Cruising is not just about travel, it’s about creating experiences that resonate with the Mind, Body and Spirit. With port-intensive itineraries, iconic destinations, exceptional service and an innovative culinary programme, every moment on board ship is an opportunity for discovery and delight.
In line with the trend of kicking off the new year with a health and wellness focus, Windstar Cruises has announced new wellness-themed cruises for 2025. Called the Mind, Body & Spirit Collection, it’s designed for travellers interested in embracing a holistic approach to transforming their lives. These select cruises combine immersive travel experiences, mindfulness, exercise and healthy diet options.
Health and wellness focus
Travellers who are embarking on a new healthy journey or wanting to continue their current path while on holiday have a new, seamless option available to book. Just in time for their New Year’s resolutions. Available on four diverse itineraries throughout the year they feature iconic destinations. Such as Panama Canal, Rome, Bermuda and Lisbon.
The new wellness cruises will offer guests travel experiences and amenities that combine the beauty and adventure of stunning global destinations with enriching new programmes focused on health and well-being. All specialised additions to the small ship cruise line’s existing wellness-focused programming and menus.
Debbie Dixon
Featuring special guest Debbie Dixon. Debbie is a life coach, author and healer. She has worked in the health and wellness industry for almost three decades. Windstar’s new dedicated wellness cruises will include daily offerings of meditation, breath work and yoga. Along with daily inspirational and transformational talks focusing on mental, physical and spiritual health.
A pop-up bar featuring a complimentary menu of elixirs is intended to improve the mind and body. It offers heart healthy food options with vegan and vegetarian meals and morning juice cleanses. Plus, the opportunity for private sessions with Debbie Dixon.
Four sailings
Windstar’s new Mind, Body and Spirit Collection cruises are available on four sailings throughout the world in 2025:
Star Pride: Feb 8 to 15: Panama Canal, Colombia and San Blas
Legend: Feb 23 to March 2: Europe’s Winter Riviera
Star Pride: Oct 19 to 26: Bermuda Bliss
Wind Spirit: Nov 4 to 18: Ocean Crossing
These dedicated theme cruises will allow guests to nurture their mind body and spirit while experiencing some of the world’s most beautiful destinations with like-minded travellers. Wellness cruises build upon the company’s commitment to guest well-being and offer transformative experiences that blend travel, wellness and adventure.
For travellers incorporating health and wellness into their lives, a cruise holiday can offer the benefit of connecting guests to a new and exciting destination to explore ashore while also offering shipboard retreat space to relax and reconnect with their companion.
Guests have complimentary use of the ships’ fitness facility, whirlpools and sauna. A full-service spa offers a wide range of treatments from massages, body treatments. And acupuncture to a curated list of treatments featuring locally sourced ingredients in each region. Star Class ships additionally offer guests the complimentary use of heated loungers, a relaxation room and steam room. These are all located in WorldSpa by Windstar.
Pick Your Perk
The new wellness cruises are part of the line’s popular Pick Your Perk savings offer available for booking now through 31st March 31, 2025, on most sailings through June 2026.
Pick Your Perk options include one free hotel night (which can be used pre- or post-cruise). OR up to $1,000 onboard credit which can be used for Windstar’s shore excursions and adventures, spa services, or even special celebratory cocktails. Premium suite guests are afforded a third option – an upgrade to the All-Inclusive Fare (valued at £81 per guest per day) which includes unlimited alcohol, Wi-Fi, and all gratuities.