Windstar has begun a multi-million-dollar, multi-year refurbishment initiative for Wind Surf, Wind Spirit and Wind Star
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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 February 2027 and continuing through 2028, Windstar is shifting its 148-guest Wind Star to its new year-round homeport of Papeete where it joins 312-guest Star Breeze, already ensconced there. The
In summer, Windstar’s yachts, hosting only 148-342 guests, offer a chance to travel to Mediterranean towns and villages that aren’t typically on bigger ship itineraries.
It occurred to me, traveling to Malaga to be part of Star Seeker’s weeklong shakedown cruise, that the last time I was so excited about experiencing a new style-for-Windstar voyage was, when, after a handful of sailings on my beloved Wind Surf, I was introduced to Star Legend at its christening.
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Are you a huge river cruise aficionado looking for some fresh new itineraries that offer tastes of both rivers and oceans?
The best Mediterranean cruise for summer is a small ship, yacht-style sailing that explores coastal destinations across Italy, Greece, France, Croatia, and Montenegro while allowing travelers to stay cool on the water.
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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!
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Windstar Cruises’ Yacht Club Voyages in 2026 offer loyal travelers a chance to sail with company leaders, explore unique destinations, and enjoy exclusive onboard events designed specifically for repeat guests.
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Now in its 11th season, Windstar’s partnership with the James Beard Foundation for chef-hosted cruises continues with a new lineup.
The six acclaimed chefs — José Garzón, Belinda Bishop, mother-daughter duo Kirsten Dixon and Mandy Dixon, Gabriel Kreuther, and David Uygur — will bring their regional culinary expertise and signature dishes to sea and host market tours on their itineraries.
Imagine that your suite evokes memories of the stately Broadmoor Resort or the lush and sunny vibe of the salt marshes at Sea Island, two prominent land-based resorts in America. Actually, there’s no need to imagine. Windstar was inspired to create suite accommodations that mirrored the Colorado and Georgia resorts, sister companies to Windstar, for
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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 7. In official language, F1 is is the highest class of international racing for open-wheel single-seater formula racing cars sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile. In less daunting words,
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One of the more mysterious islands in the Mediterranean is Corsica, one of France’s 18 regions. Nearby Sardinia, which is part of Italy and often paired with Corsica on summer itineraries such as Treasure Troves of Corsica & Sardinia, is known for its beaches and crystal-clear waters. Corsica, on the other hand, has a very diverse landscape with dramatic mountain ranges, forests and historic cities and towns.
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Two well-traveled solo cruisers boarded Star Breeze in San Diego, headed for a 14-day repositioning cruise (meaning lots of sea days) before winding up in French Polynesia.
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A christening ceremony to honor a new ship that joins a cruise line’s fleet is always a huge milestone in its maritime heritage. Windstar’s celebration of Star Seeker, which took place in Miami in mid-January, was way more than that.
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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.
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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 so gently. That wonderful set of criteria, however, narrows our list of favorites only slightly, so we’ve done a little more research to find some of the best. Using our
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