Windstar Cruises has confirmed the debut of its all-suite Star Plus Class Star Pride yacht, sailing from Athens on a sold-out, eight-day voyage to Barcelona, stopping at ports including Gythion, Corfu, Argostoli, Messina (Taormina), Trapani, and Cagliari. Star Pride is the third and final of Windstar’s Star Plus Class yachts to emerge from Italy’s Fincantieri shipyard following a complex lengthening and transformation project.

Windstar Cruises has cancelled its scheduled cruises in Asia for the northern autumn of 2022, citing the continued uncertainty regarding ports reopening in the region. The decision impacts a couple of close-to-home voyages.

Windstar Cruises last week confirmed it will commence operations from its new headquarters in Miami, effective June 2022.

Windstar Cruises has released details for the full lineup of James Beard Foundation-affiliated guest chefs for its series of three themed culinary cruises in 2022. The all-female trio includes Atlanta’s Chef Jennifer Hill Booker, San Francisco’s Chef Tanya Holland, and Boston’s Chef Irene Li.

Windstar Cruises has released its 2022 Wave Season promotion, offering up to US$1,000 onboard credit per stateroom or up to two free hotel nights (inclusive of transfer from hotel to yacht, breakfast, WiFi and resort fees and taxes.

Windstar Cruises has poached Karl Gulotta as its new corporate executive chef from the French cruise line, Ponant.

Windstar Cruises is now offering all-inclusive pricing options for its guests, priced from an additional US$79 per guest per day. The Miami-based cruise line will however continue to offer guests cruise-only fares.The pricing structure change was announced formally this week but on social media earlier in the month.

Discerning Traveller is now offering clients the ability to book cruise packages online with live integration to cruise line partners. The family-operated member of the Virtuoso network says it is the first Australian dedicated luxury and experiential travel agent to offer the service.

Windstar Cruises and culinary institution, the James Beard Foundation, have renewed and bolstered their relationship which dates back to 2016.

Windstar Cruises has appointed Stijn Creupelandt as its new Vice President of Hotel Operations and Product Development.

Windstar Cruises has recommenced its cruises in French Polynesia/the Islands of Tahiti aboard Wind Spirit, signalling the restart of half the small-ship cruise line’s fleet since the pandemic pause.

Windstar Cruises has resumed operation on the water with the first voyage aboard the four-masted yacht Wind Star completing her first seven-day cruise last week. The sailing operated roundtrip from Athens and explored the Greek Isles, visiting Nafplio, Monemvasia, and Patmos, as well as Santorini and Mykonos.