Five Things I Learned in French Polynesia’s Remote Marquesas Islands
The Marquesas are the most isolated islands in the world — farther from any continental landmass in the world
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Apr28
Everything You Need to Know About Customs in the Middle East
Here are some things to keep in mind – and look forward to – on your trip to the Middle East.
Mar06
Visiting Dubai? Here’s What to Know
Get lost in the beautiful city that is Dubai. Filled to the brim with cutting-edge architecture and awe-inspiring ancient cities, Dubai is one of the …
Feb23
15 Best Museums in the World
When planning a trip, museums are the perfect addition to your itinerary. Museums help travelers explore the unique culture of locations and countries they visit …
Dec12
Best Places to Go on Vacation With Friends
Traveling with friends is an excellent option for any vacation. You can reconnect with your friends, experience new cultures and make lasting memories. The experience …
Dec12
15 Animals Found in the Tongass National Forest
Southeast Alaska is known for its unparalleled views, rustic local charm and unique national forests. According to the Forest Service, the Tongass National Forest is the …
Dec12
World Cruises: A Complete Guide
Do you dream of touring the world? Sampling delicious food on the beach? Immersing yourself in diverse cultures? A world cruise is one of the …
Jan04
The History of Italian Food
When you think of Italy, there’s a good chance that the first thing that pops into your head is Italian food. Italy has built a …
Oct08
Windstar Cruises’ Most Unique Shore Excursions in the Mediterranean
From ancient castles in Greece to blue grottoes along the Sicilian coast, these are the most exciting shore excursions Windstar offers in the Mediterranean.
Oct02
Windstar’s Most Unique Shore Excursions in the Caribbean
An overview of the most exciting shore excursions on Windstar Cruises’ Caribbean itineraries, from sailboat racing to rum tasting.
Sep20
Best Beaches in Puerto Rico
Elegant cruises. Tropical paradises. Pristine beaches. A new lease on life. You can enjoy it all when you visit Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico is a Caribbean …
Sep18
Top UNESCO Sites Windstar Cruises Visits in the Middle East
Windstar Cruises explores both cities and natural wonders in Jordan, Egypt, Israel, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and beyond, including a number of notable UNESCO sites.
Sep11
Six Grand Mosques to Visit on Your Windstar Cruise in the Middle East
Windstar Cruises’ Middle East itineraries offer shore excursions visiting world-famous mosques in Egypt, Oman and the United Arab Emirates.
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Jul02
Best Cruise Cocktails
What could be more relaxing than sinking into a cozy deck chair with a frosty, fruity cocktail in hand? A lot of travelers would agree …
May06
Tropical Cocktail Recipe Pinky’s delight by Angelo Labastida
While the crew is safely quarantined on board Wind Spirit, Angelo Labastida came up with a new cocktail for a bartender’s challenge called Pinky’s Delight …
Oct29
What to Do & Eat in Portofino
Portofino is an enchanting fishing village on the Italian Riviera. Known for being a destination for celebrities, Portofino offers visitors the chance to experience la …
Oct29
The Best Indonesian Food You Should Try
If unspoiled beaches, ancient temples and deep green rainforests aren’t enough to draw you to Indonesia, consider heading there for the food. With culinary influences …
Mar14
Behind the Scenes with Chef Anthony Sasso on a culinary themed cruise
There is a reason chefs work in kitchens. For some, it’s because they grew up in them, watching a mother or father roast chickens or …
Mar13
James Beard Foundation Culinary Cruise Review
Windstar Cruises’ affiliation with the James Beard Foundation provided us with much more than we expected as we cruised the western Mediterranean islands on the …
May08
Birthday Group Celebration On A Luxury Cruise to Tahiti
When my husband asked what I wanted to do for my 40th birthday, I knew I wanted it to be special but with a birthday …
May02
Honoring a Hero: Korean War Veteran H.J. Burley Smith Retracing History on Windstar Cruises
During a Memorial Ceremony organized by the Korean Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs (MPVA), Brigadier General (retired) and MPVA Director General Kim Kwang-woo (left) …
Mar20
A Poem About Cruising on Star Legend
Last week our returning guest – Mr. Richard Stevens wrote a beautiful poem about cruising on Star Legend. From Hong Kong and Bangkok’s energetic embrace …
Feb12
Windstar Cruises Celebrates Romance with Wedding Vow Renewal Packages
When we (Dawn West and Rod Kingdon) arrived onboard Star Pride we knew we were going to have our wedding vow ceremony on board the …
Jan26
Windstar President’s Cruise Honors Crew, Promotes Understanding
The sold-out second edition of the Windstar President’s Cruise sailed from Singapore to Hong Kong on a 14-night itinerary. Heavily loaded with ports of call …
Nov09
Why Honeymoons on Windstar Cruises are the Best
As an avid traveler who is married to somebody who has not yet had much of a chance to explore, planning our honeymoon was a …
Windstar Buzz
Looking for the latest news from Windstar Cruises? This is where you will find it.
Aug25
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: HIDAYAT, MUSLICH NOOR
Get to know Hidayat, Muslich Noor, a long-time Windstar crew member.
Aug13
HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAM – BEYOND ORDINARY CARE
As you know, we recently announced our new health and safety program called Beyond Ordinary Care, a multi-layered program to create a safer environment aboard …
Jul27
Star Breeze stretch and renovation project update
On June 3rd Star Breeze floated out and transferred to wet dock for the completion of her stretch project adding 50 suites, two new restaurants, …
Jun15
Crew Repatriation – How Windstar Managed to Return Crew Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic
On March 12, Windstar Cruises ceased embarking guests as the COVID-19 pandemic spread worldwide. By March 15, all guests had disembarked Windstar’s ships and crew …
Apr13
Day in the life of 2nd officer Wind Star
When you look up at the tens of thousands of feet of sails flying from the tall masts of Windstar Cruises’ sailing yachts, think of …
Nov11
Introducing Eclectic New Spanish Restaurant: Cuadro 44 by Anthony Sasso
We are taking our cruise culinary program to the next level with a new Windstar Spanish Restaurant named Cuadro 44 by Anthony Sasso in partnership …