by Lena Katz Everyone has a mental picture of the stereotypical sunburned and hard-drinking cruiser that frequents inexpensive mass-market ships; as well as the well heeled elderly type found on a luxury ocean cruise line. However, the spectrum of typical cruise ship passengers found on mega-ships is completely different from the spectrum of personalities […]
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Never have I ever heard the visceral roar of the Monaco Grand Prix from premier grandstand seats, or mingled with the “glitterati” of Monte Carlo before retiring to my yacht. Never have I ever watched a live Russian ballet performance actually in Russia. Never have I ever chased shots of ouzo with plates of mezes
By Veronica Stoddart Strolling the deck hand-in-hand. Dining al fresco by candlelight under a starry tropical sky. Visiting intimate harbors and secluded beaches. It’s hard to beat a cruise for couples who want an amorous escape. And Windstar Cruises’ six pampering yachts — with fewer than 300 guests each — are perfect for amour. After
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Cruise into Christmas: Windstar’s Nautical and Nice Holiday Event offers the Best Savings of the Season in the Caribbean, Costa Rica & Panama Canal, Europe, Transatlantic, and Tahiti. We tempt travelers to treat a loved one to a luxurious cruise on a sleek sailing yacht with tall sails or an elegant yacht with all-suite accommodations.
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After receiving $4.5 million in renovations this spring, we’re proud to welcome back Star Pride to our six-yacht fleet. The Pride rejoined us in June and is spending the summer in Europe, sailing the Classic Italy & the Dalmatian Coast, Glitter & Glam of the Rivieras, Islands of the West Med, Venetian Passageways, and Treasure
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If you wouldn’t be caught dead on a cruise ship with thousands of people, playing Bingo, watching Vegas-style acts and visiting touristy ports of call, know that there are alternative ways to get to the spectacular islands and fascinating small harbors of the world. Not a cruiser? Try a different kind of ship. Here’s how
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Enough with the herds of tourists trampling down the same old beaten path in Europe! It’s time to embrace the rich and vast cultural and historical heritage of Europe’s most beautiful nations by immersing yourself in authentic local experiences. We at Windstar are pleased to add an incredible variety of shore excursions in Europe this
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Traveling with Windstar is all about getting intimate with the port of call that your private yacht is visiting on any given day. The intimate size of the six-ship fleet of sailing and power yachts allows guests to enjoy incredible local experiences embracing the culture of the destination, allowing for a more immersive travel experience
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The Adriatic is having a moment. In recent years, Croatia and lesser-known Montenegro have blossomed into “must go now” destinations in Europe, thanks to their stunning beauty, glimmering beaches, and old world charm. Pair those elements with the value, flexibility and many conveniences of a cruise vacation. It’s no wonder Windstar yacht guests love sailing
A fitting bit of news for March – introducing Captain Belinda Bennett. In addition to being the first female and black captain in Windstar’s history, she is the first black female captain in the commercial cruise industry. An exclusive handful of women are currently making waves as captains, with the first American female captain tapped
