At Ephesus, a table is set among the ruins: a dinner under the stars and live chamber music echoing through 2,000 years of stone.

This is a Destination Discovery Event — a complimentary experience Windstar curates exclusively for guests on select voyages. With fewer than 350 guests aboard every Windstar yacht, these shared experiences feel remarkably immersive and intimate. Beginning in January 2027, new Destination Discovery Events will debut during Star Explorer’s inaugural season, adding more ways to experience the Mediterranean in Local Season, when bigger ships go home and cities open up.

Sip wine in Livorno’s Medici fortress. Hear traditional singers in Dubrovnik’s 15th-century cloister. See the Crown Jewels during an evening at the Tower of London. Enjoy a sunset feast on a private motu near Bora Bora. Experience Japan’s Edo-period traditions at the historic Ota Family Residence in Tomonoura. Listen to Icelandic folklore come to life inside the glacier-blue church of Seydisfjordur.

Thoughtfully scheduled around your other shore experiences, Destination Discovery Events are yours to enjoy without trade-offs. Each one brings you closer to the traditions, stories and people that make these destinations unique.

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The intimacy and immersion that river cruisers love don’t end at the river’s edge.

On Windstar’s yachts serving fewer than 350 guests, they expand. With access to waterways like the River Thames and the Corinth Canal - plus the flexibility of coastal sailing — you'll enjoy more options and more ways to explore.

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The Islands of French Polynesia invite you to discover their own distinct magic. Hop ashore to the enchanted landscapes of the Marquesas, explore the origins of Polynesian culture in Raiatea, or spend the night in an overwater bungalow for a romantic experience you'll have a hard time topping. Revel at a feast during our Destination Discovery Event complete with fire dancers in Bora Bora. Jump into a beautiful palm-fringed lagoon from the Watersports Platform on the yacht’s stern. Or simply unwind on deck, enjoying paradise with a Mai Tai in hand.

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It starts with a yacht and fewer than 350 guests aboard.

A yacht this size slips into the small harbors, historic ports, and hidden corners that larger ships often sail past. From the colorful waterfronts of the Mediterranean and the French and Italian Rivieras to the dramatic fjords of Norway and the sun-soaked Canary Islands. Whether you're wandering the streets of Seville, transiting the legendary Corinth Canal, or exploring ancient sites like Pompeii and Rome's Colosseum, you're never far from the heart of the destination.

Days unfold naturally. Browse local markets, linger over regional cuisine and wine, and discover Europe's rich history, cultures, and landscapes. In spring, stroll among vibrant tulip fields; in summer, embrace the rhythm of life along some of the world's most celebrated coastlines.

Back on board, return to the comfort of your yacht just steps from town. Dine when and where you choose, then watch the harbor lights fade into the distance as your yacht glides toward tomorrow's destination. This is Europe as it was meant to be experienced: closer, more immersive, and perfectly sized for discovery.

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Join Windstar Cruises as we sail across the sun-drenched Greek Isles, a region famous for its breathtaking vistas, ancient history and legendary hospitality. Recently ranked the #1 cruise line in Greece by experts at Travel + Leisure, Windstar combines the best of land and sea to offer a Greek cruising experience like no other.

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IF YOU COULD DESIGN THE PERFECT ISLAND itinerary it would look a lot like these. Ports of call would include tiny towns and hidden harbors known only to private yachts and small ships like ours. Schedules would allow for dropping the Watersports Platform in turquoise bays and raising sails on the way to your next island rendezvous. And the laid-back island vibe would continue on board with a mouthwatering Signature Onboard Barbecue by the pool. Best of all, on every cruise there would be one day that was even more special than the rest, when you land on a secluded beach for Windstar’s Signature Beach Party, elaborate buffet and watersports included.

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