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Wind Spirit

FAQ: Windstar Features Two Distinct Styles of Ships. How Do You Decide Which Fits You?

Onboard Windstar / 8 minutes of reading

The first Windstar ship I ever experienced was Wind Star in the Caribbean, the 148-passenger sailing ship. The most recent was Star Legend in the Mediterranean, the cruise line’s 312-passenger yacht. These two entirely different ships, at least as far as the vessels are concerned, share many similarities, such as Windstar’s friendly crew, watersports marinas […]

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This May Surprise You: Winter Can Be the Most Magical Time to Cruise in the Mediterranean

Onboard Windstar / 5 minutes of reading

Visiting Italy, France and Spain onboard Star Legend earlier this year was unexpectedly magnificent. I say unexpectedly because I learned then that this part of the Riviera has, for centuries, been a winter haven for northern Europeans. I get it now. The late winter week was pleasantly cool, I loved the calmer-than-summer ambience, there was

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Windstar Introduces Transformative, Wellness-Themed Voyages

Onboard Windstar / 3 minutes of reading

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 transformative. “It was such a great place to change the dynamic of what cruising is,” she tells me a few days after arriving home. “It’s an opportunity to lean into

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What It’s Like: Our Year-Round Mediterranean Cruise on Star Legend

Destinations, Mediterranean, Onboard Windstar / 20 minutes of reading

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?

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Why Windstar is a Favorite for Multi-Generational Travels

Celebration, Destinations, Greece, Onboard Windstar / 5 minutes of reading

It’s a mild August evening at the historic Liotrivi estate in Monemvasia, Greece, and our group is transfixed by traditional Greek dancers twirling and winding through the patch of olive trees where we’ve just eaten dinner, a king’s feast of fresh olives, tomatoes, feta cheese, sausage, bread, tzatziki and wine. The trill of the bouzouki,

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In Tahiti, Windstar’s Wind Spirit Hands Over the Year-Round Reins to Star Breeze

Destinations, Onboard Windstar, Windstar Buzz / 3 minutes of reading

In a festive celebration tinged with just a hint of sentimentality, Captain Belinda Bennett, who has served at the helm of Wind Spirit throughout its most recent year-round series of seasons in French Polynesia (the ship has served the region for ten years), handed over the ceremonial French Polynesian flag to Star Breeze Captain Terry

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Microwedding

What Is a Microwedding?

Asia, Australia, Destinations, Greece, Italy, Mediterranean, Onboard Windstar / 11 minutes of reading

With the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world seemed to come to a sudden halt. Stores closed, social distancing was enforced and events were canceled. Everyone in the world had to adapt to these changes and find ways to still celebrate the happy moments during this difficult time. Loving couples who had unfortunately planned

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Why a Cruise Should Be Your First Vacation as a Couple

Why a Cruise Should Be Your First Vacation as a Couple

Onboard Windstar, Small Ship Cruising, Wind Star / 10 minutes of reading

An elegant cruise on a small ship is the ultimate romantic experience for you and your significant other. With exciting excursions and plenty of opportunities for downtime, you can quiet the noise of your busy lives together and be fully present with one another. Unique culinary experiences and entertainment with an exotic destination as your

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Why You Should Celebrate Your Birthday on a Cruise

Destinations, Onboard Windstar / 10 minutes of reading

Instead of taking your friends out to the same old restaurant or having a game night at your place for your birthday, try something different this year. A birthday cruise allows you to create a unique adventure and explore a new destination, all in celebration of your special day. Whether you want an extravagant party

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