Cruise offerings span the globe from exotic Dreams of Tahiti cruises offered year-round to popular summer sailings in Europe such as Classic Italy & Dalmatian Coast and Lands of the Midnight Sun
voyages. Two new 2017 itineraries in the Mediterranean feature the
picturesque ports of Croatia, and due to popular demand, the
award-winning line is deploying a second all-suite yacht to sail Around Iceland next summer.
The luxury cruise operator doubled its fleet in the
last two years adding three all-suite yachts to complement three sailing
ships, each serving an exclusive 148 to 310 guests in private yacht
style. Windstar’s six-yacht fleet indulges guests on appealing
itineraries to Tahiti, Costa Rica and the Panama Canal, the Caribbean,
Mediterranean and Baltic, Trans-Atlantic, as well as Western and
Northern Europe, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Iceland.
“Windstar is devoted to offering the best travel
destinations and experiences in the world. We promise our guests
unparalleled access to amazing places, meaningful cultural experiences
with locals, and personalized, world-class service unique to our special
brand of yacht travel,” remarked Joe Duckett, vice president of sales
and marketing. “Our 2017 Voyage Collection exemplifies this, providing
guests with more opportunity than ever to sail into classic harbors and
quaint ports off the beaten path, all in private yacht style.”
“We are excited to continue expanding our curated
Private Events program in 2017 with over-the-top cultural and culinary
events offered complimentary on every cruise. We also have more
overnights and late night stays giving guests more time in Bora Bora,
Bordeaux, Monte Carlo, Portofino, and St. Petersburg to name a few,”
noted Duckett.
Private Yacht-Style Cruising 180 Degrees from Ordinary
— Free from the crowds and hassles of larger cruise lines and land
journeys, Windstar yachts bring guests closer to the worlds and cultures
they want to discover in luxurious comfort. Each itinerary features
visits to hidden harbors and little-known ports off the tourist radar.
Caribbean cruises such as the Jewels of the Windward Islands,
popular with first-time cruisers, take the less-traveled course
visiting islands such as Mayreau, a tropical island with pristine
beaches and a population of just 300; and picture-perfect Bequia, a
yachter’s paradise with natural, protected harbors and clear blue water
surrounded by steep, verdant hills.
New 2017 Itineraries & Yacht Voyage Highlights
Quintessential Croatia: A new eight-day sailing aboard the 148-guest sailing ship Wind Star
provides four summer departure dates and several new port calls for
Windstar, cruising roundtrip from Venice. Guests will see fairy tale
castles and enchanting medieval villages in style while sailing on azure
waters. The timeless magic of Venice, surreal rainbow colors of
Plitvice Lakes National Park, and Dubrovnik’s incomparable city walls
and Old Town are just a few of the highlights on the new voyage. Visits
to the remarkable ports of Opatija, Korcula, and Zadar in Croatia, as
well as Piran in Slovenia, make this a stand-out Mediterranean cruise
only available by Windstar yacht.
Marvels of the Croatian Coast & Greece: Two new 12-day cruise departures sail on a Venice to Athens adventure aboard Wind Star. The
voyage is a tour-de-force of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, with access
to 11 on a single cruise – a Windstar record. In addition to history and
stunning views, like Kotor’s incredible fjord-like bay, the itinerary
is a feast for the senses with Italian pasta, Croatian seafood, and
mezze delights from Greece.
New Panama Canal Private Event & Costa Rica Maiden Port:
Windstar staff make it their job to create magical moments, always
striving to achieve the perfect guest experience, unique and engaging.
New for the 2016-17 winter-spring season, daylight transits of the
Panama Canal allow guests to learn about the inner-workings of this
modern engineering marvel. In addition, each sailing will celebrate the
historic continental divide with a Captain’s Toast, live narration by a
Naturalist, and local music and cuisine — all part of Windstar’s newest
complimentary Private Event. Two eight-day Costa Rica and Panama Canal cruises aboard all-suite Star Pride and Star Breeze
span the 2016-17 New Year’s holiday and feature an unusual call to
Bahia Herradura, known as the fishing capital of Costa Rica, close to
famous surf mecca Jaco Beach.
Two All-Suite Yachts Sail Around Iceland: A guest favorite and popular new addition in 2016, the 2017 Around Iceland sailings are offered on the luxe, all-suite Star Legend and Star Pride,
allowing guests more date options when choosing their “private yacht.”
The cruises sail roundtrip from Reykjavik on seven-day cruises while
vacationers enjoy scenic cruising of remote fjords, raging waterfalls,
and visits to small fishing villages as they circumnavigate this
country.
New Scotland Departure: Also in Northern Europe, the Lands of the Midnight Sun
sailings in 2017 will offer a new homeport departure from Edinburgh
sailing to Reykjavik (and reverse) on two separate dates, in addition to
a set of Dublin to Reykjavik (and reverse) options.
Enhancements to Year-Round Tahiti Cruises: Vacationers planning an island paradise getaway will delight with more date choices in the South Pacific for Tahiti & the Tuamotu Islands sailings aboard the 148-guest sleek sailing yacht Wind Spirit. Starting in June 2017, the ship will switch to Thursday departure dates for year-round Dreams of Tahiti
cruises. New Thursday departures will allow more flight options for
departure and arrival for those planning tropical honeymoons and
beach-oriented vacations.
To order the 2017 Voyage Collection Atlas and for
additional information on the yachts, pricing, cruise dates,
itineraries, daily port highlights, onboard activities, shore
excursions, special offers, videos, and more, contact a travel
professional. Visit Windstar Cruises online at www.windstarcruises.com.
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Windstar Cruises operates a
six ship fleet of small luxury sail and all-suite yachts visiting 150
ports throughout Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, the Caribbean,
Costa Rica, the Panama Canal, and sailing year-round in Tahiti and the
South Pacific. The luxury cruise ships are known for an intimate
yacht-style experience, unique itineraries and exclusive access to the
world’s best small ports and hidden harbors. Windstar’s fleet is the
market leader in luxury small ship cruising with a total of 1,242
passenger berths. All ships in the fleet have recently undergone
multi-million dollar transformations to embody casually elegant yacht
travel. The all-suite yachts Star Breeze, Star Legend and Star Pride
serve 212 guests in all-suite accommodations; while sailing yachts Wind
Spirit and Wind Star sail with up to 148 guests, and Wind Surf serves
310 guests. The yachts cruise to 50 nations worldwide. Windstar Cruises
is a part of Xanterra Parks & Resorts®, known for “Legendary
Hospitality with a Softer Footprint.” Xanterra’s entities also include
lodges, restaurants, tours and activities in national and state parks,
as well as resorts, railway and tour companies.
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