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Windstar Cruises offers a distinctive and luxurious sailing experience tailored for travelers who crave personalized adventures. Their fleet of small ships, designed like elegant yachts, accommodates between 148 to 342 guests, allowing access to ports and destinations beyond the reach of larger vessels. This intimate setting ensures a more authentic and less crowded travel experience, where guests can discover hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path locations, making each journey truly exclusive and memorable.
Specializing in creating bespoke itineraries aboard sail-ship yachts, Windstar Cruises emphasizes flexibility and freedom for its guests. With no fixed schedules, travelers can enjoy a variety of onboard activities such as live music, world-class dining experiences, and unique watersports opportunities. This personalized approach enables guests to immerse themselves fully in the journey, surrounded by luxurious amenities and attentive service that enhance every moment. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection, Windstar Cruises combines exceptional global hospitality with a commitment to delivering unforgettable voyages, ensuring each cruise is a seamless blend of luxury, intimacy, and exploration.
Windstar Cruises
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Cruise Ships
Windstar Cruises operates a fleet of six ships, each designed to evoke the ambiance of a private yacht while providing modern amenities and comforts. The fleet includes the Wind Surf, the largest sailing yacht in the world, featuring five impressive masts and carrying up to 342 guests. With its elegant design and spacious decks, Wind Surf offers a blend of traditional sailing with modern luxury, including gourmet dining, a spa, and various entertainment options. The fleet also includes the Star Breeze, Star Legend, and Star Pride, three all-suite motor yachts that accommodate up to 312 guests each. These ships offer spacious accommodations with luxurious amenities, including multiple dining venues, a spa, and a fitness center. For those seeking a more intimate sailing experience, the Wind Spirit and Wind Star yachts each carry up to 148 guests. These ships provide a unique sailing experience with billowing sails and a cozy atmosphere, perfect for exploring smaller, less crowded ports.
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Destinations
Windstar Cruises sails to over 330 ports worldwide, including Europe, the Caribbean, Tahiti, Southeast Asia, and beyond. The cruise line focuses on visiting smaller, less touristy ports, allowing guests to explore hidden gems and cultural treasures off the beaten path. Popular itineraries include Mediterranean voyages, Caribbean island-hopping adventures, and exotic journeys through Southeast Asia and the South Pacific. Windstar Cruises specializes in destinations where larger ships cannot dock, such as St.Lucia, Virgin Gorda, Malta, the Amalfi Coast, Mykonos, and St.Kitts.Cruise itineraries range from 5 to 14 days, offering guests the chance to visit diverse locations in the Caribbean, Costa Rica, Northern Europe, the Western Mediterranean, the Panama Canal, and beyond. Each voyage promises unique stops and a personalized experience, making every journey unforgettable.
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Accommodations
Windstar Cruises offers a range of luxurious accommodations, from cozy studio staterooms to expansive suites ideal for families. Each room is elegantly decorated and equipped with premium amenities, including Waffle Weave Robes and Slippers, a fully-stocked mini-fridge and mini-bar, a queen-size bed with high-quality linens, an interactive television, direct dial phones, and L'Occitane bath products. Guests also enjoy fresh fruits, WiFi access, ample storage space, and 24-hour room service, ensuring a comfortable and indulgent stay. The suites provide additional space and luxury, with separate living and sleeping areas, upgraded amenities, and private balconies offering stunning ocean views. The exceptional service from the attentive staff enhances the onboard experience, with meticulous housekeeping and assistance with any special requests.In addition to luxurious accommodations, Windstar Cruises offers gourmet dining, a spa, a fitness center, various lounges and bars, and a unique Watersports Platform for direct access to water activities. These features combine to create a sophisticated and unforgettable cruise experience, making Windstar Cruises a top choice for travelers seeking comfort and luxury at sea.
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Dining
Windstar Cruises offers an exceptional dining experience that blends local flavors with global cuisines across a variety of venues onboard. The elegant AmphorA restaurant serves gourmet cuisine in a refined atmosphere, while Candles provides intimate dining under the starlit sky. Casual dining is available at the Veranda, offering buffet-style breakfast and lunch with breathtaking ocean views. Specialty dining options highlight regional dishes and feature fresh, locally sourced ingredients, ensuring every meal is a culinary delight. Windstar’s commitment to culinary excellence extends beyond onboard venues. Their culinary programs showcase a diverse array of fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced directly from port cities, reflecting local cultures and cuisines. Guests can also participate in unique Market Tours, joining the ship’s chef on shore excursions to local markets to select ingredients for special evening meals, enhancing the immersive dining experience onboard Windstar Cruises.
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Onboard Activities
Windstar Cruises offers a variety of onboard activities designed to enhance the guest experience and provide both relaxation and entertainment. Guests can indulge in gourmet dining at multiple restaurants, enjoy live music and performances, or unwind at one of the stylish lounges and bars. The onboard spa and fitness center provide opportunities for wellness and rejuvenation, while the pool deck offers a perfect spot for sunbathing and swimming. For the adventurous, Windstar’s unique Watersports Platform allows guests to enjoy water activities directly from the ship, including kayaking, paddleboarding, and snorkeling. Cooking classes, wine tastings, and enrichment programs offer additional ways to engage and learn during the cruise. With a range of activities catering to diverse interests, Windstar Cruises ensures that every guest finds something enjoyable and memorable to do on board.
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Kids Programs
Windstar Cruises offers a tailored Kids Program designed for children aged 4 to 12, featuring supervised activities led by trained youth counselors. This program includes arts and crafts sessions, interactive games, storytelling, and treasure hunts, providing both entertainment and educational value. It aims to create a safe and engaging environment where young travelers can learn, explore, and make new friends while onboard. Parents can rest assured knowing their children are in good hands, allowing them to relax and enjoy their cruise experience. Windstar Cruises' commitment to family-friendly travel ensures that every member of the family can enjoy a memorable vacation together, combining adventure and relaxation while sailing to diverse destinations worldwide. The Kids Program enhances the overall cruise experience, making Windstar Cruises a top choice for families seeking quality time and fun at sea.
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