Promising to be “180 degrees from ordinary”, this may be the closest you ever get to sailing your own yacht. Onboard one of Windstar Cruises’ masted or motored sailing ships, every day is a day of splendid choices, awakening your sense of wonder. Here, surprise and delight are constant companions, helping you navigate a uniquely personal and pleasurable cruise experience, like discovering hidden wonders at less-traveled ports. Onboard, you’ll enjoy elegant spaces, playful pursuits, and the attentive service of a crew to passenger ratio of 1:1.5. You’ll also dine really, really well – after all, Windstar is the Official Cruise Line of the James Beard Foundation, emphasizing its culinary excellence, celebrating its culinary innovation, and setting the stage for extraordinary dishes served at every meal, every day of your voyage.
Type: Small-Ship Ocean Cruise, with masted or motored sailing ships
Destinations: Asia, Australia and New Zealand, the Caribbean, Costa Rica and the Panama Canal, Europe, Mexico, North America (including Alaska), Tahiti, Ocean Crossings, and more
Inclusive: All-Inclusive Packages and Beverage Packages available
Travel Focus: Country club casual with yacht-like adventure
Accommodations: Well-appointed, thoughtfully-designed staterooms with plenty of storage and indulgences like fine Egyptian linens and a marble bathroom
Family Travel: Children two and older are welcome to cruise with Windstar, though it’s a decidedly adult-oriented cruising experience; no specific child-friendly activities are offered and there are no child-minding facilities
Dining: A selection of open-seating dining venues, each serving exciting, ingenius fare produced from fresh ingredients and seasonal produce often selected by the ship’s chef at a local market
Onboard Enrichment: Complimentary Destination Discovery Events share the essence of upcoming ports and Guest Lecturers add dimension to your voyage with talks on regional topics
Health-Conscious Amenities: A Fitness Center, pool, WindSpa, and Watersports Platform (that opens directly from the back of each ship) that includes complimentary kayaks, paddleboards, water trampolines, and water skis
Extras: Optional land packages available before/after cruise