Cruise news (Windstar Cruises-tagged)

Windstar Cruises postpones the debut of Star Breeze superyacht
Windstar has made the decision to postpone all voyages (fleetwide) until May 2021, including the debut of its reconstructed 312-passenger superyacht...
December 15, 2020
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Windstar Cruises to resume operations in Tahiti with new promotion
When Seattle-based Windstar Cruises resumes sailings, the first destination it intends to visit is the Islands of Tahiti with some of the world&rsquo...
November 23, 2020
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Windstar Cruises’ Star Breeze delivered at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Palermo
Star Breeze, the cruise ship marking the beginning of the modernization and extension Star Plus Initiative project of Windstar Cruises, was delivered...
November 19, 2020
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CLIA cruise lines voluntarily extend ex-USA cruise suspension through 2021
CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association), which represents 95% of the world's ocean-going cruise shipping capacity, announced on Tuesday...
November 4, 2020
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Windstar Cruises introduces enriched loyalty program
Windstar Cruises is introducing a new point-and-tier system that provides recognition and rewards as customers continue to sail with the company...
October 24, 2020
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Windstar Cruises cancels remaining 2020 departures
The ultra-premium travel brand Windstar Cruises announced it had cancelled all remaining sailings in 2020, saying it was a “difficult decision...
August 28, 2020
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Windstar Cruises retrofits its fleet for health and safety
In order to address health concerns brought on by the pandemic, the premium travel brand Windstar Cruises committed to a holistic Beyond Ordinary...
July 19, 2020
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CLIA cruise lines suspend departures from USA ports until September 15
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) announced that its ocean-going member brands/companies would voluntarily extend the cruise suspension...
June 20, 2020
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Windstar Cruises introduces 2021 small-ship cruise schedule
The premium sailship operator Windstar Cruises announced a new schedule of voyages for its fleet of 6 motorized sailing yachts in 2021. Windstar has...
June 1, 2020
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Windstar Cruises resumes sailings on September 3 in Tahiti
The small-ship cruise company Windstar announced that its 148-passenger sailship Wind Spirit will be fleet's first to resume voyages after the...
May 21, 2020
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Windstar Cruises Suspends Operations Worldwide
Windstar Cruises temporarily suspends fleet operations as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The pause affects voyages with departures...
March 13, 2020
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Windstar Introduces New Officer’s Suite
Windstar Cruises-owned ship Wind Surf (5-masted schooner / sail ship) just emerged from a major drydock refit with a brand new cabin category...
January 30, 2020
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First Steel Cut for Star Pride's Mid-Ship Section
Last week at Fincantieri Shipyard in Palermo Italy, John Gunner - Windstar’s VP of Expansion Projects, participated in a traditional steel...
January 22, 2020
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Star Breeze Cut in Half to Receive New Section
Windstar is making the final cut to Star Breeze's hull to stretch/rebuilt the first of its 3 Star Ship liners and begin the process of inserting...
October 18, 2019
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Windstar Cruises Introduces 2021 Alaska Itineraries
Windstar Cruises announced its 2021 Alaska season, offering a choice of 9 different voyages on 4 itineraries (June through September). A new 7-day...
October 8, 2019
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