Windstar Cruises has announced the name for the first of its three new, all-suite, power yachts as Star Pride. Star Pride, launching in May of 2014, will spend its first season in Europe offering exciting new voyages which open for bookings on May 14, 2013. The names of the additional two yachts will be announced [...]

Windstar Cruises is offering the last Sail & Stay promotion of the year for 2013 European voyages with 2-for-1 cruise fares, plus two complimentary hotel nights. This exceptional offer which ends at midnight Saturday, April 27 features two nights in one of Windstar’s hand-picked luxury hotels in some of Europe’s most wonderful cities. The two [...]

As thousands of our daily readers know, we have started tackling video aggressively here around the ranch. This is one of our latest video releases available on our YouTube Channel. On Cruise Radio last week we had the opportunity to chat with CEO of Windstar Cruises, Hans Birkholz. We got to ask him a lot [...]

Windstar Cruises announced today that its owner, Xanterra Parks & Resorts®, has reached an agreement with Seabourn, a cruise company that operates six luxury cruise ships, to purchase three of their ships: Seabourn Pride, Seabourn Legend, and Seabourn Spirit. Under the project name Global Windstar, the expansion will double the size of Windstar’s recently renovated, [...]

Windstar Cruises announced today that they will return to the South Pacific in the summer of 2014. Beginning May 2, 2014, Wind Spirit, the line’s recently renovated 148-passenger sailing yacht, will sail seven-day voyages from Papeete, Tahiti. Wind Spirit will sail 28 voyages in Tahiti, with the last voyage on November 7, 2014, before returning [...]

By: Sarah Phillips After $18 million and 12 months, Windstar Cruises’ fleet-wide stern-to-stern renovations are now complete.  All three sailing yachts now feature enhanced public spaces, dining venues, staterooms and suites, as well as new sails. Finished on December 22nd, the 148-passenger Wind Spirit, the last of the fleet to undergo refurbishment, was updated with [...]

Windstar Cruises is counting down the holidays with the year’s most spectacular deals. From now until December 21st, guests can save up to 70% on 12 select voyages, in addition to the daily deal of the day bonus. Today’s offer spotlights Classic Italy and the Dalmatian Coast, a seven-day cruise from Rome to Venice that [...]

Windstar Cruises is featuring a Sail & Stay promotion on all Northern Europe voyages, with 2-for-1 cruise fare, plus two free hotel nights. From the glittering styles and vibrant harbors of Scandinavia’s capital cities, to the hidden coves and rolling hills of Northern Europe’s beautiful islands and quaint villages, guests can discover the fjords of [...]

Windstar Cruises is launching its collection of 2014 Caribbean and Costa Rican voyages with 2-for-1 cruise fares, plus bonus savings up to $1,000 per stateroom when booked by December 29, 2012. Guests can experience the freedom and panache of their own private yacht, with all the comforts of a luxury cruise ship, all while sailing [...]

Windstar Cruises announced today that Wind Surf, the company’s flagship sailing yacht, will feature a new dining experience once the yacht’s dry dock is completed on December 1st. Formerly known as Degrees, the venue will be transformed into a contemporary dining room with a French twist, and will be renamed Stella Bistro. The name, derived [...]

Windstar Cruises announced today that advance bookings on 2013 sailings are 60% ahead of the prior year. Based on current pace, 2013 will mark the fourth straight year of increasing revenue for the small-ship cruise line. “Our team is thrilled with the results after all the hard work and changes.” says Hans Birkholz, CEO of [...]

Windstar Cruises announced today an exclusive Grand Prix package for its Yachting the Rivera voyage. Guests on board the May 21st voyage of Wind Surf, the largest of Windstar’s three sailing yachts, will have the opportunity to experience the world’s most legendary auto racing event while enjoying the unique Windstar experience. The package features preferred [...]