Getting to Know You: Windstar’s Janet Bava, Chief Commercial Officer

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

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In French Polynesia, Every Day is World Oceans Day with Coral Gardeners

If you’ve been to Tahiti with Windstar over the past few years, you likely know about its partnership with Coral Gardeners, the Moorea-based nonprofit.

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Choose Your Adventure: In Greece’s Corfu, We Head to a Special Beach

In particular, beaches tucked between limestone cliffs, coupled with water so clear and blue you feel compelled to touch it to make sure it’s real, make Paleokastritsa a draw for visitors.

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Planning a Proposal? We Share Our Favorite Spots in the Islands of French Polynesia

If you’re in the mood to cement your love, these islands, marked by craggy mountains and eye-popping lagoons, are the perfect place for that perfect proposal.

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Why Windstar is a Favorite for Multi-Generational Travels

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 …

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Travel Around Iceland With Windstar Cruises

Windstar’s Around Iceland cruise sets off on a complete circumnavigation of one of the most diverse and dramatic island nations on earth.

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Turkish Delights: Inside the Wondrous Remains of Ephesus

Overlooking Turkey’s Icarian Sea are the dazzling remains of a city once so glorious it was fought over endlessly. Ephesus was founded by Greeks, expanded …

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Employee Spotlight: Meet Eko Hastiyanto

Hotel Storekeeper and Indonesian born Eko Hastiyanto has been part of the Windstar team for about 1½ years. Having trained at the International Hospitality Center …

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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: HIDAYAT, MUSLICH NOOR

Get to know Hidayat, Muslich Noor, a long-time Windstar crew member.

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Why Travel Makes You Smarter

Global travel exposes you to new languages, places and ways of life, changing the way you think, making you more worldly and helping you understand …

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13 Best Books to Bring Along on Your Travels

13 Best Books to Bring Along on Your Travels

If you’re a reader, you likely plan every vacation to include some downtime to relax and open a new book. But what are the best …

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12 Local Alaskan Dishes to Try While Cruising

12 Local Alaskan Dishes to Try While Cruising

Fittingly nicknamed the Last Frontier, Alaska draws outdoorsy travelers from all over the country — and the world. The 49th state is home to diverse …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Travel Experts Point to Windstar as the Gold Standard for Small Ship Cruises

Windstar’s team on board and ashore is thrilled to be awarded by one of the leading travel agent publications – Travel Weekly as a “Gold …

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TODAY With Kathie Lee and Hoda Features Windstar Cruise to Tahiti in ‘Honeymoon Do-Over’ Promotion

Windstar Cruises and NBC TODAY Show are looking for married couples who have honeymoon “fail” stories to share. As part of the new “Don’t Miss …

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