Windstar Cruises is setting sail for a winter wonderland within the Mediterranean with their thrilling 2025/2026 voyages. This improbable lineup consists of six distinctive itineraries and 6 Star Collector sailings, providing much more alternatives to find the great thing about Europe. Windstar has listened to their visitors and crafted these longer voyages with added perks like complimentary laundry service, making it simpler than ever to discover extra locations. Plus, their Early Reserving Provide sweetens the cope with onboard credit score and a free improve to All-Inclusive Fares, making certain a worry-free trip stuffed with Wi-Fi, limitless drinks, and all of the enjoyable you’ll be able to deal with. Don’t miss out on this unbelievable alternative to expertise the magic of the Mediterranean this winter!
“Winter within the Mediterranean is a improbable time to see a unique aspect of this magical area, get to know the locals, and have a good time particular holidays like Christmas in Florence, New Years in Dubrovnik, and Carnevale throughout Italy,” says Windstar’s President Christopher Prelog. “Crusing year-round within the Mediterranean has been very profitable for Windstar, a lot in order that we at the moment are increasing our winter choices on account of its reputation.” Prelog says it’s worthwhile to notice that airfare to Europe within the winter season is a superb worth.
Windstar’s winter sailings spotlight ports that Windstar doesn’t usually go to in the course of the summer season like Valencia, Spain; Crotone, Italy; and Catania in Sicily. A full complement of shore excursions can be accessible to ebook in every port and provide experiences for first time and returning guests.
Windstar’s 2025/2026 season additionally debuts a brand-new port: Genoa, Italy. There, visitors can go to an important maritime museum within the Mediterranean, expertise the most important aquarium in Europe, or wander the Palazzi dei Rolli, a gaggle of beautiful palaces from the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries. As well as, the season boasts overnights in Dubrovnik, Venice, Good, Barcelona, Malaga, and Livorno (Florence) making lengthy days of exploration doable, in addition to late drinks and dinners whereas in port.
All sailings happen aboard 312-guest, all-suite Star Legend, which has a minimal of 277 sq. ft lodging – all with ocean views and a few with step out verandas. Because the Official Cruise Line of the James Beard Basis, visitors dine on progressive delicacies in 5 eating venues: Amphora, Veranda, Candles, Star Grill by Stephen Raichlen and Cuadro 44 by Anthony Sasso. Cooks proceed to buy recent seafood, produce, and native specialty gadgets to deliver the flavors of the vacation spot on board even in the course of the winter months. Moreover, crusing simply after the harvest is a plus for wine excursions when winemakers have extra time for personalised consideration amidst the cellar season. To not point out, visitors have an opportunity to savor treats from the area’s glowing Christmas markets throughout this time of 12 months.
Sailings depart from Athens, Barcelona, Malaga, Rome and Venice from November 2025 by way of March 2026
With a fleet of six boutique all-suite and crusing yachts, every carrying between 148 to 342 visitors, Windstar Cruises, voted #1 boutique cruise line, gives an intimate expertise like no different. Visitors can discover enchanting locations throughout Europe, the Caribbean, Costa Rica, the Panama Canal, New England, Jap Canada, South America, and the South Pacific. Plus, Windstar operates year-round in Europe and can provide two distinctive ship experiences in Tahiti beginning in 2027. Windstar will introduce two new ships to its Star Class beginning in December 2025 – the Star Seeker and Star Explorer. At Windstar Cruises, it’s not nearly journey – it’s about creating experiences that resonate with the soul. With port-intensive itineraries, iconic locations, distinctive service, and an progressive culinary program, each second with Windstar is a chance for discovery and delight.
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