Windstar Cruises Travel Blog

In an evolution that refreshes Windstar’s trio of sailing ships – Wind Star, Wind Spirit and Wind Surf – the company is well underway with its “Setting Sales” refresh, a multi-million-dollar, multi-year refurbishment initiative.  The remodeling effort (pictured above is a ren...

It’s a mild August evening at the historic Liotrivi estate in Monemvasia, Greece, and our group is transfixed by traditional Greek dancers twirling and winding through the patch of olive trees where we’ve just eaten dinner, a king’s feast of fresh olives, tomatoes, feta cheese, sausage, bread, tzatziki and wine. The trill of the bouzouki, a Greek ...

A lot of us have been avidly following, for over a year now, the construction progress of Windstar’s Star Seeker. The 224-passenger ship is the first newbuild in the Star Class fleet, which accoun...

What is the best way to experience Europe in the summer?

The best Mediterranean cruise for summer is a small ship, yacht-style sailing that explores coastal destinations across Italy, Greece, France, Croatia, and Montenegro while allowing travelers to stay cool on the water.

In summer, sailing to Europe’s most intriguing marquee ports and hid...