Windstar Cruises has launched what is positioned to be the richest Wave Season offer in the company’s history, designed specifically to help travel agents drive conversions and close more sales for 2026 and beyond.
*All details correct at time of publish (19 December 2025)
The new Wave Season promotion, Cruise Beyond, is available between 18th December 2025 and 31st March 2026 on select voyages departing through 31st March 2027.
For a limited time, agents can offer clients unprecedented value, including:
- Up to 1/3 savings on the cruise fare
- A complimentary all-inclusive package which is valued at up to £74 per guest per night and features select wine, beer and cocktails, gratuities and WiFi.
Augustus Lonsdale, Head of Sales for Windstar Cruises, said: “Travel agents are core to Windstar’s success, and this Wave offer was built with them in mind. We know clients are looking for value, and this is one of the strongest value-driven promotions we’ve ever created.
“It gives agents a powerful tool to close sales quickly and confidently, especially for guests considering small-ship luxury for the first time.”
Janet Bava, Chief Commercial Officer at Windstar Cruises, adds: “Windstar already elevates the small-ship experiences by delivering more of everything that matters: access beyond the crowd, destinations beyond the guidebook, exploration beyond the map and connections beyond the script.
“With our new Wave Season offer, we’re giving our guests even more value and making it easier than ever for them to experience the Windstar difference with travel that feels beyond the ordinary.”
Windstar’s small-ship experience, with just 148 to 342 guests, already appeals to travellers seeking personalised luxury, spacious decks and destination-focused itineraries.
Windstar is known for offering extraordinary value year-round, combined with the personalised, unhurried feeling of being on a private yacht, recently earning recognition as the Best Value in Luxury Cruising by Cruise Critic.
This year’s Wave offer further strengthens agents’ ability to convert interest into bookings by stacking some of the richest incentives Windstar has ever offered: a complimentary all-inclusive upgrade, savings of up to 1/3 and a long booking window across hundreds of departures globally – a compelling, value-driven proposition that reduces price resistance and supports higher close rates.
Key regions included
The offer applies to many of Windstar’s top-selling itineraries, including:
- Europe: Windstar sails the region year-round, including local season Mediterranean voyages in Italy, Croatia, Spain, France and more during late autumn, winter and early spring, when iconic ports are quieter and less crowded.
- Tahiti: With nearly 40 years of experience sailing in the destination, Windstar’s Tahiti cruises connect guests to the cultural heart of the region through exclusive experiences ashore and aboard.
- Costa Rica and the Panama Canal: This signature itinerary combines rainforests, wildlife and a daylight transit of the Panama Canal at nearly eye level.
- Southeast Asia: Intimate itineraries from Bangkok to Halong Bay highlight a region where Windstar continues to expand its presence.
- Caribbean and Latin America: Guests can explore islands and coastlines on sailings that feel like private charters.
Windstar offers two distinct ways to sail: the Wind Class sailing yachts and the Star Class all-suite motor yachts. Even more choice is on the horizon with the arrival of two new Star Class ships. Star Seeker debuts on 28th December 2025, followed by Star Explorer on 28th December 2026.
Both vessels introduce new suite categories and a modern design that further support premium-level sales opportunities for agents.
Booking information for travel agents
- The Cruise Beyond Wave Season offer is available for travel agent bookings made between 18th December 2025 and 31st March 2026 on select sailings departing through 31st March 2027.
- Best suite selection: Encouraging early booking ensures access to the most desirable suites.
To book:
Travel agents can call Windstar Cruises’ UK General Sales Agent on 0800 008 6682. For more details https://www.windstarcruises.co.uk/booking-in-the-uk/.
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