Windstar Cruises News

Windstar Cruises nears completion of fleet renovation
Wind Surf, the company’s flagship, will enter into dry dock on November 12th at Lisnave, a Portuguese shipyard. Wind Spirit’s public spaces will be refurbished shortly after, starting on November 25th. Wind Star, the sister yacht to Wind Spirit, was fully renovated in April of this year.

Windstar Cruises nears completion of fleet renovation
Windstar Cruises has unveiled the latest plans for the $18 million fleet-wide renovation project to be completed in December of this year. Wind Surf, the company’s flagship, will enter into dry dock on November 12th at Lisnave, a Portuguese shipyard.

Alan McGrory joins Windstar Cruises as Vice President of Marine Hotel Operations
Windstar Cruises announced that Alan McGrory has joined the company as Vice President of Marine Hotel Operations. In this role, he is responsible for leading the development and implementation of Windstar’s Marine Hotel Operations and enhancing the onboard guest experience. McGrory will report directly to Hans Birkholz, CEO and President of Windstar.

Race into Monaco with Windstar Cruises’ Grand Prix package
Windstar Cruises announced today an exclusive Grand Prix package for its Yachting the Rivera voyage. Guests on board the May 21st voyage of Wind Surf, the largest of Windstar’s three sailing yachts, will have the opportunity to experience the world’s most legendary auto racing event while enjoying the unique Windstar experience. The package features preferred seating for Saturday’s preliminaries and Sunday’s race, as well as other exciting events both on shore and on board.

Windstar shines brighter with new yacht renovation
Wind Star, one of three sailing yachts in Windstar Cruises’ fleet, has recently completed a stem to stern renovation, bringing a modern, casual elegance to the brand’s landmark cruise experience. As part of the $18 million fleet-wide renovation, Wind Star was the first yacht to receive redesigned staterooms and owner’s suites and enhanced public areas.

Windstar Cruises appoints Amanda Graham Director of Public Relations
Windstar Cruises announced that Amanda Graham has joined the company as Director of Public Relations. In this role, she will be responsible for Windstar’s public relations efforts, media relations, social media strategy and crisis communication. Graham will be reporting to Joe Duckett, Vice President of Marketing.

Windstar announces fourth of July sale, lowest fares of the year
Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world’s most treasured destinations, announces its biggest one-week sale of the year on 2012 luxury sailing voyages.

Windstar announces new look, new places for 2013
Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world’s most treasured destinations, introduces its new 2013 collection of luxury sailing voyages in the Caribbean, Costa Rica, Northern Europe, Italy, Mediterranean, Greek Isles and Transatlantic Crossings.

Windstar launches 2013 collection
Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world’s most treasured destinations, introduces its new 2013 collection of luxury sailing voyages in the Caribbean, Costa Rica, Northern Europe, Italy, Mediterranean, Greek Isles and Transatlantic Crossings.

Windstar Cruises offers two Greek Isles & Turkish Delights itineraries
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, offers two Greek Isles & Turkish Delights itineraries between Athens, Greece and Istanbul, Turkey this spring, summer and fall on the 148-guest Wind Star and Wind Spirit.

Windstar Cruises introduces Baltic itineraries
Windstar Cruises, which operates a fleet of three luxury sailing yachts, is introducing three new Baltic itineraries for 2012 including the Capitals of Scandinavia, Best of the Baltic and Treasures of Northern Europe.

Windstar unveils new renderings for Wind Star and Wind Spirit renovations
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 renderings for Wind Star and Wind Spirit renovations.