Offering a unique cruising experience where refined and polished meets refreshingly relaxed, Windstar Cruises boasts a fleet of intimately-sized, luxurious ships. With these sailings, you’ll indulge in world-class dining, unwind in complete comfort, and enjoy impeccable service, all while exploring some of the world’s most inspiring places.
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Dining
Windstar Cruises’ ships feature a wide selection of fantastic dining options, including both formal restaurants and casual eateries for you to enjoy. Catering to every preference throughout the day, regardless of what you’re craving, your palate is always taken care of onboard. With cuisine often focusing on local and sustainable produce, guests can indulge in the taste of each destination they visit every mealtime. What’s more, thanks to the all-inclusive food experience, you won’t have to worry about the bill at the end of each magnificent meal!
Here’s a selection of the top restaurants and eateries you’ll find when you embark on Windstar Cruises’ ships:
- Veranda - a buffet restaurant with plenty of seating, you’ll find a wide selection of international cuisines available here
- Amphora Restaurant - for mouth-watering, course-by-course evening meals, including specialty courses from the James Beard Foundation, Amphora Restaurant is the dining destination for you
- Candles - among Forbes’ best restaurants at sea in 2025, this signature steakhouse boasts a selection of incredible dishes for you to enjoy under the stars
- Star Grill - exclusively available aboard Windstar Cruises’ all-suite Star Class yachts, this eatery delivers decadent grilled and barbecued delights
- Basil & Bamboo - available aboard Windstar Cruises’ Star Plus Class ships, this innovative dining venue offers a captivating blend of Mediterranean and Asian cuisines for you to enjoy*
- Cuadro 44 - found on select Star Class ships, this stylish restaurant serves sensational Spanish cuisine throughout your cruise adventure Stella Bistro - exclusively available aboard Wind Surf, here you’ll find French-inspired cafe cuisine in a stylish setting
Onboard, 24-hour Room Service is also available, with a menu featuring dishes from Amphora Restaurant. You’ll also be able to enjoy an onboard barbecue on select evenings of your itinerary, an experience which will give you the chance to indulge in an incredible array of dishes made from local ingredients before enjoying an evening of entertainment under the starry sky. There will also be signature Beach Barbecue experiences available in selected warm-weather destinations.
* on Star Breeze, and available on Star Seeker, Star Legend, and Star Pride by early 2026
Entertainment
After a day of exploring, head back onboard for a night of live entertainment and fun. Windstar Cruises has a wide selection of live entertainment, from live music to magic shows, comedy performances, crew talent shows and more. Alternatively, you can head to the Bridge, where you can talk to the Captain and officers, and discover the routes and charts. Windstar Cruises also offers a selection of stylish bars onboard, boasting a range of beverages, from wine to spirits and more.
Top bars onboard Windstar Cruises include:
- Compass Rose - a stylish bar with comfortable seating and awe-inspiring ocean views
- Star Bar - a traditional al fresco bar located opposite the Star Grill
- Wind Surf Lounge - an elegant bar with plush furnishings and live music
- Terrace Bar - located at the back of the ship, it's the ultimate place to enjoy a cocktail or two
Destinations
Windstar Cruises sails to amazing places just this side of unreachable, with authentic experiences allowing you to experience these destinations in the most immersive way possible; smaller excursion groups also help you to be easily absorbed by local cultures, rather than intruding upon them, enhancing your experience further.
Offering port-intensive itineraries, you’ll find Windstar Cruises’ sailings often include exclusive ports of call and destinations larger ships can’t access – as well as frequent late-evening port stays and overnight stops at special destinations. All of this means you’ll have the chance to enjoy more immersive and authentic shore experiences throughout your getaway, exploring unspoiled beaches and hidden harbours alongside popular holiday hotspots.
With Windstar Cruises, you’ll find year-round voyages to French Polynesia, cruises to lesser-known Caribbean islands, Mediterranean itineraries you won’t want to miss, and Alaskan adventures – somewhere where zodiac and kayak tours really give you a chance to appreciate the environment around you.
Things to do
When enjoying a getaway with Windstar Cruises, you’ll find a wide variety of things to do throughout the day and into the evening onboard. Whether you opt to relax and unwind in the sumptuous World Spa, workout in the well-equipped Fitness Centre, or take in the breathtaking sea views, you’ll have an unforgettable cruise experience. Alternatively, on select sea days, you can take advantage of the extraordinary Marina: the ultimate place to kayak, stand-up paddleboard, and swim from.
Windstar Cruises also hosts guest lecturers offering talks on a wide range of subjects, exploring everything from local cultures to the environment around you, alongside unique shore experiences and an Open Bridge – which will give you a fantastic insight into how your ship works, and the technology and techniques that go into navigating the world’s oceans.
Useful Information
Windstar Cruises offers unique experiences on classic sailing yachts, as well as all-suite modern yachts giving you the flexibility to choose which type of cruise getaway you want. With no onboard schedule, you can decide whether you want to relax on the top deck, listen to captivating live music, enjoy a swim in the ocean or unwind in your cabin.
Windstar Cruises’ All Inclusive Fares
Whilst Windstar Cruises’ getaways offer a wide selection of included amenities, for £81 per guest, per day, you can also take advantage of Wi-Fi, an Ultimate Beverage Package (with a selection of beer, wine and other drinks), and all your hotel and beverage service fees included (excluding an 18% gratuity which is added to a la carte purchased beverages). Please note, this is subject to change.
Find out more about Windstar Cruises' drinks packages on our blog - A Guide to Windstar Cruises’ Drinks Packages.
Customer reviews for Windstar
Lovely ship, excellent facilities and the staff were superb. Departing early February 2020, The itinerary was two ports in Columbia, one in Costa Rica, one in Panama ( in addition to Colon), and a canal transit. Our one disappointment was that a "Transit" of the Panama canal was intimated and confirmed by a telephone call, when in fact a full transit was never intended. The "Panama Canal Transit" was detailed in published daily schedules, and only referred to as a partial transit in the last few days, when I suspect other passengers realised the status. The vessel was never designed to enter the Panama Canal. The lifeboats had to be removed, and a new Panama Fairlead installed aft requiring us to spend a day in the Port of Colon to accommodate this. This accommodation was only possible by cancelling The Panama port visit (Boco del Toro), therefore we only visited three of the planned four ports, and a planned "Day at Sea" was in fact a day at anchor outside the Canal. Without requiring to pass under the "Bridge of the Americas" and enter the Pacific, the vessel could have completed a full transit of the Canal, disembarking passengers in Panama City, rather than Colon, and embarking new passengers there to complete a second transit northwards. We were compensated for the missed port, $50 and $15 fees, (less than a dinner bottle of wine.) A very disappointing end to a potentially wonderful experience. The Ship was wonderful, the holiday was not.
Great cruise and enjoyed the small boat experience. Informal and opportunity to really get to know crew and other guests while visiting small ports that other cruise ships can’t access. Only a few other UK guests- mostly US /Canada. Qloved it so much planning further cruise next year
Frequently Asked Questions
Accessibility
Are the ships accessible on Windstar?
Windstar provides a range of accessible staterooms and most public areas are wheelchair accessible. Please notify us of any special requirements at the time of booking.
Dress code
What is the dress code on Windstar?
Daytime is resort casual. Evenings are generally 'Smart Casual,' though Windstar may have dedicated formal or theme nights on longer sailings.
Excursions
What excursions are available on Windstar?
Windstar offers a wide variety of shore excursions. These can be pre-booked online or at the Shore Excursion desk onboard.
Families and Kids
Is Windstar suitable for families?
Windstar is very family-friendly, offering supervised kids' clubs for various age groups, family cabins, and entertainment for all ages.
Food and drink
What is the food and drink like on Windstar?
Standard meals and basic beverages are included. Specialty dining and alcoholic drink packages are available for purchase to enhance your experience.
General
What is the pet policy on Windstar?
Only certified service animals are permitted onboard Windstar. Please contact our accessibility team for requirements and documentation.
Loyalty
Is there a loyalty programme for Windstar?
Windstar offers a loyalty program that rewards repeat guests with benefits such as onboard credit, priority boarding, and exclusive events.
Tips
Are tips included on Windstar?
A daily service charge is automatically added to your onboard account to reward the crew. You can adjust this at Guest Services if necessary.
Transport
Are transfers included with Windstar?
Shuttle buses are often provided by Windstar in ports where the city center is not within walking distance of the pier.
