Windstar Cruises
Sail the small, sail the special — yacht-style boutique cruising
Windstar runs the only fleet of motor-sailing yachts at sea: white sails up at sunset, classic sea-shanty soundtrack, three slim 312-guest sail-cruisers (Wind Surf, Wind Spirit, Wind Star) plus three all-suite Star-class motor yachts (312 guests each). Itineraries reach where the megaships can't.
Where Windstar Cruises sails from
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Find a Windstar Cruises voyage
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Why a Windstar Cruises voyage?
Six reasons we recommend this line to the right kind of traveller.
Sail-power yachts — genuinely
Wind Surf, Wind Spirit and Wind Star are computer-controlled sailing ships. Sails go up at the start of each voyage (in the famous Sail Away ceremony with Vangelis's "1492" playing), and the ships do use the sails when wind is favourable. The romance is real, not a marketing line.
Small enough for tiny ports
Windstar fits into harbours mega-ships can't — the inner port of Bonifacio in Corsica, St. Barts, the Spanish Balearics' smaller marinas, half the Greek Cyclades. Often you arrive and depart in the heart of town, not at a container terminal.
Star-class motor yachts — all-suite, fully refurbished
Star Pride, Star Breeze and Star Legend were stretched and refurbished in 2019-21 — all-suite accommodation, more dining options, an infinity pool, redesigned spas. The motor yacht alternative to the sailing fleet, same yacht-club ethos.
Watersports from the marina platform
Most calling days, the ship drops a stern marina platform and you can step straight into the sea — kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, snorkel gear, water skis included. Unique to small-ship lines.
Might not be for you if…
No cruise line is for everyone. Here's where Windstar Cruises might not fit. We'll point you elsewhere if so.
You want big-ship choice
These are 312-guest yachts. Two restaurants, one show lounge, a small spa and library. For sprawling choice and entertainment, look at Royal Caribbean or NCL.
You're cruising with young kids
Windstar has no kids' clubs. The vibe is adult — couples, friends-of-friends, late-life travellers. Children are welcome (no minimum age) but won't find peers or supervised programmes.
You expect all-inclusive everything
Drinks are not included in the standard fare (a beverage package is available as an add-on). Gratuities, WiFi and most excursions are paid separately. The "All-In" fare bundles drinks + WiFi + gratuities at a small premium.
Meet the Windstar Cruises ships
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What you actually do all day
What's included in your fare
Every Windstar Cruises fare bakes these in.
All dining
Multiple restaurants + outdoor casual dining, no surcharge
Watersports platform
Kayaks, SUPs, snorkel gear, water skis — at most port days
Sail Away ceremony
Sails up + Vangelis "1492" — once-per-voyage tradition
James Beard Foundation dishes
Partnership menu items across the fleet
Good to know
Quick answers about Windstar Cruises
Do the sails actually work?
What's a Sail Away ceremony?
Sailing yachts vs motor yachts — which to pick?
How is Windstar different from SeaDream or Sea Cloud?
Ready to sail with Windstar Cruises?
A Travel Designer who knows Windstar Cruises will pick the right ship, the right itinerary, and the right cabin tier for you. No call centres.