Windstar Cruises has announced a decision to postpone all sailings until May, which included the debut of its recently reimagined 312-passenger Star Breeze all-suite yacht.
Star Breeze will return to cruising May 15 on a newly added itinerary departing from St. Martin, with three departures of Beach Fun & Sun – A Remote Caribbean Getaway, more adventure-focused with an emphasis on secluded beaches and water sports activities.
The Star Breeze will then remain in the Caribbean sailing on a variety of itineraries through August 14, when it will head to Colombia and the Panama Canal before continuing to Tahiti on a transpacific voyage.
Then from September 19 through March of 2022 she will sail seven, 10- and 11-day cruises.
While Aussies cannot go overseas yet, Windstar’s Bon Voyage 2020 Sale, which kicks off December 16 for past guests and travel advisors and December 17 for the general public, includes price reductions on select 2021 and 2022 voyages, including many options in Tahiti and the Caribbean. Travelers can also take advantage of a reduced deposit of 5% (normally 15%). 
Windstar Cruises’ President Chris Prelog said, “We are seeing increasing interest for summer and fall of 2021 and also 2022,” adding, “Our six yachts carry only 148 to 342 guests, and we expect demand for small ship cruising to continue to increase,” and “My advice is to book now and save your desired cruise date before we sell out,” and “You can always cancel up to 48 hours before departure for 2021 cruises.”
The Star Legend is slated to be the first Windstar yacht to return to service, beginning May 1 in Athens on the new 10-day Greece, Israel & Egypt: Footsteps of Faith in the Holy Lands cruise and the Wind Spirit will begin sailing in Tahiti on May 6, while Wind Surf will resume sailing in Civitavecchia, Rome on May 9, while the Wind Star on May 22 in Athens and the reimagined Star Pride July 14 in Dover.
A report by John Alwyn-Jones
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