain Alan MacAry quickly arrived on the bridge to determine the next
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Wind Surf’s Captain John Clark shares highlights of this amazing itinerary showcasing Windstar’s ability to sail into exclusive ports and enjoy the Caribbean uniquely. Wind Surf is the largest sailing vessel in the world and the longest vessel to have ever been into North Sound, Virgin Gorda. When I proposed this many years ago the company
Yachtsman’s Caribbean on Wind Surf Read More »
We completed the first phase of Wind Surf’s refurbishment encompassing the yacht’s staterooms, suites, bridge suites and corridors. Guests on the December 10, Yachtsman’s Caribbean voyage set sail from St. Maarten with the new, luxurious and stylish accommodations and corridors. Now it’s your turn to see the updates which are part of Windstar’s $18 million
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Costa Rica is a world away from any other destination. Discover an explosion of natural diversity unlike any other on the planet. Or explore the Caribbean, where individual islands form a colorful matrix of customs and cuisine each with their own version of paradise. One of the best ways to see the Caribbean islands or
2013 Caribbean and Costa Rica Voyages Read More »
What do you get when you combine passion, attention to detail, a discerning palette and some of the finest vineyards in existence? You get delicious wine. Chris Figgins is President and Winemaking Director for Figgins Family Wine Estates of Walla Walla, Washington, where he ensures that both Leonetti Cellar and his personal FIGGINS brand produce
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Our yachts define the Windstar experience – elegant, luxurious and timeless. When we began conceptualizing our $18 million fleet refurbishment, we looked for a design team that could stay true to the classical feel of our sailing yachts as well as enhancing the ineffable beauty of them. Windstar selected design and build partner Trimline Interiors
Giving it the “STAR TREATMENT” Read More »
We often hear from our alumni how romantic they find our yachts to be, and it is our pleasure to have hosted some of your most treasured memories throughout the years. Many of you tell us that our sails are what make our yachts so romantic. Well, all of your feedback has been affirmed by
“Most Romantic Cruise Line” and “Best Tall Ship” Read More »
Flying across the world and hopping from island to island aboard a luxurious yacht isn’t just for celebrities – it’s your next Windstar voyage. What do the Greek Isles, the Mediterranean and the Caribbean have in common? They are all destinations perfectly suited to exploration by sea – all hosting many incredible ports and hidden
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Having sailed with us once before some time ago, we couldn’t wait to get Peter Knego back on board. As a cruise journalist and historian, Peter’s passion for the industry has taken him to all seven continents while his expertise has landed his comments in such prominent publications as The New York Times and USA
Venice & The Croatian Coast with Peter Knego Read More »
If you’ve ever wanted to feel like royalty, living the jet-set lifestyle in the richest ports in the Mediterranean, this is the itinerary for you. We are so excited about our Glitter & Glam of the Rivieras Voyages and can’t wait for you to experience these unforgettable destinations with us. Even the word “riviera” brings
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