This year, as we give thanks, it is essential to acknowledge the resilience and strength that you have demonstrated, and I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for your unwavering support and partnership. Your dedication and commitment to delivering exceptional experiences to our mutual clients have not gone unnoticed. Your expertise, passion, and tireless efforts have played an integral role in making our cruises with Windstar a truly unforgettable journey for travelers around the world.

In the spirit of gratitude, I am thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for you and your clients. Our Legendary Winter in the Mediterranean cruise provides a unique and enchanting experience during the holiday season. From exploring iconic European ports to savoring gourmet delights, this winter escape promises to create cherished memories for all.

And there's more! With our exclusive Sell One & Sail Free offer, you can earn a complimentary suite for yourself and a guest on any 2023 or 2024 Legendary Winter in the Mediterranean sailing when you book by December 31, 2023. It's our way of showing appreciation for your continued support and dedication.

To assist you in promoting this incredible opportunity and earning last-minute commissions, we have made available a range of sales and marketing tools. These resources will help you showcase the allure and splendor of our cruises, ensuring your clients have all the information they need to embark on their dream vacation.

As we head into holidays and we’re giving thanks – I’m thankful for your continued support and partnership and want to give you a heads up on our upcoming Thankful for Travel sale November 21-December 1.

Let’s make this holiday season one to remember, filled with joy, gratitude, and unforgettable adventures.
Wishing you and yours a truly delightful holiday season,

Dianna Rom
Vice President of Sales, Windstar Cruises

2023 Gold Award Winner
Best Cruise Line - Small (Under 500 cabins)

Windstar offers travelers intimate access to unspoiled beaches, secluded coves and small villages, misty fjords and medieval ruins. When your clients are ready to sail in private yacht style, we put the world within reach 180 degrees from ordinary.

2023 Silver Award Winner
Best Cruise Ship (Star Pride) - Small (Under 500 cabins)

Star Pride is one of three luxurious, all-suite Star Plus yachts which feature suites of at least 277 square feet, unique restaurants, infinity pool, elegant outdoor spaces, watersports platform and more!

Legendary Winter in the Mediterranean

Your clients will sail in private-yacht style onboard the award-winning, all-suite Star Legend, serving just 312 guests with overnight stays in Rome, Barcelona and Nice, plus calls in Livorno (Florence) and Marseille. Book your clients now and they’ll get the Best Available Suite + Pick Your Perk. From $1,399 per guest.

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Windstar is Perfect for Groups

Extended! Earn a TC Faster Than Ever! Open a new Star Advantage Group Contract by February 29, 2024 and earn a TC for every 7 guests booked.  LEARN MORE
 
Windstar Welcomes Solo Travelers

Windstar's warm welcoming atmosphere is perfect for solos plus we offer all the flexibility, independence, relaxation and cultural immersion they seek.  VIEW VOYAGES
 
2024-2025 Holiday Cruises

Spend the Holidays where it’s warm and bright with favorite menus, decorations and traditions with the Windstar Family.  VIEW VOYAGES
 
New Pre-Post Hotel Program

Beginning January 1, 2024, our new Pre-Post Hotel Program offers a lower lead-in price and more choice and flexibility for your clients' plans on the ground.  GET DETAILS
 
2024 James Beard Foundation Culinary Themed Cruises

In 2024, all three of our culinary cruises take place in Europe, including a new departure on Legendary Winter in the Mediterranean on February 4 featuring chef Omar Anani.  VIEW VOYAGES
 
2024 Windstar Wine Cruises

As part of our commitment to unique epicurean experiences around the world, guests can enjoy a variety of curated wines on some of our most special itineraries.  LEARN MORE

I have been lucky enough to have sailed in Tahiti twice, most recently to help celebrate Windstar’s 35th anniversary. Our strong ties to the local communities help us bring the culture alive for our guests with fire dancing, storytellers, guides, and artists. We’ve also partnered with Coral Gardeners to support the sustainability of reefs in the area. And because we’ve been sailing here longer than any other cruise, we know Tahiti the best.

No matter what your client’s schedules are, they can visit Tahiti any month of the year. I have visited in June and January, and the weather both times was perfect! Windstar has a yacht here year-round and recently opened reservations for bookings through May 2026. This is one of our most popular destinations, which is why we are increasing guest capacity by moving the 312-guest Star Breeze to Tahiti year-round starting in February with her homeport in Papeete. Plus, we're expanding the variety of experiences your clients can choose from.

If your clients are thinking about staying at a resort, consider offering a Windstar cruise instead as it is an incredible value compared to a land-based resort vacation. The cruise fare includes lodging, all meals, non-alcoholic drinks, watersports equipment, and transportation between islands. With the most frequent 7-day departures, it’s convenient to sail with Windstar when your clients want to. Plus, they'll visit up to 9 islands including Bora Bora, Moorea and the Marquesas. And with our newly added Air+ Hotel packages departing roundtrip from Seattle, it’s even easier to get here.

Download our Tahiti Sales & Marketing Toolkit and contact your Regional Sales Manager for personal assistance.
 
We look forward to partnering with you and creating amazing experiences together!

Dianna Rom
Vice President of Sales, Windstar Cruises

P.S. Have you seen the latest about our redeployment of Star Legend to the Mediterranean for this winter yet? Stay tuned and check your inbox for more exciting news coming November 1!

Star Breeze Moves to New Home in Tahiti

Welcome Star Breeze to Papeete, her new year-round home port, on February 4, 2024! Named Conde Nast's 2023 Gold List Best Cruise Ship, our newly transformed, all-suite Star Breeze is your clients’ best choice for their 2024, 2025 & 2026 Tahiti adventures. They'll love our new public areas, including two new dining venues, a new spa, infinity pool and fitness area. And like all of our yachts, there is complimentary access to the Watersports Platform, Open Bridge and Worldspa by Windstar facilities, yoga and Pilates.

Due to the popularity of our itineraries, we’re adding more capacity to make it easier for your clients to make their dreams come true. Plus, we offer the most 7-day departures of any cruise line to Tahiti.

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Exciting Tahiti Opportunities
Tahiti Cruise + Air + Hotel Packages from SEA
NEW - This amazing package includes a 3-night pre-cruise hotel stay at the Hotel Manava Beach Resort & Spa in Moorea in a garden bungalow with plunge pool. It combines with our 7- and 10-day itineraries, plus our new 14-day Tahitian Treasures & Magnificent Marquesas itinerary. Open for bookings through 2024. VIEW VOYAGE
 
Tahiti Cruise + Air + Hotel Packages from LAX
Enjoy the value and convenience of our exclusive package that includes a 7-, 10-, or 11-day Dreams of Tahiti or Tahiti & the Tuamotu Islands cruise, round-trip airfare from LAX to PPT on Air Tahiti Nui, overnight hotel stay at the InterContinental Tahiti Resort, or similar. Open for bookings through May 2026. VIEW VOYAGE
 
Luxury Wine Cruise feat. J Vineyards and Winery
J enchants with extraordinary single vineyard Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and sparkling wines you can enjoy during two complimentary wine tasting and enrichment events aboard Star Breeze for an 11-day Tahiti & the Tuamotu Islands cruise November 7-18, 2024 VIEW ALL WINE VOYAGES
 
Overwater Bungalow & Tahitian Paradises Cruise Tour
Spend 3 magical days in a dreamy overwater bungalow at the Hotel Manava Beach Resort & Spa Moorea for the ultimate romantic escape. Package includes a half-day private car tour, beach dinner for two and more, plus a 7-day Dreams of Tahiti cruise. 2024 is on request only, so book now for 2025! VIEW VOYAGE
 
Foodie Cruise Tour
Tahiti & Moorea Foodie Cruise Tour is available year-round and open for booking now through 2025. Your clients will enjoy a 7-day Dreams of Tahiti itinerary followed by a 3-night stay in a garden pool bungalow with plunge pool at Hotel Manava Beach Resort & Spa in Moorea with culinary shore excursions included! Open for bookings through 2025. VIEW VOYAGE

Whether your clients are planning a wedding, a first or second honeymoon, a vow renewal, an anniversary or a vacation surprise, Tahiti is the perfect romance destination. Windstar’s Starstruck Romance Packages, one with a vow exchange ceremony and one without, allow your clients to invite friends and family or keep every moment just between the two of them.

At Windstar Cruises, we're continually innovating our experience and creating extraordinary ways to partner with you! So we are thrilled to introduce a promotional upgrade to our Star Advantage Group Program with enhanced commission and tour conductor opportunities!

Through November 30 we’ve reduced the Tour Conductor requirement for our Star Advantage Group Program to 1:7 instead of the regular 1:9. You’ll earn a TC faster than ever and receive $100 per guest bonus commission with an earned TC!

Windstar Cruises takes pride in its curated itineraries and shore excursions that explore some of the world's most breathtaking destinations and are the perfect backdrop for creating memorable group journeys. Whether it's a family reunion, a group of friends, or a special interest group, Windstar Cruises offers unique opportunities that cater to every traveler's interests. Departures are also now open through early 2026 in Tahiti, the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, Greece and our newest destination, the Middle East.

Groups are my passion! I have partnered with many of you over the years, and we’ve learned together how important groups are to growing a strong database. For more information on our Star Advantage Group promotion please visit the Travel Advisor Hub or reach out to our dedicated regional sales team who are ready to help you from start to finish in planning and marketing your groups.

We look forward to partnering with you and creating amazing experiences together!

Dianna Rom
Vice President of Sales, Windstar Cruises

2024 James Beard Foundation Culinary Themed Cruises

As the Official Cruise Line of the James Beard Foundation, we’re passionate about bringing the authentic flavors of each region to our table. And this partnership extends beyond the dining room to a wide range of excursions that help connect more intimately with local cultures. Windstar knows the way to local markets, traditional bakeries, private olive groves, favorite fromageries and family wineries.  

Our James Beard Foundation culinary sailings feature an emerging guest chef and include plenty of time for personal interaction. Your clients will enjoy a Chef-hosted dinner and wine pairing, two onboard cooking demonstrations with takeaway recipes, and a shoreside market tour with the Chef.  

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Windstar Partners with Luxury Wineries for 2024 Wine Cruises

Six specially curated voyages are now available in Europe, the Mediterranean, Tahiti and the Middle East. Each sailing features unique, award-winning and boutique wines, many available only direct from the winery, for two amazing tasting experiences 180 degrees from ordinary. Open a new group contract today under our Reduced TC offer!

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Whole-Food, Plant-Based Menu

Our innovative menu is designed with guests' health in mind. We’ve partnered with the National Health Association to create a delicious plant based and gluten-free menu prepared with no salt, oil or sugar. There are plenty of options, items change daily and are offered in all dining venues on all yachts.  

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Europe--New Season in the Canary Islands
Wind Spirit repositions from Lisbon in 2025 for the 10-day Canary Island Idyll round-trip Santa Cruz de Tenerife for an immersive focus of these fabulous islands. Clients ready sooner? Star Pride visits Canary Islands in April 2024. Or join our 2024 Captivating Canary Islands President's Cruise in April from Las Palmas to Lisbon. VIEW ALL VOYAGES 

Two Sailing Yachts in Greece--In May 2024, Wind Spirit joins Wind Star to sail the romantic Treasures of the Greek Isles for 7-days round-trip Athens. Plus, the Delphi & Meteora: Grecian Treasures Cruise Tour creates more opportunity to enjoy Greece's ancient gems. On all voyages, guests delight in our Destination Discovery Event at the Celsus Library in Ephesus. VIEW ALL VOYAGES 

Caribbean-- New Grand Voyage & Quick Break
The Grand Caribbean Adventure is back by popular demand for your clients who love long journeys and world cruises! Our 55-day Grand Caribbean Adventure is an odyssey through 33 cities and 28 islands. VIEW VOYAGE 

Barefoot Break in the British Virgin Islands is for clients short on time. Invite them to a very special 5-day getaway in private-yacht style. VIEW VOYAGE 

Tahiti-- Welcome Star Breeze to Papeete in February 2024
Named Conde Nast's 2023 Gold List Best Cruise Ship, all-suite Star Breeze is the best choice with the most frequent 7-day departures to make it easier for dreams to come true. Sail beyond the Society Islands and the Tuamotu atolls to the remote Marquesas Islands. VIEW TAHITI VOYAGES 

New Cruise Tour--Tahiti & Moorea Foodie Cruise Tour is available year-round and open for booking now through Spring 2026. Your clients will enjoy a Dreams of Tahiti itinerary followed by a 3-night stay in a garden pool bungalow in Moorea with culinary shore excursions included! VIEW VOYAGE 

For our North American partners, I hope you are enjoying a fun summer as your clients are traveling around the world. As your partner, we know how important your recommendations are to your clients. Having just returned from the beautiful Star Legend on a Northern Europe sailing, I can promise your guests will be well taken care of by our crew. Their attentive friendly nature helps establish a rapport leading to deeper connections and lasting memories.

When your clients ask for both a cruise and cultural immersion, where do you begin?

Easy – recommend Windstar. We offer intimate access 180 degrees from ordinary because our small yachts can dock at small piers. For instance, the sailing I was on docked right in the heart of London, and it was amazing to hear hundreds of people cheering as we passed through the iconic Tower Bridge.

To bring our destinations to life, our Product Development team members personally vet every excursion as part of our promise to deliver destinations in ways no one else can. So yes, they’ve actually hiked to the glacier in Iceland. And because our tour groups are smaller, we can adjust tours in real time based on guest feedback, whether that means finding a different place for lunch or spending more time at a historical site.

We promise your clients a memorable cruise that’s as adventurous as it is inspiring. Thank you for your partnership and trust in Windstar Cruises. Together, let’s continue to create extraordinary travel memories!

Dianna Rom
Vice President of Sales, Windstar Cruises

CRUISE TOURS

With Windstar’s Cruise Tours, your clients will travel inland before and after the cruise to visit important locations not accessible by sea, and with the same care and attention that goes into everything we do. We’ve curated the experience and personally vetted every selection to make sure it will deliver the quality immersive experience they expect and deserve. And best of all, it’s effortless for you. Windstar will handle the details on land with transportation, tickets to attractions, hotel accommodations, and select meals. Itineraries range from 10 to 16 days and include knowledgeable English-speaking guides.  
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SHORE EXCURSIONS

Onboard the yacht, we’ll take your clients close to the authentic experiences in port they are looking for. At Windstar, there is no such thing as a “typical” shore excursion. Our small-group adventures, often led by local experts, ensure deep insider access to archaeological wonders, biodiversity, history, culture and the cuisine of the region. And just like with our Cruise Tour itineraries, we’ve personally selected each shore excursion to ensure it makes the grade.  
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Tahiti & Moorea Foodie Cruise Tour
NEW - Stay in a luxurious Garden Pool Bungalow post-cruise with a private plunge pool and dive into Polynesian cuisine on daily culinary experiences with a little soft adventure mixed in. Available year-round as an upgrade for the Dreams of Tahiti cruise itinerary. VIEW VOYAGE 

Delphi & Meteora: Grecian Treasures Cruise Tour
Discover mainland Greece and the highlights of Athens pre-cruise with an archaeological expert. Available May to October as an upgrade for the Treasures of the Greek Isles cruise itinerary. VIEW VOYAGE 

Comprehensive Iceland Cruise Tour
Explore Iceland’s dramatic waterfalls, geysers, hot springs, lava tubes, ice caves and more on this scenic adventure pre-cruise. Available June to August as an upgrade for the Around Iceland cruise itinerary. VIEW VOYAGE 

Monteverde Cloud Forest & Arenal Volcano Cruise Tour
Travel deep into the rain forest and tour Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, take a night tour of Curi-Cancha Reserve and much more pre- or post-cruise. Available November to March as an upgrade for the Costa Rica & Panama Canal itinerary. VIEW VOYAGE 

Explore Costa Rica And Panama On Windstar’s Monteverde Cloud Forest & Arenal Volcano Cruise Tour
One of our favorites which offers a great mix of scenery and culture.

6 Mesmerizing Moments From Windstar’s Dreams Of Tahiti Cruise
Learn about Polynesian culture on your cruise to Tahiti with Windstar.

Your clients are traveling long distances to fulfill their travel wish list, so it only makes sense to make the most of every opportunity. Recommend a Cruise Tour and let Windstar take care of their pre- or post-cruise plans for a high quality, seamless experience. You’ll be their superhero and earn more commission, too! In addition to the destinations featured here, we offer Cruise Tours in Cappadocia, Turkey; Petra, Jordan; Portugal’s Western Coast; Lake Como, Italy and Rome & the Vatican. Plus, we’re always on the hunt for more!