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Windstar Tahiti Cruise Deals
For decades, Windstar has been one of the most beloved small-ship cruise lines around.
In fact, one of my first-small ship cruises ever was aboard the 148-passenger Wind Spirit with my husband in the late 90s, sailing a dreamy itinerary from Istanbul to Piraeus, the port for Athens, where we stayed a few nights after the cruise.
The itinerary was amazing, and so was kayaking off the back of the ship’s watersports platform and paddling along the coast of Bodrum, Turkey. Enjoying the beloved deck barbecue while departing Mykonos at dusk was simply magical, as Wind Spirit’s sails guided us to the next port while the twinkling lights of the island faded into the night.
We made friends on that cruise we saw for several years after in New York. Truly, we loved everything about that Wind Spirit cruise. It was small, intimate, friendly and adventurous, yet also very comfortable with delicious food and excellent service.
My husband and I still talk about that cruise years later.
Just imagine this same amazing romanic vibe on Windstar’s French Polynesia cruises.
SAVE: Click HERE for details on Windstar’s convenient Tahiti cruise packages, including air & hotel, aboard Wind Spirit.
Cruising French Polynesia. * Windstar Cruises
Windstar’s Globetrotting Itineraries
Aboard Windstar’s six yachts, you can travel the world’s oceans and waterways while exploring one enchanting destination at a time, from the South Pacific to Europe, the Caribbean and many points in between.
Offering a relaxed ambiance for a maximum of just 148 to 342 guests, Windstar’s six yachts take travelers into small ports, hidden harbors and secluded beaches, that only small ships can navigate. Immerse yourself in local cultures few tourists have had the opportunity to see.
A yacht-style Windstar cruise is “180 degrees from ordinary,” as the line’s tagline says so well, and a sure way to create memories that last a lifetime.
Stunning sea life of French Polynesia. * Photo: Windstar Cruises
Soak up the Views, Romantic Vibe & Activities
Choose the perfect yacht for your cruising style — the newly transformed all-suite Star Plus yachts (the newly lengthened 312-pax Star Pride, Star Legend and Star Breeze) or the line’s classic Wind Class trio (Wind Star, Wind Spirit and Wind Surf) with their billowing sails and a super romantic vibe.
All six yachts feature ocean-view staterooms and suites, so no matter where you stay you can enjoy the view from your room as the yacht sails into port.
A charming nautical-style stateroom on the Wind Spirit. * Photo: Windstar
Best of all, Windstar’s relaxed and fun-loving spirit is designed to make you feel at home.
Make new friends at Windstar’s cherished deck barbecue and enjoy the ever-popular crew talent show.
By day, relax on a chaise lounge doing nothing at all or enjoy a massage or go swimming, kayaking or paddle boarding right from the watersports platform at the ships’ stern.
Learn chart navigation from the captain on the ships’ open bridge, or just take in the views from the fleet’s expansive open decks.
Wind Spirit’s watersports marina. * Photo: Windstar
Windstar Cruising in the South Pacific
What better way to explore a nation of breathtakingly beautiful islands than on a small ship?
Each island in French Polynesia has its own personality and magic, and Windstar can introduce you to them.
Dancers on Tahaa Motu. * Photo: Heidi Sarna
Windstar’s Tahiti offer conveniently packages airfare + hotel + cruise in one price, with fares for the 8-day package starting at $4,899 per person, including:
- A pampered week aboard a Windstar ship on a 7-, 10-, or 11-night Tahiti cruise
- Round-trip airfare from Los Angeles (LAX) on Air Tahiti Nui
- One-night pre-cruise hotel stay at Intercontinental Papeete Hotel
- A post-cruise day room accommodation at Intercontinental Papeete Hotel
- Transfers between the airport, hotel and ship
- Elegant cabins & suites with ocean views
- All onboard meals in all venues at all times, including 24/7 room service
- Well-equipped watersports platform & use of all watersports gear
- Champagne Welcome Reception
- Sail-Away ceremony from every port
- Signature onboard barbecue
- Unlimited use of fitness center
- All onboard entertainment
- Access to the open bridge
- L’Occitane bath amenities in staterooms
- Fresh flowers & fresh fruit in stateroom
SAVE: Click here for more info on Windstar’s Tahiti Cruise + Air + Hotel Offer starting at $4,899 per person (and starting at $5 452 per person including unlimited wine, beer, cocktails as well as WiFi and gratuities).
Here’s what French Polynesia looks like on a Windstar cruise!
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HEIDI SARNA
