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Windstar Cruises Launches New Offer with Complimentary All-Inclusive Upgrade on Voyages Worldwide

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Windstar Cruises Launches New Offer with Complimentary All-Inclusive Upgrade on Voyages Worldwide
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Windstar Cruises Launches New Offer with Complimentary All-Inclusive Upgrade on Voyages Worldwide

2026-04-06 21:20 Last Updated At:21:50

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 6, 2026--

Windstar Cruises is inviting travelers to go beyond the ordinary with the launch of a new All-Inclusive offer, featuring a limited-time, complimentary All-Inclusive upgrade on voyages around the world. Available on select sailings booked between April 1, 2026 and June 30, 2026 for travel through June 30, 2027, this can’t-miss promotion includes Wi-Fi, gratuities and select unlimited cocktails, wine by the glass and beer. It’s a value of more than $1,300 on a seven-day voyage for two guests.

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The offer pairs Windstar’s small-ship experience with added value across a wide range of itineraries, from winter sailings in the Mediterranean to far-reaching journeys in Tahiti and Alaska. This makes it an especially smart time to plan ahead and experience cruising that’s 180° from Ordinary.

“With our small ships, we can take guests beyond the expected, whether that means sailing into the heart of a city, discovering lesser-known coastal towns or exploring iconic destinations in a more relaxed, uncrowded way,” says Janet Bava, chief commercial officer at Windstar Cruises. “At Windstar, we believe in giving our guests more at every turn: more access, more connection, more choice and more culinary experiences. With the complimentary All-Inclusive offer, we’re doubling down on that promise, with more included across the board, from Wi-Fi to gratuities and drinks.”

What Makes Windstar Different?

At its core, the complimentary All-Inclusive offer reflects the way Windstar approaches travel. With yachts carrying just 148 to 342 guests, the experience feels closer to a private yacht than a traditional cruise, with access to smaller ports, city centers and hidden harbors that larger ships cannot reach.

That access translates into more time in port, more flexibility and a more personalized connection to each destination. Guests might find themselves paddleboarding straight from the yacht’s Marina, joining a market visit with a local chef or staying late in port with an evening ashore. As the Official Cruise Line of the James Beard Foundation, Windstar also brings food and wine experiences on board that reflect the destinations guests are exploring. It is a style of travel built around going beyond the crowds, beyond the guidebook and beyond the expected.

Where Does Windstar Sail?

With voyages spanning multiple continents and a range of travel styles, the All-Inclusive offer is designed to appeal to both first-time Windstar guests and returning travelers. The promotion applies across all regions in Windstar’s global portfolio within the travel window, with a small number of exclusions including select specialty sailings such as the Grand Prix, Eclipse and Mystery cruises.

Highlighted regions and itineraries include:

What Does the All-Inclusive Upgrade Include?

For travelers planning ahead for sailings through June 30, 2027, the complimentary All-Inclusive offer provides a limited-time opportunity to secure preferred sailings while taking advantage of added value. The complimentary All-Inclusive upgrade applies to bookings made from April 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026 and includes:

Plan Ahead and Go Beyond the Ordinary

With a wide range of itineraries across multiple regions and travel styles, this offer provides a timely opportunity to experience Windstar’s small-ship approach to cruising, where the emphasis is on access, flexibility and a more personal way to explore the world.

To plan a small ship cruise with Windstar book online here, contact a travel advisor, reach out to Windstar Cruises by phone at 866-258-7245, or request a call by a Windstar vacation planner.

Windstar Cruises imagery here, credit to Windstar Cruises.

About Windstar Cruises:

For four decades, Windstar Cruises has been reimagining small-ship cruising with a distinctive blend of relaxed luxury and genuine connection to the world’s most captivating destinations. From its origins with motor sailing yachts tailored for upscale yet casual travel, Windstar has grown into a diverse fleet of four Star Class all-suite yachts—including its newest addition of Star Seeker in December 2025—and three Wind Class sailing yachts, offering voyages that are both intimate and inspiring. It’s highly anticipated yacht, Star Explorer, is set to debut in December 2026, expanding the fleet to eight yachts accommodating 150-350 guests. Windstar’s legendary Wind Class sailing yachts are also undergoing a meticulous two-phase redesign to be completed by 2027. Windstar yachts sail to more than 330 ports across Europe, the Caribbean, Costa Rica and the Panama Canal, Alaska, Canada and New England, Japan, the South Pacific, and Asia. Unlike most cruise lines, Windstar sails year-round in the Mediterranean and Tahiti, offering different destination experiences seasonally. Each Windstar voyage is designed to immerse guests in authentic cultural experiences, all while delivering the comfort, service, and style that define the Windstar difference.

Windstar Cruises is proud to be part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, a distinguished group of global hospitality and travel companies with a legacy spanning over a hundred years. Xanterra operates iconic national parks, including Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Glacier, and Death Valley. The Xanterra Travel Collection® is owned by The Anschutz Corporation, the ultimate owner of the Broadmoor, Sea Island, and entertainment giant AEG, Anschutz Entertainment Group.

Windstar Cruises Launches New Offer with Complimentary All-Inclusive Upgrade on Voyages Worldwide

Windstar Cruises Launches New Offer with Complimentary All-Inclusive Upgrade on Voyages Worldwide

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 6, 2026--

Leading brands, including Walmart, have signed letters of support for unspun's plan to build domestic manufacturing capacity in the U.S. using an AI-enabled 3D weaving technology designed to bring apparel manufacturing closer to consumers at a commercial scale. Supply chain partners Bethel Industries, Peckham, and PDS Ltd / GSC Link are also participating to help establish automated domestic production hubs, with initial production on the near-term horizon.

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With more than $50M in VC funding, unspun is advancing its proprietary 3D weaving technology — an AI-enabled system that produces garments directly from yarn via a highly automated process. REI has also signed a letter of support for the initiative, reinforcing broad industry demand for reshored, next-generation apparel manufacturing. unspun has equipment ready for deployment and is currently evaluating sites across multiple states.

“We are not exploring whether domestic apparel manufacturing can work. We are building it,” said Arne Arens, CEO of unspun and former Global Brand President of The North Face. “Our clients are looking for a new production model because they see the economics: manufacturing closer to the customer, responding to demand within the same season, and creating skilled American jobs in the process.”

unspun’s 3D technology weaves semi-finished garments directly from yarn in minutes, transforming dozens of traditional cut-and-sew steps into a single, automated process. The platform enables brands to produce closer to demand, reorder within the same season, and significantly reduce excess inventory — an issue that costs the industry billions each year. By shortening production timelines from months to days, 3D weaving can improve gross margins by 400–500 basis points through fewer markdowns and write-offs, while also supporting the creation of skilled manufacturing jobs in the U.S. This approach is designed to unlock domestic, demand-driven production at commercial scale as the apparel industry shifts toward next-generation manufacturing systems.

Avisnash Bhasker, Vice President, Apparel Production Development at Walmart, said, “Our customers are proud to buy apparel made in America, and the demand keeps growing. We are excited about unspun’s commitment and effort in helping rebuild domestic manufacturing capability that is faster, smarter, and designed for how customers actually shop.”

unspun is currently evaluating potential locations, infrastructure requirements, and workforce training programs as it moves toward establishing the first automated apparel manufacturing hubs in the United States powered by 3D weaving technology. The initiative represents one of the first examples of AI-enabled automation being deployed to rebuild domestic manufacturing capacity at scale.

Arens was appointed CEO in March 2026, bringing decades of experience leading global consumer brands, including The North Face and Boardriders, the parent company of Quicksilver and Billabong. His appointment signaled unspun's shift from technology development to industrial-scale deployment.

About unspun

unspun is a U.S.-founded, B Corp-certified technology company that is transforming apparel manufacturing. We achieve this through our automated 3D weaving technology. This innovative process produces semi-finished products directly from yarn, which enables localized production, shorter supply chains, and significantly reduced waste. unspun partners with global brands and manufacturers to build a more efficient and resilient apparel industry. They have been recognized internationally as a Certified B Corporation, a Fast Company Most Innovative Company, a TIME Top GreenTech Company, and more.

unspun's 3D weaving facility in California

unspun's 3D weaving facility in California

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