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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Best Beaches in Puerto Rico

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 …

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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.

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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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Notable Christian Holy Sites Windstar Cruises Visits in the Middle East

Windstar Cruises offers nearly two dozen cruises to the Middle East, visiting a number of bucket list holy sites in Egypt, Jordan, Israel, Oman, Saudi Arabia and beyond.

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Visit Egypt’s Ancient Wonders on a Two-Day Tour of Luxor with Windstar Cruises

In 2024 Windstar is launching a number of exciting new itineraries in the Middle East, half a dozen of which include a two-day tour of Luxor, Egypt.

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Highlights of Windstar’s Rome and Prix du Monde of Monaco Cruise

For a taste of life on the Mediterranean Sea—and exclusive access to the Monaco Grand Prix—Windstar’s Rome and Prix du Monde of Monaco cruise is the perfect voyage.

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Star Legend Completes Successful Dry Dock

Our beautiful Star Legend just completed an extensive dry dock in Sembawang, Singapore. Marine Hotel Superintendent Theresa Rasmussen reports that work was done on all …

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New Year’s Resolutions from Trusted Cruise Travelers: “Life Is Short, Enjoy As Much As You Can!”

As the clock resets a new year at the stroke of midnight, new experiences eagerly beckon travelers to discover lands not yet known to them. …

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Meet Signature Expeditions Creator: New Expedition Captain James Griffiths

We are excited to announce the appointment of Captain James Griffiths to a new position as Expedition Captain for the award-winning small ship cruise line. …

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Vote for Windstar for Best Boutique Cruise & More Awards in USA Today’s “10 Best” Poll

Windstar Cruises has been nominated in five prestigious categories by USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest! Last year Windstar proudly took home Best …

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Behind The Scenes: Goats in Trees & Other Unexpected Cruise Ads

Like nothing you’ve ever seen. Twenty feet in the air, the amazing, climbing goats of Agadir are feasting on the fruit of the argan tree. …

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When the Sea is Your Runway, You Hoist French Couture Sails

Our flagship sailing vessel Wind Surf, one of the largest motor sail yachts (MSY) in the world at 14,745 GRT, recently received crisp new sails, …

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Tips for vacationing with friends

Tips for Vacationing With Friends

It’s Saturday night, and you’ve gathered with your closest friends. Suddenly, you have the idea to cruise the Mediterranean, just you and your pals, and …

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Group travel tips & benefits

Group Travel Tips and Benefits

Are you used to trekking the globe solo or with a significant other? While traveling alone or with a partner has benefits, like quiet “me …

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bucket list travel ideas

Ultimate Bucket List Travel Ideas

What’s on your bucket list? Do you dream of ancient ruins or some of the world’s most beautiful beaches? Maybe your list is brimming with dazzling …

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U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Guide

Are you dreaming of an easy, breezy tropical escape? Consider the U.S. Virgin Islands, also known as America’s paradise. The U.S. Virgin Islands are ideal …

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Big Cruise Ship Vs. Small Cruise Ship – How Do They Differ?

  Cruise ships are not all alike, and size is very much a factor in finding the ocean cruise experience that is right for you. …

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180° Beyond Ordinary Ideas For Your travel Bucket List

Writing our bucket lists is one of those things that gives us something to start planning for and to look forward to in the future. …

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Eat + Drink

Discover exquisite local flavors and innovative culinary creations.
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Windstar President’s Favorite Cocktail – Aperol Spritz Recipe

The Aperol Spritz is a popular ritual onboard any Windstar cruise! The most widespread and commonly drunk aperitif in Italy: a traditional ice-breaker and symbol …

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6 Reasons Why Windstar has the Best Foodie Cruises

Foodie travel is a trend that keeps getting hotter and hotter and Windstar is at the head of the class when it comes to innovative …

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Hugh Acheson’s Cod With Leeks, Chorizo And Pimenton Recipe

We are thrilled to be the 2017 Official Cruise Line of the James Beard Foundation. Our James Beard Culinary Cruises offer guests cooking demonstrations, wine …

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HOW TO COOK OCTOPUS

Chef Annie uses classic French techniques on Southern and Midwestern ingredients at her lauded Louisville restaurant, Decca, where her wood-fired cooking program is a hot attraction.

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Taste of Windstar: Cucumber Press Recipe

June signifies the arrival of summer – the beginnings of outdoor cook-outs, long lazy afternoons, fragrant garden parties and early evening cocktails. Straight off our …

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Windstar Cruises and the James Beard Foundation Announce Super-Star Chef Lineup for New Culinary Cruise Collection

Today at a celebration of Windstar Cruises as the official cruise line of the James Beard Foundation at the famed Beard House in New York …

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SAIL Amsterdam: Tall Ship Parade

Wind Surf recently sailed one of Windstar’s newest itineraries in Northern Europe: the “Windmills and Tall Ships” voyage, which featured an incredible front-row view of …

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Private Event - St. Petersburg: Private Reception at the Catherine Palace

Private Event – St. Petersburg: Reception at the Catherine Palace

Every time we say we have a favorite Private Event, we find a new one that we love the most. Our new favorite is the …

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Destination Discovery Event: “Culloden: Fields of the Bonnie Prince”

We’re really enjoying our Destination Discovery Event program, are you? There are so many unique ones happening around the world each week, and recently we …

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Windstar Guests go for the Gold with Olympian Mark Spitz

On January 17, guests on board Windstar’s Yachtsman’s Caribbean itinerary, were able to mix and mingle with Olympic swimming legend Mark Spitz. Spitz is best …

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Star Pride Celebrates its First Destination Discovery Event in Phuket with A Feast for the Senses

Windstar’s new Destination Discovery Events are a spectacular onshore event created exclusively for Windstar’s guests. These complimentary events are crafted to give guests an in …

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Windstar Cruises Voted ‘World’s Best’

It is with great excitement that we announce Windstar Cruises was just named World’s Best Small Ship Cruise Line by Condé Nast Traveler 2014 Readers’ …

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