Windstar's 2016 Voyages Include 11 New Itineraries, 30 New Ports

Windstar's three recently renovated sailing yachts carry 148 to 310 guests and cruise to 52 nations, stopping at 155 ports throughout Europe, the South Pacific, the Caribbean, Asia, South America and Central America. | Courtesy Windstar Cruises
By  Islands Staff March 12, 2015

Thinking of booking travel on Windstar Cruises next year? The cruise line has just announced its 2016 lineup of voyages. Among the highlights are a first-time sailing to San Juan, Puerto Rico, select voyages to the ABC Islands (Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao) and resumed travel to Little Bay, Montserrat.

Here's a look at Windstar's new voyages for 2016, according to the company's official announcement:

New 2016 Caribbean Voyages

San Juan & the Virgin Islands — 7 Days: Round-trip from San Juan, Puerto Rico, including Isla Culebra, Puerto Rico and Montserrat.

Gems of the Leeward Islands — 10 Days: Nine different ports round-trip from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Highlights include an overnight in Virgin Gorda, BVI.

Caribbean Hideaways — 7 Days: Sailing from San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Bridgetown, Barbados (or reverse). Highlights include Montserrat and St. Vincent & the Grenadines.

Best of the ABC Islands — 7 Days: The voyages begin in Bridgetown, Barbados, and sail to Oranjestad, Aruba (or reverse) and feature Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao.

Dutch Delights & Rainforest Retreats — 14 Days: Starting in Oranjestad, Aruba, and sailing to Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica, this 2-week voyage features a Panama Canal transit and Cartagena, Colombia.

Icons of the Dutch Caribbean — 7-8 Days: Discover all there is to love about the Dutch Caribbean: world-class diving and windsurfing, pastel-colored towns and a relaxed ambience that perfectly complements Windstar. Starting in Colon, Panama, and finishing in Philipsburg, St. Maarten (or reverse), this itinerary stops in Cartagena, Colombia; Aruba; and Bonaire.

Secrets of the Southern Caribbean — 7 Days: The voyage begins in Colon, Panama, and cruises to Oranjestad, Aruba, with stops in Colombia and the ABC Islands.

New 2016 Central America Voyages

Naturally Costa Rica — 7 Days: Highlights include a stop in Quepos to visit Manuel Antonio National Park and a visit to Nicaragua.

New 2016 Northern European Voyages

Around Iceland — 7 Days: This round-trip voyage from Reykjavik features many Icelandic gems, including an overnight in Seydisfjordur and a stop at Akureyri.

Lands of the Midnight Sun — 11 Days: Sailing from Dublin, Ireland, to Reykjavik, Iceland. Highlights include Iceland's Blue Lagoon and Molde, Norway.

New 2016 Mediterranean Voyages

Treasures of Southern Spain & Morocco — 8 Days: Sailing from Lisbon to Barcelona (or reverse), this voyage features stops in Ibiza and Tarragona, Spain.

For a full list of voyages, visit Windstar's website.

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