Windstar Cruises will increase its focus on the UK in 2026. It will offer three short taster cruises and two longer cruises sailing from near HMS Belfast in London.
The three and four-night taster cruises will take place on the 312-guest all-suite motor yacht Star Pride. They are being pitched as an introduction to cruising and ideal for anyone looking for a quick holiday or as an incentive for businesses and groups.
The cruises sailing from London will pass below Tower Bridge. Prices include all meals and drinks, Wi-Fi, gratuities and port fees.
Departing on May 12 and 19, 2026, the three-night Belgium: A Sweet Getaway cruise round trip, takes in Bruges and Antwerp and is priced from £1,355 per person.
The four-night St Malo Getaway cruise round trip to St Malo and Mont St Michel in France departs on May 15, 2026, includes a full day at sea on Star Pride and is priced from £1,762 per person.
A Bite of Belgium & Feast of Fjords is a 13-night cruise travels to Belgium, the Norwegian Fjords and finishes in Edinburgh. Calls in Norway include Alesund and Trondheim. It departs on May 19, 2026, and is priced from £5,053 per person.
The 10-night Endless Days in Norway cruise departs on May 22, 2026, and starts with a day at sea before arriving in Alesund, Norway. It continues to Romsdalfjord in Andalsnes, Nordfjord near Olden and Trondheim Fjord, where guests can embark on outdoor adventures such as glacier exploration, kayaking and scenic train rides. The cruise finishes in Edinburgh and is priced from £4,915 per person.
Augustus Lonsdale, Head of Sales at Windstar Cruises, said: “I’m really excited that Star Pride will be homeporting in my home town of London in 2026. This is a first for Windstar and it clearly demonstrates the commitment to the UK market and our customers from both Windstar and our wider ownership group. After a strong 2024, and with great forward business set for 2025, this is a pivotal time for sales from this region for Windstar Cruises.”
For reservations and enquiries call Windstar’s UK General Sales Agent on 0800 008 6682.
