On any day, our 342-guest flagship, Wind Surf, the world’s largest sailing ship, draws admiring glances as she glides majestically into port with her tall sails billowing. And her beauty is far more than skin deep. During their cruise, you will find the perfect setting for ‘making an entrance’ in the beautiful reception area – and, appropriately, that’s only the beginning. 

The Wind Spirit is a sleek, 4-masted sailing ship accommodating 148 guests. With four decks and a gross tonnage of 5,736, Wind Spirit feels like your own private small ship. 

Wind Star sails with just 148 pampered guests in 74 total staterooms: 73 deluxe, ocean-view staterooms and 1 deluxe Owner’s Suite with queen beds and a dining/sitting area.

Carrying only 312 guests, Star Breeze is large enough to pamper and entertain you, yet small enough to tuck into delightful tiny harbours and hidden coves that others can’t reach. 

Star Legend welcomes 312 pampered guests in 106 suites, including two deluxe Owners' Suites, four beautiful Classic Suites, and 100 Balcony and Ocean View suites.

With only 312 guests, a Star Pride cruise will make you feel like you're on board your own private small  ship almost as soon as you step aboard. 

Caribbean

Candy-coloured cocktails sipped in seaside watering holes. Carefree days followed by calypso-flavoured nights. These are the siren songs that lure anyone with a small ship and a yearning to escape to the incomparable Caribbean Islands. Whether you’re cruising through turquoise waters or lazing on powdery white beaches, the glamorous harbours and unknown coves of this area remain a hidden treasure. Sailings year-round.

Panama and Costa Rica

Natural and man-made wonders combine in this exotic region where you are an explorer by day with cocktails on the fantail of your casually elegant ship by night. Costa Rica is one of the most ecologically diverse places on earth over landscapes of rainforest, lakes, cloud forests, volcanoes, and more, boasting an impressive variety of wildlife. Learn more about their history, flora and fauna from a local Naturalist on board and transit the massive Panama Canal during daylight hours, with a memorable deckside festival. Against all this colour and adventure, your white small ship rests at anchor awaiting your return from a delightful day of exploring. December to April sailings available.

Italy

Let Windstar’s Italian cruises whisk you away to charming villages, pristine beaches and legendary cities with unique itineraries that let you discover Italy as it was meant to be seen. From the picturesque pastel towns that line the Amalfi Coast to enchanting islands such as Sicily and Elba, you’ll explore breathtaking sights in charismatic small ports and beautiful hidden harbours without missing the remarkable history of larger cities such as Rome or Venice. Discover a more intimate Italy with our local Destination Discovery Events and unwind back onboard with the pampered, personalized touch of Windstar Cruises. April to October sailings available.

Destinations

 

 

Mediterranean 

Surrounded by wonders like the magnificent Cinque Terre, the culturally transcendent Alhambra, and the Belem Tower monument, it is easy to fall in love with the Mediterranean. With unique itineraries and local Private Events, Windstar brings you closer to this spectacular part of the world. Cruise the Guadalquivir River, the only navigable river in Spain spanning 408 miles, to Seville. Anchor in the heart of Old Town Dubrovnik as larger cruise ships pass by. Visit a local Mediterranean market with our Windstar Chef, enjoy unique local Destination Discovery Events in interesting locales such as Giardini Naxos, Portofino, and Mallorca and see a new port almost every day with never more than one sea day. Sailings April through to November.

Greek Isles

The Acropolis at sunset. A moonlight supper at the ancient Celsus Library in Ephesus. Walking down the Street of Knights in Rhodes accompanied by the ghosts of the past. Like arms joined in a syrtakis dance, one incomparable experience follows another across the Aegean and Sea of Marmara, and your white ship gives you a front row seat to it all. Compare the rich blue of Santorini with that of the Iznik tiles in Istanbul’s Blue Mosque. Get deliciously lost in the labyrinthine lanes of medieval Rhodes. Cross the Dardanelles and Bosporus like the voyagers of old, waving first to one continent and then the other. May to September sailings available.

Northern Europe

Words like moor, loch, and geyser were born in this land, because no existing vocabulary could adequately describe these extraordinary landscapes. These regions could just as easily have coined a term for ambrosial summer evenings at seaside cafés, Fabergé palaces of amber and gold, and storybook cities crisscrossed by canals and flower markets, all of which are here in abundance. But as your elegant ship traces its way through enchanting fjords and forgotten archipelagos, you won’t need words. June to September sailings available.

Tahiti

It’s a match made in heaven. You on your pristine white ship, sails billowing, and these islands, so impossibly colourful, like a box of crayons gone mad. Wind Spirit is as at-home among Tahiti’s deserted motus and shallow lagoons as a tiare flower, and just as beautiful, furled or unfurled. Bliss knows no bounds. The sand massages your feet, warm water welcomes you like an old friend, ambition falls away as you watch the sun etch palm fronds on the beach. This is a place that is easy to love, difficult to leave, as so many before you have discovered. Come. Experience Bora Bora, Moorea, Fakarava, and other exotic Tahiti destinations you only dream about. Year-round sailings available.

Sailings with Windstar include a lot of special amenities, but one of the most fun (and unique) is the Water Sports Platform, which allows guests easy access to the ocean around them. The platform exists on each of the six ships and includes unlimited use of all water sports equipment including stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, snorkel equipment, sailing, swimming, water skiing, and windsurfing. Use of the platform is always weather permitting and only takes place in certain ports during each of the journeys.

Step away from the crowds. Away from towering decks and a thousand people, or even more. Away from lines, from waiting, away from the whole idea of group travel. Step into amazing places, relish intimate cultural experiences, and connect with the world, its people and yourself as only a small ship can help you do. This is your holiday, your own experience. As individual as you are.
 
Welcome to the world of small ship cruising — to Windstar’s graceful small ships, each one welcoming fewer than 350 privileged guests. With six beautiful ships, Windstar gives you more true small ship choices than anyone in the world. Every Windstar voyage starts with you. With a stateroom or suite that’s updated in classic contemporary style with your comfort in mind. With small, handcrafted shore excursions that take you closer and show you more. With legendary service that has been acclaimed the best on the seas. Come away from the ordinary — come to the small ship world of Windstar.
 
'THE WORLD'S BEST SMALL SHIP CRUISE LINE' 
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SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL
This feels like your own private small ship. You know it the moment you step on board.
Recently voted the World’s Best Small Ship Cruise Line by Conde Nast Travelers prestigious Readers’ Choice Awards, Windstar Cruises' small ships are exactly the right size - large enough to pamper and entertain you, yet small enough to tuck into the tiny harbours and hidden coves others can't reach. With fewer than 350 privileged guests cruising with you, each moment is all about you, yours to enjoy, yours to explore.
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Alaska

Mountains erupted from the tundra, rising higher than any others in North America. Glaciers clawed their way across the landscape, scratching deep fjords into the coast and scouring archipelagos from the sea. And in the aftermath of these geologic gyrations, wildlife and marine life flourished, adapting to a land of extremes. Come. Gaze upon wondrous sheets of topaz ice and rivers thick with spawning salmon. Navigate narrow fjords whose secrets are only revealed to small ships like ours. Find your way to Russian cathedrals, Tsimshian villages, and a greater understanding of why they call this the Great Land.

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Asia

Nowhere else in the world will you find such a stunning juxtaposition of ancient traditions and contemporary cultures. Mystic temples give way to soaring skyscrapers while tranquil, timeless villages neighbour pulsating, modern cities. Windstar brings you the best of both worlds, taking you to the heart of cosmopolitan marvels like Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Tokyo and the exotic shores of small villages and unspoiled islands of Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

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Canada & New England

Long before Columbus, Vikings crossed the Labrador Sea from Greenland to settle in L’Anse Aux Meadows. Centuries later, Portuguese fishermen, Basque whalers, French trappers, and English pilgrims would follow and discover a Promised Land where nature nurtures both body and soul. Here, where the sun first kisses North America, explorer Jacques Cartier found a place where “the scenery is indeed worth seeing and can’t be properly described in words.” The ravishing lighthouse-studded coast still inspires awe. Manna from the sea still delights palates. And small ships like ours still ply these waters with a freedom denied to larger ships.

Canada & New England

Welcome to the casually elegant small ship world of Windstar Cruises.  Leave the crowds behind on a casually elegant cruise ship carrying fewer than 350 privileged guests.  No lines.  No waiting.  Just a warm and intimate ambience you won't find on larger cruise ships.

Sail right into the heart of Old World villages, hidden coves, and harbours off the beaten path – places only Windstar’s small cruise ships are welcomed. Every itinerary is expertly crafted and artfully planned, visiting both boutique ports and bucket-list capitals. Share intimate moments away from the crowds. Immerse yourself in local culture and cuisine, and a behind-the-scenes experience with Windstar’s complimentary Destination Discovery Events.

And of course, part of the Windstar magic is our incredible personal service. Enjoy undivided attention from a crew that delights in remembering your name and preferences. Both gracious hosts and ambassadors, they delight in surprising you in discrete ways – satisfying your sweet tooth with an extra chocolate on your pillow or sharing the location of a favourite seaside café. Welcome to Windstar Cruises – an experience that is truly 180 degrees from ordinary. For more information or to book call 1300 749 875, email reservations@windstar.com.au or contact your Travel Agent.

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Mexico

Fiestas are a way of life in Mexico, fitting for a country with so much to celebrate. A virtual aquarium offshore in the Sea of Cortez. Mayan temples bathed in desert light and shadow. Cuisines and coastlines that marry the smooth and soothing with the surprisingly sharp and dramatic. Come in search of trophy marlin, an authentic mole, the perfect beach, and find them all in Mexico. Along with an all-suite white-and-teak ship to frame each stunning sunset.

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South Pacific

Oceania’s scattered island nations bring to mind the breathtaking beaches and peacock-colored lagoons of Tahiti, but they also contain the most diverse indigenous cultures in the world. Come with us as we travel beyond the packaged resorts to experience a world few get to see. Go back to the way things used to be on tiny Niue or Maré, with no crowds, only twinkling stars at night, and a pace of life many yearn for. Discover villages that still follow traditional ways of life on Tanna, Vanuatu. Explore small Fijian communities and the untouched rainforest of the Wasali Nature Reserve near Savusavu. Add context to the postcard images the South Pacific is known for. 

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Australia and New Zealand

Explore Australia, New Zealand and Tasmania by land and sea, and you’ll discover a whole new meaning to the term wild life. Windstar gets you up close and personal with countless species from wombats, dingoes, kangaroos and wallabies to wedge-tailed shearwaters, black swans, manta rays, and killer whales—you can even hug a koala in Mooloolaba. But that’s just the beginning. This unique region offers up icons like the Great Barrier Reef, the famed Sydney Opera House, Kangaroo Island’s Remarkable Rocks, Freycinet National Park’s Wineglass Bay, Fjordland National Park, and the home of The Hobbit. Windstar also takes you down the road less traveled to immerse you in the area’s intriguing convict history, traditional Maori culture, and incredible wine country. 

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Here at Windstar Cruises, the health and safety of everyone on board is a top priority. We are connected to industry experts and following guidelines by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Our team is implementing additional technologies that go beyond these requirements as part of our new Beyond Ordinary Care program.

Health and Safety Information

Contact a Windstar Specialist on 1300 749 875, your local Travel Agent or email reservations@windstar.com.au for more information. 

Included on your Windstar cruise

• Open dining with no reservations required
• All non-alcoholic beverages, including coffee, tea, soda, bottled water, and zero-proof cocktails
• Beautifully appointed ocean-view staterooms and suites
• Plush bathrobes and slippers
• Fresh flowers and fruit in your stateroom or suite
• Newly renovated marble bathrooms
• Flat-screen TV with DVD player
• Spectacular onboard barbecue*

• Onboard entertainment, including local performances in most regions
• Room service
• Fully equipped water-sports platform and use of all water-sports equipment*
• Access to the open bridge
• Champagne welcome reception
• Beautiful sail-away from every port*
• Access to WorldSpa by Windstar facilities and fitness classes

Star Breeze Local Sailings

Check out Windstar’s Australia and New Zealand sailings below to see where you could join us. The newly transformed all-suite Star Breeze offers a range of amazing unique itineraries along the Australian eastern seaboard, across to New Zealand, and up to Asia. Accommodating a maximum of just 342 guests and with a staff to guest ratio of 1: 1.5, Windstar’s sleek Star Breeze motor yacht offers premium small ship cruising.

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