Sarah Bretz, ContributorWindstar Cruises has announced its schedule of 2026 voyages in Europe, with more new ports and itineraries than the line has ever debuted in a single season.
There are 15 new itineraries, over 20 first-time ports, a variety of new Star Collector sailings, which combine several itineraries into one longer adventure), and a first-ever Windstar Solar Eclipse. The August 12, 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, Finland on July 14, 2026, and visits 20 countries and 67 ports of call before ending in Athens, Greece. 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 passengers 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.
To celebrate the news, Windstar is launching an early booking offer. Those who book a 2026 European cruise by October 31, 2024 will enjoy a complimentary All-Inclusive experience featuring wifi; 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 special and uniquely local experience to life — like creating molded chocolates in Bruges, Belgium or learning the lyra in Thessaloniki, Greece.
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