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Southwest Airlines Is Launching a New Nonstop Summer Route Between Indianapolis and Puerto Rico

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Southwest Airlines is expanding its presence in the Caribbean, adding a new nonstop route between Indianapolis and San Juan, Puerto Rico, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new seasonal service will operate Saturdays from June 4 through Aug. 3, 2026, offering travellers in the Midwest a direct link to the island’s capital. The route adds an […]

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Windstar Cruises Has a New Ship Coming Just One Time to the Caribbean. Here’s What You Need to Know. 

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It’s no secret that small-ship cruises are just about the biggest thing in the Caribbean travel industry right now, as travel agents have been telling our sister publication, Caribbean Travel Advisor.  While newer boutique brands like the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection have been finding renown, the core of the market is smaller ships like Seabourn and […]

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Windstar Expanding in the Caribbean, Adding Cruises From Miami 

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Small-ship cruise line Windstar is expanding in the Caribbean, including its first-ever homeport in Miami.  The company is adding a new itinerary in the winter of 2023: Beach Fun and Sun: a Caribbean Getaway, that will feature seven days in Caribbean ports including St Maarten, Antigua, St Barth, Anguilla, Jost Van Dyke, Virgin Gorda and […]

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Windstar Cruises Is Adding an All-Inclusive Option

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One of the Caribbean’s leading small-ship cruise lines is going all-inclusive.  In a nod to the surging segment in the Caribbean travel space, Windstar announced it will be adding an all-inclusive option to its voyages.  The all-inclusive program will include unlimited wine, beer and cocktails; Wi-Fi, all gratuities; and the cruise fare.  “In an effort […]


Windstar Expanding in the Caribbean, Adding Cruises From Miami 

Cruising has returned to Antigua and Barbuda.  The first cruise ship to return to the destination was Windstar Cruises’ Sea Breeze, which called on St John’s this week.  The ship was welcomed with a water cannon salute in St John’s harbor, the booming of tugboat horns and steel pan performances by the Hells Gate Steel […]

Windstar Planning to Relaunch Caribbean Cruises

Boutique firm Windstar Cruises is relaunching its Caribbean operations, the company said this week.  The company will be resuming cruises with a vaccination requirement for all guests.  “Looking at the science behind the virus, we see consistent recommendations for wearing masks, social distancing, testing, and enhanced cleaning.  In response, Windstar developed a new Beyond Ordinary […]

Saint Lucia Set for More Cruise Calls

Saint Lucia’s relaunched cruise sector is set for a host of new calls this summer.  This week, that included calls by Celebrity Summit and Windstar Breeze, both of which berthed at Port Castries.  Saint Lucia officially reopened its borders to cruise ships at the end of last month, with more attractions opening to the public […]

Windstar Planning to Resume Caribbean Cruises in November

Boutique cruise line Windstar Cruises is planning a return to the Caribbean in November, according to the company.  While it will actually resume cruising in September with a sailing in Tahiti, its first Caribbean cruise is planned on Wind Surf for Nov. 29, 2020.  “We have taken extraordinary measures to operate our yachts safely,” said […]

Royal Caribbean Suspends Cruises Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Cruise giant Royal Caribbean has announced the suspension of its cruises in the United States for 30 days, as the major cruise lines have shut down their regional operations in the midst of the growing coronavirus pandemic. The move effectively shuts down cruises to the Caribbean region for at least the next month. “We understand […]

Windstar Cruises Continues $250M Fleet Upgrade

By the Caribbean Journal staff Windstar Cruises has announced the cutting of the first steel on the transformation project of its MS Star Legend cruise ship. The company is redesigning and upgrading the ship as part of a $250 million “Million Star Plus Initiative” that will expand and transform Windstar’s three “Star-class” ships. “This is […]

Windstar Launches “Stretching” Process on First Ship

Windstar Cruises in in the midst of a unique fleet upgrade project — it’s “stretching” three cruise ships.  The $250 million “Star Plus” Initiative will literally cut three of its ships in half and add new 84-foot midsections, effectively “stretching” them into longer, upgraded ships.  And now Windstar has officially begun stretching its first ship, Star […]

Windstar Kicks Off $250 Million Fleet Enhancement

By the Caribbean Journal staff Boutique cruise line Windstar Cruises has cut the first steel on what will be a $250 million fleetwide enhancement project. The “Star Plus” initiative will take half of its fleet and renovate each ship, including Star Breeze, Star Legend and Star Pride. The work on the first of the three […]