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The world's best small ship line. With no more than 310 guests, each moment is all about you, yours to enjoy, yours to explore.
WINDSTAR CRUISES operates a six-ship fleet of small sailing and all-suite yachts visiting over 318 ports sailing throughout Europe, including Northern Europe, Iceland, the Mediterranean, Greece, the Holy Lands, Middle East, the Caribbean, Costa Rica & the Panama Canal, Asia, Alaska, Australia & New Zealand, and cruising year-round in Tahiti. Windstar’s fleet is the market leader in small ship cruising, winning awards with Travel + Leisure, Conde Nast, and AFAR. Calling on off-the-beaten-path and popular ports with over 2,500 shore excursions world-wide, the boutique cruise line carries fewer than 350 passengers on its small ships and takes travelers on cruises that are 180 degrees from ordinary. They are known for their immersive and authentic experiences, unique, port-intensive itineraries, exceptional award-winning service, and innovative culinary program featuring recipes from James Beard Foundation affiliated chefs. Windstar Cruises is part of the Xanterra Travel Collection, a group of global hospitality and travel companies, and is owned by The Anschutz Corporation.
Signature On Deck Barbecue
Windstar treats you to a unique Deck Barbecue gala that will take place one night per voyage on the pool deck. The 5-star buffet offers an array of dishes including an Asian-style suckling pig served with apple sauce. The executive chef grills basted lobster tail; jerk marinated chicken drumsticks and the fresh catch of the day. In addition, seafood paella is cooked right on deck. After dining is complete, our crew performs their popular line dancing show.
Cruise Fares Include
•Champagne welcome reception
•Signature Sail Away to Vangelis’ “1492 Conquest of Paradise”
•Windstar’s Signature Onboard Barbecue and the beloved crew show*
•Local performances onboard**
•Learning how to sail with the Captain or officers on our Open Bridge
•Ocean views from all beautifully appointed staterooms or suites
•Cooking demonstrations powered by the James Beard Foundation and recipes by James Beard Foundation chefs
•All meals, in all venues, including 24-hour room service
•All non-alcoholic beverages, including specialty tea and coffee drinks
•Market tours with the chef to select seasonal local ingredients for upcoming meals**
•Watersports Platform, including all watersports equipment featuring complimentary kayaks, paddleboards, water trampoline and more*
* Dependent on port and weather conditions. Watersports equipment is not available in Alaska. Only Signature Expeditions will operate from the Watersports Platform when in Alaska.
** In most regions.
Onboard a Windstar yacht, guests dine when, where and with whom they like; with a choice of three restaurants (five on Wind Surf). All meals, in all venues, are included. Options include our fine dining restaurant, AmphorA, the epicurean style Veranda, French-bistro inspired Stella Bistro (Wind Surf) and romantic Candles Grill, for al fresco dining under the stars.
Indulge your senses at the WindSpa. If your focus is relaxation, discover the delights of WindSpa – simply dedicated to you. Select the perfect treatment to revitalize, refresh and reinvigorate you. Your every wish will be fulfilled.
Portofino, St. Kitts, Taipei … no matter what destination beckons you, the local flavor of the culture is deliciously captured when you dine onboard your Windstar ship. Fresh, local ingredients — often selected by your ship’s chef on a trip to the local market — along with seasonal produce and culinary ingenuity, go into each perfectly presented dish. Delight your palette with recipes created by James Beard chefs such as Hugh Acheson and Andy Ricker, or, for a unforgettable foodie experience, join Windstar culinary themed cruise.
Choose as many Shore Excursions as you like throughout your voyage. Your Vacation Planner will help you select the right ones for your own experience and make sure your space is reserved when you step on board.
Add a Windstar Tour Package before or after your cruise. Intimate, escorted tours include hotels and fascinating insights that allow you to explore, encounter, and engage even more. Options are available for most Windstar voyages.
At Windstar, they don’t just take you to fascinating destinations, wthey take you into them, giving you unique access to knowledge and activities that enhance your understanding of the places you visit. Complimentary Destination Discovery Events on select sailings treat you to iconic experiences that capture the essence of your locale. Guest Lecturers intrigue you with regional topics, adding new dimensions to your voyage. And small group excursions take you to meet locals who are delighted to share their homes, cuisines, and cultures with you.
Windstar Yacht Club members enjoy special benefits when you book, while you’re on board, and every time you share the Windstar experience with friends and family.Yacht Club members receive special benefits and privileges as follows:
