Awards
2024 USA Today 10 Best: Best Boutique Cruise Line #1
2024 USA Today 10 Best: Best Ocean Cruise Line #3
Travel + Leisure 2023 World’s Best Awards Best Small Ship Ocean Cruise Line
Condé Nast Traveler 2022 Gold List The Best Cruise Ships in the World – Star Legend
Condé Nast Traveler 2022 Readers’ Choice Award Top Cruise Lines, Small Ships
Windstar Cruise Destinations
About Windstar Cruises
180° From Ordinary
Windstar Cruises operates a six-ship fleet of small sailing and all-suite ships visiting approximately 330 ports in 2020 sailing throughout Europe, the Caribbean, Costa Rica and the Panama Canal, Asia, Alaska, Canada and New England, Central America, Mexico, US West Coast and cruising year-round in Tahiti. Windstar’s fleet is the market leader in small ship cruising with a total of 1,242 passenger berths calling on off-the-beaten-path and popular ports in over 60 countries. The boutique cruise line carries fewer than 350 passengers on its small ships and takes travelers on cruises that are 180 degrees from ordinary. They are known for their immersive and authentic experiences, unique, port-intensive itineraries, exceptional award-winning service, and innovative culinary program as the Official Cruise Line of the James Beard Foundation. Windstar Cruises is a part of Xanterra Travel Collection, known for "Legendary Hospitality with a Softer Footprint."Read more
Windstar Cruises operates a six-ship fleet of small sailing and all-suite ships visiting approximately 330 ports in 2020 sailing throughout Europe, the Caribbean, Costa Rica and the Panama Canal, Asia, Alaska, Canada and New England, Central America, Mexico, US West Coast and cruising year-round in Tahiti. Windstar’s fleet is the market leader in small ship cruising with a total of 1,242 passenger berths calling on off-the-beaten-path and popular ports in over 60 countries.Read more
The boutique cruise line carries fewer than 350 passengers on its small ships and takes travelers on cruises that are 180 degrees from ordinary. They are known for their immersive and authentic experiences, unique, port-intensive itineraries, exceptional award-winning service, and innovative culinary program as the Official Cruise Line of the James Beard Foundation. Windstar Cruises is a part of Xanterra Travel Collection, known for "Legendary Hospitality with a Softer Footprint."
WHY CHOOSE WINDSTAR CRUISE?
With our small ship your clients will quickly discover a genuine freedom to escape and explore as they want, when they want. Windstar takes the guests closer to secluded coves, tiny villages, misty fjords. To ancient ruins, medieval alleyways, quaint marinas. To unspoiled beaches, unfamiliar cultures, undiscovered atolls. They’ll love the journey as much as the destination!
- Private Yacht Experience - An intimate and welcoming ambiance makes it easy to connect with your fellow travelers and crew.
- Romantic Sailing Adventure - Leave the crowds and cliches behind on small, elegant ships that carry less than 350 travelers.
- Innovative Culinary Program - Taste the essence of the culture you just explored with the Official Cruise Line of the James Beard Foundation.
- Unique Itineraries - Our personalized and immersive approach brings you closer to each destination and every port.
- Affordable Luxury Cruise - Enjoy unfailingly attentive service that delights in bringing you just the right thing at just the right time.
The Best of Small Ship Cruises
Windstar's 148 to 342-guest small ships and personalized approach bring you closer to each destination and every port, so you can see the world from new perspectives. Share intimate moments away from the crowds, and immerse yourself in local, exotic cultures, all on a small cruise ship where surprise and delight are constant companions.
Wind Surf - Windstar's Flagship Sailing Ship
Windstar's flagship, Wind Surf sails with just 342 guests in 171 total staterooms: 18 Ocean View Suites with his and her bathrooms, 2 Bridge Suites, 1 Officer's Suite, and 150 Ocean View Staterooms.Learn More
Wind Star - The Essence of Small Ship Sailing
Wind Star sails with just 148 pampered guests in 74 total staterooms: 73 deluxe, ocean-view staterooms and 1 deluxe Owner’s Suite with queen beds and a dining/sitting area.Learn More
Wind Spirit - The Essence of Small Ship Sailing
Wind Spirit sails with just 148 pampered guests in 74 total staterooms: 73 deluxe, ocean-view staterooms and 1 deluxe Owner’s Suite with queen beds and a dining/sitting area.Learn More
Star Pride - All-Suite Star Plus Class Ship
Star Pride welcomes 312 guests in 156 suites, including 4 Owners' Suites, 2 beautiful Classic Suites, 3 Deluxe Suites, 79 Ocean View Suites, 58 Balcony suites, and 10 Star Porthole Suites.Learn More
Star Breeze - All Suite Ship
Star Breeze welcomes 312 guests in 156 suites, including 4 Owners' Suites, 2 beautiful Classic Suites, 3 Deluxe Suites, 79 Ocean View Suites, 58 Balcony suites, and 10 Star Porthole Suites.Learn More
Star Legend - All Suite Star Plus Class Ship
Star Legend welcomes 312 guests in 156 suites, including 4 Owners' Suites, 2 beautiful Classic Suites, 3 Deluxe Suites, 79 Ocean View Suites, 58 Balcony suites, and 10 Star Porthole Suites. Learn More