5 Merry Essentials to Cruising over Christmas and New Year’s
Last year, we gave each other one holiday gift: a Caribbean cruise that took place over Christmas.
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Nov02
Best Caribbean Beach Bars Where Cuisine is Also Divine
The best bars in the Caribbean have certain attributes: The drinks are frosty, the view is dreamy and the nearby sea laps the shores ever …
Nov01
What It’s Like: A Panama Canal Voyage Thrills Way Beyond a Feat of Engineering
While there are a range of Panama Canal itineraries that visit both Central and South American ports, there are two good first-time choices offering these highlights and more.
Oct13
Can Your Cruise Vary Depending on the Style of Ship You Choose? In Tahiti, It’s Definitely Possible.
What if, traveling throughout the islands of French Polynesia, you could choose to sail and to cruise, both? It turns out that you can. Beginning in …
Sep11
Windstar’s Passport to the Canary Islands: Our Guide
There’s a reason they call these islands Europe’s Hawaii. From black-sand beaches to cities with Spanish and Portuguese influences, it always felt to me like it was everything you could want in a vacation destination.
Aug11
If You Love Culture and Art, the Mediterranean is Perfect Year-Round
Are you game for experiencing some of the Mediterranean’s most popular cities in the low season? Here’s the good news: Winter in the Mediterranean can be milder than other places,. Sure, weather can be chilly but it’s also changeable weather, so don’t let that stop you.
Jul30
In Asia, Markets Embrace Local Culture. Here Are Our Favorites.
During 10 years of living on and off in Asia, and traveling constantly around this continent, I developed a passionate relationship with its markets. They fed me, entertained me, surprised me and educated me. In many Asian cities, markets are the best places to get your bearings.
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Oct20
Star Seeker Update: Can’t Wait to Visit Star Seeker? Check Out Its Meet-Ups With Windstar Fleetmates
Beginning in January, Windstar is celebrating “meet-ups” in ports in the Canary Islands and the Caribbean where Star Seeker and other ships in the fleet happen to coincide.
Oct13
Star Seeker Update: Here’s How the New Ship Will Foster Relaxation
When Star Seeker debuts in December, it will reflect Windstar’s ongoing commitment to wellness while traveling. Overall, says Lieven Van Daele, Windstar’s director of guest …
Oct12
Star Seeker: First Look at Public Room Designs
Today, Windstar has revealed renderings, which are digital images that show how rooms like the Yacht Club, Main Lounge and Amphora will look – when they are completed.
Oct12
Star Seeker Update: Its Senior Officers Are Chosen. How is Bringing Out a New Ship a Different Job?
In reaching out to each member of the senior team, it was also heartwarming to hear how many of them commented that Star Seeker will be a new Windstar experience
Jul09
Star Class Update: Star Explorer to Debut in Late 2026, Star Seeker Moves to Outfitting Stage
Star Explorer, the 224-guest sister ship to Windstar’s Star Seeker, will make its debut on December 28, 2026 and will cruise year-round in the Mediterranean.
May13
What It’s Like: Sail Along with Us on Windstar’s First-Ever Mystery Cruise
And yet, here’s the thing: in the spirit of adventure, would you purposely set out on a cruise where you didn’t know where you were going? Yes!
Nov05
5 Merry Essentials to Cruising over Christmas and New Year’s
Last year, we gave each other one holiday gift: a Caribbean cruise that took place over Christmas.
Sep30
FAQ: How Can You Experience the Prix du Monde of Monaco with Windstar?
One of Monaco’s signature world events is its annual F1 (Formula One) race, which in 2026 takes place from Friday, June 5 – Sunday, June …
Sep22
This May Surprise You: Winter Can Be the Most Magical Time to Cruise in the Mediterranean
Visiting Italy, France and Spain onboard Star Legend earlier this year was unexpectedly magnificent. I say unexpectedly because I learned then that this part of …
Aug20
When is the Best Time to Cruise? It Depends!
One of the questions we often hear from travelers is “when is the best time to cruise?” It’s hard to answer because there are so …
Aug06
On Star Legend You Can Build Your Own Mediterranean Christmas Market Cruise
Like many travelers, I’ve enjoyed Christmas market cruises on European rivers like the Rhine and Danube, visiting the sometimes-snowy markets in Germany, Austria, Hungary, and France. But what if you could enjoy Christmas markets in the Mediterranean? You can.
Jun14
FAQ: What is Windstar’s Star Collector Program?
More and more, when travelers begin to invest, first in planning a trip and then by taking it, they’re wanting to spend more time in the places they’re going to. In fact, longer trips to long-haul destinations is a big trend in 2025.
Oct26
Puglia and Its Rich History of Winemaking
Have you ever tasted Puglian wine? This prominent wine-producing region is a wonderful destination for romantics, history buffs and amateur sommeliers alike. Pughlia, a popular …
Sep21
What It’s Like: Sailing on a James Beard Foundation Culinary Cruise
One of the most popular aspects of Windstar’s partnership with the James Beard Foundation is its chef-led culinary cruises.
Sep04
In Greece, Putting Food First Aboard Wind Spirit
I always thought that all Greek salads were created equal. Our Athens-to-Athens Greek Isles trip aboard Wind Spirit this summer proved me wrong.
Jul07
Getting to Know You: Windstar’s Peter Tobler, Director of Hotel Operations
Tobler, in addition to overseeing many crucial functions, including housekeeping and public spaces, is a visionary whose gift for the culinary arts has lifted the line with new accomplishments.
Jun24
Windstar’s Partnership with James Beard Foundation, 10 Years Strong, Continues Evolving
For Windstar, celebrating 10 years of its partnership with the New York-based James Beard Foundation®, means it’s spent the last decade not just significantly upgrading the cuisine served onboard its ships, but also introducing travelers to chefs with diverse backgrounds and approaches to food.
May15
Considering a James Beard Foundation Culinary Cruise in 2025? Look Who You Could Meet.
One of the most popular themed cruises Windstar has offered over the past decade, its chef-led partnership with the James Beard Foundation, continues in 2025.
Oct13
Windstar Introduces Transformative, Wellness-Themed Voyages
Debbie Dixon recently returned from a two-week Atlantic crossing on Wind Star and was still feeling the glow from the trip, which she describes as …
Sep12
FAQ: Windstar Features Two Distinct Styles of Ships. How Do You Decide Which Fits You?
The first Windstar ship I ever experienced was Wind Star in the Caribbean, the 148-passenger sailing ship. The most recent was Star Legend in the …
Jun18
FAQ: If You Adore Windstar’s Marinas, Here’s Some Advice on Picking the Best Cruises
Imagine my delight the first time I saw a Windstar ship with its marina open, beckoning me to take a placid kayak ride or a slightly more daring paddleboard adventure, or simply diving into the cooling blue water.
May13
What It’s Like: Sail Along with Us on Windstar’s First-Ever Mystery Cruise
And yet, here’s the thing: in the spirit of adventure, would you purposely set out on a cruise where you didn’t know where you were going? Yes!
Feb17
Considering an Ocean Crossing? Windstar’s Own Travelers Share Their Favorite At-Sea Memories
Ocean crossings — most commonly the journeys between Europe and North America each spring and fall as ships reposition for the seasons — are one of the most underrated experiences in travel.
Dec22
Here’s How Windstar has Become Family to My Family
By the end of the seven days, something else had taken hold. The waiters, bartenders and cabin stewards remembered our names and drink orders, always delivered with an easygoing smile. We started to feel at home.