Windstar Cruises is increasing its focus on the UK in 2026 with the introduction of its first ever series of cruises home-porting in London, comprising three short taster cruises as well as two longer cruises through the stunning Norwegian Fjords. The three and four night taster cruises, which take place Read more…
In line with the trend of kicking off the new year with a health and wellness focus, Windstar Cruises has announced new wellness-themed cruises for 2025 – the Mind, Body & Spirit Collection. Designed for travellers interested in embracing a holistic approach to transforming their lives, these select cruises combine immersive Read more…
Windstar Cruises is adding a new itinerary in 2026 to its popular Canada & New England season of sailings which are autumn travel favourites thanks to the line’s ability to visit primarily smaller, scenic ports where big ships don’t go. The line’s 312-guest motor yacht Star Pride sails in the region during the Read more…
The new Star Seeker yacht, the first Star Class new build for small ship line Windstar Cruises, has floated out of the building dock, touching water for the first time at the WestSEA Shipyard in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. A float out is a maritime tradition of marking when a Read more…
Windstar Cruises has officially kicked off its ruby anniversary sailing season, marking 40 years since the company’s founding and celebrating its exemplary small ship cruising style and much-loved crew. The milestone celebration brought together two of Windstar’s iconic vessels—a Star Class motor yacht and Wind Class sailing yacht—in the port Read more…
Windstar Cruises Wind Surf, one of the world’s largest sailing ships and the flagship of small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises, is preparing for phase 1 of extensive renovations taking place in Cadiz November 2024. The classic five-masted sailing yacht will emerge with a fresh look on its Classic Caribbean holiday cruise departing Read more…
Windstar Cruises has announced a significant expansion of itineraries in the South Pacific, the only region other than the Mediterranean where Windstar sails year-round. Beginning in 2026, Windstar will offer new experiences visiting Fiji, Tonga and the Cook Islands, in addition to existing sailings in Tahiti and the Society Islands, Read more…
Windstar Cruises’ newest ship, Star Seeker, will join the small ship company’s fleet in December 2025, and today the line has announced itinerary plans and opened reservations for the 112-suite yacht’s inaugural season including the Caribbean, Alaska and Japan. The maiden will depart from Málaga on 28th December 2025, crossing Read more…
Windstar Cruises began sailing in 2024 to the Marquesas Islands – a remote, South Pacific paradise that welcomes just a few thousand visitors per year, and in July the Marquesas received broad international recognition by being named one of the planet’s newest UNESCO World Heritage sites. Windstar is commemorating the Read more…
Small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises is unveiling a first look at its Star Seeker – a 224-guest, brand-new ship that will debut in January 2026. Star Seeker will have 112 spacious suites, all but ten featuring a full private veranda or floor-to-ceiling infinity window. The ship also boasts five Read more…
Windstar Cruises has today unveiled its 2026 European voyages, with more new ports and itineraries than the line has ever debuted in a single season. There are 15 brand-new itineraries, 34 first-time ports, a litany of new Star Collector sailings (which combine several itineraries into one epic/longer adventure) and a first-ever Read more…
Two Windstar Cruises ships will meet in Turkey for a celebration event at Ephesus in October; extended Ruby Anniversary season will include special giveaways, crew commemorations, signature cocktails & more. Windstar Cruises will commemorate its 40th anniversary season starting in October 2024. To mark this milestone and kick off the Read more…