Windstar Cruises has unveiled its 2026 European voyages, with more new ports and itineraries than the line has debuted in a single season.
There are 15 brand-new itineraries, 34 first-time ports, a litany of new Star Collector sailings (which combine several itineraries into one epic/longer adventure) and a first-ever Windstar Solar Eclipse.
The 12th August 2026 Around Iceland: A Total Solar Eclipse will place Windstar guests in the path of totality.
A new 81-day Star Collector 2026 Grand Europe Adventure, begins in Helsinki on 14th July and visits 20 countries and 67 ports of call before ending in Athens.
Overnight stays for up to four days in a single destination and late-night departures allow guests to travel further inland.
The line will also debut new cruise tours from Madrid, allowing guests to explore further inland in Spain and a brand-new circumnavigation of Ireland.
Also available is a deep dive into the Aeolian Islands and an exploration of Northern Greece with highlights including a chance to visit the Meteora Monasteries from the port of Volos.
To celebrate the news, Windstar is concurrently launching an early booking offer:
Those who book a 2026 European cruise by 31st October 2024, will enjoy a complimentary All-Inclusive experience worth £73 per person per day and featuring Wi-Fi, unlimited wine, beer and cocktails, and all gratuities, plus a $100 onboard credit per stateroom.
Jess Peterson, Windstar’s itinerary planner said: “Our year-round cruises in the Mediterranean and Europe have more small-ship-only destinations than ever before.
“We’ve designed these voyages with a focus on regional exploration, so that means more overnight stays and off-the-beaten-path experiences to help give you a deeper, more genuine look at some of Europe’s best spots.”
New itineraries and ports mean a host of new shore excursions, and Windstar’s team vets every offering to bring a truly special and uniquely local experience to life – like creating moulded chocolates in Bruges or learning the lyra in Thessaloniki.
Star Collectors are longer voyages combining one or more cruises into a comprehensive voyage of 13+ days with few repeated ports.
Windstar’s itinerary planning team selects popular itineraries to link up for longer adventures allowing guests to make the most of their time away.
As a bonus, free daily laundry is provided so guests can still pack light.
The lead-in price for the 2026 European voyages is £1,897 per person for the five-day Yachtsman’s Harbors of the Rivieras cruise departing 25th October. Price includes all meals and drinks, gratuities, WiFi and port taxes.
The lead-in price for the new itineraries is £2,614 per person for the seven-day Italy & the Allure of the Aeolian Islands cruise departing 16th July. Price includes all meals and drinks, gratuities, WiFi and port taxes.
For reservations call 0808 178 2233 or visit www.windstarcruises.com.
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