Windstar Cruises, which operates a fleet of three luxury sailing yachts that explore hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world’s most treasured destinations, unveils its expanded, 114-page 2012 Voyage Collection brochure which features 23 itineraries, new hotel and land packages, and details Windstar’s yachting experience. New savings and a $200 per person shipboard credit are available on voyages booked by December 31, 2011.

The stylish brochure opens with Windstar’s yachting lifestyle; followed by voyage overviews and highlights; hotel and land packages; vacation planning information; yacht details and deck plans; and general information.

2012 Highlights Include:

New Itineraries
In 2012, Windstar visits enchanting destinations in the Mediterranean, Baltic, Greek Isles, Caribbean, Costa Rica and Panama Canal and presents eight new itineraries:
Passage Through Panama
Flavors of the Caribbean
Classic Mediterranean
Glitter & Glam of the Rivieras
Islands of Italy
Treasures of Northern Europe
Capitals of Scandinavia
Best of the Baltic

New Hotel and Land Packages
Windstar also offers new hotel and land options that combine easily with voyages to create one seamless vacation experience. Hotel packages allow guests to enjoy legendary cities and a renowned hotel before or after their sailing and are available pre- or post-cruise for one, two, or three nights in the following cities: Athens, Greece; Bridgetown, Barbados; Barcelona, Spain; Colón, Panama; Istanbul, Turkey; Le Havre, France; Lisbon, Portugal; Nice, France; Oslo, Norway; Rome, Italy; San José, Costa Rica; Marigot, St. Martin; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; Stockholm, Sweden; and Venice, Italy.

Windstar’s land packages are a great way to extend a Windstar cruise on shore and provides intimate, escorted group tours that are expertly crafted complete with sightseeing, transfers, accommodations, porterage, and daily breakfast. The land packages are available in: Monteverde, Costa Rica; Tortuguero, Costa Rica; Barcelona, Spain; Rome, Italy; Venice, Italy; Athens, Greece; and Istanbul, Turkey.

Windstar’s $18 Million Fleet Refurbishment
Not only will guests enjoy new itineraries, new experiences, and new hotel and land packages in 2012 – they will also be sailing on luxuriously refurbished yachts. Both Wind Star and Wind Spirit start their 2012 European season in spring fully renovated with Wind Surf’s renovation complete in fall 2012.

To order Windstar’s new 2012 Voyage Collection brochure, please contact a travel professional or Windstar Cruises at 800-258-7245. Windstar’s brochure can also be viewed online and complimentary editions can be requested at WindstarCruises.com .

Shipboard credit offer is $200 per person for Category B and A staterooms and is available on new bookings only now through December 31, 2011. Offer may not be combinable with any other pricing or shipboard credit offers. Onboard credit may not be used toward gratuities or casino, has no cash value, and unused portions will be forfeited at the end of the cruise. Offer is capacity controlled and may be withdrawn or modified at Windstar’s discretion at any time. Offer expires December 31, 2011.