Windstar Cruises has introduced its most intensive European voyage assortment thus far for 2026. This thrilling lineup consists of 15 new itineraries, 34 never-before-visited ports, and progressive Star Collector sailings for prolonged adventures.
A serious spotlight is the “Round Iceland: A Whole Photo voltaic Eclipse” cruise on August 12, 2026, providing friends a front-row seat to this celestial spectacle. One other standout is the 81-day Grand Europe Journey, visiting 20 international locations and 67 ports.
Windstar can be increasing its choices with new cruise excursions from Madrid, a whole circumnavigation of Eire, in-depth exploration of the Aeolian Islands, and a journey by way of Northern Greece, together with a go to to the Meteora Monasteries.
To rejoice this momentous announcement, Windstar is providing an early reserving bonus that features an all-inclusive bundle and onboard credit score.
With a give attention to regional exploration, these itineraries characteristic prolonged stays in standard locations and off-the-beaten-path experiences, permitting friends to immerse themselves within the native tradition. Windstar’s dedication to offering distinctive and genuine shore excursions provides an additional layer of pleasure to every voyage.
Chosen 2026 New Itinerary Highlights
Atlantic France (7 nights): Get an in-depth exploration of France on a single cruise. Embark from Bordeaux and its unmatched wineries earlier than crusing down the Dordogne River to the Atlantic and La Rochelle for feasting on oysters; then to Lorient, which accepts only one ship per day; adopted by St. Malo, the place a late evening makes it simple to additionally go to Mont Saint-Michel. A mid-cruise jaunt to the UK with a go to to Guernsey within the Channel Islands is an interlude earlier than returning to France and Cherbourg, the place one can retrace the footsteps of WWII troopers on the touchdown seaside websites in Normandy. Lastly, there’s scenic cruising on the Seine earlier than overnighting in Paris.
Treasure Troves of Corsica & Sardinia (7 nights): Trip the place the Italians and French do on this roundtrip voyage from Rome. Dolphin watching in Golfo Aranci; promenading at sundown on an in a single day in Alghero; coastal driving in Bonifacio; wine tasting in Bastia; and exploring Napoleon’s birthplace in Ajaccio are highlights.
Northern Spain & Portugal (8 nights): Depart from Lisbon and finish with an in a single day in Bordeaux. This crusing provides an opportunity to discover locations exterior of Portugal and Spain’s main cities with stops in small ports of the Galicia and Asturias areas of Spain (plus an in a single day in Bilbao) in addition to charming Porto and Lisbon.
Norway’s Southern Splendors (8 nights): Discover little-known fishing ports and scenic inlets alongside Norway’s southern shoreline together with charming Rosendal and comfy Egersund, each first-time ports for Windstar. Go to UNESCO World Heritage websites like Urnes Stave Church, savor native delicacies, and marvel at pure wonders like Sognefjord, the majestic “King of Fjords.”
Off-the-Crushed-Path Greek Islands (7 nights): Sail to much less standard islands in Greece like Syros, Samos, Naxos, Folegandros, and Milos, having fun with secluded crystalline seashores, hidden harbors, and romantic ruins. Expertise a moonlight live performance in Ephesus, pattern native Muscat wines in Samos, and wander historic temples.
Tulip Season in Holland & Belgium (7 nights): Breathe within the top of tulip season in Holland, when the fields explode with vibrant colours. Go to the Keukenhof Gardens, discover new-to-Windstar locations and in a single day in Antwerp, whose unique seaport accepts just one ship per day. Cyclists will particularly get pleasure from probabilities for rides within the countryside exterior Harlingen.
Bella Italia: A Southern Italian Romance (8 nights): Journey like a neighborhood in southern Italy’s Calabria and Puglia areas. Discover the winding lanes of Taranto — a coastal metropolis wealthy in Greek ruins and medieval fortification — earlier than visiting Otranto’s picturesque harbor and Croatia’s Island of Rab.
Treasures of Southern Spain & Morocco (8 nights): Have an excellent mixture of fascinating ports on this Barcelona to Lisbon crusing, together with the return of Windstar to Seville. (Windstar is likely one of the few cruise traces that may do the 50-mile scenic crusing up the Guadalquivir River to entry this cultural capital of Southern Spain.) A go to to Tangier, Morocco is one other spotlight.
Star Collectors are longer voyages combining a number of cruises right into a complete voyage of 13+ days with few repeated ports. Windstar’s itinerary planning crew selects standard itineraries to hyperlink up for longer adventures permitting friends to take advantage of their time away. As a bonus, free every day laundry is supplied so friends can nonetheless pack gentle.
For a full record of voyages, go to windstarcruises.com.
