Windstar Cruises

• 1Small ships/yachts (as few as ~148 guests up to ~342 on Wind Surf) can dock in small ports and marinas the mega-ships can't reach
• 2Three Wind Class ships are true sailing yachts with self-furling, computer-operated sails
• 3Optional All-Inclusive Fare ($99 per guest per day when pre-booked) bundles Wi-Fi, unlimited select wine/beer/cocktails, and gratuities, on top of the line's normal small-ship, personalized service

Prices are approximate, per person per day unless noted. Always confirm the current price with the cruise line.

Gratuities (standard rooms)

$16 pp/day (Hotel Service Charge, auto-added; adjustable at end of cruise)Per cruise line

Gratuities (suites)

$16 pp/day (same Hotel Service Charge for every guest; no separate suite rate published)Per cruise line

Drink package

$99 pp/day All-Inclusive Fare when pre-booked (Wi-Fi, unlimited select beer, wine by the glass and cocktails, and gratuities); $109 pp/day if bought on board as the All-In PackagePer cruise line

Premium drink package

$79 pp/day (Captain's Exclusive Beverage Package: all beers, 33 wines by the glass, cordials, cocktails, mini-bar)Per cruise line

Soda package

IncludedPer cruise line

Non-alcoholic package

Included (non-alcoholic beverages are complimentary)Per cruise line

Wi-Fi (basic)

Included in the All-Inclusive Fare ($99 pp/day pre-booked; $109 pp/day on board)Per cruise line

Wi-Fi (premium)

Unlimited Internet Package: $245 for 7 days ($35/day; 2 devices at a time); also part of the All-Inclusive FarePer cruise line

Specialty dining package

Included (all specialty restaurants complimentary)Per cruise line

Specialty dining (avg per meal)

IncludedPer cruise line

Fitness classes

Not yet verified

Spa / thermal pass

Included (gym and spa sauna access)Per cruise line

Air program

Major City Air Program (round-trip economy air from many U.S. and Canadian cities; add-on quoted per booking)Per cruise line

Other fees & perks

18% Beverage Service Charge on bar charges and dining-room wine (included in the All-Inclusive Fare); laundry extraPer cruise line

How to tell the cruise line

Complete Windstar's Guest Accommodation Request Form or contact the Access Desk (accessdesk@windstarcruises.com, 855-888-7785); give 30 days' notice for sign language interpreting, 14 days for special equipment (including a service animal relief area) or oxygen/dialysis supply delivery, and 7 days for special diets. Per cruise line

Wheelchairs & scooters

Guests may bring wheelchairs or scooters under 26 inches wide (stored in the cabin) or rent through Scootaround or Special Needs at Sea; Star Pride, Star Breeze and Star Legend have modified suites and Star Seeker has one. Wheelchairs can be hard to accommodate at some ports and on tenders or inflatable rafts, and crew cannot lift devices over 50 pounds. Per cruise line

Blind / low vision, deaf / hard of hearing

Large-print menus and qualified readers are available, and deaf or hard-of-hearing guests can get visual-tactile alert kits, amplified phones, closed-captioned TV, and ASL interpreters with 30 days' notice. Per cruise line

Service animals

Trained service dogs are welcome (not pets or emotional support dogs); give 30 days' notice, and the guest must get all port documents and hand copies to the Access Officer at boarding. A relief area can be provided with reasonable notice. Per cruise line

Guests of size

Windstar's accessibility page says armless chairs and special seating are provided throughout the yacht; no other guests-of-size policy was found. Per cruise line

Medical equipment & pregnancy

Guests must arrange their own oxygen (all types allowed; tell Windstar the quantity, type, and delivery schedule), and the yachts do not have full medical facilities; hemodialysis with physician help is arranged through Dialysis at Sea. Per cruise line

Never promise an accommodation. Send the request to the line and let them confirm. How to handle these calls → Premium