Windstar Cruises
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180° from ordinary.

Windstar Cruises operates intimate sailing yachts and small motor yachts that anchor in harbours where larger ships cannot go. With 148–342 guests, Windstar delivers a personal, adventure-rich sailing experience across the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Arctic.

Windstar Cruises

180 degrees from ordinary

Windstar sails small — intimate sailing yachts and Star-class motor yachts carrying just 148 to 342 guests, into the hidden harbours and quiet coves the big ships sail right past. The original sailing yachts, led by the five-masted Wind Surf, run on canvas and the wind; an open-bridge policy means you're welcome to watch the sails set or learn to steer. Casual by day, refined by night — yachting without the formality.

The Film

Windstar Cruises, in motion

Virtuoso Voyages

Benefits included on every booking.

As a member of Virtuoso Voyages, we are able to offer our clients exclusive benefits on every sailing — arranged before you board and confirmed directly through us.

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Dedicated Onboard Host

A personal Virtuoso host sails with your group, present throughout the voyage to answer questions and ensure every detail runs exactly as planned.

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Private Welcome Reception

An exclusive cocktail reception at the start of each sailing, arranged solely for Virtuoso Voyages guests with introductions facilitated by your host.

An elegant onboard lounge and bar03

Shipboard Credit

$100 per stateroom on voyages under 14 nights; $200 per stateroom on voyages of 14 nights or more, to spend freely on dining, spa, or excursions.

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Exclusive Shore Experience

A private shore excursion, VIP tour, or private car and driver whose itinerary is shaped entirely around your interests and pace — never a group schedule.

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Specialty Dining

Complimentary reservations at specialty restaurants on select sailings, including chef's tastings and curated wine pairings on participating vessels.

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Spa & Wellness Access

Select spa treatments, wellness credits, and onboard amenities included on participating voyages across our preferred cruise partners.

Where It Sails

Destinations

The Greek Isles & Adriatic

The Greek Isles & Adriatic

Hidden coves and walled towns like Dubrovnik, reached by a yacht small enough to slip into harbours the big ships sail past.

Tahiti & French Polynesia

Tahiti & French Polynesia

The lagoons of Bora Bora and the Society Islands under sail — Windstar has cruised these waters for decades.

The Riviera

The Riviera

Monaco, the Côte d'Azur, and the Ligurian coast — glamorous ports by day, quiet anchorages by night.

On Board

Experiences

The Watersports Marina
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The Watersports Marina

A retractable platform folds out from the stern for complimentary kayaking, paddleboarding, and swimming straight off the yacht at anchor.

Dining at Amphora
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Dining at Amphora

Candlelit, sea-facing dining with menus that lean on the ports you visit — intimate by design, never a crowd.

The Yacht Club
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The Yacht Club

A relaxed top-deck café and lounge — coffee and pastries by morning, the bar and the view by evening.

On Deck, Under Sail
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On Deck, Under Sail

Open teak decks, a pool, and the unmistakable moment the sails unfurl to the line's signature sail-away anthem.

The Yacht

Suites & Accommodation

342 guests, the 5-masted flagship — the largest sailing yacht in the fleet.

Suites & Staterooms

Suites & Staterooms

Ocean-view suites and staterooms finished in a calm, nautical palette — and on the Star-class yachts, every accommodation is a suite.

Itineraries

Sample Journeys

Illustrative routings to spark the imagination; published 2027 voyages to follow. Every sailing is shaped around you.

7 nights

The Greek Isles & Turkey

Athens · Mykonos · Kusadasi · Santorini · Nafplion

Late-night sailaways from small Aegean harbours, with the sails set against the islands.

7 nights

Windward Islands

Barbados · St Lucia · the Grenadines · Martinique · Dominica

Trade-wind Caribbean sailing into coves and beach anchorages off the larger ships' map.

7 nights

Tahiti & the Society Islands

Papeete · Moorea · Taha'a · Bora Bora · Raiatea

French Polynesia aboard an intimate yacht, with watersports off the marina platform.

Sail With Windstar Cruises

Sail With Windstar Cruises

Book through Eden for Your World and unlock exclusive Virtuoso benefits on every Windstar Cruises voyage — onboard credits, private receptions, and VIP treatment unavailable anywhere else.

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The Fleet

Featured Ships

Wind Surf

Wind Surf

342 guests, the 5-masted flagship — the largest sailing yacht in the fleet.

Wind Star

Wind Star

148 guests, iconic four-masted sailing yacht.

Wind Spirit

Wind Spirit

148 guests, four-masted, sailing the Mediterranean and Tahiti.

Star Breeze

Star Breeze

312 guests, all-suite Star-class motor yacht.

Star Legend

Star Legend

312 guests, all-suite — Alaska, the Arctic, and the Caribbean.

Star Pride

312 guests, Star Plus motor yacht.

Star Seeker

First newbuild in ~30 years — 112 all-suite, ice-capable. Debuts 2026.

Star Explorer

All-suite newbuild — debuts December 2026.

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