2024 Press Releases
10/15/2024 Wind Surf Readies for Major Renovations
MIAMI, FL - The flagship of small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises, is preparing for Phase 1 of extensive renovations taking place in
Cadiz, Spain this November.
10/03/2024 Windstar Cruises Partners with The Latin Recording Academy®
MIAMI, FL – The award-winning small ship cruise line furthers commitment to the arts as presenting sponsor of Latin GRAMMY® Week’s Special Awards Presentation
10/02/2024 Windstar Cruises Promotes Stijn Creupelandt to COO; Paul Barrett, VP of Marine & Technical Operations to Retire
MIAMI, FL – Windstar Cruises has announced the promotion of Stijn Creupelandt to the position of chief operating officer (COO). Paul Barrett, the company’s vice president of marine & technical operations, announces his retirement to take effect in April 2025.
09/10/2024 Windstar Cruises' Top Sailings & Savings for Last-Minute Fall Travel
MIAMI, FL – Best sail escapes of the season: Popular destinations, cooler weather + seasonal savings
09/04/2024 Itineraries Are Open to Book Aboard Windstar Cruises’ New Star Seeker Ship
MIAMI, FL – Caribbean, Alaska and Japan cruises offered in 2026
08/29/2024 Three Marquesas Mayors Join Windstar Cruises to Celebrate New UNESCO World Heritage Designation
MIAMI, FL - Windstar is commemorating the moment by offering a celebration cruise departing September 26 hosted by Windstar’s French Polynesian Attaché Hironui Johnston, along with three Marquesas Islands mayors.
08/27/2024 Windstar Cruises Presents Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg with ASTA Icon Award
MIAMI, FL – Windstar Cruises is pleased to announce that it has awarded Jennifer
Wilson-Buttigieg, Head of Travel Policy for Chase Travel, with the ASTA Icon Award.
08/21/2024 FIRST LOOK: Windstar’s Brand-New Star Seeker
MIAMI, FL - Windstar Cruises is unveiling a first look at its Star Seeker – a 224-guest, brand-new ship that will debut in January of 2026.
08/06/2024 Windstar Cruises Announces 2026 European Voyages
MIAMI, FL - 15 brand-new itineraries, 34 first-time ports, a litany of new Star Collector sailings (which combine several itineraries into one epic/longer adventure), and a first-ever Windstar Solar Eclipse.
08/05/2024 Windstar Cruises Appoints Jason Grant New Vice President of Information Technology
MIAMI, FL - Windstar Cruises has announced the appointment of Jason Grant
as Vice President of Information Technology. In this role, Grant will oversee Windstar’s global
shoreside and shipboard IT functions while leading the company’s IT strategy, leading the
development and implementation of technology, innovation, and performance.
07/30/2024 Windstar Cruises to Celebrate 40 Years of Small Ship Sailing
MIAMI, FL – Windstar Cruises will commemorate its 40th anniversary season starting in October of 2024.
07/23/2024 Windstar Launches Revelex Integration
MIAMI, FL - Windstar Cruises is investing in technology to make it easier for travel advisors to do business with the small ship line, today announcing a new integration with its first booking engine partner - Revelex.
07/15/2024 Windstar Launches 'Christmas in July' Sales Event from July 17-31
MIAMI, FL - On Windstar European cruises from now until March 2025, guests receive a complimentary upgrade to the line’s All-Inclusive fares, which includes onboard Wi-Fi, all gratuities, and unlimited wine, beer, and cocktails. In addition to the free upgrade, guests enjoy a shore excursion credit of up to $500 per person, a 10% double discount for Yacht Club Members (Windstar’s returning guests usually receive a 5% savings), and reduced deposits for 2024 sailings.
07/09/2024 Windstar's Itineraries + Star Legend Yacht to Star in Episode of 'Traveling with Denella Ri'chard'
MIAMI, FL - Can a yacht win a major television award? Small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises’ 312-passenger, all-suite Star Legend is going to give it a try by making its debut on the Traveling with Denella Ri’chard critically acclaimed television series. The Windstar-centric episode will begin airing on July 13.
07/08/2024 Windstar Honors Top Virtuoso Travel Advisors
MIAMI, FL - Fifty Virtuoso® Cruise Icons disembarked last week from Windstar Cruises’ 312-guest, all-suite Star Breeze in French Polynesia, completing a celebratory trip personally hosted by Windstar President Christopher Prelog aimed at relaxing, networking, and experiencing Windstar’s iconic small ship sailing style in storied French Polynesia.
07/02/2024 Windstar Extends Sail Beyond Ordinary Promotion + Adds New Incentives and New Dates for 2025
MIAMI, FL - Windstar Cruises is extending and expanding its popular Sail Beyond Ordinary promotion which offers customers a free All-Inclusive package on 2024 voyages featuring onboard Wi-Fi, all gratuities, and unlimited wine, beer, and cocktails. New dates for sailings through March 31, 2025 have also been added to the promotion.
07/01/2024 Windstar Cruises Now Booking in Canadian Dollars
MIAMI, FL - Windstar Cruises wishes its Canadian advisors a Happy Canada Day with news it’s now providing a Canada-centered booking process in order to provide better service and value for Canadian guests.
06/14/2024 Windstar Cruises President Christopher Prelog Receives TravelAge West Excellence in Leadership Award
MIAMI, FL – Windstar also won the award for Best Travel Advisor Support for Small Ship Cruises.
06/10/2024 Windstar Cruises Reveals New Ship, Star Seeker, Will Bring Back Routes of Alaska and Japan in 2026
MIAMI, FL – Small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises revealed today it’s planning to send its newest ship, Star Seeker, cruising to Alaska and Japan when it joins the fleet in 2026.
05/23/2024 Windstar Cruises Unveils 2025 & 2026 Winter Mediterranean Sailings
MIAMI, FL – Along with the opening of new sailings, Windstar is pairing an Early Booking Offer which includes a $200 onboard credit per stateroom plus a complimentary upgrade to All-Inclusive Fares.
04/29/2024 Windstar Cruises Celebrates Travel Advisors in May with Four Free Cruise Giveaways and Bonus Commission
MIAMI, FL - May 1 is National Travel Advisor Appreciation Day, and small ship line
Windstar Cruises is celebrating with exclusive perks and new programs that last beyond the month of May. Windstar knows that behind every seamless vacation is a dedicated travel advisor who deserves special appreciation for making it all happen.
04/22/2024 Windstar Cruises Expands Guest Services with New Leadership Appointments; Introduces ‘Vacation Planning’ Department
MIAMI, FL - Windstar Cruises is expanding and rebranding the company’s Guest Services department, including announcing the appointments of Jaymi Fiveash as Senior Director of Vacation Planning and Andrew Ironstone as Director of Outbound Consumer Sales.
04/10/2024 Windstar Cruises Welcomes Two New Ships to Fleet Including First Star Class Newbuild
MIAMI, FL - Windstar Cruises, a leader in small-ship luxury cruising, is excited to announce the expansion of its fleet with the addition of two all-suite motor yachts, Star Seeker and Star Explorer. The first of the two ships, new-build Star Seeker which is currently being constructed in the WestSEA shipyard, is expected to be delivered in December of 2025, followed by Star Explorer in December, 2026.
03/26/2024 Windstar Cruises Celebrates 10 Year Partnership with the James Beard Foundation
MIAMI, FL - Windstar Cruises, a leader in small ship luxury cruising, is excited to mark the 10th Anniversary of its partnership with the James Beard Foundation® in 2025 -
expanding their series of yearly themed culinary sailings. To further commemorate this milestone, Windstar will be welcoming five distinguished “All-Star” chefs, four who have previously sailed with the cruise line as part of the ground-breaking partnership and are guest favorites.
03/19/2024 Windstar Cruises and Pacific Beachcomber Announce New Collaboration
MIAMI, FL - Windstar Cruises, the leader in small ship cruising in French Polynesia, today announces a new collaboration with Pacific Beachcomber, luxury operator of seven hotels in French Polynesia, including InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG), Maitai Hotels, and The Brando.
03/01/2024 Windstar Cruises Announces Thrilling, First-Ever ‘Mystery Cruise’ Set to Depart in 2025
Windstar Cruises, a leader in small ship luxury cruising, is excited to announce its first-ever “President’s Mystery Cruise” set to depart on April 19, 2025.
02/06/2024 Star Breeze takes over French Polynesia Sailings
MIAMI, FL - Windstar Cruises, the leader in small ship cruising in Tahiti with more than 36 years of experience in the region, has introduced the all-suite, 312-guest Star Breeze, replacing Wind Spirit, as the new year-round ship in Tahiti and French Polynesia.
01/17/2024 Windstar’s First-Ever Winter Sailings in the Mediterranean Exceed Expectations
MIAMI, FL - After pivoting to a first-ever winter cruise season in the
Mediterranean this year, Windstar Cruises’ has announced its intent to keep Star Legend sailing
in the region for another winter season, providing our guests with the opportunity to explore
Europe and the Mediterranean’s allure year-round.