Set sail to meet the with Roaring Blue Windstar
Travel Trade Journal|August 2023
Explore the hidden harbours and secluded coves of the world's most treasured destinations with Windstar. Have a whale ofa time at the Watersports Platform, visit the Open Bridge, and indulge in the most exciting culinary delights. Enjoy that specialdestination-rich experience the cruise hasin store for thediscerning Indian guest.Sanjay Kapoor, Vice President, Sales Support and Marketing,STIC Travel Group, the India GSA of Windstar Cruises, shares more about the boutique cruise line that knows the way to discoveries and new destinations through its fleet of small sailing and all-suite yachts.
Set sail to meet the with Roaring Blue Windstar

Q Please highlight the USP of your cruise line. How important is the Indian market for your cruise Line? 

Windstar Cruises is truly unique in that it is a small ship line that’s casually elegant and 180 degrees from ordinary. We provide relaxation at its best and are known for immersive and authentic experiences, port-intensive itineraries, exceptional award-winning service, and innovative culinary programme as the Official Cruise Line of the James Beard Foundation.

Windstar Cruises operates a six-ship fleet. Three are iconic sailing yachts, the Wind Class, and three are all-suite luxury yachts, the Star Plus Class. All explore the hidden harbours and secluded coves of the world’s most treasured destinations.

Guests can leave the crowds and cliches behind on small, elegant ships which accommodate between 148 to 342 guests, feeling more like a private yacht than a commercial cruise ship. This intimacy provides the luxuries of time, space, and freedom to immerse themselves in the destination.

Windstar’s Watersports Platform affords the opportunity to swim off the back of the yacht directly into the ocean and enjoy activities such as windsurfing or stand- up paddle boarding. In certain ports, scuba diving is offered as a shore excursion through local dive operators.

Windstar also maintains an “Open Bridge” policy which allows guests to visit the bridge to see where the captain charts their course. Guests can learn about the navigation equipment and catch a behind-the-scenes look into the ship over a cup of coffee or tea.

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