See More of Italy Aboard
a Casually Elegant Yacht Cruise
You've been dreaming about those villages that appear as though they're straight out of a storybook, cruising enchanting coastlines at dusk and discovering timeless treasures along the way.
It's time to make that dream reality with Windstar
Let Windstar’s Italian cruises whisk you away to charming villages, pristine beaches and legendary cities with unique itineraries that let you discover Italy as it was meant to be seen. From the picturesque pastel towns that line the Amalfi Coast to enchanting islands such as Sicily and Elba, you’ll explore breathtaking sights in charismatic small ports and beautiful hidden harbours without missing the remarkable history of larger cities such as Rome or Venice. Discover a more intimate Italy by day and unwind back onboard with the pampered, personalised touch of Windstar Cruises.
Which voyage will you embark on first?
Windstar Cruises operates a fleet of small casually elegant cruise ships known for their intimate yacht style experience and unique voyages to the world’s best small ports and hidden harbours. Its six ships carry fewer than 350 privileged guests and cruise to 52 nations, calling at 155 ports throughout Europe, the South Pacific, the Caribbean, and Central America. In 2020, Windstar worked to expand and refurbish their three power yachts, adding additional dining, a range of new suites as well as a whole host of upgraded or additional amenities. Windstar Cruises is named World’s Best Small Ship Cruise Line by Condé Nast Traveler 2022.
* Prices and availability correct as of 19 June 2023. Check with consultant for full terms and conditions.
All Inclusive Package: Beverages - Includes all domestic and imported beer and 33 varieties of wine or sparkling wine by the glass plus cordials, liqueurs, aperitifs, cocktails, and mini-bar items. Cocktails are based on house and select brands, and guests may choose from more than 40 liquors such as Grey Goose, Hendricks, Johnny Walker Black, Ketel One, Glenfiddich, Hennessy, and more (brands rotate and are subject to availability.) Wi-Fi - Wi-Fi allows guests to keep in touch depending on course and position of the ship. Wi-Fi access is possible in most public areas, staterooms, and suites. Service Charges - All hotel and beverage service fees are included. If you purchased beverages a la carte there is a 18% (subject to change) gratuity added to purchases.
Experience Your Next Getaway in Casual Elegance!
Star Collector Voyages combine some of our most popular itineraries for a more in-depth exploration of each region. Featuring longer voyages of 14+ days and few repeated ports, take advantage of your time here and unpack only once. Travel the world spending more time sampling exotic cuisines, immersing yourself in new cultures, and discovering perspectives that open your heart and return home with a soul fulfilled.
All Star Collector Voyages feature FREE daily laundry, so you can travel light and come home with a well-traveled suitcase and one less chore.
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7 NIGHTS - ROME AND GRAND PRIX OF MONACO
- Barcelona to Rome -
- Includes Topmast Beer and Wine Package*
- Relax in the calming beauty of Tuscan Archipelago National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in Portoferraio.
- Visit a winery in Tuscany.
- Overnight in Monte Carlo, where the Royal Palace and Grand Casino beckon
- From Portovenere optional tours are available to see Pisa’s famous tower or the art of Florence.
- Take this opportunity to watch one of the biggest and well-known races in the world.
- Extend your stay in Rome to discover more of this enchanting city with its Sistine Chapel, Vatican, and St. Peter’s Basilica.
GRAND PRIX PACKAGE INCLUDES
- Hosted by our guest speaker, a Formula 1 racing expert on this exclusive Grand Prix cruise provides behind-the-scenes insights to the event
- Grand Prix themed gift package with program ticket holder, ear plugs, cap, high definition binoculars and seat cushion.
- Section K seats for Grand Prix of Monaco for Saturday's time trials and an organised visit to the pits arfterwards and Sunday's final with includes higher seats, not benches, with program, poncho and cap
- Special Grand Prix themed cocktail reception on board
2024 Departures: 21 May
2025 Departures: 20 May
*Based on Category B Oceanview Stateroom on 21 May 24 departure onboard Wind Surf.
From $13,075*pp
7 NIGHTS - YACHTSMAN'S HARBOURS OF THE RIVIERAS
- Rome to Barcelona (or vice versa) -
- Includes the All Inclusive Package – Wi-Fi, gratuities, and unlimited beer, wine and cocktails*
- Revel in the glitter and glamour of cruising along the French Riviera
- When you stop in Monte Carlo, the Royal Palace, and Grand Casino are must-see's
- Experience Portoferraio's natural wonderland and the Biosphere Reserve of Tuscan Park.
- See the inspiring work of Gaudi's La Sagrada Familia, a UNESCO site in Barcelona and tour festive Las Ramblas
From $5,015*pp
22024 Departures: 21 Apr, 21 Jul, 13 Aug, 25 Oct
2025 Departures: 20 Apr, 13 May, 20 Jul, 12 Aug, 3 Nov
*Based on Category BX Deluxe Oceanview Porthole on 13 May 25 departure onboard Wind Surf.
8 NIGHTS - CLASSIC ITALY & DALMATIAN COAST
- Rome to Venice/Ravenna (or vice versa) -
- Includes the All Inclusive Package – Wi-Fi, gratuities, and unlimited beer, wine and cocktails*
- Discover the magic of Venice's St. Mark's Square and the majestic Cathedral
- Visit the Archaeological Museum in Split, the oldest in Croatia
- Tour the Old City and medieval walls in Dubrovnik, fascinating UNESCO sites
- See the beauty of the narrow UNESCO site fjord to Kotor
- Stroll the charming ancient cobblestone streets of Taormina, past Palazzo Corvaja, St. Augustine's Church and Torre dell'Orologio Clock Tower
- Extend your stay to make sure you get to the Vatican, St. Peter's Square, and the Roman Forum in Rome
- Don't miss out on Windstar's Signature Onboard Barbecue
From $7,791*pp
2024 Departures: 28 Apr, 6 May, 7 Jun, 3 Jul, 20 Aug, 13 Sep, 1/9 Oct
2025 Departures: 27 Apr, 5 May, 6 Jun, 2 Jul, 19 Aug, 14 Sep, 3/10/18/26 Oct
*Based on Category B Oceanview Stateroom on 9 Oct 24 departure onboard Wind Surf.
10 NIGHTS - SICILIAN SPLENDOURS
- Rome to Rome -
- Includes the All Inclusive Package – Wi-Fi, gratuities, and unlimited beer, wine and cocktails*
- Watch sunbeams from Michelangelo's dome play on the walls of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome
- Stand in the massive Greek amphitheatre in Syracruse, a city with 2,700 years of history
- Relive the Middle Ages as you visit the historic tapestries and armour in Valletta's Palace of the Grand Masters
- From Trapani travel to the medieval town of Erice and admire the Castle of Venus and the 700-year-old Mother Church.
- Walk the silent streets of Pompeii in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius.
From $9,394*pp
2024 Departures: 28 May, 11 Jul, 21 Sep
2025 Departures: 27 May, 10 Jul, 22 Sep
*Based on Category B Oceanview Stateroom on 21 Sep 24 departure onboard Wind Surf.
From $14,354*pp
14 NIGHTS - STAR COLLECTOR: RACING FOR THE GRAND PRIX ALONG THE RIVIERAS
- Rome to Rome -
- Overnight in Monte Carlo, where the Royal Palace and Grand Casino beckon, and see one of the most famous races in the world
- Experience Portoferraio’s natural wonderland and the Biosphere Reserve of Tuscan Park
- Taste the mouthwatering wines of France
- Visit the Avenue of Stars in Cannes and place your hands in the prints of international celebrities
- See the inspiring work of Gaudi's La Sagrada Familia, a UNESCO site in Barcelona and tour festive Las Ramblas
- Revel in the glitter and glamour of cruising along the French Riviera
- Pack light with complimentary daily laundry service
2025 Departures: 13 May
GRAND PRIX PACKAGE INCLUDES
- Hosted by our guest speaker, a Formula 1 racing expert on this exclusive Grand Prix cruise provides behind-the-scenes insights to the event
- Grand Prix themed gift package with program ticket holder, ear plugs, cap, high definition binoculars and seat cushion.
- Section K seats for Grand Prix of Monaco for Saturday's time trials and an organised visit to the pits arfterwards and Sunday's final with includes higher seats, not benches, with program, poncho and cap
- Special Grand Prix themed cocktail reception on board
Pricing available on request
From $8,371*pp
14 NIGHTS - STAR COLLECTOR: ANCIENT TO AVANT-GARDE MEDITERRANEAN
- Barcelona to Athens (or vice versa) -
- Includes the All Inclusive Package – Wi-Fi, gratuities, and unlimited beer, wine and cocktails*
- Stroll the morning market & past the impressive Saint-Jean Baptiste church in Bastia
- Visit the following UNESCO sites: Serra de Tramuntana on Mallorca, Acropolis in Athens, Vatican City in Rome and La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona
- Find the Big Pink Church, L'Eglise Santa Maria in Calvi
- Let your imagination run free at the romantic ancient castles of Monemvasia
- Pack light with complimentary daily laundry service
2024 Departures: 28 Apr, 12/20 Oct
2025 Departures: 20 Apr, 11/19 Oct
*Based on Category B Oceanview stateroom on 12 Oct 24 departure onboard Wind Star.
15 NIGHTS - STAR COLLECTOR: ITALIAN TRIO
- Venice to Barcelona (or vice versa) -
- Includes the All Inclusive Package – Wi-Fi, gratuities, and unlimited beer, wine and cocktails*
- Highlights to see in Rome include The Vatican, St. Peter's Square, and Roman Forum
- Walk to the stately Diocletian’s Palace a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the centre of Split
- Tour beautiful Amalfi as part of the Amalfi Coast, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Taste wonderful wine and seafood in lovely Port- Vendres
- Spend time wandering among the rich and famous in Cannes, the chic epicenter of the French Riviera
- Journey through the beautiful fjord to Kotor and walk the medieval alleyways of Baroque palaces and Romanesque churches of the city
- Pack light with complimentary daily laundry service
From $11,606*pp
2024 Departures: 21 Apr, 13 Aug
2025 Departures: 20 Apr, 5 May, 12 Aug, 26 Oct
*Based on Category B Oceanview stateroom on 21 Apr 24 departure onboard Wind Surf.
From $13,209*pp
17 NIGHTS - STAR COLLECTOR: CRUISING ON THE RIVIERAS
- Barcelona to Rome -
- Includes the All Inclusive Package – Wi-Fi, gratuities, and unlimited beer, wine and cocktails*
- Sunbathe on the beach at the sunniest spot in France, Sanary-sur-Mer
- Use the extra day in Rome to see the many sites including Trevi Fountain, Via Condotti and the UNESCO Historic Centre
- Take in the Grand Casino and the Royal Palace of Monte Carlo
- Walk the silent streets of Pompeii below Sicily’s Mount Vesuvius
- From Trapani travel to the medieval town of Erice and admire the Castle of Venus and the 700-year-old Mother Church
- Find the stunning beauty of the Amalfi Coast, a UNESCO site
- Pack light with complimentary daily laundry service
2024 Departures: 11 Jul
2025 Departures: 10 Jul
*Based up Category B Oceanview Stateroom on 11 Jul 24 departure onboard Wind Surf.
18 NIGHTS - STAR COLLECTOR: CULTURE AND CHARMS OF ITALY AND CROATIA
- Rome to Venice (or vice versa) -
- Includes the All Inclusive Package – Wi-Fi, gratuities, and unlimited beer, wine and cocktails*
- Watch sunbeams from Michelangelo’s dome play on the walls of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome
- Discover the magic of Venice's St. Mark's Square, Cathedral, and find time for a gondola ride in the Grand Canal
- Relive the Middle Ages as you view the historic tapestries and armor in UNESCO city Valletta’s Palace of the Grand Masters
- Have your camera ready as you cruise the beautiful narrow UNESCO site fjord to Kotor
- From Trapani travel to the medieval town of Erice and admire the Castle of Venus and the 700-year-old Mother Church
- From Porto Empedocle head to the ancient ruins at Agrigento, a UNESCO site
- Pack light with complimentary daily laundry service
From $14,180*pp
2024 Departures: 28 May, 3 Jul, 13/21 Sep
2025 Departures: 27 May, 14/22 Sep
*Based on Category B Oceanview Stateroom on 3 Jul 24 departure onboard Wind Surf.
23 NIGHTS - STAR COLLECTOR: RIVIERA RHAPSODY
- Venice to Lisbon -
- Includes the All Inclusive Package – Wi-Fi, gratuities, and unlimited beer, wine and cocktails*
- Walk to the stately Diocletian’s Palace a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the centre of Split
- Tour beautiful Sorrento as part of the Amalfi Coast, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Find the Dali Museum and the UNESCO city of Girona near Palamos and the Picasso Museum in his hometown of Málaga
- Discover the secrets of world-renowned Jerez wine, the famous sherry of Cádiz
- Pose in front of the Belém Tower in Lisbon, symbol of the Age of Discovery and a UNESCO World Heritage Monument
- Wander Gibraltar’s 18th century labyrinth, the Great Siege Tunnels, carved out of solid limestone
- Pack light with complimentary daily laundry service
From $17,774*pp
2024 Departures: 13 Apr, 5 Aug
2025 Departures: 12 Apr, 4 Aug
*Based on Category B Oceanview Stateroom on 13 Apr 24 departure onboard Wind Surf.
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7 NIGHTS - MEDITERRANEAN ISLAND MOSAIC
- Barcelona to Rome (or vice versa) -
- Includes the All Inclusive Package – Wi-Fi, gratuities, and unlimited beer, wine and cocktails*
- Tour Barcelona’s festive Las Ramblas and Gaudí’s renowned La Sagrada Familia, one of the city’s many World Heritage Sites
- Visit the cultural landscape of UNESCO site, Serra de Tramuntana
- Peruse the bustling morning market in Bastia
- View the beautiful flowers and small churches along Portoferraio's 91 miles of coastline - where Napoleon was "exiled"
- Discover the hidden piazzas and ancient UNESCO sites of Rome
- Stand on deck as you cruise in to Mahon with one of the deepest natural harbours in the world
From $4,772*pp
2024 Departures: 28 Apr, 19/27 Oct
2025 Departures: 20 Apr, 18/26 Oct
*Based on Category B Oceanview Stateroom on 19 Oct 24 departure onboard Wind Star.
9 NIGHTS - ADRIATIC ICONS & VENETIAN TREASURES
- Venice to Venice -
- Includes the All Inclusive Package – Wi-Fi, gratuities, and unlimited beer, wine and cocktails*
- Enjoy an overnight in Dubrovnik with time to tour the Old City and medieval walls, fascinating UNESCO sites.
- See the beauty of the narrow UNESCO site fjord to Kotor.
- Wander Rovinj’s maze of cobblestone streets up to the St. Euphemia Cathedral, dominating the skyline
- Find the Skocjan Caves National Park, a UNESCO site, near Piran
Pricing available on request
2024 Departures: 17/26 Jul, 4/13 Aug
2025 Departures: 8/17/26 Jul, 4 Aug
16 NIGHTS - STAR COLLECTOR: CROATIA TO THE COTE D'AZUR
- Venice to Rome -
- Includes the All Inclusive Package – Wi-Fi, gratuities, and unlimited beer, wine and cocktails*
- In Cannes, the chic epicenter of the French Riviera, place your hands in the prints of international celebrities along the Alley of Fame
- Overnight in Monte Carlo, where the Royal Palace and Grand Casino beckon.
- Stroll the charming ancient cobblestone streets of Taormina, past Palazzo Corvaja, St. Augustine's Church and Torre dell'Orologio Clock Tower
- From the gateway port of Portovenere choose to see leaning Pisa, beautiful Florence, UNESCO site Cinque Terre or historic San Gimegnano or stay in town and visit the Church of St. Peter
- Relax in the calming beauty of Tuscan Archipelago National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in Portoferraio
- Pack light with complimentary daily laundry service
From $9,152*pp
2024 Departures: 9 Oct
*Based on Category B Oceanview Stateroom on 9 Oct 24 departure onboard Wind Surf.
8 NIGHTS - ROMANCE ON THE RIVIERAS
- Rome to Rome -
- Includes the All Inclusive Package – Wi-Fi, gratuities, and unlimited beer, wine and cocktails*
- In Cannes, the chic epicenter of the French Riviera, place your hands in the prints of international celebrities along the Alley of Fame
- Sip a cappuccino at the fabled Portofino marina and admire the Italian artistry of the designer shops, terra cotta buildings and cafes
- Overnight in Monte Carlo, where the Royal Palace and Grand Casino beckon.
- From the gateway port of Portovenere choose to see leaning Pisa, beautiful Florence, UNESCO site Cinque Terre or historic San Gimegnano or stay in town and visit the Church of St. Peter
- Relax in the calming beauty of Tuscan Archipelago National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in Portoferraio
From $7,562*pp
2024 Departures: 17 Oct
*Based on Category B Oceanview Stateroom on 17 Oct 24 departure onboard Wind Surf.
