Luxury Cruise
Windstar Cruises
Sailing yachts and motor yachts under 350 guests. Official cruise line of the James Beard Foundation.
180 Degrees From Ordinary
Windstar’s fleet splits between sailing yachts — Wind Surf is the largest sailing cruise ship in the world — and all-suite Star-class motor yachts. Both carry fewer than 350 guests into small harbors and hidden ports that larger ships can’t physically reach. No formal dress code, no assigned dining times, no casino. Just wind, water, and James Beard Foundation dinners under the stars. This is small-ship cruising for people who want the sea to feel close.
Right now, Windstar is offering up to $2,000 in onboard credit plus a complimentary pre-cruise hotel night and airport transfers. Their Mediterranean sailings include a Beyond Inclusive package with up to $1,000 OBC per guest and a free pre-hotel stay — that’s significant value on an already-intimate experience.
The James Beard Foundation Kitchen
The culinary program is the real anchor. As the official cruise line of the James Beard Foundation, Windstar rotates Foundation-affiliated guest chefs who create exclusive menus onboard. Candles Grill serves steaks under open sky. Cuadro 44 by Anthony Sasso brings Spanish-inspired cuisine to the Star-class ships. Star Grill by Steven Raichlen handles the barbecue. All dining is open-seating and complimentary.
Stern-Drop Watersports Marina
When the ship’s stern drops open, the Watersports Marina invites guests to kayak, paddleboard, water ski, and snorkel directly off the ship — complimentary, no tender required. The Open Bridge policy lets you stand alongside the captain as the sails deploy. These aren’t gimmicks. They’re what makes Windstar feel like a private yacht, not a cruise ship.
Destinations & Experiences
Windstar sails the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Greek Islands, and Iceland. Their small-draft vessels access ports like Girolata in Corsica, Gustavia in St. Barths, and Motril on Spain’s Costa Tropical — places that are invisible to the mega-ship fleet. For culinary journeys and curated group trips, the intimate scale and included dining make them a natural fit.
Why Book Through Travel Tamers
Windstar’s intimate ship sizes make them ideal for wine groups, corporate retreats, and milestone celebrations. We’ll coordinate group holds, secure preferred pricing, and handle the logistics of getting your group into ports most cruise lines don’t even know exist. With the current $2,000 OBC offer and included hotel night, the all-in value is hard to beat.
Key Benefits
Interested in sailing with Windstar Cruises?
We will build a custom itinerary with our preferred Windstar Cruises rates and group benefits.
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