June 14, 2022
US$250 million stretch and refurbishment completed by Windstar Cruises
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.
Read More…May 20, 2022
Port reopening uncertainty sees Star Breeze repositioned
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.
Read More…February 4, 2022
Relocation comes as cruise line appoints Director of Revenue Planning
Windstar Cruises last week confirmed it will commence operations from its new headquarters in Miami, effective June 2022.
Read More…January 24, 2022
James Beard Foundation Culinary professionals at sea line-up revealed
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.
Read More…January 17, 2022
Pent-up demand for international travel soars for boutique small ship operator
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.
Read More…December 14, 2021
Seasoned luxury cruise chef to curate menus aboard small-ship specialist’s fleet
Windstar Cruises has poached Karl Gulotta as its new corporate executive chef from the French cruise line, Ponant.
Read More…November 18, 2021
US$79 per day add-on for all beverages, wifi, gratuities and onboard services
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.
Read More…November 12, 2021
Virtuoso travel agency offers no-deposit hold to secure cabin during November 2021
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.
Read More…August 17, 2021
New chef demonstration and four-course themed dinners to launch in 2022
Windstar Cruises and culinary institution, the James Beard Foundation, have renewed and bolstered their relationship which dates back to 2016.
Read More…August 9, 2021
Seabourn veteran of 20 years jumps ship
Windstar Cruises has appointed Stijn Creupelandt as its new Vice President of Hotel Operations and Product Development.
Read More…July 19, 2021
Free drinks now included as part of bundled pricing
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.
Read More…June 26, 2021
Small ship cruise line has Mykonos to itself on restart sailing
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.
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