What Makes Windstar Cruises Unique

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What makes Windstar Cruises unique from other larger cruise lines? Massive cruises are great, but they certainly aren’t for everyone. A huge cruise ship, busy port, and a crowded destination just may not appeal to you. That’s okay, as there is another alternative. Windstar Cruises offers a truly different experience on the waters with yacht-like ships that have a maximum capacity of 310 guests. Here’s what makes these cruises so unique.

Undiscovered Locations
One of the drawbacks of going on a larger cruise is that, just because of the mere size of these ships, they can’t sail to some destinations. The ships that Windstar uses are a lot smaller; this means that passengers are able to go to secluded little areas and see places that aren’t inundated by numerous tourists every day. This allows for truly authentic experiences that many passengers haven’t been able to take a part in in the past.

A Champagne Welcome Reception
From the moment you step onto a Windstar Cruise, you will feel welcome. Passengers will be able to enjoy a champagne welcome reception to kick off their cruise. It’s also a great way to get to know passengers and to just kick back and let the good times start.

Ocean Views Everywhere
Let’s face it, if you are on a cruise you want to see the water. On Windstar Cruises, all appointed staterooms and suites have an ocean view. This means that you don’t even need to leave your room if you want to see what you are sailing past and enjoy some of the scenery.

24-Hour Room Service
Have you ever been hungry in the middle of the night on a cruise? For most ships, you will find that you have very limited options at night. Windstar Cruises is unique in that you can get 24-hour room service from all venues. So if you had a delicious dish earlier and are in the mood for it again even at 3 a.m., you can have it freshly prepared and sent right up to your room.

An Open Bridge For All
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to navigate a ship or to intricately dock it at a port, you will have a chance to see this thanks to the open bridge policy of Windstar Cruises. As long as the weather is good and there are no issues that the Captain and crew are trying to deal with, passengers are welcome to come inside and see how it’s done. No reservations are needed for this incredibly rare cruise industry experience.

The Unique Watersports Platform
When you are on a Windstar Cruise, you don’t need to wait until you are docked at a port to enjoy watersports. Thanks to the unique Watersports Platform, you can enjoy them while sailing. Each ship has a platform that opens up from the ship’s aft and into the sea. This allows guests to enjoy things like paddle boarding, kayaking, windsurfing, water skiing, and a water trampoline. Of course, aboard a Windstar cruise, all equipment is free to use.

Book your Windstar cruises 2019 with confidence.  We have a complimentary cruise price tracker app that will monitor your sailing so if there are any price drops we can make sure you are getting the best price.

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Sue Lobo
Sue Lobo is a four-time Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialist (2023, 2024, 2025 & 2026) and Senior Travel Advisor at Atlas Travel Center, one of the most decorated travel agencies in the United States. With more than 35 years of experience in the travel industry, Sue has planned, booked, and personally accompanied trips for thousands of clients — from first-time cruisers to seasoned luxury travelers who have circled the globe multiple times. Sue's areas of deep expertise include ocean and river cruising, European tours, group travel coordination, luxury travel, honeymoon planning, and family vacation design. She is a CLIA-certified cruise specialist and works within an agency that holds IATA and ARC accreditation and maintains an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. Over her career, Sue has been involved in more than 30,000 bookings and has personally coordinated over 200 travel groups — from faith-based group cruises and HBCU alumni trips to women's retreats, family reunions, and corporate incentive travel. What sets Sue apart is not just the credentials — it is the firsthand experience behind them. Sue has personally traveled to more than 20 countries across three continents, including Cuba, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and throughout Europe. She has sailed on dozens of cruise ships across nearly every major line, walked the river cruise routes she recommends, and eaten at the restaurants she suggests to clients. Her recommendations come from personal experience, not brochures. In addition to advising clients, Sue writes extensively about travel for The Traveler's Atlas blog — covering everything from cruise line comparisons and overtourism trends to destination guides and practical travel tips. Her writing is grounded in the same expertise she brings to every client conversation: honest, specific, and built on decades of real-world travel experience. Sue is based in the United States and available to help travelers plan cruises, European tours, group trips, river cruises, honeymoons, family vacations, and more. To work with Sue, contact Atlas Travel Center at atlastravelweb.com.