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Windstar Cruises – Company Profile

Overview

Windstar Cruises is a U.S.-based small ship cruise line specializing in immersive, upscale voyages. Known for its fleet of luxury yachts and intimate sailing experiences, the brand offers personalized service and visits to unique ports around the world that are often inaccessible to larger ships. Windstar emphasizes destination-focused itineraries, high-end amenities, and a relaxed onboard atmosphere.

Company Background

Founded: 1984
Headquarters: Seattle, Washington, USA
Parent Company: Xanterra Travel Collection
Original Name: Windstar Sail Cruises
Market Focus: Boutique luxury cruising for discerning travelers

Fleet Overview

Windstar Cruises operates six boutique ships, divided between classic sailing yachts and modern all-suite motor yachts.

Sailing Yachts

Wind Star: 148 guests
Wind Spirit: 148 guests
Wind Surf: 342 guests (the largest sailing ship in the fleet)

All-Suite Star Class Yachts

Star Pride: 212 guests
Star Breeze: 212 guests
Star Legend: 212 guests

Each ship is designed for small-scale cruising, offering an intimate, yacht-style ambiance with personalized service and upscale accommodations.

Destinations

Windstar’s cruises explore more than 60 countries and countless smaller ports worldwide, including:

Mediterranean and Greek Isles
Northern Europe and the Baltics
Caribbean and Central America
South Pacific and Tahiti
Asia and Southeast Asia
Alaska and British Columbia
Canada and New England
Arabian Gulf and Red Sea

These itineraries are carefully curated to include extended port visits, overnight stays, and hidden harbors.

Unique Selling Points

Small Ship Access: Reaches off-the-beaten-path destinations inaccessible to large cruise ships
Luxury Service: High staff-to-guest ratio with personalized attention
Water Sports Platform: Available on most yachts, offering kayaking, paddleboarding, and snorkeling directly from the ship
Gourmet Dining: Cuisine inspired by global flavors, with partnerships including the James Beard Foundation
Enrichment Programs: Destination briefings, onboard experts, and cultural excursions

Guest Experience

Casual luxury with no formal dress codes
Relaxed social atmosphere among like-minded travelers
Spacious staterooms and suites with ocean views
Wellness offerings including spa treatments, yoga, and fitness centers
Inclusive offerings such as beverages, Wi-Fi, and shore excursions (on select voyages)