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Let Windstar Show You the Way to Profitable Solo Travel

Image: Monemvasia, Greece with Windstar Cruises (photo courtesy Windstar)
Image: Monemvasia, Greece with Windstar Cruises (photo courtesy Windstar)
TravelPulse Staff
by TravelPulse Staff
Last updated: 8:00 PM ET, Wed October 18, 2023

All cruise ships let your clients see the world.  Only Windstar brings them close enough so they can truly experience it.  Windstar Cruises is perfect for solo travelers because we offer all the flexibility, freedom, personalization and cultural immersion they seek.  

Our award-winning classic sailing yachts and all-suite yachts accommodate 148 to 342 guests, making them just the right size to visit places big ships can't navigate or can no longer go. This intimacy provides your clients with the luxuries of time, space and customization to immerse themselves in both the journey and the destination. 

Windstar Welcomes Solo Travelers 

At Windstar, we are committed to ensuring that solo travelers always feel included and can have it all. Privacy when they want it, hanging out with other solo travelers when they want to, and spending time with new friends they meet along the way. 

Your clients will find an active and organic social environment, and they are sure to make new friends among both guests and crew at the meet and greet events and activities.  Plus, solos are welcome to join either an open table or Windstar hosted table for dinner in the Amphora restaurant. There’s always a seat waiting. 

Windstar is the official cruise line of the James Beard Foundation.

Windstar is the official cruise line of the James Beard Foundation. (Photo Credit: Windstar)

Windstar Inspires with Culinary Cruises and Wine Cruises 

As the Official Cruise Line of the James Beard Foundation, we’re passionate about bringing the authentic flavors of each region to our table. And this partnership extends beyond the dining room to a wide range of excursions that help connect more intimately with local cultures. Windstar knows the way to local markets, traditional bakeries, private olive groves, favorite fromageries and family wineries.   

Our James Beard Foundation culinary sailings feature an emerging guest chef and include plenty of time for personal interaction. Your clients will enjoy a Chef-hosted dinner and wine pairing, two onboard cooking demonstrations with takeaway recipes, and a shoreside market tour with the Chef.   

We also now have six specially curated luxury wine cruises available in Europe, the Mediterranean, and Tahiti. Each sailing features unique, award-winning and boutique wines, many available only direct from the winery, for two complimentary educational tasting experiences. 

Dining onboard with Windstar at Cuadro 44

Dining onboard with Windstar at Cuadro 44 (Photo Credit: Windstar)

Windstar is an Inclusive Onboard Experience 

Your clients will always fine these amenities included complimentary in their cruise fare: 

Open dining with no reservation fees and 24-hour room service 

All non-alcoholic beverages 

Beautifully appointed ocean-view staterooms and suites 

Onboard entertainment, including local performances in most regions 

Signature onboard deck barbecue* 

Fully equipped Watersports Platform and use of all water sports equipment* 

Access to the Open Bridge 

Access to WorldSpa by Windstar sauna/steam room facilities, yoga and Pilates 

*Port and weather conditions permitting 

Traveling solo with Windstar in Europe.

Traveling solo with Windstar in Europe. (Photo Credit: Windstar)

Windstar Makes it Easy For You to Close Solo Sales 

•Solo Fares combine with group amenities and all open market offers, there are few restrictions and are fully refundable up until 120 days prior to sailing.  Your clients can take advantage of it knowing they have flexibility if their plans have to change. 

•Solo Fares could represent any of Windstar’s worldwide destinations both close-in and a year out.  This is not only last-minute or distressed inventory; we include some of our most popular voyages during peak season! 

•Solo Fares are offered from all sailing collections:  popular Select Sailings, extended Star Collector Voyages, Cruise Tours and Cruise + Air + Hotel Packages, too! 

•You can book Solo Fares and still upgrade your clients to an All-Inclusive cruise for only $89 per guest, per day, and include unlimited alcoholic beverages, Wi-Fi and all gratuities.  With Windstar, it’s our guest’s individual choice! 

Drinks at the infinity pool

Drinks at the infinity pool (Photo Credit: Windstar)

Solos Traveling with a Group or as a Group 

For a limited time, you can earn a TC with only 7 guests, booked double occupancy or at full single supplement fares, instead of the regular 1:9.  Plus, you'll receive $100 per guest bonus commission with an earned TC!  This offer includes our culinary and wine cruises, too! 

Open a new Star Advantage Group contract by November 30, 2023 for Cruises, Cruise Tours or Cruise + Air + Hotel Packages open throughout 2024, 2025 and early 2026 in Tahiti, the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, Greece, the Canary Islands and more! 

Your clients will receive 10% Group savings from Savings Fares plus Best Available Offer, Guest Amenity of $100 pp onboard credit and a complimentary cocktail party with hors d’oeuvres.  Learn more and open your Star Advantage contract today!  Terms & Condition apply. 

https://advisorhub.windstarcruises.com/groupspromo

 



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