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.
Considering a James Beard Foundation Culinary Cruise Next Year? Look Who You Could Meet. Read More »
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. Of course, far better to be exploring the Mediterranean itself during the festive season (and our year-round voyages allow you to do just that). There, between visiting Christmas markets and
We all expected that Star Breeze’s cruise in February, as it began sailing year-round in French Polynesia, would be something special. The ship, replacing Wind Spirit as the line’s 12-month designate in the region, would begin its homeporting there with an 11-night trip around the Society and Tuamotu Islands, featuring some of Earth’s most beautiful
In Tahiti, a Magical Mystery Cruise on Star Breeze Read More »
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 followed along with us in our Star Seeker-focused series of “From the Shipyard” blogs, where the vessel has been under construction in a massive (dry) dock, you’ll probably figure this
From the Shipyard #3: Star Seeker Floats Out Read More »
Windstar Cruises’ year-round Mediterranean itinerary, which celebrates all the seasons, wasn’t actually meant to be. For Janet Bava, who joined Windstar as chief commercial officer in 2023, the rather sudden cancellation of its long-planned voyages in the region of the Middle East, due to geopolitical affairs, gave her an idea: Instead of redeploying Star Legend
Getting to Know You: Windstar’s Janet Bava, Chief Commercial Officer Read More »
Editor’s Update (November 14): There will be no spoiler alerts here, other than Joan made her choice (if you want to catch up or binge the series, it’s streaming on Hulu)! What really fascinated us about this last episode of The Golden Bachelorette is how many scenes were shot onboard Star Breeze and at hotels
Windstar and Tahiti Share the Spotlight on The Golden Bachelorette Read More »
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?
What It’s Like: Our Year-Round Mediterranean Cruise on Star Legend Read More »
In mid-June, Windstar President Chris Prelog was presented with the 2024 Excellence in Leadership Award. Presented by TravelAge West, a publication that serves the travel advisor community, Prelog’s award recognized his outstanding leadership, insight and innovation, and also his success at impacting both his own organizations and of the travel industry overall.
Getting to Know You: Windstar Cruises’ President Chris Prelog Read More »
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 »
Last year, we gave each other one holiday gift: a Caribbean cruise that took place over Christmas.
5 Merry Essentials to Cruising over Christmas and New Year’s Read More »
If you’ve followed the construction of new ships with as much fascination as we do, you’ll know that there’s a whole lot of steel to see for Star Seeker (check out the “finished” look of Star Seeker, which debuts in December 2025. Its sister ship, Star Explorer, launches a year later) and yet – there’s
From the Shipyard #2: Star Seeker is Completing the Steel Work Read More »
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 with unabashed frankness, his favorite part of the world. Sure, the region’s absolutely astonishing physical beauty qualifies it as a favorite destination for many travelers. For Prelog, though, it goes
If you had a chance to take a cruise without knowing exactly where you were heading, would you? Chris Prelog, president of Windstar Cruises, is betting that at least some of us are up for the challenge. In an entirely new twist for Windstar’s annual President’s Cruise, an eight day voyage departing on April 19,
Windstar Reveals Details of its First-Ever President’s Mystery Cruise Read More »
For sure, Iceland is blessed with gorgeous natural beauty. Maintaining that palatial beauty is critical, and Iceland is seriously committed to environmental and sustainable plans and policies to keep those scenic wonders intact.
Iceland’s Absolutely Gorgeous. It Works Hard to Maintain It Read More »
For sure, Windstar’s announcement that it is acquiring two vessels – the 224-guest Star Seeker and Star Explorer, which debut respectively in December 2025 and 2026 – has generated a ton of excitement. We plan to keep you updated with new developments on a regular basis, so keep checking in. And don’t be shy. Please
