Windstar Cruises has introduced its most in depth European voyage assortment so far for 2026. This thrilling lineup consists of 15 new itineraries, 34 never-before-visited ports, and revolutionary Star Collector sailings for prolonged adventures.
A serious spotlight is the “Round Iceland: A Complete Photo voltaic Eclipse” cruise on August 12, 2026, providing company a front-row seat to this celestial spectacle. One other standout is the 81-day Grand Europe Journey, visiting 20 nations and 67 ports.
Windstar can be increasing its choices with new cruise excursions from Madrid, a whole circumnavigation of Eire, in-depth exploration of the Aeolian Islands, and a journey by Northern Greece, together with a go to to the Meteora Monasteries.
To have fun this momentous announcement, Windstar is providing an early reserving bonus that features an all-inclusive bundle and onboard credit score.
With a concentrate on regional exploration, these itineraries function prolonged stays in widespread locations and off-the-beaten-path experiences, permitting company to immerse themselves within the native tradition. Windstar’s dedication to offering distinctive and genuine shore excursions provides an additional layer of pleasure to every voyage.
Chosen 2026 New Itinerary Highlights
Atlantic France (7 nights): Get an in-depth exploration of France on a single cruise. Embark from Bordeaux and its unmatched wineries earlier than crusing down the Dordogne River to the Atlantic and La Rochelle for feasting on oysters; then to Lorient, which accepts only one ship per day; adopted by St. Malo, the place a late night time makes it straightforward to additionally go to Mont Saint-Michel. A mid-cruise jaunt to the UK with a go to to Guernsey within the Channel Islands is an interlude earlier than returning to France and Cherbourg, the place one can retrace the footsteps of WWII troopers on the touchdown seashore websites in Normandy. Lastly, there’s scenic cruising on the Seine earlier than overnighting in Paris.
Treasure Troves of Corsica & Sardinia (7 nights): Trip the place the Italians and French do on this roundtrip voyage from Rome. Dolphin watching in Golfo Aranci; promenading at sundown on an in a single day in Alghero; coastal driving in Bonifacio; wine tasting in Bastia; and exploring Napoleon’s birthplace in Ajaccio are highlights.
Northern Spain & Portugal (8 nights): Depart from Lisbon and finish with an in a single day in Bordeaux. This crusing offers an opportunity to discover locations exterior of Portugal and Spain’s main cities with stops in small ports of the Galicia and Asturias areas of Spain (plus an in a single day in Bilbao) in addition to charming Porto and Lisbon.
Norway’s Southern Splendors (8 nights): Discover little-known fishing ports and scenic inlets alongside Norway’s southern shoreline together with charming Rosendal and comfy Egersund, each first-time ports for Windstar. Go to UNESCO World Heritage websites like Urnes Stave Church, savor native delicacies, and marvel at pure wonders like Sognefjord, the majestic “King of Fjords.”
Off-the-Crushed-Path Greek Islands (7 nights): Sail to much less widespread islands in Greece like Syros, Samos, Naxos, Folegandros, and Milos, having fun with secluded crystalline seashores, hidden harbors, and romantic ruins. Expertise a moonlight live performance in Ephesus, pattern native Muscat wines in Samos, and wander historical temples.
Tulip Season in Holland & Belgium (7 nights): Breathe within the peak of tulip season in Holland, when the fields explode with vibrant colours. Go to the Keukenhof Gardens, discover new-to-Windstar locations and in a single day in Antwerp, whose unique seaport accepts just one ship per day. Cyclists will particularly take pleasure in possibilities for rides within the countryside exterior Harlingen.
Bella Italia: A Southern Italian Romance (8 nights): Journey like an area in southern Italy’s Calabria and Puglia areas. Discover the winding lanes of Taranto — a coastal metropolis wealthy in Greek ruins and medieval fortification — earlier than visiting Otranto’s picturesque harbor and Croatia’s Island of Rab.
Treasures of Southern Spain & Morocco (8 nights): Have an excellent mixture of fascinating ports on this Barcelona to Lisbon crusing, together with the return of Windstar to Seville. (Windstar is among the few cruise strains that may do the 50-mile scenic crusing up the Guadalquivir River to entry this cultural capital of Southern Spain.) A go to to Tangier, Morocco is one other spotlight.
Star Collectors are longer voyages combining a number of cruises right into a complete voyage of 13+ days with few repeated ports. Windstar’s itinerary planning workforce selects widespread itineraries to hyperlink up for longer adventures permitting company to take advantage of their time away. As a bonus, free each day laundry is supplied so company can nonetheless pack gentle.
For a full listing of voyages, go to windstarcruises.com.