Windstar Cruises Travel Blog

Trish and Brooke Harwood have cruised all over the world, but their most recent voyage — a two week sailing from Lisbon to Rouen (and several added days at each end) — stood out.  This time they brought along their two sons and their partners, continuing a family travel tradition that started with Trish’s own parents and her siblings when she was just eleven.  The Harwoods an...

Traveling with friends is an excellent option for any vacation. You can reconnect with your friends, experience new cultures and make lasting memories. The experience can relieve stress and enhance your creativity, making it a reinvigorating opportunity for...

Windstar isn’t one size — it’s several small ones. Depending on which ship you choose, you’ll sail with anywhere from 148 to 346 fellow guests. And you’ll never be lost in the crowd. In fact, one of the line’s biggest strengths, whichever size ship you choose, is how personal and intimate the experience will be. 

Windstar offers two clas...

As a travel photographer who loves the outdoors, the Tahitian Islands have long been at the top of my list of exotic destinations to visit. In April I headed to French Polynesia for the first time, and from fresh seafood to tropical landscapes, this trip opened my eyes to a whole new kind of adventure. The color of the water was nothing short of mesmerizing, and traveling via...

I will argue that Peter Tobler, who over the last 10 years has led Windstar’s onboard operations, has the best job in the company. That’s because Tobler, in addition to overseeing many crucial functions, including housekeeping and public spaces, is a visionary whose gift for the culinary arts has lifted the line with new accomplishments.

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