Exclusive offer from Windstar Cruises features a free upgrade, pre-cruise hotel night with transfer, and up to USD1,000 onboard credit for cruise travellers.
Windstar Cruises has launched the richest Wave Season offer in the company’s history. This exciting incentive is designed specifically to help travel advisors drive conversions and close more cruise sales. The new Wave Season promotion, “Beyond Inclusive” is available until 31 March 2026 on select voyages through 31st March 2027, giving guests compelling reasons to book their next small-ship cruise journey.
For a limited time, travel advisors can offer clients unprecedented value, including:
- Complimentary all-inclusive upgrade including select complimentary drinks, wi-fi, and gratuities; value up to AUD157 per guest per night
- Pre-cruise hotel night (where available)
- Hotel to yacht transfer
- Up to USD1,000 onboard credit per guest
Travel advisors are an integral part of Windstar promotions
“Advisors are core to Windstar’s success, and this Wave offer was built with them in mind,” said Janet Bava, chief commercial officer for Windstar Cruises.
“We know clients are looking for value, and this is one of the strongest value-driven promotions we’ve ever created. It gives advisors a powerful tool to close sales quickly and confidently, especially for guests considering small-ship luxury for the first time.”
Windstar’s small-ship experience, with just 148 to 342 guests 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 feeling of being on a private yacht.
Every voyage includes complimentary specialty dining, 24-hour room service, a signature on-deck barbecue, and a champagne welcome. Select sailings also feature one-of-a-kind Destination Discovery Events, highly curated cultural experiences in rare locales that include dinner and locally-inspired live entertainment.
Where does the “Beyond Inclusive” offer apply?
The “Beyond Inclusive” offer spans hundreds of departures globally including Windstar’s most sought-after regions:
- Europe: Windstar sails the region year-round, including LocalSeason Mediterranean voyages when ports are quieter and less crowded.
- Tahiti: Windstar’s Tahiti cruises connect guests to the cultural heart of Tahiti through exclusive experiences ashore and aboard.
- Costa Rica and the Panama Canal: Combines rainforests, wildlife and a daylight transit of the Panama Canal.
- Southeast Asia: Intimate itineraries from Bangkok to Halong Bay highlight a region where Windstar continues to expand its presence.
- Caribbean and Latin America: Explore islands and coastlines on sailings that feel like private charters.
Small ships allow access into smaller ports
Windstar’s small size allows yachts to dock in hidden harbours and sail rivers and channels such as the River Thames in London, the Guadalquivir River in Spain to reach central city locations unreachable by larger ships. Guests often step directly from ship to shore, with more time in port and more freedom to explore.
Windstar offers two distinct ways to sail:
Wind Class: Hosting 148 or 342 guests, iconic sailing yachts with billowing sails bring timeless elegance to every journey.
Star Class: Hosting 312 guests, all-suite motor yachts offer additional dining venues, more space and modern, upscale interiors.
New ships on the horizon
Two new all-suite yachts, Star Seeker (December 2025) and Star Explorer(December 2026), each host up to 224 guests and introduce new suite categories.
