Cruise news (Wind Star-tagged)
Windstar expands South Pacific cruises with dual yacht deployment in Tahiti
Windstar Cruises has announced a significant expansion of its operations in French Polynesia, commencing in March 2027. The newly refurbished sailing...
September 6, 2025- Cruise Industry
Windstar expands Caribbean and Latin American deployment for Winter 2026–2027
Windstar Cruises has unveiled its most extensive schedule to date in the Caribbean and Latin America, announcing 35 sailings across ten itineraries...
August 31, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Windstar Cruises scheduled first winter Canary Islands season (Nov 2025-Feb 2026)
Windstar announced its first full winter season in Spain's Canary Islands. The program, running from November 2025 to February 2026, includes 9x 10...
January 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Windstar Cruises unveils a multi-million refurbishment project for the 3 sailing ships (2023-2026)
Windstar Cruises has announced a comprehensive multi-year, multi-million-dollar project to enhance its classic sailing yachts, including the Wind...
December 7, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Windstar Cruises unveils fleet deployment through winter 2025-2026
Windstar Cruises has made significant updates to its onboard cruise booking program, offering passengers more attractive incentives for booking...
September 16, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Windstar releases cruise schedule through summer 2025
The Xanterra Parks & Resorts-owned ultra-premium cruise line Windstar announced its deployment through the summer of 2025, with key...
May 15, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Windstar launches high-speed Starlink Internet across its global cruise fleet
Windstar Cruises announced the launch of Starlink Maritime's high-speed broadband satellite internet capabilities fleetwide. The company will...
February 14, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Windstar Cruises’ flagship Wind Surf restarts Mediterranean voyages from Barcelona
The USA-headquartered (Xanterra Parks and Resorts-owned) company Windstar welcomed back its 342-passenger flagship Wind Surf to the sea. The...
August 10, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Windstar Cruises restarts in French Polynesia & Tahiti aboard Wind Spirit
The U.S. headquartered small ship cruise line Windstar resumed operation in French Polynesia/the Islands of Tahiti with vaccinated passengers and...
July 19, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Windstar Cruises restarted with 4-masted sailing yacht Wind Star from Athens
The owned by Xanterra Parks and Resorts premium company Windstar Cruises is sailing again with vaccinated passengers and crew onboard. The first...
June 22, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Tauck introduces 10-day “Treasures of the Aegean” cruise aboard Wind Star
Tauck Travel introduced a 10-day “Treasures of the Aegean” cruise itinerary aboard the chartered from Windstar's sailship Wind Star...
May 11, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Windstar requires COVID-19 vaccine for cruising
Until further notice, the premium travel company Windstar announced it would require proof of current COVID vaccination for all passengers sailing...
March 31, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Windstar postpones cruises on 4 of its yachts
Windstar announced it had postponed sailings on 4 of its yachts. The cruise line is assessing multiple factors impacting their timing to resume...
March 29, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Windstar resumes cruises on June 10
The ultra-premium travel brand Windstar Cruises announced it planned to relocate its office from Seattle WA to Miami FL in June 2022. The small ship...
February 27, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Windstar Cruises launches Wave Sale with additional promotions for travel advisors
The top-luxury travel company Windstar Cruises released its wave season promo offer on January 5, 2021, and encourages future customers to take...
January 6, 2021