Windstar Cruises has opened bookings for its Summer 2028 Europe season, deploying five yachts, Star Explorer, Star Legend, Star Pride, Wind Spirit and Wind Surf, across the Mediterranean and Northern Europe from March through October. The season offers 348 itinerary combinations, ranging from four-day getaways to a 53-day Grand Mediterranean Adventure.
Stijn Creupelandt, chief operating officer of Windstar Cruises, said the 2028 program was designed to offer new perspectives on familiar destinations.
“From sailing farther into the heart of destinations to timing voyages around cultural events, these itineraries give guests a different perspective on Europe. For travel advisors, that creates a compelling reason to start a new Europe conversation with both first-time and repeat guests,” Creupelandt said.
Early booking offer available until 31 October 2026
Guests booking eligible newly released 2028 Europe voyages by 31 October 2026 receive a complimentary All-Inclusive package covering Wi-Fi, gratuities and unlimited select beer, wine and cocktails, plus US$100 shipboard credit per guest and 5 per cent savings on cruise fares when paying in full at time of booking. The offer can be combined with Windstar’s Pay Now, Save More promotion and Yacht Club Member benefits, subject to terms and conditions.
Germany program expands with new short voyages
Quick Getaway: Germany via the Kiel Canal is a four-day voyage from Copenhagen to Hamburg aboard Star Pride, featuring Binz, Warnemünde/Berlin, the Kiel Canal and Elbe River.
Quick Getaway: Hamburg’s Birthday Celebration departs 3 May 2027, timed to Hamburg’s major maritime festival, including boat parade participation and fireworks.
New six-day itinerary covers Amsterdam, Normandy and London
Quick Getaway: Amsterdam, Normandy & London is a six-day itinerary aboard Star Pride, calling at Amsterdam, Ostend/Bruges, Rouen/Paris and Honfleur, with an overnight in London at HMS Belfast.
Star Explorer adds new Irish port and full circumnavigation
Windstar’s newest yacht, Star Explorer, introduces Inis Mór as a new port for 2028, alongside scenic cruising at the Cliffs of Moher, city-centre docking in Cork, and Waterford crystal and foraging tours. The Circumnavigate Ireland itinerary calls at Belfast, Londonderry, Killybegs, Galway, Dingle, Cork and Waterford.
Mediterranean program adds extended Adriatic season
Rome & Prix du Monde of Monaco sails aboard Star Legend, with both Star Legend and Wind Spirit attending the Grand Prix. The Athens round-trip Mystery Cruise continues, alongside the 53-day Grand Mediterranean Adventure aboard Wind Spirit, sailing from Tenerife in the Canary Islands to Venice.
Off the Beaten Path Adriatic sees Wind Spirit return to the Adriatic for an extended season of one-week voyages between Venice and Dubrovnik, with consecutive sailings combinable into two weeks without repeating ports, calling at smaller Croatian ports including Korčula and Poreč.
