As the Official Cruise Line of the James Beard Foundation, you’ll enjoy exceptional dining with locally sourced ingredients, as well as tasting events, culinary shore excursions, and on-board cooking demos. Immerse yourself in local cuisine through regional dishes, prepared by some of the most recognized culinary talent in the world.

About Chef Graeme Cockburn

Graeme Cockburn is the corporate executive chef for Windstar Cruises and has enjoyed an illustrious career establishing himself as an innovator affiliated with the crème de la crème of cuisine. He loves traveling around the world to create authentic local dishes and working with the chefs on our ships to bring the best cuisine from the port to Windstar’s guests.

Explore destinations and cultures in ways that are closer and more deeply engaging, with activities that enhance your enjoyment and experiences that enrich your understanding. Get off the beaten path and explore local cultures from a local’s point-of-view. Our immersive approach makes for indelible memories that last forever.

Anticipating your every need, our personalized service puts you at the center, with discerning, VIP treatment that’s been named the best on the seas. With no more than 350 guests, we’re able to provide constantly attentive, personalized service that surprises and delights at every turn.

Getting to know Iulian

Time at Windstar?
I started this year and was a dream come true.

Your Role:
Hotel General Manager on board Wind Surf. I really enjoy working with people and have developed excellent communication skills as Hotel General Manager. This combined with the fact that I am a highly motivated and conscientious worker makes a customer service position at Windstar perfect fit for me.

What you love about your job:
The Windstar family has something special and to work with them is a pleasure. We enjoy working together and we have fun in the same time. That’s why our guests come back. We give them personal attention, and this can happen only on small ships.

A fun fact about you:
I enjoy all things outdoors. I love to take my family camping and to just be outside to experience nature. I also love reading books. One of my favorite is The Secret.

Anything else you would like to share:
I’m Romanian, married to Alina from Poland and together we have two beautiful twin sons Oliver and Jonathan and I have also one step-daughter Oliwia and we are very happy family.

Welcome to the Windstar family! Our relaxed and casual mood makes for an intimate atmosphere that’s perfect for making friends, sharing stories, and discovering new and unforgettable experiences together.