Windstar Cruises has unveiled its 2026 European voyages, with more new ports and itineraries than the line has ever debuted in a single season.
There are 15 brand-new itineraries, 34 first-time ports, a litany of new Star Collector sailings (which combine several itineraries into one epic/longer adventure) and a first-ever Windstar Solar Eclipse. The 12th August 2026 Around Iceland: A Total Solar Eclipse will place Windstar guests in the path of totality.
A new 81-day Star Collector 2026 Grand Europe Adventure, begins in Helsinki on 14th July and visits 20 countries and 67 ports of call before ending in Athens. Overnight stays for up to four days in a single destination and late-night departures allow guests to travel further inland.
The line will also debut new cruise tours from Madrid, allowing guests to explore further inland in Spain; a brand-new circumnavigation of Ireland; a deep dive into the Aeolian Islands; and an exploration of Northern Greece with highlights including chance to visit the Meteora Monasteries from the port of Volos. A larger sampling of new itineraries is listed below.
To celebrate the news, Windstar is concurrently launching an early booking offer. Those who book a 2026 European cruise by 31st October 2024, will enjoy a complimentary All-Inclusive experience worth £73 per person per day and featuring Wi-Fi, unlimited wine, beer and cocktails, and all gratuities, plus a $100 onboard credit per stateroom.
“Our year-round cruises in the Mediterranean and Europe have more small-ship only destinations than ever before,” says Jess Peterson, Windstar’s itinerary planner. “We’ve designed these voyages with a focus on regional exploration, so that means more overnight stays and off-the-beaten-path experiences to help give you a deeper, more genuine look at some of Europe’s best spots.”
New itineraries and ports mean a host of new shore excursions, and Windstar’s team vets every offering to bring a truly special and uniquely local experience to life – like creating moulded chocolates in Bruges or learning the lyra in Thessaloniki.
For reservations call 0808 178 2233 or visit www.windstarcruises.com
