A Look at Windstar’s 2026 European Deployment

Wind Star at Sea

Windstar Cruises will introduce 15 brand-new itineraries as part of its recently announced 2026 deployment in Europe.

According to a press release, the new voyages will introduce 34 new ports of call to the company’s lineup and allow guests to take advantage of a series of new shore excursions and experiences.

Among the new offerings is the “Atlantic France,” a seven-night itinerary that sails from the port of Bordeaux.

According to Windstar, the cruise onboard the Star Legend offers in-depth exploration of France with visits to La Rochelle, Lorient, St. Malo and Cherbourg.

Before ending with an overnight in Rouen, the itinerary includes a visit to Guernsey, in the Channel Islands, United Kingdom.

Also new is the “Treasure Troves of Corsica & Sardinia” itinerary. Sailing roundtrip from Civitavecchia, the seven-night voyage explores the French and Italian islands with visits to Golfo Aranci, Bonifacio and Bastia.

The itinerary, which sails onboard the Wind Spirit, is also highlighted by an overnight stay in Alghero, as well as a visit to Napoleon’s birthplace in Ajaccio.

In the Eastern Mediterranean, Windstar is offering a new seven-night voyage named “Off-the-Beaten-Path Greek Islands.”

According to the company, the itinerary sails to less popular islands in Greece like Syros, Samos, Naxos, Folegandros and Milos.

In addition to visiting Ephesus, in Turkey, passengers will be able to enjoy “secluded crystalline beaches, hidden harbors, and romantic ruins,” Windstar said.

The new program also features the “Treasures of Southern Spain & Morocco” itinerary. Sailing from Barcelona, Spain to Lisbon, Portugal, the cruise is highlighted by the company’s return to Seville.

According to Windstar, only a few cruise lines are able to sail a 50-mile channel up the Guadalquivir River to access the city in Southern Spain.

With departures scheduled for the Wind Star and the Wind Spirit, the eight-night cruise also features a visit to Tangier, Morocco.

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