Windstar expands itineraries in South Pacific

Windstar will expand its South Pacific cruises in 2026 and 2027 to “meet growing demand”.

The line sails in the region year-round and starting in 2026 will run shorter seven and 11-day itineraries and operate air and hotel packages.

It will sail to locations including Fiji, Tonga, the Cook Islands, Tahiti, the Society Islands, the Tuamotus and the Marquesas.

Wind Star, one of the line’s Wind Class ships which can carry 148 passengers, will also join the larger ship Star Breeze, which can carry 312, in 2027.

New itineraries for 2026 include the 15-day Flowers of the South French Polynesia, the 10 or 11-day Maori Storytellers & French Polynesian Treasures, the seven-day Tantalising Tuamotu Islands & Beautiful Bora Bora, and the 11-day Far Flung French Polynesia and Marquesas Magic.

The Stars Over Bora Bora Air and Overwater Villa package will include air and hotel options. It is a 14-day trip including Air Tahiti Nui flights roundtrip from Seattle or Los Angeles, a two-night stay in Papeete and three nights in an overwater bungalow in Bora Bora.

The seven-day Dreams of Tahiti cruise also includes a pre-night stay in an overwater bungalow in Bora Bora.

The luxury small ship line has additionally launched an early booking offer for anyone booking a 2026 South Pacific cruise. This will include complimentary all-inclusive experience, valued at $89 per day per guest, comprising Wi-Fi, unlimited wine, beer and cocktails, plus all gratuities, as well as a $100 onboard credit per stateroom.

Christopher Prelog, Windstar president, said: “Tahiti is one of my favourite destinations on the planet, and I was thrilled to expand Windstar’s itineraries in the region to the remote Marquesas Islands this year.

“These new additions are a natural progression for us, as these faraway South Pacific islands exemplify the heart of Polynesian culture. But they are extremely difficult to access, especially if you’re piecing together your own trip.

“On Windstar, you’re able to sail there easily on an all-suite ship that has no more than 312 passengers. We can go to places like Tonga and Taveuni without overwhelming the destination from a tourism, ecological, and cultural perspective, due to our small size and the great relationships we’ve built while sailing in the region over decades.”