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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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9 Ways to Make the Most of Your Visit to Sir Bani Yas Island

9 Ways to Make the Most of Your Visit to Sir Bani Yas Island

Hidden off the coast of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sir Bani Yas Island is the perfect escape for travelers to explore …

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9 Mediterranean Islands to Put on Your Bucket List

9 Mediterranean Islands to Put on Your Bucket List

The Mediterranean region has long captured the hearts of travelers, offering a mesmerizing blend of sun-kissed coastlines, rich cultural heritage and enchanting island vacations. With …

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10 Best UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Croatia

10 Best UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Croatia

Croatia is a splendid traveling destination in the Northwestern part of the Balkan Peninsula. The coastal strip of the crescent-shaped land runs along the Adriatic …

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Windstar Buzz

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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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Unexpected Sweepstakes: Win a 2018 Cruise to Spain, Portugal, and Morocco

Here at Windstar we are enjoying an “Unexpected Fall” and invite our favorite cruisers along to do the same. UNEXPECTED SWEEPSTAKES – TAKE THE QUIZ …

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Windstar Unveils New ‘Unexpected’ Advertisement Campaign

We’re taking travelers in a different direction with the launch of an intriguing new marketing campaign that introduces a brand evolution for our award-winning small …

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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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Guide to Cozumel cruise port

A Guide to Cozumel Cruise Port

Cozumel is an island paradise steeped in Mayan, Mexican and Caribbean culture. It’s widely loved for its pristine coral reefs and sparkling blue waters. It’s …

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How many people can I expect on my cruise

How Many People Can I Expect on My Cruise?

Are you considering booking a cruise, but don’t want to deal with crowds? If you’re the type of traveler who would prefer to avoid a …

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Why People Like Cruising

If you’ve never cruised before, it may be hard to understand why some people are self-proclaimed cruise addicts. Some travelers love cruising so much that …

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How to Sanitize Your Space and Airplane Seat

If you’re aching to dig your toes into Caribbean sand or feel the caress of a Mediterranean breeze, you probably can’t wait to set sail again. …

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Pompeii Essential facts and tips to make the most of your day tour to the ruins

Once a popular resort destination for Rome’s upper class, a tour through present day Pompeii is an eerie yet fascinating journey through the last days …

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Eat + Drink

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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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Highly-Awarded Chef Graeme Cockburn Joins Windstar Cruises

Windstar is proud to announce the appointment of Graeme Cockburn as Corporate Executive Chef overseeing menu and recipe development; culinary talent retention, recruitment and training; …

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Windstar & James Beard Foundation Team Up on Culinary Travel Tour de Force

We are thrilled to be announced as official cruise line of the James Beard Foundation and sponsor of the organization’s esteemed JBF Awards, Taste America®, …

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Chef Michael’s Thanksgiving Recipes: Traditional Turkey with Bacon, Fennel & Apple Bread Dressing & Cider Gravy

by Windstar Cruises Corporate Executive Chef Michael Sabourin The holidays are a time to gather, take time out of busy schedules to enjoy the company …

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Eat Sushi, Viking Style

by Kathleen Squires I enjoy being a denizen of the sushi bars of New York City, and I particularly savor sitting within arm’s reach of …

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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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Our Favorite Moments: Star Pride Christening Ceremony

On May 5th, we launched Star Pride, the first addition to the Windstar fleet in 16 years.  We took possession of Star Pride April 17th, …

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Star Pride Inaugural Voyage: A Day In Portofino

Joe Duckett, Windstar’s Vice President of Marketing and Sales, is currently on board the inaugural voyage of Star Pride. Today he enjoyed one of Windstar’s …

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Windstar Takes Center Stage at SAIL Amsterdam

The world’s tallest sailing yacht, Windstar’s Wind Surf, will take part in the world’s largest sailing parade, SAIL Amsterdam, in 2015, and our guests will …

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An Italian Windstar Wedding

TJ and Sari tied the knot at Castello Brown in Portofino, Italy, last year during a private ceremony officiated by Windstar Captain Wakelam. We are …

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Windstar Filipino Crew Donation

All of us at Windstar Cruises continue to be saddened by the devastation in the Philippines caused by Typhoon Haiyan. Our alumni and team members …

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