Windstar Cruises Adds New Formula 1 Experience
Small ship line Windstar Cruises has added a new Formula 1® experience for its guests. This time at the final race of the 2023 season at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in November. The racing excursion is in addition to Windstar’s long-standing themed F1® cruise to the Monaco Grand Prix. This year’s Rome & Prix du Monde of Monaco is May 21-28 aboard Windstar’s flagship sailing yacht Wind Surf.
Offered by no other cruise line, the Windstar shore excursion to the Formula 1® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2023 is available as part of Windstar’s first-ever sailings in the Middle East on board the all-suite, 312-passenger Star Legend.
During an overnight in Abu Dhabi amidst the inaugural 10-day Sparkling Sands & Cities of the Persian Gulf voyage departing Dubai on November 23, guests will have the option to experience the climactic race of the F1® season on November 25 and 26. This experience includes premium grandstand seats for the time trials and the race. It also includes transfers to and from Yas Marina Circuit, English-speaking coordinators, and onboard perks like an exclusive cocktail party.
F1® Sports Broadcaster Bob Varsha will join guests, providing insights and expert analysis of the race and drivers. Pricing for the excursion is $1,599. Rates for the cruise are from $2,999 per person.
More on Windstar’s Partnership with Formula 1
Cruising to the Monaco Grand Prix has its origins in the 1990s as Windstar’s first themed cruise. It was also one of the industry’s very first themed cruises (long before cat lovers, bikers, rockers, and other hobby groups made them so ubiquitous).
Windstar’s passengers on the Rome & Prix du Monde of Monaco itinerary all receive race tickets, specifically Section K seats for the time trials and final. The entire cruise is hosted by a Formula 1® racing expert who provides behind-the-scenes insight.
There is also a themed cocktail reception and dinner on board. Plus, guests receive extras like high definition binoculars, comfy seat cushions, and ear protection. Cruise fares are from $7,699 per person, including all Grand Prix programming; 2024 cabins are still available.
“I’m a huge fan of F1® racing, and with the sport experiencing its highest ratings ever in the U.S., more and more of our Windstar customers are racing fans as well,” explains Windstar President Christopher Prelog.
“When we were planning our first-ever sailings in the Middle East, which begin in November, I had hoped a 2023 race date would overlap. And lucky us: our inaugural Middle East voyage aligns with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. It’s a green flag for Windstar’s sailing in a new, exciting region and a checkered flag for the 2023 racing season… a perfect fit.”
SOURCE Windstar Cruises
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