Set sail with the official cruise line of the James Beard Foundation.
These voyages are every foodie's dream. From unique landfalls at historic sites and boutique cruising with fewer than 350 guests to dishes prepared by influential chefs, these sailings are a bucket list item.
Start the best of Windstar and add incredible cooking. Itineraries are port-intensive including exclusive land falls reachable with Windstar's small ships. On top of the Windstar way, guests will learn to cook with fresh local ingredients. They will go on market tours, taste local specialties, and dine on perfectly paired meals. Each James Beard Foundation Culinary Cruise features: Hosted dinner with a James Beard Foundation Chef, including wine pairings and demonstrations by the Chef.
Windstar Cruises and the James Beard Foundation have partnered to create the ideal culinary sailings. With this program, Windstar works with the James Beard Foundation to bring together some of the most talented chefs and sommeliers onboard. With nightly dishes from featured chefs, beverage experts, chef demos, and market tours these sailings are a foodie's dream.
Featured Sailing: Oranjestad to Colón
James Beard Foundation: In the Wake of The Spanish Armadas
From Bouganvillea covered balconies to jungles teeming with wildlife there is more treasure in this region than the Spanish dreamed possible. Guests will step back in time to Spain's colonial heyday in Cartagena and Santa Marta, where museums glitter with pre-Colombian gold and jewelers display local emeralds. Join the birds in the rainforest canopy and caimans in local mangroves. Dine alfresco beneath the stars and toast the perfect antidote to winter.
Featured Chef: Jennifer HillBooker
On this voyage, foodies will enjoy the dishes of Chef Jennifer Hill Booker. Her Southern culinary heritage and jer classic french training create unique cuisine-- Modern Southern Healthy Cuisine with a French Accent. Her cooking style incorporates the traditional use of seasonal ingredients all while maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Featured Ports
Oranjestad
Known for having some of the best beaches in the Caribbean, this Dutch port emphasizes relaxation. Spend the day playing dominos at a beachside table or walk the town in search of your favorite carved door.
Santa Marta
Romantic Santa Marta has it all. Colombia's oldest city, this port features gentle bays, beaches, and the highest mountain range in the world.
Cartagena
A major port for Spanish traders, Cartagena is surrounded by 400-year-old walls. From churches and fortresses to restored colonial mansions this town is full of hidden treasures. Outside the city's walls, guests can climb Castillo de San Felipe and investigate hidden tunnels.
Bocas del Toro, Bastimentos Island
Visited by Columbus in 1502 then developed in the 20th century by the United Fruit Company with colorful, Caribbean-style houses. This friendly community will make guests feel right at home. Filled with beaches, national parks, and banana plantations this island will be home to many unforgettable adventures.
Puerto Limón
As the most important port of Costa Rica, Puerto Limón has a long history dating back to 1502. Used initially for exporting bananas and grains, Puerto Limón is now known for its cashews and unique architecture. The area is full of amazing national parks, pristine beaches, and fun surf.
Colón
Explore the inner workings of the Panama Canal, head into the jungle to meet with Embera Indians, or take an aerial tram ride through the rainforest canopy.
About the Ship
On any day, the 342-guest flagship, Wind Surf, the world’s largest sailing ship, draws admiring glances as she glides majestically into port with her tall sails billowing. And her beauty is far more than skin deep. During their cruise, you will find the perfect setting for ‘making an entrance’ in the beautiful reception area – and, appropriately, that’s only the beginning.
Pick Your Perk
Pick Your Perk includes your choice of the type of savings package that works best for you. Whether you choose Windstar's Cruise Only fares or their All-Inclusive fares featuring unlimited Wi-Fi, beer, wine, cocktails, and gratuities — or whether you choose either an Onboard Credit or free Easy Stays - hotel nights with extras — your opportunity for savings is nearly as abundant as Windstar’s list of destinations.
Book Before February 28, 2022, and Choose between:
- Up to $1000 onboard credit
- Or two free Windstar Easy Stays nights including:
- with hand-selected rooms in premium hotels
- transfers between your yacht and the hotel
- free unlimited Wi-Fi
- gourmet sit-down breakfast
- resort fees and taxes
Guests Can also enjoy
- $150 onboard credit when booking on Virtuoso National Account Dates
- reduced deposits on all upcoming voyages
- double onboard credit for Yacht Club Members and their friends
- $200 additional onboard credit for referring a friend
About Windstar
The Windstar experience is 180° from ordinary. With only 148 to 342 guests onboard, you’ll feel like you’re sailing on your private yacht with friends. Our unpretentious ambiance fosters genuine connections and lifelong relationships with other savvy travelers. Our crew members greet you by name and know what you need before you do. You’ll get more freedom to chart your course, whether that’s spending the afternoon snorkeling off the yacht’s Watersports Platform, or shopping with the yacht’s chef for fresh local ingredients that you’ll later enjoy while dining alfresco back on board.
