Windstar Wind Star Cruise Reviews

Caribbean - Eastern

My husband and I are in our 60s and have traveled around the world creating our own itineraries and arranging our own transportation. We never thought cruising was for us but in the last few years we have sampled ...

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Sail Date January 2019

JonJennie

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Pretty much perfect

Bucket list item was the Greek isles and since we prefer the smaller ships, opted for a Windstar cruise. Only 135 or so guests so no crowds or lines. Ship is a little old but well maintained and except for the air ...

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Sail Date September 2018

SandBeachGolf

2 Reviews Written

16 Helpful Votes

Gorgeous Sail!

This was our fourth Windstar trip. The 3rd on a sailboat. We love the informality of Windstar. If you are looking for a Seaborne experience with butlers and dressy evenings this is probably not for you. We loved ...

Sail Date September 2018

Judicampagna

1 Review Written

10 Helpful Votes

Won't be our last time on the Windstar

Mediterranean

My husband and I along with friends had a wonderful 8 day cruise from Barcelona to Lisbon on the Windstar a couple of weeks ago. It was our friends first time on a small ship, but we had experienced both Sea Dream ...

Sail Date October 2017

aristaeus63

1 Review Written

Incredible experience.

We went on the Greek island cruise on the Wind Star in June 2017. It was an amazing experience. The food was wonderful as was the staff. They were all very friendly and took the time to get to know you. We loved the ...

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Sail Date June 2017

Anon137

3 Reviews Written

20 Helpful Votes

Treasures of the Greek Isles, 30 Sep to 7 Oct 17

I'm a Veteran, so I know the general weather of Europe in the fall. The first decision, timing of our cruise, was driven by weather. The second decision was location. We wanted a cruise which called at Patmos ...

Sail Date September 2017

cruisin!

2 Reviews Written

9 Helpful Votes

Great trip through Greece!

Overall a great trip! Some highlights: - The front desk staff performed an amazing feat of memorization, and knew everyone's name by the first evening - The food was *fantastic* throughout. - The 'signature ...

Sail Date September 2017

andrewjsl

3 Reviews Written

55 Helpful Votes

Our first cruise with Windstar, but definitely not our last!

We took a cruise with Windstar on the Wind Star to visit the Greek Isles. It was our first time with this cruise line. Every single aspect of the cruise exceeded my expectations! From start to finish, (nearly) ...

Sail Date June 2017

cruisebear1

3 Reviews Written

32 Helpful Votes

Journey to the Greek Isles from Athens

My wife and I did the Treasures of the Greek Isles cruise that leaves from Athens and stops in Nafplio, Mykonos, Kusadasi (Turkey), Patmos, Santorini, and Monemvasia, returning to Athens. We enjoyed the small ship ...

Sail Date June 2017

cerulean.88.sky

1 Review Written

8 Helpful Votes

Greek Isles Getaway

This Windstar cruise was marvelous and well organized with exceptional service onboard. The room was exactly as advertised, very comfortable and nicely laid out. The food was consistently delicious (I especially ...

Sail Date May 2017

Cheerysfriend

1 Review Written

4 Helpful Votes

Lovely Cruise - Crew, Itinerary, Food, Ship

Mediterranean

Rome to Barcelona with stops in Corsica, Sardinia, Elba, Majorica - each island magical with history, ruins, great food, and friendly people. Our cabin was large with efficient storage and bed was very ...

Sail Date October 2016

karinhelbich

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Fantastic !!!!

Caribbean - All

After our experience with UNPROFESSIONAL and uncharming service in The House Hotel in Barbados we enjoyed the so well trained and friendly service of the windstar crew!!!!!- just perfect! The cabin was well kept ...

Sail Date February 2017

snapdragon703

2 Reviews Written

18 Helpful Votes

Lovely cruise with great staff and friendly travelers

Caribbean - All

This was our 3rd Windstar cruise - the other 2 being in Europe. We enjoy the small ship atmosphere and have been very pleased with the level of service and casual elegance of the Windstar experience. This ship was ...

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Sail Date January 2017

Kerfos

1 Review Written

16 Helpful Votes

Perfect

Caribbean - Southern

This was our first small ship experience and we loved it. I was a little worried about not having a balcony but come to find out on a small ship it is just one flight of steps to sitting outside. The cabin had ...

Sail Date January 2017

Travelbird22

8 Reviews Written

45 Helpful Votes

Wonderful!

Caribbean - Southern

This was super fun! The ship is small, I think 190 or so passengers, and nearly a 1-1 ratio crew. It is wonderful, watching the anchor lift up, and then the music starting, as the beautiful sails slowly unfold, ...

Sail Date January 2017

Peoriail

1 Review Written

5 Helpful Votes

If you have not done this, you should. Don't let ADA scare you, but explore it!

Caribbean - Western

We were on the Wind Star, 4-masted sailing yacht . While this is a ship that only holds about 150 guests, it seems like they have about 1 for 1 on the crew. The ship is well taken care of in all regards. The food ...

Sail Date February 2016

duck65

2 Reviews Written

10 Helpful Votes

It was the crew that makes it so special.

Caribbean - Southern

My wife and I did this cruise on Dec. 16-23. It is our second with the Windstar line and 14th overall. We picked this trip because of the given itinerary ( three days in the Grenadines) was new for us. Here is our ...

Sail Date December 2016

gkinzel

1 Review Written

17 Helpful Votes

Great Cruise don't hesitate

This was our 30 year anniversary trip, and after going on a cheesy Carnival cruise years ago, I knew my husband would never go for that. So after tons of research online, we chose Windstar. The Greek Islands have ...

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Sail Date August 2016

mennis

3 Reviews Written

21 Helpful Votes

Great Cruise on MSY Windstar

My wife and I, retired airline people ,have been on many cruises(30plus). We were looking for something different and REALLY found it. Without question the cruise on the MSY Windstar was far and away the best cruise ...

Sail Date August 2016

jackaberlin

1 Review Written

18 Helpful Votes

Fantastic Greek Isles Experience

This was a 30th anniversary / 60th birthday trip for my wife and I, and up to departure it seemed everything was going wrong. The original departure was Istanbul, then there was an airport bombing and a coup in ...

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Sail Date July 2016

travelgypsy06

1 Review Written

5 Helpful Votes

A different type of cruise that was unexpectedly wonderful and fun.

We arrived early and enjoyed a very quiet Istanbul. People were friendly and we so enjoyed our second visit there. Embarkation was extremely smooth! They had plenty of employees to do each step of the embarkation ...

Sail Date May 2016

slederman

1 Review Written

9 Helpful Votes

Go for it!

Mediterranean

This was our second Windstar cruise and it did not disappoint. We had made reservations well in advance and noticed that the price was significantly discounted afterwards. After working with our travel agent, the ...

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Sail Date June 2016

Spudsmack

9 Reviews Written

27 Helpful Votes

Turkey Reservations Overcome

Europe - Western Mediterranean

Concerns about Turkey and Istanbul in particular before leaving the US. These concerns were quickly overcome by this 7-day cruise from Istanbul to Athens. Stayed at the Pera Palace for a couple of days prior to ...

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Sail Date June 2016

kenkbmw

1 Review Written

8 Helpful Votes

Exceeded Expectations!