Reasons to Book
The World's Best Small Ship Cruise Line
All cruise ships let you see the world. Only Windstar’s private yacht style cruises brings you close enough so you can truly experience it. Each of our Windstar Cruises yachts serves between 148 and 342 guests. This intimacy provides you with the luxuries of time, space and freedom to immerse yourself in both the journey and the destination — in ways you may never have imagined possible.
Authentic Experiences
Yes, our yachts are beautiful, but their real beauty lies in how close they can get you to the kind of authentic, immersive experiences you're looking for.
No Schedule to Keep. Except Your Own
We don’t have jam-packed onboard programs ?lled with bingo and black jack tournaments. Instead, visit local markets with our Chef. Drop by the Open Bridge for an impromptu lesson in chart reading. Share bottles of wine and stories with the couple sitting next to you in Candles. Listen to live music in the Lounge. Jump directly off the yacht from our Watersports Platform. And most of all, do more of the things you want to do when you travel.
If We Can We Do, Making a Difference One Detail at a Time.
Of all the things that make Windstar 180 degrees from ordinary, the most exceptional may be our crew. To them, hospitality is not just a job, it’s a calling, and the more you enjoy your voyage, the more they enjoy serving you. They notice things others might not – your affection for turn-down chocolates, for instance, resulting in extra sweets magically appearing on your pillow.
A Delicious Pairing
We’ve upped the onboard dining game with our culinary program, featuring an array of fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from each port along the journey, and menus inspired by a partnership with the James Beard Foundation. Each nightly menu is crafted to highlight the spectacular ?avors of the regional cuisine. Every meal is just what you’d expect on your private yacht – perfect and included in Windstar’s Cruise Fare. You’re free to dine when, where, and with whomever you please.
Members Club
Set Sail With Windstar
We're Taking Rewards In A New Direction.
When you step aboard Windstar Cruises, you're more than a guest. You become part of a club that's 180 degrees from ordinary. Windstar's Yacht Club gives you more great rewards the more you sail. Each cruise you earn bigger rewards and recognition as you move up from One Star to Four Star.
With Windstar you keep earning points and gaining status every time you cruise.
You’ll earn one point per cruise day for most bookings, 1.5 points per cruise day for bookings on Wind Class suites or Deluxe Suites on Star Plus Class, and 2 points per cruise day for Owner’s and Classic Suites on the Star Plus Class and the Bridge Suite on Wind Surf after you complete your qualifying cruise.
ONE STAR | 1-15 POINTS
You start earning great rewards after the first time you sail:
- 5% cruise fare saving plus an additional 5% for onboard bookings or bookings within 60 days after disembarkation*
- 5% off unlimited laundry package
- 5% off Wi-Fi**
- 5% off Windstar branded merchandise, plus special discounts on additional onboard retail items
- Customised keycard
TWO STAR | 16-39 POINTS
You get next-level rewards for your continued loyalty:
- 5% cruise fare saving plus an additional 5% for onboard bookings or bookings within 60 days after disembarkation*
- $50 onboard credit per person*
- 5% off beverage packages**
- 5% off unlimited laundry package
- 5% off Wi-Fi**
- 5% off Windstar shore excursions
- 5% off Windstar branded merchandise, plus special discounts on additional onboard retail items
- Customised keycard
THREE STAR | 40-89 POINTS
Your Three Star status comes with an opportunity to dine with a yacht's officer, plus:
- 5% cruise fare saving plus an additional 5% for onboard bookings or bookings within 60 days after disembarkation*
- $75 onboard credit per person*
- 5% off beverage packages**
- 10% off unlimited laundry package
- 10% off Wi-Fi**
- 10% off Windstar shore excursions
- 10% off Windstar branded merchandise, plus special discounts on additional onboard retail items
- Customized keycard
FOUR STAR | 90+ POINTS
At this top-tier level, you've earned the special privilege of dining with the yacht's Captain or a Senior Officer, plus:
- 5% cruise fare saving plus an additional 5% for onboard bookings or bookings within 60 days after disembarkation*
- $100 onboard credit per person*
- 10% off beverage packages**
- Complimentary unlimited laundry package
- Complimentary Wi-Fi**
- 15% off Windstar shore excursions
- 15% off Windstar branded merchandise, plus special discounts on additional onboard retail items
- Customised keycard
*Terms and conditions apply, not combinable with certain promotions or rates
**Only applies to amenities purchased individually and not as part of the All-Inclusive Fare
All Yacht Club Members Receive:
- 20% discount on Yacht Club Member sailings: Hidden Indonesia & the Great Barrier Reef, Star Breeze - February 4, 2023; Colombian & Southern Caribbean Coastlines, Wind Star - March 18, 2023;
- Advanced notification of new deployment
- Advanced notification of sales events
- $100 onboard credit when you refer a new guest to Windstar, who will also receive $100 onboard credit per person
- Members only private sales
- Exclusive members only cocktail party with the officers
- Exclusive onboard tote
- Additional discounts at sister Xanterra Travel Collection brands