Star Pride will highlight Windstar’s small ship advantage of sailing with fewer than 300 privileged guests. Life on board the new power yacht will showcase many of the experiences found on our sailing fleet. Sail Away: Windstar’s signature departure will be choreographed to the enchanting music of 1492: Conquest of Paradise as we take you […]
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We are excited to unveil the first look at our the transformation of our all suite, power yacht, Star Pride. Windstar will take delivery of the yacht on April 17, 2014 in Barcelona. Many enhancements are planned before the yacht sails its inaugural voyage on May 5, 2014. Below is a glimpse of how the
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From our yachts to our team members, all of us at Windstar Cruises wish you Happy Holidays. It has been a great year here at Windstar Cruises, and to top it off, we’ve just been listed as one of the Top Cruise Lines in the World by Condé Nast Traveler’s 2014 Gold List. It’s a
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Captain Sander Groothuis, Windstar’s Director of Marine Operations, recently attended the MedCruise General Assembly in Alanya, Turkey. The event brings representatives of ports, cruise lines, and associate members together to discuss the cruise industry in the region. Sander gave a presentation on Windstar Cruises in the Mediterranean. Below are some of his key highlights including
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Michael Sabourin, Windstar’s Executive Corporate Chef shares some culinary experience just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. I’ve just returned from an eight week visit to our yachts in Europe, getting the chance to experience some really fascinating ports in Israel, Spain, Italy, Turkey and Greece. I had the chance to meet many of our
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As we prepare to return to Tahiti, we take a moment to look back to the beautiful French Polynesian islands as Windstar alumni Ernst A. Kemper shares his memories of Windstar’s previous Tahitian voyages. Our first Windstar cruise was in Tahiti on the new MSY Wind Song. From September 1 – 9, 1989, we had
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All of us at Windstar Cruises continue to be saddened by the devastation in the Philippines caused by Typhoon Haiyan. Our alumni and team members have expressed great concern for our crew and we can’t thank you enough for standing by the crew members and their families who have been affected by this disaster. If
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By popular demand Windstar is proud to offer the second culinary focused voyage, Culinary & Wine Delights of Spain II. Sailing the beautiful coast of Southern Spain aboard Wind Surf, guests will enjoy delicious regional food, fine Spanish wine sampling, and themed shore excursions to enhance the experience. Departing on the November 15, 2014 voyage,
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The islands of the Caribbean offer more than just turquoise waters and powdery white beaches. Among these amazing shorelines you’ll also find fascinating culture dating back to the 15th century. Windstar’s premier collection of Caribbean shore excursions will take you to some of the best of them, plus lots more amazing experiences for each type
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We are thrilled to announce our first ever voyages to Southeast Asia & Arabia in 2014 and 2015 on our newest yacht, the graceful, all suite Star Pride. Small ship cruising is an incredible way to explore this part of the world. From the ancient temples at My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage
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It’s been a great month here at Windstar Cruises and we cannot say thank you enough for all the support we received from our dedicated alumni, Facebook fans, and Twitter followers for voting for Windstar. Windstar Cruises was named one of the Top Small Ship Cruise Lines in the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler 2013 Readers’ Choice Awards.
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Tahiti’s legendary islands offer more than just crystal-clear lagoons, lush rainforests, and secluded beaches, but also fascinating Polynesian culture from tikis to tiare flowers. Check out our Dreams of Tahiti shore excursions, which cater to everyone from The Shutterbug to The Archaeologist. Below are just a few excursions Windstar offers in the beautiful French Polynesia
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Brianna Chrisopulos, Windstar’s Product Manager of the Caribbean, Central America, Northern Europe and Tahiti, shares her insights on the first-ever Legendary Links package that recently happened on Wind Surf’s Gaelic Explorers voyage. Windstar Cruises recently completed its first ever golf cruise, a 10-day pilgrimage of greens throughout Scotland and Ireland. Legendary Links, on Wind Surf’s
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Aaron Saunders is a well-known cruise writer who blogs on From the Deck Chair. He recently sailed on Wind Star’s Yachting the Riviera voyage. You can read his full voyage report here. I used to be a “big ship” guy. When I first started cruising, I sailed aboard a cruise ship that measured 750 feet in length and carried
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Melissa Witsoe, Windstar’s Product Manager of the Mediterranean, offers tips on making the most of your shore excursions. I was recently out on Wind Spirit as the acting Destination Manager. My regular position with Windstar Cruises is Product Manager, Mediterranean. When I was given this contract I saw it as an opportunity to communicate with
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During a recent Yachting the Rivera voyage guests on board Wind Star were treated to a spectacular display of fireworks during the Deck Barbecue in Cannes, France. The 40-minute display was part of the Pyrotechnic Festival, a Cannes fixture since 1967. Teams vie for the noble title of “Vestale d’Argent” by showcasing beautiful displays of
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