Inside Windstar Cruises with Gus Lonsdale | The Crew
In episode two of The Crew, Marco sits down with Gus from Windstar Cruises to explore a more intimate way of seeing the world. They look at how smaller ships, destination-focused itineraries and a relaxed onboard atmosphere shape the experience, while also discussing what sets Windstar apart from larger cruise lines.
Inside Windstar Cruises with Gus Lonsdale
Gus shares a closer look at the Windstar experience, from personal service and life onboard to the destinations its smaller ships are designed to explore. Marco also asks where the brand is heading next, what first-time guests should expect from a Windstar sailing and why a more intimate ship can transform the way you experience each port. It’s a useful introduction to a cruise line that puts destinations, atmosphere and personal service at the heart of the journey.
What makes Windstar Cruises different?
Windstar Cruises takes a more intimate approach to cruising, with smaller ships carrying far fewer guests than the world’s biggest resort-style vessels. That creates a relaxed onboard atmosphere while also allowing Windstar to visit smaller harbours, islands and ports that larger cruise ships often cannot reach.
For guests who want the destinations to play a major role in their holiday, a Windstar cruise offers a very different style of experience. The focus is less on headline attractions onboard and more on personal service, laid-back days at sea and spending meaningful time ashore.
Small ships, bigger destination experiences
One of Windstar’s biggest strengths is the flexibility that comes with sailing on smaller ships. Its itineraries can reach ports closer to historic centres, secluded islands and smaller coastal communities, making the journey feel as important as the ship itself.
That approach works particularly well in destination-rich regions such as the Mediterranean, Greek Islands, Caribbean and French Polynesia, where Windstar can combine well-known ports with places that are less frequently visited by larger ships.
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