Some journeys are remembered for the places they visit. Others are remembered for what was served at the table. As the Official Cruise Line of the James Beard Foundation®, Windstar Cruises promises both. The world’s leading small ship line has unveiled its 2027 lineup of James Beard Foundation chef sailings, Read more
Windstar Cruises is opening the doors to three remarkable European landmarks in 2027 with new complimentary Destination Discovery Events in Livorno, Dubrovnik and London — including after-hours access to the Tower of London. The experiences debut alongside the inaugural European season of Star Explorer, Windstar’s newest 224-guest all-suite yacht. Each Destination Discovery Read more
Some of the world’s most memorable journeys begin with saying yes. Windstar Cruises has unveiled More Reasons to Say Yes, a limited-time booking offer that pairs a complimentary all-inclusive upgrade worth more than £1,000 for two guests on a seven-night voyage, a reduced £300 per stateroom deposit and additional Yacht Read more
Driven by strong demand for Asia voyages, Windstar Cruises is expanding its presence in the region with the launch of its 2028/2029 Asia season aboard the 112-suite Star Seeker. As of June 2026, bookings for Star Seeker’s 2027 Asia voyages have nearly doubled ahead of the same time last year, Read more
As Windstar Cruises’ new Star Seeker yacht navigates Alaska for the first time this month, the cruise line is already looking ahead, opening bookings for its 2028 Alaska cruise season. The Alaskan itineraries feature a collection of small-ship voyages designed to bring travellers closer to glaciers, wildlife and remote communities. Read more
As consumers navigate ongoing travel uncertainty, Windstar Cruises today announced the launch of its new Peace of Mind Promise which gives guests the confidence to book now for eligible 2026 and 2027 sailings with unmatched flexibility and full-itinerary protection. With many travellers still finalising their summer 2026 plans, this benefit Read more
When Windstar Cruises 148-guest Wind Star debuted 40 years ago, it helped pioneer a new kind of cruising, with real working sails, an intimate scale and an experience that felt more like a private yacht than a traditional cruise. Now, Windstar has completed a full transformation of the original sailing Read more
Windstar Cruises is opening bookings for its 2028 French Polynesia season with the choice of a sailing yacht or motor yacht experience. Building on the addition of Wind Star to the South Pacific programme in 2027, the line will deliver an expansive line-up of small-ship voyages across Tahiti, the Tuamotus, Read more
What happens when river cruise travellers have sailed the world’s great waterways — from the Rhine and Danube to the Douro and Mekong — but don’t want to give up the intimate, culturally immersive style they love? Windstar Cruises has the answer. The small ship leader is defining a new Read more
As travellers increasingly seek out experiences that go beyond crowded ports and one-size-fits-all cruising, Windstar Cruises is leaning into what it does best: offering intimate small-ship journeys with uncommon access and deeper cultural discovery. That approach comes into full focus with the opening of bookings for Windstar’s winter 2027-2028 season, Read more
Windstar Cruises debuted its newest all-suite yacht, Star Seeker, with a splash at its Miami Christening Event. Following the ceremony, Star Seeker departed on an eight-night Star Seeker Christening Sailing from Miami to San Juan, with stops in the Dominican Republic and the British Virgin Islands. In 2026, Star Seeker Read more
Windstar Cruises is elevating the 2026 Wave Season with its most valuable offer to date. The new ‘Cruise Beyond’ promotion is available between 18th December 2025 and 31st March 2026 on select voyages through 31st March 2027, giving guests compelling reasons to book their next small-ship cruise journey. For a Read more