Windstar operates two distinct types of vessels, each with its own character. The Wind Class sailing yachts – Wind Surf, Wind Star, and Wind Spirit – feature majestic masts and sails that capture the romance of traditional sailing. Wind Star and Wind Spirit carry just 148 guests, while the flagship Wind Surf accommodates 342. The Star Plus Class motor yachts – Star Pride, Star Legend, and Star Breeze – are sleek, all-suite vessels carrying 312 guests, with every stateroom featuring ocean views.

Both classes deliver the intimate, yacht-style experience that defines Windstar. Personalized service, uncrowded spaces, and an atmosphere of relaxed sophistication. The crew knows your name. The bartender remembers your drink. It feels less like a cruise ship and more like a private yacht you happen to share with a small group of like-minded travelers.

One of Windstar’s most beloved signature amenities is the retractable Watersports Platform, deployed directly from the stern when conditions permit. Guests enjoy complimentary kayaking, paddleboarding, water skiing, windsurfing, and swimming right from the ship – an immersive, active connection to the sea that larger vessels simply cannot offer.

Imagine anchoring in a calm, turquoise cove in the Greek Islands or along the Dalmatian Coast, stepping off the platform, and swimming in crystal-clear waters just steps from your stateroom. It’s the kind of spontaneous, joyful moment that defines a Windstar voyage.

Windstar sails to destinations ideally suited for small-ship exploration – the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Greek Islands, Northern Europe, Alaska, Tahiti and the South Pacific, Central America, and beyond. Their intimate vessels dock in the heart of charming town centers, pulling right up to waterfront promenades and village harbors that larger ships cannot access. You’ll discover smaller, less-visited destinations where locally authentic cultures and cuisines await around every corner.

For travelers who wish to explore even further, Windstar Cruise Tours extend your voyage inland, fusing the finest of land and sea to help you cross experiences off your bucket list. These curated pre- and post-cruise land tours complement your ports of call, venturing deeper into the local culture and natural beauty with all ground arrangements – hotel accommodations, transportation, and attraction tickets – handled seamlessly. Since it’s Windstar, you can be sure the experience will awaken your sense of adventure and awe.

Among Windstar’s most treasured traditions is the Signature Sail Away ceremony aboard the wind-class sailing yachts. As the ship departs select ports, the towering sails are unfurled to the stirring sounds of Vangelis’s “1492: Conquest of Paradise.” It’s a breathtaking, emotional moment – watching those magnificent sails deploy against the sky while you enjoy a cocktail on deck, the breeze carrying the promise of your next destination. This quintessential Windstar experience captures the romance of true sailing and creates a memory that stays with you long after the voyage ends.

You need a small ship for a big adventure, and with Windstar Cruises, that’s exactly what you’ll find. If you want to truly immerse yourself in the richness of our planet and go beyond typical sightseeing, Windstar is the cruise line for you.