Go Where the Big Ships Can’t Reach
Sail the World With Windstar Cruises.
Windstar knows the way to explore the world in a way that’s 180 degrees from ordinary. Our classic sailing and all-suite ships will make you feel like a guest aboard a private yacht, even when you go ashore. Let us show you the way to small ports, secluded coves and uncrowded beaches around the world.
Motu Mahaea (Tahaa), Tahiti
Feed your soul in this charming and quiet motu in Tahiti. Tahaa is a heavenly place that smells like luscious vanilla and tiare flowers. Surrounded by a quiet lagoon, it’s a perfect place for drift snorkeling, where you can float while the current carries you over a stunning coral garden. Enjoy this amazing island on all of Windstar’s Tahiti itineraries.
Monemvasia, Greece
Indulge your curiosity in this picturesque Medieval city with a Byzantine cathedral. You’ll need to keep your camera in hand as you stroll its narrow, twisted, cobblestone streets. Built to be invisible, it’s worth the effort to get to the top of this castle town for the breathtaking sea view. Explore this incredible island on Windstar’s Treasure of the Greek Isles, Adriatic Archipelagos & Greek Goddesses and Enchanting Greece & the Amalfi Coast itineraries.
Rovinj, Croatia
Romantic and photogenic, Rovinj is perfect for exploring without an itinerary. Its crooked streets will lead you from one fabulous view to the next as you traverse centuries of history and culture. Relax in one of its popular cafes and indulge in local seafood dishes recommended by the locals. Visit this delightful spot on Windstar’s Classic Italy & Dalmatian Coast itinerary.
Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska
Only Windstar spends a full day inside Kenai Fjords National Park where the ice age still lingers. Here you will be thrilled by our professionally guided adventures that depart directly from the yacht’s Watersports Platform. Windstar’s Signature Expeditions via zodiac Zodiac or kayak get you closer to tidewater glaciers and marine wildlife that make this park a favorite of local Alaskans. Available on our Alaskan Splendors itinerary.
Sanary-sur-Mer, France
Ask anyone who lives on the Cote d’Azure and they’ll tell you that Sanary is the best beach town on the French Riviera. Located in coastal Provence, its lazy charm will captivate you as you stroll its lively street markets and lovely harbor. It’s also a perfect place to enjoy your yacht’s complimentary Watersports Platform. Make a call in Sanary while enjoying our Yachtsman’s Harbors of the Rivieras itinerary.
Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands
The smallest of the British Virgin Islands, this is where the locals go for a day of sailing, snorkeling and swimming. Here you will find crystal-clear water and powdery white beaches. Hang out with new friends in one of the many awesome beachfront restaurants and take a dip into the warm water directly from the yacht’s complimentary Watersports Platform. You’ve got plenty of time. Windstar overnights here on our Yachtsman’s Caribbean itinerary.
Isla Parida, Panama
Make a wet landing via Zodiac on this uninhabited island for a guided hike through the rainforest. Located in the midst of Chiriqui Gulf National Marine Park, and popular for deep-sea fishing, there are also plenty of whales, sharks, manta rays, and dolphins to look for. It’s also a great opportunity to enjoy your yacht’s complimentary Watersports Platform. Visit Isla Parida on Windstar’s Costa Rica & the Panama Canal itinerary.
Moji, Japan
Facing the Seto Inland Sea, this historic, nostalgic and trendy waterfront is perfect for a relaxing and interesting day of strolling, shopping, dining, and sightseeing. Poke around the popular local market, discover Samurai history, and venture into nearby Shiranoe Gardens botanical garden before joining the sunset watchers at Mekari Park. Windstar’s Grand Japan itinerary will take you there.
Ras Al Khaima, United Arab Emirates
Explore thousands of years of architecture at the abandoned pearling village of Al Jazirah Al Hamra, poised to become a UNESCO site. At the intersection of history and cultures in the Middle East, the site inspires your imagination to return to the authentic, tranquil lifestyle and stunning natural landscapes of the surrounding desert. Find your way on Windstar’s Sparkling Sands & Cities of the Persian Gulf itinerary.