{"id":53118,"date":"2017-09-15T14:25:31","date_gmt":"2017-09-15T18:25:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/?p=53118"},"modified":"2026-02-27T12:41:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T18:41:09","slug":"why-we-love-windstar-cruises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2017\/09\/15\/why-we-love-windstar-cruises\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Reasons We Love Windstar Cruises"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Explore the world with Windstar Cruises, enjoying luxury cruising in private yacht style<\/h2>\n<p>Have you ever wished you could explore the world on your own private luxury yacht? Windstar Cruises features a casually elegant small ship fleet that makes voyages feel so personal, you can imagine you\u2019ve borrowed your friend\u2019s personal yacht. There\u2019s no lines, no waiting, just 310 pampered guests on every voyage for an\u00a0 experience that is completely different from the typical ocean cruise.\u00a0 It\u2019s not surprising Conde Nast readers voted Windstar Cruises the World\u2019s Best Small Cruise Line! Here are 10 reasons why we love <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2017\/08\/12\/top-10-cruise-lines-we-love\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Windstar Cruises<\/a> so much:<!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>1. Luxury cruising in private yacht style<\/h3>\n<p>Cruising on Windstar is worlds away from the typical cruise experience. Forget about competing for a place on deck or dealing with crowds impinging on your vacation. Instead, you\u2019ll feel like you\u2019re spending a week on your friend\u2019s private luxury yacht, touring in sumptuous comfort.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Create your unique luxury experience<\/h3>\n<p>Windstar cruises are luxury experiences customized to meet your exact specifications. Create a customized itinerary by selecting small party shore excursions that fit your specific interests to create a one of a kind itinerary you\u2019ll never forget.<\/p>\n<h3>3. No waiting to reach ports<\/h3>\n<p>Windstar\u2019s small ships can sail directly into port. Instead of spending tedious hours waiting for tenders to ferry you into port, you\u2019ll step directly ashore to explore destinations at your leisure.<\/p>\n<h3>4. World-class culinary experience<\/h3>\n<p>Enjoy delectable cuisine served in a casual, open seat dining formats. Dine when you choose, how you choose, in small venues with no reservations required. Enjoy fresh, local ingredients and seasonal produce are incorporated into gastronomic offerings certain to delight even the most discerning diners.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Intimate sailings shared with just 148-310 guests<\/h3>\n<p>Unlike typical cruise ships where you share your trip with thousands of fellow travelers, Windstar cruises are designed to be small, intimate voyages. Each moment is yours to explore, with only 148 to 310 guests on each vessel.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Entertainment<\/h3>\n<p>There\u2019s no flashy entertainment or big musical productions on Windstar. Evening entertainments are low-key and personal, with cultural activities and performances by locals taking center stage. Join your fellow travelers in the lounge for game nights and trivia contests that give you a chance to form personal connections, or snuggle with your partner on deck gazing at the stars.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Personalized service<\/h3>\n<p>Search through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/cruise_lines\/windstar.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Windstar cruises reviews<\/a> and you\u2019ll notice nearly every passenger praises the cruise line\u2019s incredibly personalized, six stars service. Smiling, helpful crew members address guests by name almost from the moment you step on board, with a personal warmth and friendliness that really sets the tone for the voyage.<\/p>\n<h3>8. Small ports with private events<\/h3>\n<p>Instead of making the rounds of the standard ports that see thousands of cruise visitors every day, you\u2019ll visit unique ports of call inaccessible to large ships. Each itinerary features a Complimentary Destination Discovery Event that gives you an in-depth, authentic local experience.<\/p>\n<h3>9. Enjoy watersports off your own Watersports Platform<\/h3>\n<p>If you love watersports, Windstar cruises are just what you are looking for. Go kayaking, snorkeling, or explore on a jet ski \u2013 passengers enjoy complimentary unlimited use of all watersport equipment off the fully equipped Watersports Platform when you are in port.<\/p>\n<h3>10. Incredible itineraries and new ports of call<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cs.cruisebase.com\/cs\/forms\/CruiseResultPage.aspx?skin=585&amp;did=-1&amp;mon=1%2F1%2F2018&amp;dt=12%2F31%2F2018&amp;len=&amp;sort=10&amp;vid=664\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Windstar Cruises 2018<\/a> winter voyage collection will feature something new in every exotic corner of the world. Whether you love exploring ancient mysteries or experiencing modern cosmopolitan marvels, Windstar Cruises is certain to have an itinerary to suit your tastes.\u00a0 The iconic cruise line\u2019s 2018 itineraries include 15 new voyages and 40 new ports of call, including Caribbean, Costa Rica, Asia, and Arabia cruises as well as maiden calls on Japan and East China.<\/p>\n<p>These are just a few of the reasons we love Windstar Cruises. If you are ready to experience the joy of small ship cruising\u00a0 with Windstar Cruises, call <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CruiseExperts.com<\/a> at <a href=\"tel:18888042784\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1-888-804-CRUISE(2784)<\/a> to book your reservation today! 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