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Windstar’s small cruise ships and personalized approach bring you closer to each destination and every port, so you can see the world from new perspectives. Share intimate moments away from the crowds, and immerse yourself in local, exotic cultures, all on a cruise ship where surprise and delight are constant companions.
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180° From Ordinary.
Windstar’s small cruise ships and personalized approach bring you closer to each destination and every port, so you can see the world from new perspectives. Share intimate moments away from the crowds, and immerse yourself in local, exotic cultures, all on a cruise ship where surprise and delight are constant companions.
And of course, part of the Windstar magic is the incredible personal service. Enjoy undivided attention from a crew who delights in remembering your name and preferences. Both gracious hosts and ambassadors, they delight in surprising you in discrete ways – satisfying your sweet tooth with an extra chocolate on your pillow or sharing the location of a favorite seaside café.
This is 180 degrees from ordinary, where all your senses are indulged and your sense of wonder is awakened.
- Age Policy
- Dining Information
- Fuel Surcharge Policy
- Payments / Refunds
- Smoking Policy
- Travel Protection
- Tipping Policy
Minimum Age Policy on Windstar Cruises
Windstar Cruises does not accommodate children under the age of eight (8). All guests under the age of 21 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or chaperone who is at least 21 years old. Parents, guardians, and chaperones are responsible for supervising the conduct of minors onboard. Alcoholic beverages will not be served to guests under 21 years of age.
For family groups booking multiple staterooms, at least one person in each stateroom must be 18 years or older, provided they are traveling with a parent, guardian, or chaperone.
Travel Protection Options on Windstar Cruises
Travel Insurance Benefits
Underwritten by Arch Insurance Company
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Trip Interruption | Up to the total trip cost ($75,000 maximum)
Reimbursement if you need to interrupt your trip for a covered reason. -
Trip Delay | Up to $1,000 ($100/day)
Reimbursement for additional expenses such as meals and hotel accommodations if your travel is delayed. -
Accident Medical/Sickness Medical Expense Benefits | Up to $50,000
Reimbursement if you become ill or injured while traveling. -
Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation Benefits | Up to $100,000
Coverage for emergency medical transportation and/or repatriation of remains in the event of death during your trip. -
Baggage Loss | Up to $3,000
Reimbursement if your belongings are lost, stolen, or damaged. -
Bag Delay | Up to $500
Reimbursement if your bags are delayed for more than 24 hours and you need to purchase essential items.
Dining on Windstar Cruises
Breakfast
It is 7:30 in the morning. You awake to hear the gentle trade winds filling the sails. The smell of freshly-brewed Colombian coffee and buttery croissants lures you topside to the Veranda. It's breakfast al fresco, full service or buffet-style, anytime till 9:30. No need to hurry. Or if you prefer, linger over a continental breakfast served in the privacy of your stateroom. Whichever is fine with us. After all, this is what the good life is all about: doing what you please, when you please.
Lunch Again, the choices are many in the Veranda. Choose the sumptuous, seemingly endless buffet. Or, order from the lunch menu.
Dinner In the evening, Windstar turns the spotlight to our elegant, wood-paneled restaurant. Here, the dining room manager seats you, but where is your decision. There are no preassigned tables or first or second seating. When you dine and with whom are entirely up to you. (Seating usually begins at 7:30 p.m. and will be printed in the ship's daily program.) On the Wind Surf, you can enjoy the lively Degrees, featuring special themed dinners like Italian, Indonesian, Steak House and an eclectic choice of wines. The evening attire onboard Windstar is specified as 'casual elegance'- the emphasis weighted heavily on the former. The cuisine is exquisite ... a unique creation of light and savory entrees using fresh native food and tropical accents. What will it be? Pear and goat cheese salad with prosciutto? Roasted eggplant and garlic soup? Grilled ahi tuna with Asian vegetables and a ginger pink peppercorn sauce? Or perhaps a mocha and chocolate terrine with almond sauce? To all this, Windstar adds a fine selection of vintage wines. Windstar offers Sail light and vegetarian recipes, specially created by our Chefs on board. In addition, our Executive Chef on board is available to help you choose light fare upon request.
Special Diets
Low-sodium diet, vegetarian, low-cholesterol, salt or fat free and other special dietary needs can be accommodated if Windstar is notified in advance. Our dining room staff will be happy to oblige your special needs. Just let us know your dietary preferences at the time of booking, and reconfirm with the dining room manager once you're aboard. Windstar shall do our utmost to fulfill all requests, although agricultural and perish ability restrictions may apply. (Please note: Special requests received less than 30 days before sailing may not be available.) Kosher meals are not available.
If you (or your travel agent) requested special meals at the time of your booking, please reconfirm this request with the Maitre d' after you board. If you have further questions or require additional information, please contact the Ship Services Department.
Alcohol on Board Policy
Bottles or other containers of beer and other alcoholic beverages purchased in the vessel's shops or otherwise brought on the ship cannot be consumed on the ship, with the exception of wine and champagne. If the beverages are purchased from the vessel's shops or at ports of call, they will be collected for safekeeping and delivered to your stateroom on the last day of the voyage. Our staff will make arrangements to store the items for you during the cruise. Guests can bring wines and champagne purchased from outside the ship onboard for consumption in their stateroom. For consumption in the restaurants or bars, a $15 corkage fee will be applied to the guests onboard account.
Room Service Complimentary room service is available 24 hours a day for sandwiches, selected canapes, coffee and tea.
Fuel Surcharge Policy on Windstar Cruises
Windstar has eliminated its fuel surcharge on all sailings departing after January 1, 2009. The fuel surcharge originally applied only to sailings through March 31, 2009. Windstar will automatically refund the fuel surcharge to guests in the form of a shipboard credit for those sailings departing between January 1 and March 31, 2009. Winstar has reserved the right to reinstate the fuel surcharge, based on the price of light sweet crude with different parameters.
Tipping Policy on Windstar Cruises
HOTEL SERVICE CHARGE
Our dedicated crew strives to ensure that every aspect of your cruise meets the highest standards. This includes the team members who directly serve you, such as wait staff, beverage servers, and the stewards who maintain your stateroom or suite. There are also many others behind the scenes, such as the galley and laundry staff, whose efforts you may not see but are essential to your experience. To recognize and reward the contributions of all our crew members, a Hotel Service Charge of $16 per guest, per day is automatically added to each onboard account. If our service meets or exceeds your expectations, or if it falls short, you are welcome to adjust this amount at the end of your cruise.
Payments / Refunds on on Windstar Cruises
A deposit of 15% of the cruise fare, along with the cost of hotel and transfers, is required within 3 days of booking to secure your reservation. Final payment is due no later than 90 days before the departure date.
Travel documents are typically sent about 30 days prior to departure. However, documents will only be issued after Windstar has received full payment. Please send all payments to Windstar Cruises, 8400 NW 36th St. Suite 520, Miami, FL 33166, USA. Payments can also be made via American Express®, Visa®, Discover®, or MasterCard®. For quicker processing, kindly include your confirmation number with your check. All payments are in USD. Windstar is not responsible for any currency exchange rates or foreign exchange fees imposed by the bank or credit card company. Payment of the cruise deposit and Travel Protection Plan (if applicable) signifies your agreement to the Terms & Conditions.
Each booking cancelled more than 121 days before travel will incur a $50 per person cancellation fee. A full refund will be issued (excluding non-refundable airfare, Travel Protection, and the $50 per person fee) for cancellations received in writing by Windstar Cruises at least 121 days before your scheduled departure date for any travel arrangements made through Windstar Cruises (sea or land). Airfare, once purchased, is non-refundable. Guests cancelling after this period, regardless of the reason (including medical or family), will be subject to the following cancellation fees:
- 120 - 90 days before travel: 15% of the total fare
- 89 - 60 days before travel: 35% of the total fare
- 59 - 30 days before travel: 50% of the total fare
- 29 - 0 days before travel: 100% of the total fare
As reselling cancelled space is difficult and may result in a missed opportunity to sell other spaces, the above fees are charged regardless of resale. The cancellation fees represent a reasonable estimate of Windstar's losses, as exact losses are difficult to determine. Windstar is only responsible for refunding amounts actually received by them. Travel agencies may charge their own cancellation fees, which are determined by the agency and not Windstar. Unless required by law, Windstar contracts are non-transferable. Any name changes or departure date changes will be treated as cancellations and re-bookings, subject to cancellation fees. Changes require Windstar's prior approval and may not always be possible. Guests who purchased the Optional Travel Protection Plan must submit a claim through the plan administrator to receive any refund or credit of cancellation fees, if available under the terms of the plan.
STANDARD SHORE EXCURSION CANCELLATION POLICY
Rates and details are accurate at the time of printing, but prices may change without notice. Descriptions may vary from the actual tour provided. If you cancel your shore excursion reservation after the booking deadline noted in the Shore Excursion Booking Form on board, a 100% cancellation fee will apply, as transportation and services will already have been arranged.
“BEYOND ORDINARY” SHORE EXCURSION CANCELLATION POLICY
Given the unique nature of these tours, bookings are non-refundable once confirmed, unless stated otherwise in the Windstar Cruises Tour Description. Guests who choose Windstar Cruises' Optional Travel Protection Plan must ensure their Beyond Ordinary shore excursions are insured.
Smoking Policy on Windstar Cruises
Smoking or vaping is not permitted in any of the staterooms, suites, or public spaces, including all restaurants and corridors. Smoking and vaping is permitted on the outside decks in designated smoking areas only. Smoking cigars is permitted in a specific designated area on each yacht, however, only sold on board the Cigar Room of Wind Surf.
Windstar was terrific. The staff was friendly and very helpful. Staff even knew us by name. Excursions were well planned with knowledgeable guides. Really enjoyed the small ship experience. We got to know other passengers. Very nice.
The room accommodations were exceptional and ALL staff were pleasant and helpful in every way possible. The food was very good and plentiful. Entertainment was good.
I was happy with my interaction with Affordable Tours. They responded quickly to any concerns we had. Our advisor gave valuable advice from his personal knowledge of the departure port.
Staff on ship were very courteous friendly and knowledgeable. Food was excellent and excursions every good.
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Fantastic cruise, food and service were excellent. Excursions were interesting and well organized. Cabin was small but comfortable- excellent shower. Room service excellent. Great value with all inclusive package.