Exciting: Windstar Cruises’ New Star Seeker Floats Out in Portugal 

The new Star Seeker yacht, the first Star Class new build for small ship line Windstar Cruises, has floated out of the building dock, touching water for the first time at the WestSEA Shipyard in Viana do Castelo, Portugal.  A float out is a maritime tradition Read More …

Windstar Fall 2026 Canada & New England

Windstar Cruises is adding a new itinerary in 2026 to its popular Canada & New England season of sailings, which are fall travel favorites thanks to the line’s ability to visit primarily smaller, scenic ports where big ships don’t go. The line’s 312-guest Read More …

Windstar Cruises Kicks Off 40th Anniversary Celebration

Windstar Cruises has begun its 40th anniversary celebration with a special event in Kusadasi, Turkey, where two of its ships, the Star Legend and Wind Spirit, docked together. The celebration included an exclusive dinner at the Ephesus ruins, marking the Read More …

Wind Surf Readies for Major Renovations this Fall

Wind Surf, one of the world’s largest sailing ships and the flagship of small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises, is preparing for Phase 1 of extensive renovations taking place in Cadiz, Spain this November. The classic five-masted sailing yacht will emerge with a fresh Read More …

Windstar Partners With Latin Recording Academy

Miami-based, small-ship cruise line Windstar Cruises is thrilled to sign with The Latin Recording Academy–as the presenting sponsor of The Latin Academy’s 2024 and 2025 Special Awards Presentation during Latin GRAMMY® Week. The new partnership adds to the line’s ongoing dedication to the Read More …

My Viking Journey: Itinerary Disrupted, And We’re OK With That

NOTE: This post was originally published in 2013 but the information is timely as the topic of “itinerary modifications” gets heated. One of the best parts of any cruise experience is knowing that we travel from place to place in Read More …

Save $$: Windstar Savings For Fall Travel

For travelers seeking spontaneity and adventure this fall, Windstar Cruises, leader in small ship luxury cruising, is sharing its top sailing destinations and savings to take advantage of for the new season. Whether it’s a vacation to chase the warmth of Read More …

Windstar’s New Star Seeker Is Open to Book

 Windstar Cruises’ newest ship Star Seeker will join the small ship company’s fleet in December of 2025, and today the line has announced itinerary plans and opened reservations for the 112-suite yacht’s inaugural season including the Caribbean, Alaska, and Japan. Travelers can now Read More …

The Particulars: Windstar Star Seeker Inaugural Season

See the latest information on Windstar’s newest ship, the Star Seeker, making her inaugural debut in January 2026: Inaugural Season Begins January 15, 2026:•    Caribbean sailings, starting with the Miami to San Juan cruise.•    Exciting meet-ups with sister ships:o    Dec 31, 2025 Read More …