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
Whether it’s Costa Rica, the Caribbean or the Tahitian Islands, Windstar offers a number of cruises to stunning tropical locations. From snorkeling in crystal clear …
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) protects important sites globally by designating them as World Heritage Sites. Many travelers choose to visit …
Mexico is home to 35 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including 27 cultural sites, six natural sites and two mixed sites. With so many to choose …
Tihoti is one of Windstar’s incredible Tahitian guides, and he talks about his tattoos and keeping Tahitian culture alive in the digital age.
World Heritage sites are designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as culturally and historically significant. These locations represent humanity’s contribution …
While cruises sail worldwide, many travelers favor the Caribbean, and for a good reason. Caribbean cruises sail year-round, allowing travelers to explore white sand beaches …
We continue making big changes to our fleet deployment, and recently announced eight new itineraries in Northern Europe and 12 new Mediterranean itineraries, bringing Windstar’s …
Wind Spirit underwent extensive renovations recently, traveling from Tahiti to Auckland, New Zealand where it was in the dry dock facility for 12 days. Work …
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 …
Boutique luxury cruise line plans first-ever itineraries in New England & Canada, with highlights of Boston, New York, Montreal, Quebec City, and more. Start …
By Fran Golden A Day in the Life of John Delaney, President of Windstar Cruises. You can always count on John Delaney, president of Windstar …
Windstar Cruises’ Star Legend earned a perfect score of 100 on a recent routine United States Public Health (USPH) inspection conducted by the U.S. Centers …
Maintaining personal hygiene can seem challenging when you’re dog sledding in Alaska or hiking in Guatemala. And it can be just as tricky when you’re spending …
Imagine strolling bougainvillea-lined paths with the Mediterranean sparkling below, or roaming through tropical greenery to reach a refreshing waterfall. A cruise allows you to enjoy …
Do you need inspiration for your next globe-trotting adventure? Or do you need photos to satisfy your wanderlust as you wait to head abroad? In …
Cruise ships travel far distances carrying anywhere from 100 to 6,000 passengers, depending on a vessel’s size. Some ships cross the Atlantic and the Pacific …
Parts of a Cruise Ship While you may not be contemplating the components of a cruise ship as you watch the sunset from your cozy …
Have you ever wondered how fast a cruise ship goes? It’s hard to imagine a massive vessel, complete with rooms, restaurants, entertainment centers and possibly …
Seared Wild Striped Bass with Tomato Sage “Fondue” Recipe Courtesy: Chef Michel Nischan, 2016 Serves 6 Ingredients: 2 tablespoons roasted garlic cloves (4-5 cloves) 2 …
This week we’re very excited to launch our first-ever James Beard Foundation Culinary Collection cruise, sailing aboard the Wind Surf on an eight-day voyage from …
Windstar Cruises celebrated the announcement of its chef line-up for the newly launched James Beard Collection of culinary cruises at New York’s James Beard House …
Foodies rejoice! We’ve just revealed the exciting line-up of award-winning chefs preparing to set sail on our “James Beard Foundation Collection” of culinary-focused cruises. For …
Windstar recently welcomed aboard the Private Event program in 2015. (In case you hadn’t heard, each Windstar sailing now boasts a unique and complimentary “private …
We’re very excited to announce our newest Private Event Host, “Royal Chef” Darren McGrady! Chef Darren is part of the global roll-out of Windstar’s new …
During a recent Yachting the Rivera voyage guests on board Wind Star were treated to a spectacular display of fireworks during the Deck Barbecue in …
Windstar Cruises partnered with Kathie Lee and Hoda from The Today Show to give one lucky fan a voyage of a lifetime. Brian Hassell from …
Wind Star guests and newlyweds Jeff & Shari were recently married on the bow of our yacht in picturesque Santorini, Greece, and were gracious enough …
In celebration of Day of the Seafarer, an international holiday celebrated by the International Maritime Organization, we want to thank our amazing crew. While all …
When embarking on a Windstar cruise not only will you get closer to the world you want to see by visiting the world’s best small …
To celebrate Earth Day, Windstar Cruises participated in Golden Gardens Park restoration efforts, hosted by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). There were over 50 volunteers …
