- Automated all-inclusive upgrades for guest convenience
- Booking window open until March 31, 2026
- Significant onboard credits and hotel stay inclusions
- Fleet expansion with Star Seeker and Explorer
Windstar Cruises has introduced its “Beyond Inclusive” Wave Season promotion, which the company identifies as the most comprehensive value offering in its history. This promotion is available for bookings made from December 17, 2025, through March 31, 2026, and applies to selected voyages departing as late as March 31, 2027. The initiative is designed to simplify the booking process for travel advisors and provide a high-value entry point for travelers new to small-ship luxury cruising.
The core of the offer is an automatic all-inclusive upgrade, which covers premium beverages, Wi-Fi, and gratuities, representing a daily value of approximately 99 dollars per guest. Additional benefits include a complimentary pre-cruise hotel stay at participating locations, coordinated transfers between the hotel and the yacht, and onboard credits reaching up to 1,000 dollars per person. The system is designed to apply these perks automatically to eligible sailings without requiring a promotional code.
The promotion covers a wide array of global itineraries. These include year-round Mediterranean voyages, which focus on local experiences during quieter seasons, and Tahiti cruises that leverage nearly four decades of regional expertise. Other featured routes encompass the Panama Canal, the rainforests of Costa Rica, and expanding operations in Southeast Asia, specifically routes between Bangkok and Halong Bay.
Windstar’s fleet consists of two distinct categories: Wind Class sailing yachts and Star Class all-suite motor yachts. These vessels maintain an intimate atmosphere, carrying between 148 and 342 guests. The fleet is currently undergoing expansion with the debut of the Star Seeker in late 2025 and the Star Explorer in late 2026. These new additions will introduce updated suite categories and contemporary design elements to the brand’s established small-ship luxury model.