Have you wondered how Windstar plans its itineraries, chooses the wines for its onboard wine lists and develops shore excursions in ports of call? Welcome to Windstar’s new Winds of Change podcast, just launched in January 2025, which is all about offering insider access to how cruises are developed.
Greece is known for fabulous beaches, quaint villages, great food and thriving cities. But no trip to the Greek Isles is complete without exploring its history as the birthplace of Western civilization some 4,000 years ago. UNESCO includes 19 places in Greece on its list of World Heritage Sites, and many of them are part of our Greek Isles and Adriatic cruise experience.
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 …
This mantra came across my Facebook feed, on one of the last days of 2023, and it caught my attention. I don’t necessarily agree that …
The Mediterranean’s one of the most popular regions of the world for travel and the big news in cruise is that the season, already a …
Iceland is one of my favorite places in the world, and over the past 30 years I have cruised, explored on land, and combined cruises …
Dance has long been a way for cultures to express themselves and tell stories about what they value. Depending on context and location, dancing can …
We cut our ship in half! On October 17, sparking cutting torch in hand, Windstar Cruises President John Delaney made the final cut to the …
On September 5th, 2019 at Fincantieri’s shipyard, in Palermo, Italy, Christopher Prelog, Vice President of Fleet Operations for Seattle-based Windstar Cruises, pushed the button which …
On April 2nd, 2019 at Fincantieri’s shipyard “Arsenale Triestino San Marco”, in Trieste, Italy, John Gunner, Vice President of Expansion Projects for Windstar Cruises, pushed …
In September 2017, the tiny island of Barbuda was hit by Hurricane Irma, a devastating Category 5 storm. Two weeks later it was hit again …
We make sure you don’t miss a beat of adventure on land and the high seas by curating everything the minute you arrive at the …
We couldn’t be more excited about Windstar Cruises $250 Million Star Plus Initiative. Not only will the three Star-Class vessels’ engines be completely replaced, but …
You want your wedding to be beautiful, unique and memorable for everyone. What better way to achieve this goal than with a cruise elopement? Getting …
Traveling the world can be an exhilarating experience. You spend hours researching your destination and planning your itinerary, and seeing everything go according to plan …
Home to one of the best snorkeling and diving locations in the world, Roatan, Honduras, is a popular cruise destination for a good reason. The …
A cruise is a great way to travel and celebrate with your friends, family members or co-workers. When you book a cruise for a group …
Are you excited about an upcoming trip you’re planning? Or have you recently gone on a getaway, gotten to your hotel room and realized you …
Are you curious about the Blue Lagoon? Perhaps you’ve seen photos of bathers relaxing in the lagoon’s milky turquoise waters, or maybe you’ve listened to …
Before we start making a simple lemon tiramisu, we will tell you where we got this recipe. Gorgeous seasonal produce and beautiful markets constantly inspire …
1) Red or White? It’s seasonal. In the summer or spring, the warm months, we love to have things that are bright and racy and …
Written by Monique Volz (Ambitious Kitchen) & Sarah Fennel (Broma Bakery) In The Kitchen It’s 10am on a Sunday in Star Legend kitchen. We are …
Here is Windstar’s take on a classic Caprese salad recipe by our corporate executive chef Graeme Cockburn. Graeme is responsible for overseeing menu and recipe development …
This Heirloom Tomato & Burrata Salad recipe is from one of Puerto Rico’s best chefs, Mario Pagán. He owns three of the finest restaurants in …
As the Official Cruise Line of the James Beard Foundation, cruise guests on every single Windstar sailing enjoy culinary demonstrations of James Beard Award-winning chef …
Written by Collette and Scott Stohler, Roamaroo “Cruising is for old people,” they said. “The food on cruise ships is terrible,” they thought. “I don’t …
Wendy Perrin is a travel addict (90 countries) and mom of two boys (28 countries). One of the most influential women in travel, in May …
We are very excited to announce that Windstar Cruises recently landed on two “World’s Best” lists, named both #3 World’s Best Small Ship Cruise Line …
Guest Review is written by Jeff B. Rarely does a second experience live up to a perfect first one but in the case of recent …
Windstar Cruises ranking as a top selection for “Favorite Cruise Lines.” The ranking focused on the fleet’s expansion of three additional power yachts, exclusive complimentary …
On August 17, guests on Windstar’s Dreams of Tahiti voyage were able to mix and mingle with royalty: Mareva Georges, the former Miss Tahiti and …
