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.
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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!
Mar18
Windstar’s Chris Prelog Shares 6 Reasons Why French Polynesia is His Favorite Place in the World
Spend 30 seconds with Chris Prelog, the gregarious president of Windstar Cruises, and you’ll feel his enthusiasm about French Polynesia. It is, he tells me …
Mar05
How Women Ruled the Ancient World of Greece – Through Pythia, the Oracle at Delphi
You are a Greek general in the 5th century B.C. pondering whether to start a war with a neighbor to take over their land. You …
Mar02
Intrigued by Ancient Greece? Plan your Cruise Around UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Greece is known for fabulous beaches, quaint villages, great food and thriving cities. But no trip to the Greek Isles is complete without exploring its history as the birthplace of Western civilization some 4,000 years ago. UNESCO includes 19 places in Greece on its list of World Heritage Sites, and many of them are part of our Greek Isles and Adriatic cruise experience.
Feb28
Discovering Greece’s Peloponnese via Monemvasia and Nafplio
On our Treasures of the Greek Isles cruise on Windstar, we were not as familiar with the ports in the Peloponnese as with the Cyclades. We loved them, equally.
Feb26
The Colossus of Rhodes – One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
Anyone who’s ever had knee trouble can sympathize with the Colossus of Rhodes. Built of bronze and standing 110 feet tall, the Colossus of Rhodes …
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Apr09
Winds of Change: Windstar’s Podcast Series Offers Insider Access to Ships and Trips
Have you wondered how Windstar plans its itineraries, chooses the wines for its onboard wine lists and develops shore excursions in ports of call? Welcome to Windstar’s new Winds of Change podcast, just launched in January 2025, which is all about offering insider access to how cruises are developed.
Mar08
Getting to Know You: Teresa Haughey, Crew Welfare and Engagement Manager
If you have traveled with Windstar Cruises, you’ll already know that its crew is the secret sauce that makes a cruise extra special. Here’s one reason why.
Feb20
Star Seeker Update #4: 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
Feb12
Wind Surf Debuts After Major Refurbishment; We’ve Got New Details and First Photographs
Wind Surf’s refurbishment is part of Windstar’s Setting Sails initiative, which redesigns all three of its sailing class of vessels between now and 2027
Feb05
From the Shipyard #3: Star Seeker Floats Out
When a cruise line builds a new ship, one of the most magical maritime traditions is that of its float out. Why magical? If you’ve …
Feb01
Windstar Cruises’ President Chris Prelog: Where Will the Future Lead Us in Travel?
As Chris Prelog and his team at Windstar Cruises contemplate not just what will be trendy in travel for 2025, they’re also thinking much more …
Mar19
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 this year takes place on Sunday, May 25. In official language, …
Mar15
FAQ: Why Consider a Cruise Tour Before or After Your Next Voyage?
This year, one travel theme I keep hearing, over and over again, is how travelers are taking longer trips that may involve different segments, combining …
Mar14
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.
Feb24
How Will New Trends in Travel Affect Your Next Trips?
More than just focusing on trendy, in-demand places to visit in 2025 we’re seeing that travelers are intrigued by experiences and trips that allow explorations in new ways.
Dec09
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.
Nov08
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 …
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.
Feb27
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.
Feb22
20 Must-Try Greek Foods to Taste While Traveling in Greece
Everyone who loves Greek cuisine, from its more than 30 Michelin starred restaurants to farm-to-table cooking, is aware of how delicious it is. Did you …
Dec28
9 Must-Try Foods (and 1 Drink) to Sample on a Cruise Around Japan
Japan is an incredible destination known, sure, for art and culture. And yet one of the best ways to dig into life there is through …
Dec10
Experience a Mediterranean Christmas: The Best Culinary Traditions from Italy, France and Spain
For all who prefer to experience the Mediterranean through their tastebuds, celebrating Christmas in the region with seasonal culinary traditions offers an authentic European experience. …
Dec02
Windstar FAQ: Cruise Beverage Packages for Every Taste
Windstar’s beverage packages are the perfect complement to your cruise. For everyone from wine dabblers to wine connoisseurs, cocktail enthusiasts and spirits lovers, you’re sure …
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.
Jan13
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 …
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.
Nov03
What It’s Like: Our Year-Round Mediterranean Cruise on Star Legend
When Windstar announced last fall that it would be extending its Mediterranean season to year-round (from spring/summer/autumn), the first thing I wondered was this: How would a cruise in November–early March be different from one during the traditional April–October time frame? How would the new timings materially change the experience?
Sep24
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.