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Windstar Cruises Adds All-Inclusive Pricing Options

Windstar Cruises' Star Legend
Windstar Cruises' Star Legend

Windstar Cruises is changing the way it sells cruises, with new all-inclusive pricing options. Previously, the cruise line had a base cruise fare, with an option to add things like alcohol, gratuities, and other onboard services on top.

“In an effort to be more in line with other luxury offerings in the cruise industry, particularly with the rollout of our newly transformed all-suite Star Plus Class yachts, we’re now giving the option of an all-inclusive price for all of our sailings,” said Windstar President Christopher Prelog.

“We didn’t want to take away the à la carte option from guests who enjoy going that way. We want our guests to have the choice based on their preference, what they need on board, and their general vacation philosophy.”

The all-inclusive prices are now listed on Windstar’s website and all sales materials, along with the base cruise fares, which are listed per person in U.S. dollars based on double occupancy. For Windstar, all-inclusive means unlimited wine, beer, and cocktails; Wi-Fi; all gratuities; as well as the cruise fare. The new fare is also available for the Wind Class yachts.

“We thought about only offering the all-inclusive fare on the newly transformed Star Plus Class yachts,” said Prelog. “But after talking and listening to our repeat guests and valued Travel Advisors, we found some like to go à la carte and only purchase amenities as they go. After discussing internally, we all came to the same conclusion – why not offer both on all our yachts? We offer a choice between sailing yachts and all-suite yachts, and now a la carte or all-inclusive. That seems to fit the Windstar brand.”

Windstar’s "Beyond Ordinary Care" health and safety plan requires guests and crew to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Beginning 01JAN 2021, the line’s policies include a free COVID-19 antigen test at the pier for embarking guests. Guests may also choose to purchase antigen (USD $69) or PCR tests (USD $135) in advance of their cruise or on board to take prior to departure from the yacht. Any additional testing required by specific ports during the cruise may be purchased on board.

For more information on Windstar Cruises, visit its web site.

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