Windstar Cruises will commemorate its fortieth anniversary season beginning in October of 2024. To mark this milestone and kick off the celebration, company are invited to affix the festivities on board Star Legend’s Aegean Sea Odyssey Through the Corinth Canal cruise departing October 12 or Wind Spirit’s Treasures of the Greek Isles cruise departing October 13. The 2 yachts (one Wind Class and one Star Class – the 2 types of Windstar’s elegant small ships) will come collectively in Kusadasi on October 16 for a particular celebration in Ephesus.
Based in 1984 by Karl G. Andrén and Jean-Claude Potier as Windstar Sail Cruises, the corporate has advanced into a number one small ship cruise line with a fleet of six vessels, together with each crusing ships and motor yachts. Presently experiencing important development, Windstar plans so as to add two extra all-suite motor yachts to its fleet within the coming years, solidifying its place as a premier selection for intimate and opulent cruising experiences.
“Windstar has had a outstanding 40 years by which the corporate has remained dedicated to small-ship cruising with long-standing sailings in Tahiti, the Caribbean, and Europe,” stated Windstar President Christopher Prelog, who has been at Windstar for almost eight years however started his profession almost 30 years in the past as a waiter on board what’s now Windstar’s Star Legend. “Windstar has carved its personal area of interest with upscale yachts that present a welcoming ambiance and the luxurious of house and freedom to discover scenic areas and smaller ports, however it’s really our crew which have made our model profitable, standing the check of time with a pleasant smile, remembering our previous company and greeting them by title – typically with an enormous hug. These are the moments which have made our company return time and again over our 40 years, and that’s what we wish to concentrate on this anniversary – {our relationships} and our devoted crew.”
To acknowledge the excellent crew, many who’ve served for many years, Windstar is encouraging company to share their favourite crew tales (and tag #WayBackWindstar) on Windstar’s social channels starting in October.
The road’s ruby anniversary formally kicks off on October 16 when the 148-guest Wind Spirit and the 312-guest Star Legend come collectively for an occasion within the Metropolis of Ephesus for dwell music and a five-course dinner beneath the celebrities. This longtime, complimentary providing has been wildly common with Windstar company over time, so it’s a becoming venue and second to have a good time the anniversary.
Windstar will have a good time its 40-year anniversary throughout the fleet from October 2024 by way of October 2025 with further activations and memorable moments – with extra particulars to come back. Friends ought to anticipate the next:
- Complimentary Ruby Anniversary cocktails served at a particular 40 years of Windstar trivia occasion on board
- 40 years of Windstar trivia winners can be entered right into a random drawing held in December 2025 to win a cruise for 2 aboard Star Seeker’s inaugural cruise
- Restricted version Seabags, a 40th anniversary collection that’s crafted from recycled Wind Surf sails, can be on board for buy within the ship’s retailers
