Windstar Cruises will commemorate its 40th anniversary with two special cruises: the Aegean Sea Odyssey on October 12 aboard the Star Legend, and the Treasures of the Greek Isles on October 13 aboard the Wind Spirit.

The Star Legend and the Wind Spirit are set to meet in Kusadasi on October 16 for a celebration in Ephesus featuring live music and a five-course dinner.

“Windstar has had a remarkable 40 years in which the company has remained devoted to small-ship cruising with long-standing sailings in Tahiti, the Caribbean, and Europe,” said Windstar President Christopher Prelog. 

“Windstar has carved its own niche with upscale yachts that provide a welcoming ambiance and the luxury of space and freedom to explore scenic regions and smaller ports, but it’s truly our crew that have made our brand successful, standing the test of time with a friendly smile, remembering our past guests and greeting them by name – often with a big hug. These are the moments that have made our guests return again and again over our 40 years, and that’s what we want to focus on this anniversary – our relationships and our devoted team.”

To honor its crew, many of whom have been with the company for decades, Windstar is inviting guests to share their favorite crew stories and tag #WayBackWindstar on the company’s social media channels starting in October.

Celebrations will continue across the fleet from October 2024 to October 2025 with special events, including:

• Complimentary Ruby Anniversary cocktails at a special “40 Years of Windstar” trivia event onboard.
• Winners of the trivia event will be entered into a random drawing in December 2025 for a chance to win a cruise for two on Star Seeker’s inaugural voyage.
• Limited edition Seabags, made from recycled Wind Surf sails, are available for purchase in the ship’s shops.