Windstar Cruises’ Star Breeze has made its first-ever call in Australia.
The 312-passenger all-suite vessel embarked on a 13-day privately chartered cruise from Sydney to Melbourne this week, the first time Windstar has sailed extensive itineraries in the region.
Windstar will leave Australia on 7th February 2023, returning in December 2023.
Windstar President Christopher Prelog said:
“In addition to expected Australian tourist highlights such as the Sydney Opera House and the Great Barrier Reef, Windstar strives to take its guests down the road less-travelled to immerse them in the region’s history, traditional culture and incredible wine country.
“Windstar goes to rarely visited small ports such as Thursday and Middle Percy islands, and offers a series of thoughtfully curated shore excursions ranging from meeting with researchers at the Lizard Island Research Station to sampling Tasmania’s finest produce.
“We are all about getting our guests away from the crowds, up close with wildlife and tasting the best flavours of the region.”
Windstar’s next Australian itinerary departs Melbourne on 4th December, sailing to Auckland over 14 days.
On 18th December, Wildlife & Wines of New Zealand sails from Auckland to Christchurch, followed by the reverse on 30th December.
Another Tasman Sea Treasures departs on 10th January from Auckland to Melbourne, followed by a Melbourne to Cairns journey on 25th January including an overnight in Sydney.
On 4th February, Windstar departs Cairns for Benoa on Hidden Indonesia & the Great Barrier Reef.
In addition to the above, there are also options to combine itineraries into larger/longer voyages (dubbed Star Collectors by Windstar).
All sailings take place on Windstar’s newly renovated Star Breeze.
The all-suite yacht was cut in half/lengthened with 50 new suites and has two new restaurants, a true spa/fitness centre and more efficient engines, among other improvements.
More details on Windstar’s Australia and New Zealand itineraries can be found here: https://www.windstarcruises.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/
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