Cruise with Windstar Cruises

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Windstar Cruises: Your guide to small ship cruising

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  • Cruise ship with sails on the ocean with an early sunset
  • Two cruise ships in shallow water framed by a palm tree island

Windstar Cruises Ships

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  • Cruise ship passing white Santorini clifftops at sunset for a Big Red Sale with up to $1125 bonus value on local and up to 60% off Europe cruises
  • Hammock between palms on a white sand beach with turquoise water for a Big Red Sale 15-night Fiji and Vanuatu fly stay and cruise from $5990 per person
  • Big Red Sale - ends 31 May | Cruises - save up to 60%*| *terms & conditions apply. Carnival Cruise ship
  • Brand New Adventures from Australia 2027-28 | Royal Beach Club Lelepa | Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship next to Lelepa Island
  • River cruise ship at golden sunset passing a turreted Rhine castle for a 14-night luxury Viking Europe cruise saving $5100 from $5695 per person
  •   Luxury river cruise ship on turquoise tropical waterways lined with palms for a 10-night Vietnam and Cambodia cruise saving 50% from $3745 per person
  • Carnival Encounter cruise ship sailing the open ocean at dusk for an 8-night South Pacific cruise with $400 onboard credit from $1149 per person
  • Silver Muse luxury cruise ship sailing calm blue waters for a 14-night Japan to Korea cruise saving up to $11000 from $9599 per person
  • Colourful Bryggen wharf buildings reflected in Bergen harbour for a Big Red Sale 11-night Norway cruise saving up to 30% from $2889 per person
  • Flight Centre consultant and pilot smiling together promoting 100% holiday with 0% interest for 24 months using a humm90 Mastercard credit card
  • Reward store deals. Stays from 15,000 points. Flights from 67,200 points. Cruises from 103,718 points

Frequently asked questions

Windstar Cruises offers voyages to destinations including the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Asia, Central America, and the South Pacific. 


Cruise lengths vary, ranging from short seven-day escapes to longer journeys of 14 days or more.


Accommodation ranges from well-appointed staterooms to luxurious suites, all with an emphasis on comfort and ocean views.


Entertainment is low-key and includes live music, destination talks, and casual social gatherings, reflecting the line's intimate and relaxed atmosphere.


Fares typically include accommodation, meals, non-alcoholic beverages, and onboard entertainment. Some cruises may also include select shore excursions and gratuities.


Windstar's fleet includes both luxury yachts and small sailing ships, offering an intimate and elegant cruising experience with a focus on under-the-radar ports and destinations. It also operates a unique masted sailing ship.


While Windstar welcomes guests of all ages, their ships and itineraries are more geared towards adult travellers and do not offer extensive facilities for children. They cannot accommodate children under the age of eight.


Windstar Cruises offers fine dining experiences with menus crafted by renowned chefs, featuring local and international cuisine. Onboard menus are curated in partnership with the prestigious James Beard Foundation.


Most ships have fitness centres, spas, and offer wellness activities such as yoga and Pilates classes, along with water sports equipment.


You can book a Windstar cruise by visiting a store or speaking to a cruise expert on the phone.