Wind Star, Wind Star Cruises, Wind Star Ship

Overview

Wind Star

Awaken your senses and uncover brand new worlds onboard Windstar Cruises’ luxurious yacht, Wind Star. This polished, 4-masted yacht accommodates only 148 guests, providing you with an intimate and personal yachting experience. You will discover over 10,000 square feet of spacious teak decks filled with

delightful hidden nooks that shower you in feelings of the feeling of being a private yacht owner. Experienced cruisers will be entranced by Wind Star’s mouthwatering cuisine, attentive service, and exclusive itineraries that will you take you far beyond the usual realms of yachting. If you are looking to discover the hidden gems of exotic destinations like the Greek Isles, Central America, Southern Spain, and more, the romantic Wind Star is your ticket.

Wind Star Entertainment

Life onboard Wind Star is laid-back and low key, keeping in line with the traditional atmosphere of yachting. Daytime activities may consist of napkin-folding demonstrations, small culinary presentations, or informal card games. Wind Star also features an open-bridge policy, allowing you to freely visit the bridge and converse with the captain and crew. The beautiful new Yacht Club Lounge is the central gathering place onboard, featuring bar service, a coffee counter, dance floor, and a small ensemble for live music. Cigar-lovers can enjoy a fine cigar in the fresh open air on the top deck nightly. Enrichment programming comes in the form of destination talks and local performances in the Yacht Lounge. Talks are hosted with small appetizers and drinks, while you can admire the talents of local performers during exclusive shows. There are two bars onboard where you can enjoy a cocktail and socialization. Outdoor entertainment is made possible by a relaxing sun deck with a plunge pool, hot tub, and plenty of lounging space. During warm-weather itineraries, Wind Star will open up its watersports marina when docked, where you can enjoy complimentary use of snorkeling equipment, kayaks, floating loungers, and life vests for swimming. Bicycles are available for rent in select ports if you wish to spend a day of active exploring.

Restaurants & Dining

Dining onboard Wind Star is cultural captivation for your taste buds. The two primary dining venues onboard this ship feature open-seating. You can also make a reservation for the Candles, a specialty dining experience under the stars.

AmphorA Restaurant is the ship’s main dining room, serving only dinner, with a rotating menu. This elegant venue is decorated with glass chandeliers, crisp white linens, Riedel stemware and glistening cutlery for an upscale experience. The wait staff will quickly learn your name and preferences, providing you with consistent service each night.
The Veranda restaurant offers a buffet for breakfast and lunch, featuring a variety of choices on top of a complimentary a la carte menu. Floor-to-ceiling windows in this venue let in natural sunlight, perfect for getting your day started on the right note.
The Yacht Club features an early risers’ continental breakfast and provides finger foods during the afternoon. There is also a poolside deck barbecue held once per itinerary followed by a dance party under the stars.

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Ship Highlights

Ship Amenities

When you sail onboard Wind Star, you will get to enjoy several incredible amenities during your cruise. From the champagne welcome reception all the way to the complimentary watersports marina, you will have no trouble enjoying Wind Star’s

The complimentary Watersports Platforms opens up in warm weather!

perfect balance of casual sophistication. You will enjoy:

Windstar’s Signature Sail Away celebration to Vangelis’ “1492 Conquest of Paradise”
Signature Onboard Barbecue
Crew show
Local onboard performances in most regions
Bridge visits
All oceanview accommodations
Cooking demos by the James Beard Foundation
24-hour room service
All non-alcoholic beverages including specialty coffee and tea
Market tours with the chef in most regions
Complimentary use of Watersports Platform and equipment

Candles

Spark and ignite some romance during your Wind Star cruise with a reservation at Candles, the ships pop-up al fresco specialty restaurant. This poolside dining experience boasts white linens and a set menu of taste bud tantalizing choices such as filet mignon, grilled fish, lamb, and of course delicious desserts. Each couple is guaranteed one night of dining at Candles (reservations are required but there is no additional charge). You may dine here a second night based on availability.

James Beard Foundation

Windstar Cruises has partnered with the James Beard Foundation to provide you with a spectacular culinary experience. Through this foundation, Windstar teams with talented chefs and sommeliers who can provide you with outstanding dishes and wine pairings. The dinner menu in AmphorA will highlight several dishes prepared by the award-winning chefs from the James Beard Foundation and your itinerary may include an onboard culinary demonstration in conjunction with this program. Windstar also hosts themed-cruises that center around chefs and sommeliers from the James Beard Foundation, who are certain to satisfy every foodie’s dream.

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