by Sarah Kuta
Last updated: 11:20 AM ET, Tue August 6, 2024
Windstar Cruises will visit new ports and offer new itineraries in Europe in 2026, from a circumnavigation of Ireland to an exploration of the Aeolian Islands.
The small-ship luxury line today unveiled its 2026 European voyages, a list that includes 34 first-time ports and 15 new itineraries. Travelers can look forward to visiting destinations in France, Italy, Holland, Belgium, Greece, Spain, Portugal, Norway, Morocco and beyond.
Guests who book by October 31 can enjoy an early booking offer that includes $100 in onboard credits per stateroom, free Wi-Fi, all gratuities, and unlimited wine, beer and cocktails.
For umbraphiles hoping to catch the August 12, 2026, total solar eclipse, the company will position Star Pride within the path of totality on its “Around Iceland: A Total Solar Eclipse” voyage. The cruise will be Windstar’s first-ever solar eclipse voyage.
Travelers looking for a longer adventure can choose from an array of Star Collector sailings, which combine several trips into one. A new 81-day offering, called “Star Collector, 2026 Grand Europe Adventure,” starts in Helsinki on July 14 and ends in Athens, Greece. Along the way, travelers can visit 67 ports in 20 countries, and enjoy overnight stays and late-night departures.
Also new for 2026, Windstar will offer cruise tours from Madrid, giving travelers a chance to explore inland Spain. Other new offerings include a circumnavigation of Ireland, a voyage around Italy’s Aeolian Island, and an adventure in Northern Greece.
New shore excursions range from creating molded chocolates in Bruges, Belgium, and learning the lyra in Thessaloniki, Greece.
“Our year-round cruises in the Mediterranean and Europe have more small-ship only destinations than ever before,” says Jess Peterson, Windstar Cruises’ 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.”
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