Press Releases

10/17/2019 Windstar Completes First Milestone on $250 Million Star Plus Initiative
Palermo, Italy, Oct. 17, 2019 — Fincantieri cuts Windstar’s Star Breeze in half, inserting 84-Foot (25.6 Meters) new section in Palermo, Italy

10/7/2019 Windstar Cruises Announces 2021 Alaska Sailings + Cruise Tours
Seattle, WA, Oct. 7, 2019 — Windstar Cruises announces its 2021 Alaska season today, offering nine different journeys from June through September on four unique itineraries, including a new seven-day option from Vancouver to Juneau and the reverse.

10/1/2019 Windstar Cruises Announces Industry-Leading Achievements
Seattle, WA - Windstar Cruises has been named best small ship cruise line in both AFAR Magazine’s Travelers’ Choice Awards and Travel Weekly’s Magellan Awards.

8/12/2019 Windstar Cruises Presents ‘Star Grill by Steven Raichlen’
Seattle, WA - Exclusive culinary partnership launches modern, alfresco restaurant at sea with Steven Raichlen, global grilling authority, TV host, and award-winning author.

8/8/2019 Windstar Cruises Celebrates Record-Breaking Booking Month
Seattle, WA - More regions, more ports are a big part of Windstar’s secret to success, adding hot spots like Australia & New Zealand to long-time favorites like Tahiti, the Caribbean, and Europe.

7/30/2019 Windstar Cruises Debuts New 2019-2021 Voyage Collection
Seattle, WA - Award-winning small ship line increases offerings to 330 ports with more than 2,500 personalized tours exploring international cultures.

7/24/2019 Windstar Cruises Releases New French Polynesia Video
Seattle, WA - Boutique Sailing Ship Offers 14 New Itineraries with Maiden Calls in Fiji, New Caledonia, Tonga, Cook Islands & Australia in 2020

7/9/2019 Windstar Announces Sailings Down Underin 2020 & 2021
Seattle, WA - First-ever Australia-and New Zealand-intensive itineraries for the small ship cruise line

6/26/2019 Announcing “Cuadro 44 by Anthony Sasso”
Seattle, WA - Cuadro 44 by Anthony Sasso will first debut on Windstar’s award-winning small ships, beginning in March 2020 on Star Breeze, and later in 2020 on sister ships Star Legend and Star Pride as part of the $250 Million Star Plus Initiative.

6/18/2019 Windstar Wins Best Small Ship Cruise Line in 2019 in TravelAge West  WAVE Awards
Seattle, WA - Leading small ship cruise operator recognized by travel industry experts with prestigious honor for second consecutive year.

6/3/2019 Windstar Announces 2020 Europe Cruises
Seattle, WA - Small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises offers an in-depth exploration of Europe in 2020, featuring a variety of itineraries sailing through the Baltic, Norwegian, North, Tyrrhenian, and Mediterranean seas

5/21/2019 Windstar's Alaska 2020
Seattle, WA - Windstar’s Signature Expeditions Program features sixfull-time onboard Expedition Leaders on every voyage to lead a range of water excursions directly from the ship by kayak and Zodiac, nature hikes, and fascinating lectures.

5/6/2019 Windstar Cruises and the James Beard Foudation Announce 2020 Dates
Seattle, WA - Culinary cruises feature over-the-top, authentic foodie experiences hosted by a James Beard Foundation guest chef and sommelier/beverage expert visiting intriguing ports of call worldwide.

4/302019 Cheers to Windstar’s New “All-In Package”
Seattle, WA - Windstar Cruises is making the convenience of a cruise even more appealing and effortless by offering a new inclusive onboard package with exceptional valueon everything needed for the perfect vacation.

4/9/2019 Windstar Reveals Details of $250 million Star Plus Initiative at Seatrade Cruise Global Event
Seattle, WA - At a press conference today, the Seattle-based cruise line’s President John Delaney, revealed 360-degree “views”and vibrant renderings of what guests will experience on the line’s three renovated vessels, Star Breeze, Star Legend, and Star Pride.

4/2/2019 Windstar Cuts First Steel at Italian Shipyard Fincantieri
Seattle, WA -  Fincatieri to makethe first cut in the new steel that will become the first of three new ships sections as part of Windstar’s $250 Million Star Plus Initiative.

4/1/2019 Windstar Cruises names Toby Skey new Vice President of Human Resources
Seattle, WA -  Windstar Cruiseshas named a new vice president of human resources: Toby Skey.

3/5/2019 Windstar Cruises opens bookings on Star Breeze & Star Legend
Seattle, WA - New Itineraries Featured, Including First-Ever Sailings Out of Miami & San Diego

2/25/2019 Windstar Immerses Guests in the Waters of the World with Complimentary Watersports Program
Seattle, WA - Watersports, Wet Landings, Snorkel & Dive Tours Ramp Up the Small Ship Experience in the Mediterranean, Greek Isles, Caribbean, Costa Rica, Mexico, Tahiti and South Pacific

2/6/2019 Windstar Cruises Sails into 2019 with a Bevy of Travel Awards & Accolades
Seattle, WA - Windstar Cruises recent collection of prestigious accolades and awards from consumers and notable travel experts gives top marks for the fleet of six small ships

2/5/2019 Windstar Cruises Announces New Travel Agency Recognition Program
Seattle, WA - “Club 180” Rewards Top-Producing Travel Agencies with Three Tiers of Benefits

1/23/2019 “Beyond Ordinary” Savings Event
Seattle, WA - Windstar Features Best Fares & Availability of the Year—Plus Star Perks: Choose Up to $1,000 Cruise Cash, Free Wi-Fi, or Free Gratuities

12/19/2018 Windstar and the James Beard Foundation expand partnership
Seattle, WA - Exclusive Partnership to deliver culinary-themed cruises and enriching culinary programing.

12/3/2018 John Gunner named Vice President of Expansion Projects
Seattle, WA - Gunner will make important contributions to operations as Windstar looks to add new destinations and expand programs.

11/15/2018 Windstar Cruises Announces $250 million Star Plus Initiative
Seattle, WA - The initiative will expand guest accommodations on three all-suite vessels increasing capacity from 212 to 312 guests per ship, following the lengthening.

11/5/2018 The Windstar Triple Play in Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain - In a Truly Rare Occurrence, three Windstar Ships (50% of the Fleet), sail from One of Europe’s Most Beautiful Cities.

10/30/2018 Porthole Magazine & Windstar Cruises Team Up to Offer a “Caribbean Celebration” Cruise on Wind Surf in 2019
Seattle, WA – Windstar Cruises is partnering with Porthole Cruise Magazine, the definitive authority on all things cruise, to reveal the indulgent Caribbean in a way no other cruise line can.

10/16/2018 Captain Belinda Bennett Awarded the 2018 Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service by HRH Princess Anne
Seattle, WA - Captain Bennett was giventhe award for services to the promotion of the maritime sectorunder the auspicesof the U.K. Department for Transport and Maritime & Coastguard Agency.

10/9/2018 Windstar Sails Deeper into the Caribbean & Latin America in 2019 & 2020: 11 New Itineraries & 150 Sailings
Seattle, WA - 56-day Grand Caribbean Voyage Offers Guests 38 Ports & 27 Countries and First-ever Panama Canal Partial Transit Aboard the 310-guest Wind Surf.

9/11/2018 Windstar Cruises Wins Gold for Overall-Small Cruise Ship in the 2018 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards
Seattle, WA - Windstar Cruisesreceivedseveral top honors in the 2018 Travel WeeklyMagellan Awards, including being named a Gold winner for Overall - Small Cruise Shipwith less than 500 passengers.

8/6/2018 Mary Beth Wressell is announced as Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations for Windstar Cruises
Seattle, WA - Mary Beth Wressell will oversee brand communications, digital marketing, customer relationship marketing, partnerships, and public relations.

7/16/2018 Windstar Makes Traveling Light Even Easier with New Luggage Forwarding
Seattle, WA - Luggage Forward® Partnership Allows Guests to Say ‘Goodbye’to Dragging Bags Through Airports and ‘Hello’ to Their Bags in Their Suites/Staterooms.

7/10/2018 Windstar Cruises Named #1 on Travel + Leisure World’s Best List for Midsize-Ship Ocean Cruise Line
Seattle, WA - World’s Best Awards honor the finest travel destinations and companies around the globe, as rated by Travel + Leisure’s discerning audience.

7/2/2018 Travel Beyond the Expectedin Europe:Exploring Hidden Harbors & Cultural Gems with Windstar Cruises
Seattle, WA - 2019 voyages include seven new itineraries and 163 ports of call.

6/30/2018 Korean War Veteran H.J. Burley Smith Awarded Korea’s “Ambassador of Peace” Medal on a Cruise Stop to Busan
Seattle, WA - Smith and his travel group,who were visiting Korea on a Windstar cruise to retrace history, were invited by President Moon Jae-in of South Korea tothe Geoje-do Monument to the SS Meredith Victory.

6/28/2018 'Star Legend' Transited The Ballard Locks in Seattle, Making History as the Largest Cruise Ship to Sail through
Seattle, WA - Event Marked the First Time a Windstar Ship Visited the Seattle Cruise Line’s Headquarters in 27 Years; New Zodiacs Were Named During the Festivities.

6/18/2018 Windstar Takes the 2018 TravelAge West WAVE Award for Best Small-Ship Cruise Line
Seattle, WA - Windstar Cruises received the 2018 TravelAge West WAVE Award for Best Small-Ship Cruise Line.

6/4/2018 Windstar Adds More Overnights and Late-Night Port Calls in Some of the World’s Greatest Places
Seattle, WA - More than 45 percent of Windstar’s cruises now offer a late night (10 p.m. or later) or overnight in port that allows cruisers much more time to explore.

5/22/2018 Windstar Debuts New Signature Expeditions Program Marking Long-Anticipated Arrival Back to Alaska
Seattle, WA - Windstar’s new soft-expedition-style cruising gets guests onto the water right from their small ship, up close and personal with Alaska’s wildlife and pristine natural habitats.

5/21/2018 New Asia Cruise Tours Explore Some of the World’s Oldest Civilizations and Most Modern Metropolises
Seattle, WA - Windstar Expands Small Ship Cruise Offerings in Asia with Inspired & In-Depth Land & Cruise Adventures on Seven New Cruise Tours in 2018-19.

5/2/2018 Windstar Welcomes Sommeliers on Four Ships and OffersBeverage Package on Star Collector Voyages
Seattle, WA - Windstar Cruiseshas hired a team of sommeliers toserve guests on sailings in 270 ports around the world. Also, this year the culinary-themed cruises feature beverage experts hand-selected by the Jams Beard Foundation.

3/27/2018 James Beard Award Winners Chef Maxime Bilet and Sommelier Belinda Chang Coming Aboard in 2018
Seattle, WA - Windstar reveals the latest chef and sommelier team in its series of culinary themed cruises setting sail this year, as well as the addition of a star sommelier to a previously announced sailing in Norway.

3/14/2018 Windstar Announces Return to Asia: Expansive Deployment offers 27 Sailings from September 2018 to April 2019
Seattle, WA - The return to Asia for Windstar in 2018/19 will bring four new cruises, as well as the recurrence of four of the company’s most popular cruises from its 2017/18 season sailing in the region for a total of 27 sailings for travelers to choose from.

3/12/2018 Windstar's 51-Day Grand Mediterranean Cruise in Summer 2019 Aboard Wind Surf
Seattle, WA - Grand Mediterranean adventure will start on July 7 in Lisbon, Portugal and will end 51-days later in Barcelona on Augusts 27, 2018.

2/28/2018 Windstar Fleet Wins 20 travel awards in the 2018 Cruise Critic Cruisers’ Choice Awards
Seattle, WA - Windstar dominated the Best Small Ship Dining category taking three of the top five spots with Star Legend, Star Breeze and Wind Surf named second, third and fifth respectively.

2/21/2018 Windstar and The James Beard Foundation Elevate Culinary Travel Experiences with New Multi-Year Partnership
Seattle, WA - On six culinary themed sailings yearly across a variety of Windstar’s sailing regions, a James Beard Foundation-selected chef and beverage expert will charm guests with culinary and beverage tastings, demonstrations, and specia local menu items.

2/12/2018 New Alaska Cruise Tours Add to Adventure AND Ease of Booking
Seattle, WA - The award-winning cruise line has announced that a new batch of Alaska cruise tours are open for booking, combining the best of Alaska’s interior along with a cruise.

1/5/2018 Windstar Launches Onboard Cruise Consultant Program Starting with Star Legend This Month
Seattle, WA - Windstar Cruises will launch a new Onboard Cruise Consultant (OCC) program to help guests on cruise vacations plan future cruise experiences and drive recognition and benefits supporting travel professionals.

1/10/2018 Windstar Announces Impressive Roster of Signature Expeditions Team Members for Alaska 2018 Cruise Season
Seattle, WA - Windstar Cruises recently announced its brand-new Windstar Signature Expeditions program – an enriching and immersive experience debuting on the small ship cruise line’s all-suite Star Legend sailings in Alaska this spring and summer.

1/8/2018 Windstar Cruises Sails into 2018 with Numerous Travel Awards & Accolades
Seattle, WA - Windstar Cruises, the upscale cruise line, is starting 2018 with a recent collection of prestigious accolades and numerous award wins.

12/27/2017 Windstar Cruises Voted Best Boutique Cruise Line by USA TODAY 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards
Seattle, WA - Windstar Cruises is thrilled to be named the #1 Boutique Cruise Line in the world by the USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards for the second year in a row.

12/13/2017 Captain James Griffiths Appointed as Expedition Captain Overseeing Signature Expeditions Program
Seattle, WA - In this new capacity, Griffiths is overseeing the holistic creation, development and implementation of the line’s newly-announced Signature Expeditions program.

11/29/2017 Explore the Rarely Seen Wonders of Alaska in 2018 with Windstar’s New Signature Expeditions
Seattle, WA - Windstar’s Signature Expeditions will offer extremely high touch experiences both onboard ship and in the marine and wildlife environments where the award-winning boutique line sails.

10/31/2017 Windstar Cruises Promotes New Director of Revenue and Itinerary Planning
Seattle, WA - Windstar Cruises has promoted Jess Peterson on the heels of his first anniversary in joining the luxury line after a series of outstanding efforts quickly resulted in significant profitability for Windstar.

10/30/2017 When the Sea is Your Runway, You Hoist French Couture Sails
Seattle, WA - Windstar Cruises’ flagship sailing vessel Wind Surf, recently received crisp new sails

10/19/2017 James Beard Foundation Debuts Brand-New DishesDeveloped Especially for Windstar Cruises
Seattle, WA - Trendy Pok-Pok Restaurants’ Chef/Owner Andy Ricker to sail as guest chef on January 2018 Thailand and Vietnam James Beard Foundation Culinary Collection Cruise.

10/11/2017 Windstar’s Growth Momentum Continues with Promotions in Key Management Positions
Seattle, WA - Small ship cruise line appoints Kristin Badgett as Vice President of Revenue Management and Itinerary Planning and Victor Hernandez as Director of Digital Marketing and CRM.

10/5/2017 Windstar Cruises Appoints New Director of Risk Management and Compliance
Seattle, WA - New expert hire reflects that traveler safety is at the forefront for the award-winning cruise line

9/26/2017 Windstar Unveils New ‘Unexpected’ Ad Campaign And Impressive 2018 Voyage Collection Brochure
Seattle, WA - Innovations abound for Windstar in 2018 with worldwide cruise destinations featuring nearly 150 new ports and inventive new ads to enchant travelers on sailings 180 degrees from ordinary.

9/18/2017 Windstar Garners 6 New Awards
Seattle, WA - Windstar Cruises takes home three Gold Magellans and two Silver Magellans in the 2017 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards, which recognized the company for the second year running as a “Gold Winner in Overall Small Cruise Ship” travel.

8/14/2017 Windstar Delivers on ‘Star Promise’ Travel Agent Initiative
Seattle, WA - Small ship cruise line supports travel agents with new online booking engine, better group policies, new agent hub, improved training & more FAMs

8/10/2017 Windstar Debuts New Land Tours, Added Itineraries, And Adventurous Shore Excursions In Asia
Seattle, WA - 2018 President’s Cruise to Take Place in Philippines/Borneo with Star Legend Godmother Gloria Bohan; Return to Asia Announced for Fall 2018.

8/9/2017 Windstar Cruises Appoints George Howell As Senior Director of Guest Services
Seattle, WA - Veteran cruise and travel industry executive employed to elevate customer service experience at award-winning small ship line.

6/26/2017 Windstar Launches New Star Collector Voyages
Seattle, WA - Windstar Cruises has launched a fresh series of back to back cruises, where longer and more in-depth voyages from 14 to 34 days feature few repeated ports in the new Star Collector Voyages.

5/22/2017 Windstar Cruises Adds 20 New Itineraries in Europe
Seattle, WA - Small Ship Cruise Line Doubles Its Unique Offerings in Northern Europe and adds to an Impressive Roster of Mediterranean Sailings.

4/25/2017 Windstar Cruises and the James Beard Foundation Announce New Culinary Cruise Collection
Seattle, WA - The two organizations unveiled the full eight sailing lineup for their James Beard Foundation Culinary Cruise Collection.

4/17/2017 Windstar Announces “Have You Ever” Promotion
Seattle, WA - Promotion Includes 22 Can’t-Miss Itineraries in Europe 2017 Summer Sale  

3/30/2017 Windstar Appoints Natalie Drain as Senior Manager Purchasing for Marine Fleet Operations
Seattle, WA - Drain brings 30 years of cruise expertise with 18 years of concentration in purchasing and vendor relations.

3/28/2017 Windstar Announces the Appointment of Graeme Cockburn as Corporate Executive Chef
Seattle, WA - Chef Cockburn begins immediately and is responsible for elevating the guest dining experience by
developing menu cycles that celebrate the authentic cuisine of the regions where the boutique line sails.

3/21/2017 Windstar Has Record Booking Week For Award-Winning Tahiti Cruises
Seattle, WA - Cruise popularity rises; NBC Today Show partners with Windstar for ‘Honeymoon Do-Over’ Contest.

3/15/2017 Windstar Takes Manhattan
Seattle, WA - Boutique Luxury Cruise Line Plans First-Ever Itineraries in New England & Canada

2/22/2017 Windstar Hires Cruise & Hospitality Veteran Guenter Steinbrunner as Corporate Hotel Manager
Seattle, WA - Steinbrunner is responsible for overseeing all aspects of shipboard product delivery on Windstar’s six yachts.

2/21/2017 TODAY Show Features Windstar Cruise to Tahiti in 'Honeymoon Do-Over' Promotion
Seattle, WA - As part of the new “Don’t Miss the Boat Honeymoon Do-Over” contest with
Kathie Lee and Hoda, couples who lost their chance to go on a romantic honeymoon now have the opportunity
for a do-over on an amazing 7-day Dreams of Tahiti cruise with Windstar.

2/20/2017 Windstar Appoints Paul Barrett as Vice President of Technical Operations
Seattle, WA - Industry veteran to oversee technical operations for globally deployed fleet of the world’s best small cruise ships.

2/7/2017 Windstar Cruises Named Official Cruise Line of the James Beard Foundation
Seattle, WA - Boutique line announced as official cruise line of the James Beard Foundation and sponsor of the organization’s esteemed JBF Awards, Taste America®, Chefs & Champagne® and Celebrity Chef Tour.

1/30/2017 Windstar Windstar Cruises’ 212-Guest Star Legend Earns Perfect 100 Score on USPH Inspection
Seattle, WA - Windstar Cruises’ Star Legend earned a perfect score of 100 on a recent routine United States Public Health (USPH) inspection conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.)

1/24/2017  Windstar Heads to Alaska & British Columbia in Summer 2018
Seattle, WA - Cruising back to the region after two decades, Windstar will offer a new, luxurious choice, with its boutique brand of small ship cruising and experiential travel.

1/9/2017 New Windstar President Hosts Panama Canal Cruise
Seattle, WA - Join Windstar’s John Delaney on 7-day Costa Rica & Panama Canal Cruise

1/7/2017 Windstar Cruises Taps Top Talent in Peter Tobler
Seattle, WA - Peter Tobler has joined the small ship cruise line as Director of Marine Hotel Operations.

1/03/2017 Windstar Awarded USA TODAY’s “#1 Best Boutique Cruise Line"; Named to Condé Nast Traveler’s 2017 Gold List
Seattle, WA - Windstar’s six small ships win new travel awards and garner travel influencer accolades.

12/15/2016 Windstar's Nautical and Nice Holiday Event
Seattle, WA - Windstar’s Nautical and Nice Holiday Event offers the Best Savings of the Season in the Caribbean, Costa Rica & Panama Canal, Europe, Transatlantic, and Tahiti

11/28/2016 Windstar's 12 New Cruises Through Asia & Arabia
Seattle, WA - Windstar’s all-suite Star Legend yacht sails to new harbors in Japan, China, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Borneo, Egypt, India and more in 2017-18.

11/17/2016 Windstar Announces “Star Perks” Event & Launches 2017-2018 Winter Voyage Collection
Seattle, WA - Timed to coincide with the opening of reservations for 15 new itineraries to Asia, Arabia, and the Tropics, Windstar launches the Star Perks Event offering cruisers a choice of free pre/post hotel, beverage, or Wi-Fi package, or up to $1,000 shipboard credit.

11/16/2016 Windstar Names Christopher Prelog Vice President of Fleet Operations
Seattle, WA - Small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises announces the appointment of Christopher Prelog to the position of Vice President of Fleet Operations.

11/07/2016 Windstar at Top of Industry-Ranked Tropical Romance on Iconic Small Ships
Seattle, WA - Porthole Cruise Magazine’s Readers' Choice Awards recognize Windstar Cruises as the Most Romantic Cruise Line, as well as naming the 310-guest sailing yacht Wind Surf the world’s Best Tall Ship for the 8th consecutive year.

10/25/2016 Windstar Continues Growth By Creating New Management Team Roles
Seattle, WA - Small ship cruise line appoints Vice President of Human Resources to newly created position, adds and promotes management staff for Seattle-based operations and HR teams.

9/26/2016 Windstar Wins Big in Travel Weekly's Magellan Awards
Seattle, WA - Recognized in Travel Weekly Magellan Awards as Leader in Small Ship Cruising; Best Itinerary (Around Iceland); Best Shore Excursion (Destination Discovery); and Leading Marketing Campaigns (Star Promise)

8/09/2016 Windstar Cruises Charts a Course for Yachting Adventure on Europe 2017 Sailings
Seattle, WA - Cruisers can choose from more than 120 unique sailings visiting small port gems and classic harbors around Europe with two new sailings to Croatia and more Iceland & Scandic sailings.

7/07/2016 John Delaney Takes the Helm at Windstar Cruises
Seattle, WA - Seasoned cruise veteran John Delaney will chart a course for the small ship cruise line that prides itself on a casual yet elegant approach to smaller harbors, in-port overnights, and personalized experiences around the world.

6/16/2016 Windstar Cruises’ Star Pride Re-enters Fleet with $4.5 Million Renovation
Seattle, WA - Windstar Cruises announces the debut of Star Pride as it re-enters the six-yacht fleet. The 212-guest Star Pride is back in action after receiving a scheduled $4.5 million transformation.

6/2/2016 Windstar Cruises Announces 2017 Voyage Collection
Seattle, WA - 2017 yacht vacations spotlight new cruises to Croatia, Northern Europe, 13 newp ports of call, Panama Canal private event, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

6/2/2016 Windstar Cruises Announces New 'Star Promise' Initiative
Seattle, WA - Windstar Cruises unveils new initiative aimed at making travel agents’ jobs easier to manage reservations.

5/26/2016 Windstar Cruises Year-Round Tahiti Sailings Marry Yacht Romance and Glamour with Vacation Value
Seattle, WA - Boutique, luxury yachts named a Top Cruise Line for Couples in the 2016 BRIDES Best Honeymoons Awards

4/25/2016 Windstar Cruises Announces New Corporate Staff Appointments
Seattle, WA - Leading small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises has added six new individuals to its corporate operations

4/12/2016  Windstar Cruises Announces 11 New Private Events In EuropeSeattle, WA - Windstar Cruises brings guests closer to European culture with 11 new Private Events in the region for 2016.

11/5/2015  Windstar Cruises Announces Jeff Corwin as First Private Event Host of 2016
Seattle, WA -- Television Personality/Conservationist Jeff Corwin to Host Island Experience in Panama

11/4/2015  Windstar Cruises Announces First-Ever Veterans Day Sale
Seattle, WA -- Parent Company Xanterra Parks & Resorts Also Holds Veteran/Military Giveaway Contest

10/29/2015  Windstar Cruises Presents the James Beard Foundation Collection in 2016
Seattle, WA -- Award-Winning Small Ship Cruise Line Partners with Venerable Non-Profit to Bring Top Culinary Programming On Board Select Sailings

10/29/2015 Seattle, WA -- Windstar Cruises Recognized as 2015 North America Cruise Specialty Partner by Ensemble Travel Group

9/30/2015  Windstar Announces New Tours with Sister Brand VBT Bicycling and Walking Vacations
Seattle, WA -- Windstar Also Partners with Sister Brands AEG, Ritz Carlton Hotels for Emmy Experience and Xanterra Parks & Resorts for Exclusive Discounts

9/22/2015  Seattle, WA -- Windstar Rolls Out the Red Carpet at the Emmy Awards for Top Selling Travel Agents

9/9/2015  Windstar Cruises Unfurls New Sail & Stay Promotion
Seattle, WA -- Select Cruises Up to 60 Percent Off, Plus Two Free Hotel Nights

7/28/2015  Windstar Cruises Welcomes Solo Travelers
Seattle, WA -- World’s Best Small Ship Cruise Line Introduces New Waived or Reduced Supplements for Solo Passengers on Select Cruises

7/16/2015  Windstar Cruises Introduces New All-Inclusive Cruise Packages in the Tropics
Seattle, WA -- Three complimentary shore excursions, an unlimited beverage package, and more offered on 11 different itineraries bookable now through September 18, 2015

6/11/2015  Windstar Cruises Announces Former Miss Tahiti as Newest Private Event Host
Seattle, WA -- Also announced: Take 10 Tahiti Sweepstakes

5/6/2015  Windstar Debuts Second All Suite Power Yacht
Seattle, WA -- World’s Best Small Ship Cruise Line Launches Star Breeze

4/29/2015  Windstar Cruises Announces New Private Event Host: 'The Royal Chef’'
Seattle, WA -- Chef Darren McGrady, Former Chef for Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana, to Join ‘Idyllic British Isles’ Sailing on June 19

4/23/2015  Three Major Trade-Related Announcements from Windstar Cruises
Seattle, WA -- Gloria Bohan named Star Legend Godmother; Rising Stars Trade Program; Steven Simoa named VP of Travel Agency Sales


3/12/2015  Windstar Cruises Announces 2016 Voyage Collection
Seattle, WA -- World’s Best Small Ship Cruise Line unveils 13 new voyages including cruises in Puerto Rico and Iceland

1/15/2015  Windstar Unveils Plans to Introduce Star Breeze and Star Legend
Seattle, WA -- Two New Ways to Experience the World’s Best Small Ship Cruise

1/12/2015  Windstar Cruises Launches New Island Experience
Seattle, WA -- Olympian Mark Spitz to Host the Inaugural Island Experience in the Caribbean

11/24/2014  Windstar Cruises Gives Thanks with Best of the Tropics Sale
Seattle, WA -- Best of the Tropics Sale features up to 73% savings on voyages to Caribbean, Tahiti, and Asia

11/17/2014  Windstar Cruises Announces Year-Round Voyages in Tahiti
Seattle, WA -- Continuous sailings begin May of 2015, including new Tuamotu Islands itineraries

10/21/2014  Windstar Cruises Recognized With Condé Nast Traveler 2014 Readers’ Choice Awards as World’s Best Small Ship Cruise Line
Seattle, WA -- Leader in yacht style cruising named the best in the world among small ship cruise lines

7/30/2014  Windstar Cruises Launches New Cruisetours, Including a Four-Day Myanmar Experience
Seattle, WA -- Small luxury cruise offers collection of land and sea experiences

7/9/2014  Windstar Cruises to Début Exclusive Private Events on all 2015 Voyages
Seattle, WA -- Small luxury cruise line expands 2015 Voyage Collection to offer new complimentary Private Events

6/30/2014  Windstar Cruises Celebrates America’s Birthday with Spectacular Savings
Seattle, WA -- Select voyages start at $1,776 per person

6/17/2014   Windstar Cruises Offers Best Value on Luxury Asia Voyages
Seattle, WA -- Guests receive a $1,000 air credit, free hotel and transfers on arrival, a free Private Event, and savings of up to 50% on cruise fares

6/9/2014   Windstar Cruises Celebrates Return to the Islands of Tahiti with Cruise Giveaway
Seattle, WA -- Win a Windstar voyage, round-trip airfare and one-hotel night for two by entering the Dreams of Tahiti Contest

5/21/2014   Windstar Cruises Sails into Summer with One Week Sale
Seattle, WA -- Save up to 66% on featured voyages to Europe, Tahiti, Asia and more

5/5/2014   Windstar Debuts First of Three New All Suite Yachts
Seattle, WA -- Luxury small ship line launches Star Pride

4/29/2014  Windstar Cruises Unveils New Logo
Seattle, WA -- Luxury small ship line premiers its new logo and brand image

4/8/2014  Windstar Cruises Sails into April with Exotic Destinations Sale
Seattle, WA -- Guests enjoy best deals of the year on Asia, Arabia and Tahiti voyages

4/4/2014  Windstar Cruises Announces Windstar Academy
Seattle, WA -- Luxury small ship line premieres a three-part training course for travel partners

3/27/2014  Windstar Cruises Announces 2015 Voyage Collection
Seattle, WA -- Luxury small ship line premieres seven brand new voyages, new yachts and new private events

3/11/2014  Windstar Cruises Unveils Plans for New Star Class Yachts
Miami, FL -- Small ship cruise line reveals new yacht names and destinations; Star Pride Godmother

2/21/2014  Windstar Cruises Launches Exclusive Asia Offer
Seattle, WA -- Guests receive 2-for-1 cruise fares, two free hotel nights and a free exclusive private event.

1/15/2014 Windstar Cruises Unveils First Look at Life On Board Star Pride
Seattle, WA -- Windstar Cruises Unveils First Look at Life On Board Star Pride

1/2/2014  Windstar Cruises Makes Condé Nast Traveler’s 2014 Gold List
Seattle, WA -- Ranked #3 for the world’s best cruise line.

12/10/2013  Windstar Cruises Celebrates the Holidays with 12 Days of Savings
Seattle, WA -- Fares start as low as $1,499 per person for featured voyages in Europe and the Caribbean.

11/14/2013  Windstar Cruises Offers a Second Culinary and Wine Cruise
Seattle, WA -- Culinary & Wine Delights of Spain II features dinners, wine tastings, and culinary excursions

11/4/2013  Windstar Cruises Announces 2015 Winter Voyage Collection
Seattle, WA -- Luxury small ship line Caribbean and Panama Canal itineraries open for sale

10/22/2013  Windstar Cruises Announces Voyages to Southeast Asia & Arabia
Seattle, WA -- Luxury small ship line will sail five exclusive itineraries on the all suite Star Pride

10/17/2013  Windstar Cruises Ranked #2 in Condé Nast Traveler 2013 Readers’ Choice Awards
Seattle, WA -- Leader in yacht style cruising earns top service score among small ship cruise lines

10/14/2013  Windstar Cruises Launches New Loyalty Program
Seattle, WA -- Luxury small ship line introduces Windstar Yacht Club

10/3/2013  Dreams Take Flight with Windstar Cruises Tahiti Air Package
Seattle, WA -- Package includes round trip airfare, complimentary hotel and more

9/6/2013  Windstar Cruises Offers Europe Sail & Stay Promotion
Seattle, WA -- Luxury small ship line features 2-for-1 cruise fare, plus two complimentary hotel nights

8/28/2013  Windstar Cruises to Renovate Staterooms
Seattle, WA -- Small ship luxury cruise line follows $18 million renovation with $3 million enhancements to staterooms

8/21/2013  Chef Michael Sabourin Joins Windstar Cruises as Corporate Executive Chef
Seattle, WA -- An 18-year culinary veteran, Chef Sabourin brings global expertise to Windstar Cruises.

7/22/2013  Windstar Offers Ultimate Grand Prix of Monaco Experience with Themed Cruise, Excursion Package
Seattle, WA -- Race to the finish line with Grand Prix festivities onboard Star Pride and Wind Surf

7/8/2013  Windstar Cruises Ranked Among Top Three Best Small-Ship Cruise Lines in Travel + Leisure 2013 World’s Best Awards
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7/1/2013  Windstar Cruises Celebrates America’s Birthday with Spectacular Savings
Seattle, WA -- More than 25 Grand Voyages reduced to $1,776 per person

6/26/2013  Windstar Cruises Partners with SAVEUR to Offer Premier Culinary and Wine Cruise
Seattle, WA -- New Culinary & Wine Delights of Spain Signature Sailing features dinners, wine tastings, and culinary excursions

6/12/2013  Windstar Cruises Offers Complimentary Enchanting Castles & Gardens Package
Seattle, WA -- Limited time offer available with the purchase of July 11, 2013 Idyllic British Isles voyage

5/31/2013  Windstar Cruises Celebrates Summer with 10-Day Sale
Seattle, WA -- Save up to 74% on 2013 Select Sailings

5/14/2013  Windstar Cruises Introduces New Yacht and Voyage Collection
Seattle, WA -- Four new, exquisite voyages featured exclusively on Star Pride

5/7/2013  Windstar Cruises Goes on the Road With a Series of Travel Agent Seminars
Seattle, WA -- Vice President of Sales kicks of series in Seattle, WA

4/29/2013  Windstar Cruises Announces Name of First Power Yacht as Star Pride
Seattle, WA -- Star Pride’s New European Voyages Open for Sale May 14, 2013

4/9/2013  Windstar Cruises Expands Horizons with Signature Sailings
Seattle, WA -- Luxury small-ship line offers two new packages to its collection of enhanced voyages

4/4/2013  Windstar Cruises Offers Europe Sail & Stay Promotion
Seattle, WA -- Luxury small-ship line features 2-for-1 cruise fare, plus two complimentary hotel nights

3/26/2013  Windstar Cruises 2014 European Voyages Open For Sale
Seattle, WA -- Four new luxury cruises offer travel to fifteen new and intriguing ports

3/20/2013  Windstar Cruises Marches into Spring with Savings Sale
Seattle, WA -- Select European Voyages feature 2-for-1 cruise fares plus bonus savings of up to $2,400.

3/13/2013  Windstar Cruises Announces Dreams of Tahiti Voyages Now Open for Sale
Seattle, WA -- Discover Polynesian history through ancient marae sites, dance, and tikis

2/19/2013  Windstar Cruises Expands Fleet with Addition of Three Seabourn Ships
Seattle, WA -- Company Doubles Size, Becomes The Market Leader in Small-Ship Cruising

2/6/2013  Windstar Cruises Offers Savings with One Week Sale
Seattle, WA -- Fares start as low as $1,299 per person for featured voyages in Europe and the Caribbean.

1/29/2013  Windstar Cruises Announces Voyages to Tahiti
Seattle, WA -- Luxury small-ship line will return to the South Pacific for the first time in over a decade

1/16/2013  Windstar Cruises Completes Fleet-wide Renovation
Seattle, WA -- Small-ship luxury cruise line finishes its $18 million refurbishment on all three sailing yachts.

12/18/2012  Windstar Cruises Celebrates the Holidays with 12 Days of Savings
Seattle, WA -- Fares start as low as $1,299 per person for featured voyages in Europe and the Caribbean.

12/4/2012  Windstar Cruises Explores Northern Europe with Sail & Stay Promotion
Seattle, WA -- Luxury small-ship line offers variety of voyages and shore excursions

11/30/2012  Windstar Cruises Announces 2014 Winter Deployment
Seattle, WA -- Luxury small-ship line launches Caribbean and Costa Rican Voyage Collection

11/19/2012  Wind Surf to Debut New Restaurant Called Stella Bistro
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11/8/2012  Windstar Cruises Moves Full Sail Ahead in 2013
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10/29/2012  Windstar Cruises Launches A Wicked Deal
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10/25/2012  Windstar Cruises Nears Completion of Fleet Renovation
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10/22/2012  Windstar Cruises Celebrates National Cruise Vacation Week with Special Offers
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10/4/2012  Windstar Cruises Offers New Golf and Cruise Experience in Scotland and Ireland
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9/21/2012  Windstar Cruises Heats Up the Tropics with 2-for-1 Cruise Fares
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9/18/2012  Alan McGrory Joins Windstar Cruises as VP of Marine Hotel Operations
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8/22/2012  Windstar Cruises Launches 12 Deals of 2012
Seattle, WA -- Fares start as low as $1,799 for featured voyages in Europe and the Mediterranean

8/16/2012  Windstar Cruises Offers Grand Prix Package
Seattle, WA -- Guests on board the Yachting the Rivera voyage have access to the world famous Formula One races.

8/9/2012  Wind Star Shines Brighter with New Renovations
Seattle, WA -- The 148-passenger Wind Star yacht is the first ship completed in Windstar Cruises’ $18 million fleet-wide renovation.

7/31/2012  Windstar Cruises Launches One Week Sale
Seattle, WA -- Fares start as low as $1,299 for featured voyages in Europe and the Caribbean

7/12/2012  Windstar Cruises Appoints Amanda Graham Director of Public Relations
Seattle, WA -- Windstar Cruises Appoints Amanda Graham Director of Public Relations

4/5/2012  Windstar Announces New Look, New Places for 2013
Seattle, WA -- Leading Windstar’s new offerings for 2013 are seven entirely new voyages. Along with an enticing collection of voyages, Windstar also unveils the complete renovation of the line’s three sailing yachts.

1/26/2012  Windstar Cruises Offers Two Greek Isles & Turkish Delights Itineraries
Seattle, WA -- This Spring, Summer and Fall on Wind Star and Wind Spirit

1/25/2012  Windstar Cruises Introduces Three New Itineraries in the Baltic
Seattle, WA -- Capitals of Scandinavia, Best of the Baltic, and Treasures of Northern Europe

1/19/2012  Windstar Cruises Unveils New Renderings for Wind Star and Wind Spirit Renovations
Seattle, WA -- New, Stylish Look is Part of Windstar’s $18 Million Fleet Refurbishment Plan

1/11/2012  Windstar’s New Islands of Italy Voyage Features Some of Europe’s Most Exclusive Islands
Seattle, WA -- Seven-Day Sailings Rome to Rome

1/4/2012  Windstar Offers Sail & Stay Packages in Europe
Seattle, WA -- Two-For-One Fares on 2012 European Voyages Plus Two Free Hotel Nights

1/2/2012  Windstar Cruises Announces Two-For-One Fares on Caribbean Voyages
Seattle, WA -- Seven-Day Sailings From $1,399 Per Person