By Aaron Saunders They said it was the canal that couldn’t be built — and for a while, it was. In 1881, the French tried for more than a decade before admitting defeat. The United States picked up the cause in 1904, and it took them another 10 years before the engineering marvel that is […]
Size Matters: Why Cruising The Panama Canal on a Small Cruise Ship is Best Read More »
We are thrilled to have recently received three Gold Magellan Awards in the 2016 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards. Voted on by travel professionals in the know, the awards recognized Windstar Cruises as a leader in small ship cruising with the top level gold award. Gold accolades were also bestowed upon the Windstar team for having
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There are more than 1,000 UNESCO World Heritage Sites across the globe, which means the United Nations has said there are a millennium of culturally or physically significant places to see (including buildings, cities, deserts, lakes, monuments, mountains, and islands). What an amazing world we live in! We love this program SO MUCH because we
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We recently had the pleasure of sailing with Chef Maria Hines on our James Beard Foundation Culinary Cruise of Spain and France. While on board, Maria prepared nightly specials for diners in AmphorA. The watermelon carpaccio topped with whipped fresh cantaloupe and ricotta was a particular treat with melons fresh from the local market, and
Written by Collette and Scott Stohler, Roamaroo “Cruising is for old people,” they said. “The food on cruise ships is terrible,” they thought. “I don’t want just a few hours in a port…I want to see it like a local,” they remarked. Well ladies and gentlemen, step right up because there’s a cruise company making
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Wendy Perrin is a travel addict (90 countries) and mom of two boys (28 countries). One of the most influential women in travel, in May of 2015, Wendy accepted the honor of being named Godmother to Windstar’s new-to-fleet, all-suite yacht Star Breeze, catering to just 212 guests, most often couples. In true maritime tradition, Wendy
Travel Guru Wendy Perrin Vacations Yacht Style on a Windstar Caribbean Cruise Read More »
We are very excited to announce that Windstar Cruises recently landed on two “World’s Best” lists, named both #3 World’s Best Small Ship Cruise Line and #3 World’s Best Medium Cruise Line in Travel + Leisure’s annual readers’ awards. Voters specifically recognized our ship staff for their high level of service standards. “Windstar Cruises —
Award-winning Fusion: Small Cruise Ships & Outstanding Service Read More »
Guest Review is written by Jeff B. Rarely does a second experience live up to a perfect first one but in the case of recent Windstar cruise, this is the case. Three years ago, we had the cruise of a lifetime on Wind Star, highlighted by our marriage on board with Santorini as the backdrop.
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After receiving $4.5 million in renovations this spring, we’re proud to welcome back Star Pride to our six-yacht fleet. The Pride rejoined us in June and is spending the summer in Europe, sailing the Classic Italy & the Dalmatian Coast, Glitter & Glam of the Rivieras, Islands of the West Med, Venetian Passageways, and Treasure
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If you wouldn’t be caught dead on a cruise ship with thousands of people, playing Bingo, watching Vegas-style acts and visiting touristy ports of call, know that there are alternative ways to get to the spectacular islands and fascinating small harbors of the world. Not a cruiser? Try a different kind of ship. Here’s how
Not a Cruiser? This is the most anti-cruise you’ve never heard of. Read More »
Enough with the herds of tourists trampling down the same old beaten path in Europe! It’s time to embrace the rich and vast cultural and historical heritage of Europe’s most beautiful nations by immersing yourself in authentic local experiences. We at Windstar are pleased to add an incredible variety of shore excursions in Europe this
75 Reasons to Travel off the Beaten Path in Europe Read More »
We caught up with award winning guest chef Michel Nischan following his eight-day trip from Lisbon to Barcelona on our first James Beard Foundation Culinary Collection cruise on Wind Surf. Inspired by his time perusing the stalls of vibrant produce, fresh seafood, and dizzying arrays of cured meats at markets at ports like Tangier, Malaga,
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We can’t believe we’re already talking about 2017 – it seems like 2016 just got here – but in the cruise world, we’re always looking several years ahead to plan our next itineraries, our newest travel destinations, and our most interesting and meaningful shore excursions. We’re proud to roll out our 2017 Voyage Collection today,
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Windstar Cruises has been sailing to Tahiti for over 35 years, and they are considered the small ship expert in the region. From relaxing on private beaches to snorkeling in pristine coral reefs, a cruise to Tahiti is a dream trip for many travelers, especially those seeking a romantic retreat. In 2023, USA Today included
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Seared Wild Striped Bass with Tomato Sage “Fondue” Recipe Courtesy: Chef Michel Nischan, 2016 Serves 6 Ingredients: 2 tablespoons roasted garlic cloves (4-5 cloves) 2 tablespoons sliced fresh sage Sea salt 6 skin-on striped bass fillets (each about 6 ounces) 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil 2 tablespoons diced shallot 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 4 heirloom
Who’s Hungry? Recipes from James Beard Foundation Culinary Cruise Read More »
By Kitty Bean Yancey Visitors to France often are intimidated by French style and formidably rigid etiquette — not to mention café waiters who may ignore awkward outsiders. It can be a shock to go from being a pampered insider on a yacht-like luxury cruise such as those offered by Windstar to feeling at sea
French Secrets for Fitting in While Cruising the Riviera Read More »
