“If you wait until retirement to go see the Parthenon, you might not make it up the steps.” Wise words from an anonymous traveler. At Windstar we are applauding a growing trend among our guests: celebrating their milestone moments as they define them. We’re talking taking that cruise to Alaska because you crave one more …
Celebrate the Moment! Small Groups Earn Free Cruises on Windstar Read More »
Two years ago we cruised with Windstar on Star Breeze from Barcelona to Lisbon and fell in love with sailing the seas on this small luxury ship. So, when we found out Star Breeze would be cruising Costa Rica and the Panama Canal we knew it would be an ideal ship to transit the Canal. …
Guest Review of Windstar’s Costa Rica & Panama Canal Cruise Read More »
by Lena Katz Everyone has a mental picture of the stereotypical sunburned and hard-drinking cruiser that frequents inexpensive mass-market ships; as well as the well heeled elderly type found on a luxury ocean cruise line. However, the spectrum of typical cruise ship passengers found on mega-ships is completely different from the spectrum of personalities …
By Veronica Stoddart Janet and Tim Elliott, retirees from Wilmington, N.C., were drawn to their first Windstar cruise, in the South Pacific, by the small size of Windstar’s yachts. “The smaller number of people appealed to me,” says Janet. “The size is perfect.” What they didn’t expect, however, was that five years later on …
It’s clear that the popularity of small ship cruising is a fast growing trend in travel and cruising, as we just had a record booking week for cruises to Tahiti and the Tuamotu Islands. Windstar Cruises’ romantic and unique style of cruising is unmatched when it comes to enjoying Tahiti’s sun-soaked beaches, crystal-clear waters, incredible …
Six Things You Should Know About A Windstar Tahiti Cruise Read More »
by Kathleen Squires Though the onboard kitchen of Windstar’s Star Legend is notable for its international cuisine, circumnavigating Iceland allows for access to remote restaurants with local specialties hard to find anywhere else. Where else might you try minke whale? Or puffin heart? Here, a guide to the best local restaurants in each of the …
by Tawna Brown Lazing on a giant floating mat, with the warm waters of the South Pacific Ocean caressing my body, I couldn’t help but be pleased with how well I orchestrated this very moment. I managed to escape the frigid Canadian winter (at temperatures of – 40 Fahrenheit) and am now sailing on a …
Do you have the need for speed? Whether it be hearing the sound of the engines, smelling the burnt rubber on the track, or watching the frenzied pit crew, attending a top international auto race boasts an experience unmatched by any other. However, the journey doesn’t begin and end at the track – bearing witness …
Hitting Overdrive: Experiencing the Sexiest Automobile Races in the World Read More »
By Everett Potter Windstar Cruises is more than a fleet of elegant, intimate yachts that call at some of the most beautiful ports in the world. It’s also a passport to adventure, a cruise line capable of delivering signature moments that are essentials on your bucket list. Indeed, Windstar curates life-changing experiences, thanks to ships …
By Aaron Saunders They said it was the canal that couldn’t be built — and for a while, it was. In 1881, the French tried for more than a decade before admitting defeat. The United States picked up the cause in 1904, and it took them another 10 years before the engineering marvel that is …
Size Matters: Why Cruising The Panama Canal on a Small Cruise Ship is Best Read More »
If you wouldn’t be caught dead on a cruise ship with thousands of people, playing Bingo, watching Vegas-style acts and visiting touristy ports of call, know that there are alternative ways to get to the spectacular islands and fascinating small harbors of the world. Not a cruiser? Try a different kind of ship. Here’s how …
Not a Cruiser? This is the most anti-cruise you’ve never heard of. Read More »
We can’t believe it has almost been a year since we started sailing year-round in Tahiti. Time flies when you’re having fun! There are SO many reasons to book a trip to visit the incredible islands of French Polynesia (hello, just look at this picture and try not to go on a mental vacation there …
3 Myths Standing Between You and your Dream Vacation to Tahiti Read More »
By Kitty Bean Yancey Visitors to France often are intimidated by French style and formidably rigid etiquette — not to mention café waiters who may ignore awkward outsiders. It can be a shock to go from being a pampered insider on a yacht-like luxury cruise such as those offered by Windstar to feeling at sea …
French Secrets for Fitting in While Cruising the Riviera Read More »
Travel professionals get this question a lot: “Should I visit the French OR Italian Riviera? I don’t have time for both.” Well, both are beautiful and glamorous. Both have delicious cuisine (Salade Niçoise vs. Fresh Pasta with Ligurian Basil Pesto). Both have scrumptious local wine (rosés in France vs. white wines from Vermentino grapes in …
Which Riviera is Right for Me? French or Italian? Read More »
By Lynn & Cele Seldon Just what is it about Windstar Cruises that lures executives from competing cruise lines onto Windstar’s ships time and time again. “Several years ago, I started noticing how many executives from other lines that we had sailing with us,” says Joe Duckett, Windstar’s vice president of sales and marketing. “Without …
Shh! This is the line other cruise execs cruise on their own time Read More »
Are you ready to get away from it all? Whether celebrating a special occasion or seeking solace from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, there’s no better place to say “I love you” to your special someone than at an exclusive oasis surrounded by the world’s most pristine water and stunning landscapes. Couples count …
