Windstar Cruises Honors Airline Crew with Exclusive Summer Offer and Free Cruise Giveaway

Interline-exclusive Reduced Rates and $100 Shipboard Credit Available for July & August 2025 Sailings, Plus a Chance to Win a Free Windstar Cruise

MIAMI, FL, June 9, 2025 – Windstar Cruises is rolling out the red carpet for the unsung heroes of the skies – the pilots, flight attendants, and airline crew members who make global travel possible. This summer, Windstar is offering an exclusive Interline deal to show appreciation for these dedicated professionals and give them a well-deserved break.

  

As a perk for working in the travel industry, airline employees have access to reduced rate travel called Interline through Vacations to Go, ID90, and Interline Vacations. In addition to their reduced Interline cruise fare, Windstar is gifting airline employees a bonus of $100 per person shipboard credit for a limited time for new bookings on eligible sailings from July 1 through August 31, 2025. This special offer applies to all Interline-eligible sailings during those months, giving airline employees the perfect opportunity to set sail on a well-deserved yacht-style vacation. See details on offer below.*  

 

“Before our guests ever sip champagne on deck or sail off into a stunning sunset, airline crew and employees are the ones getting them to their desired destinations – with a smile and their safety as their number one priority,” said Janet Bava, chief commercial officer at Windstar Cruises. “We see you, we appreciate you, and we hope this summer you can take a week to kick back on a Windstar yacht and maybe even win a free cruise — because you’ve more than earned a little pampering.” 

 

In July and August, Interline rates are available for sailings in Greece, the Mediterranean and Tahiti offering the choice of Polynesian beach paradise or cultural adventures in Europe. Three possible voyages include: 

 

• Dreams of Tahiti: A 7-day cruise to the Society Islands of Moorea, Bora Bora, Raiatea, Motu Mahaea and Huahine with a beach barbecue and an evening fest and fire dancing event on a motu (tiny island).

• Delphi & Meteora: Grecian Treasures Cruise Tour: A 10-day adventure combining a cruise roundtrip Athens with three nights in a hotel to explore Greece’s historic sites and scenic islands.

• Vatican & Croatian Coastlines Cruise Tour: An 11-day voyage including two nights in a hotel in Rome and an 8-day cruise between Rome and Venice visiting ports in Italy, Sicily, Montenegro and Croatia.

 

One Lucky Airline Employee to Win a Free Cruise 

In addition to the Interline savings, Windstar is hosting a social media cruise giveaway to reward one lucky airline employee with the ultimate thank-you: a free Windstar cruise.
 

How to Enter:
1. Like the giveaway post on Windstar’s official Instagram page
2. Follow @WindstarCruises
3. Tag two airline employees in the comments
4. Bonus Entry: Post a video on Instagram sharing why you’d love to sail with Windstar, tag Windstar, and make sure your profile is public 

 

Know an airline employee who deserves a getaway? Nominate them by sharing the giveaway post to your story and tagging their handle. Want to increase their odds? Post a video explaining why they deserve to win and tag both Windstar and your nominee! 

 

The Fine Print: 

• Must be an active airline employee to win

• Winner will be randomly selected on [insert date]

• Winner will ONLY be contacted via DM from Windstar’s official Instagram (@WindstarCruises)

• Must respond within one week of notification and verify airline employment to claim prize

• Winner will be announced in Windstar’s Instagram stories on [insert announcement date]

 

For full Interline details or to book, airline employees can visit their preferred Interline partner site including – VTG Interline, ID90, Interline Vacations – or others, and the offer for shipboard credit will automatically be added on qualified bookings.  

 

To plan a small ship cruise with Windstar book online here or reach out to Windstar Cruises by phone at 866-258-7245 or request a call by a Windstar vacation planner. Find more information on Windstar Cruises here.   

 

*Terms and Conditions for Interline fares:
Windstar will offer special Interline cruise only fares to airline employees that book through select agencies.  This program enables Interline agencies to immediately confirm select sailings at reduced rates.  This promotion will be strictly capacity controlled and proof of eligibility is required*. 

 

Eligibility Requirements: 

• Airline employees MUST provide proof of eligibility to the interline agency including:

• A letter by supervisor or human resources department on airline letterhead confirming employment/retirement status

• Employee number

• Copy of airline identification

• Windstar Cruises reserves the right to require travel agency to provide proof of eligibility at any time.  Failure to provide proof of eligibility will result in the agency being charged the difference between the special interline rate and the prevailing public rate, or be subject to cancellation without refund.

 

Code of Conduct: 

• Guests sailing under special Interline Fares may not disclose the program or their reduced rate to other guests. Any violation of these or other policies may result in Interline privileges being revoked at Windstar’s discretion.

 

Non-Refundable Booking: 

• Bookings made under this promotion are non-refundable.

 

Payment Terms: 

• Full payment must be received at time of booking.

 

Fares are per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement is 200% of double occupancy fares. Third person fares are the same as double occupancy rates unless otherwise noted and are subject to actual stateroom or suite availability.  Government taxes and fees are additional. No other discounts or promotions apply. Offer is for new bookings only, subject to availability, and may not be applied retroactively. Bookings are non-transferable; no name changes can be made. This offer is not combinable with any other offers. Interline fares are non-refundable. Fuel surcharges may be imposed or increased over time. Offer is capacity controlled and may be withdrawn or modified at Windstar’s discretion at any time. Information contained herein is accurate at time of publication and subject to change without notice. All terms and conditions stated on the Windstar website apply. Cruises are provided subject to the terms and conditions of the Passage Contract. Ships’ registry: Bahamas.   

 

About Windstar Cruises

For four decades, Windstar Cruises has been reimagining small-ship cruising with a distinctive blend of relaxed luxury and genuine connection to the world’s most captivating destinations. From its origins with motor sailing yachts tailored for upscale yet casual travel, Windstar has grown into a diverse fleet of three Star Class all-suite yachts and three Wind Class sailing yachts, offering voyages that are both intimate and inspiring. Two highly anticipated new yachts, Star Seeker and Star Explorer, set to debut in December 2025 and 2026, expand the fleet to eight yachts accommodating 150-350 guests. Windstar’s legendary Wind Class sailing yachts are also undergoing a meticulous two-phase redesign to be completed by 2027. Windstar yachts sail to more than 330 ports across Europe, the Caribbean, Costa Rica and the Panama Canal, Alaska, Canada and New England, Japan, the South Pacific, and Asia. Unlike most cruise lines, Windstar sails year-round in the Mediterranean and Tahiti, offering different destination experiences seasonally. Each Windstar voyage is designed to immerse guests in authentic cultural experiences, all while delivering the comfort, service, and style that define the Windstar difference.   

Windstar Cruises is proud to be part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, a distinguished group of global hospitality and travel companies with a legacy spanning over a hundred years. Xanterra operates iconic national parks, including Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Glacier, and Death Valley. The Xanterra Travel Collection® is owned by The Anschutz Corporation, the ultimate owner of the Broadmoor, Sea Island, and entertainment giant AEG, Anschutz Entertainment Group.