Cruise line guide
Windstar
Small ships & sailing yachts
About Windstar
Windstar's sailing yachts and small cruise ships slip into harbours larger vessels can't reach, with a casual, yacht-style atmosphere and a water-sports platform off the stern.
Best for
- Sailing romantics
- Tahiti and the Mediterranean
- Travellers who prefer fewer than 350 fellow guests
The fleet
Sailing yachts and small ships of roughly 150 to 340 guests.
Line details are general guidance and should be confirmed with your advisor.
Member extras
Book Windstar as a member
- Dedicated advisor and suite selection help
- Meridian Rewards points on eligible bookings
- Member onboard credit on qualifying voyages
Current offers
Windstar offers right now
WindstarEnds Nov 17, 2026
Complimentary All-Inclusive PackageFree drinks, Wi-Fi & gratuities
Member price+ Meridian member perks on top: advisor, onboard credit & price-drop watch
- Voyages departing through 2027
- Worth $1,300+ for two on 7 nights
- $300 per stateroom deposit
Cruise-line offer · official terms
WindstarOngoing
Tahiti Cruise + Air + HotelAir, hotel & transfers packaged
Member price+ Meridian member perks on top: advisor, onboard credit & price-drop watch
- Air Tahiti Nui from LAX
- Pre-cruise night at InterContinental Tahiti
Cruise-line offer · official terms
Travel protection
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Luxury fares are often paid well in advance. Buying cover within 14–21 days of your deposit typically unlocks pre-existing condition waivers and cancel-for-any-reason upgrades on many plans.
Onboard
Life on board Windstar
News & updates
Latest from Windstar
- news Windstar Adds Five Celebrity Chef Cruises Across Europe, Asia and French Polynesia - Rus Tourism News 2026-10-11
- news Chef-Led Culinary Cruises: Windstar Cruises Introduces Five James Beard Chef Sailings… - Trend Hunter 2026-10-11
- itinerary/season This Luxury Cruise Just Announced 5 Food-focused Cruises for 2027—With James Beard Chefs, Exclusive Dinners, and Market Tours - Travel + Leisure 2026-10-09
- news Windstar Sees No Caribbean Pricing Pressure - Cruise Industry News 2026-10-09
- itinerary/season Windstar Cruises presents its 2027 culinary cruises featuring James Beard Foundation chefs - www.cruisesnews.es 2026-10-09
- itinerary/season Windstar Cruises Unveils 2027 James Beard Foundation Chef Sailings - TravelPulse 2026-10-07
Auto-collected headlines (updated 2026-10-11). Links go to the original publishers. Rights review: pending.
Example Windstar voyages
Example sailing Windstar · Wind Example II
7-Night Africa & Indian Ocean Voyage
Departs Apr 16, 2027 from Mahé · 7 nights
Example fare from, per person$4,020
Example sailing Windstar · Wind Example I
9-Night Mediterranean Voyage
Departs Aug 4, 2027 from Venice · 9 nights
Example fare from, per person$5,050
Example sailing Windstar · Wind Example III
10-Night Africa & Indian Ocean Voyage
Departs Jan 3, 2027 from Mahé · 10 nights
Example fare from, per person$6,810