Our expanded edition of our 2012 Voyage Collection is now available showcasing 114 beautifully detailed pages highlighting the world’s most intriguing destinations – legendary ports like Rome, Athens and Venice, and yachtsman’s secrets like Soper’s Hole in the Caribbean and Gythion in Greece – all in Windstar style. We’re here to show you what cruising […]
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When you think of celebrities that would be most fun to vacation with, Fabio Viviani is certainly up there! With charisma, humor, a wonderful Italian accent and fantastic culinary skills, Fabio is an asset in any situation. We recently had Fabio Viviani on our October 22nd Athens to Rome sailing and he was even more
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It is our pleasure to announce that we will begin offering complimentary soft beverages on all Windstar voyages starting this December! Bottled water, sparkling water, sodas, fresh juices, milk, fruit smoothies, tea, coffee, cappuccinos, lattes, mochas and espresso will all be complimentary fleet-wide. So whether you are relaxing by the pool in the sun and
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Having sailed with us once before some time ago, we couldn’t wait to get Peter Knego back on board. As a cruise journalist and historian, Peter’s passion for the industry has taken him to all seven continents while his expertise has landed his comments in such prominent publications as The New York Times and USA
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From Barcelona to Palma, Portoferraio to Rome, our Islands of the West Med Voyages explore some of the region’s most unforgettable destinations. Have you ever stood in front of La Sagrada Família in Barcelona? Peculiar and magnificent, a Gothic interpretation through the eyes of an abstract thinker, Gaudí’s masterpiece was less than a quarter complete
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We often have exciting news to share with you, but rarely do we have something to announce of this magnitude. This fall, Windstar launches a multi-million dollar fleet refurbishment plan to renovate our sailing yachts. It is one of several major projects within our “Full Sail Ahead” strategic initiative encompassing refurbishment, branding, technology investments and
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There is a reason the Mediterranean is a destination so many visitors choose to explore by sea. The waters are warm and inviting, the ports are cultured and captivating, and every sailing brings guests something new and unexpected. Acclaimed travel writer Eileen Ogintz nears the end of her voyage, having veered east from Venice to
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The azure waters of the Mediterranean have been revered since the Romans called it Mare Nostrum, or “Our Sea”, the Greek’s called it Mediterraneaus, or “Middle of the Earth,” and Arabic literature referred to it as “The Byzantine Sea.” Surrounded by nations of stunning natural beauty and innumerable small islands – each an unexplored micro
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Eileen Ogintz is no stranger to travel. As a national correspondent for the Chicago Tribune, she traveled all over the country chasing down stories. In addition to writing stories for national newspapers and magazines, she also writes an award-winning column, Taking the Kids, which has become a must-read for many travel enthusiasts and family-minded individuals
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As our alumni, your feedback is essential. You cruise with us time and time again, and we want to know how we can best say thank you. Take our survey to tell us what YOU think of our Foremast Club Membership program. We also want to know from the experts (you) how we can provide
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We had nearly as much fun reading Aaron Saunder’s posts of his journey on the Wind Spirit through the Baltics as he had sailing! Well, perhaps not quite, but his posts are certainly a joy to read. From the beginning of his voyage in Stockholm, Sweden, Aaron had us captivated with his anticipation of his
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As travel writer Debbie Selinsky continues traveling north from Dubrovnik on Wind Star’s 7-day Venice to Venice sailing, she is passing some of the most beautiful ports Croatia has to offer. She shares with us her experiences on the legendary island of Korcula and the culture of Trogir as she sails north through the Adriatic
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A buttressed city like Dubrovnik, Croatia would certainly bring out the poet in all of us. And for a travel writer like Debbie Selinsky, this ancient city is the stuff of dreams. Debbie is currently sailing on Wind Star’s 7-day Venice to Venice voyage which visits Dubrovnik, and she chronicled her experience which we in
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Whole roasted suckling pig, grilled lobster tails with drawn butter, marinated grilled lamb chops with mint jelly… fare you might expect at a 5-star restaurant, and far from the burgers and hot dogs you see at your regular barbecue. Our deck barbecue is no neighborhood cookout – it is a unique culinary experience at sea,
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While many of you might have your cocktail and dinner recipes planned for the evenings, let’s not forget about those lazy weekend mornings following a long night of festivities. The bartenders aboard our sailing cruise ship certainly know how to rejuvenate our guests, and here is an Extreme Bloody Mary recipe which is sure to
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Many of you have sailed time and time again with us, often on the same sailing yacht you love. One of the treasured experiences guests share with us is meeting and talking with our Captains—the masters of our yachts. They’re an integral part of the Windstar family and hold a special place in our guests’
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