Cruise news (Windstar Cruises-tagged)
- Accidents
Windstar Cruises Ship Loses Power in Buzzards Bay
A Windstar Cruises-owned ship with 350 people onboard became disabled in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts Friday afternoon, September 7, after...
September 8, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Quebec City to Build Large Cruise Ships' Terminal
Quebec City plans to build a 2nd cruise terminal able to handle ships carrying over 4,000 passengers. The new terminal, due to be ready by 2020...
August 16, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Windstar Announces Partnership with Luggage Forward
Windstar Cruises announced that now it offers passengers a new service via partnership with Luggage Forward (US-based luggage shipping company...
July 21, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Windstar Announces 7 New Itineraries in Europe 2019
Windstar announced its cruise ships will sail 7 new itineraries in Europe in 2019. The next year's season will see 6 new Mediterranean voyages from...
July 12, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Star Pride to Sail from New York
Windstar's 212-passenger Star Pride will sail from New York later this year, which is a first for the cruise line. Star Pride will arrive...
July 9, 2018 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Star Legend Makes History at Ballard Locks, Seattle
History was made on Wednesday, June 27, at Seattle's Ballard Locks as the cruise ship Star Legend passed through the locks. At 440 ft long and 63 ft...
June 29, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Windstar Adds More Overnights
Windstar added more late-night port calls and overnights to its itineraries. Currently, more than 45% of Windstar’s voyages offer a late night...
June 9, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Windstar Back in Alaska After 20 Years
Windstar is currently sailing through Alaska for the first time in twenty years. The 212-guest, all-suite Star Legend started with a kickoff in Kenai...
May 24, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Windstar Doubles Concierge Collection Shore Excursions
Windstar doubled the number of Concierge Collection shore trips in 2018. Passengers now benefit from a total of 90 shore excursions to choose...
May 18, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Windstar Cruises Hires a Team of Sommeliers
Small ship cruise line Windstar hired a team of sommeliers to serve passengers on sailings to 270 ports around the globe. The new wine experts...
May 8, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Windstar Cruises Returns to Asia
The second Asian season of Windstar for its 212-passenger Star Legend kicks off in the fall of this year after ship's inaugural Alaska season...
March 15, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Windstar Extends Partnership with Culinary Organization James Beard Foundation
Windstar extended its partnership with culinary organization James Beard Foundation with additional 3 years. The partnership places foundation...
February 24, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Windstar Launches New Onboard Cruise Consultant Program
Windstar launched a new OCC (Onboard Cruise Consultant) program to help passengers on cruise vacations plan future experiences and drive benefits...
February 7, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Windstar Becomes the Official Cruise Line of James Beard Foundation
James Beard Foundation launched its Culinary Collection series of eight 2017-2018 voyages onboard small luxury cruise line Windstar. On its fleet...
January 14, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Windstar Voted Best Boutique Cruise Line
Windstar was named the world's #1 Boutique Cruise Line by USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for the 2nd year in a row. 20 boutique...
December 28, 2017