The Wind Spirit is back in service following a $3 million 12-day drydock in Auckland. The job included 48,960 hours of labor, according to Windstar, involving 120 contractors. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

Small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises continues to make big changes to its deployment, announcing eight new itineraries in Northern Europe and 12 new Mediterranean itineraries, bringing Windstar’s total unique itineraries in Europe for 2018 to an impressive 40. (more…)

As part of their partnership, Windstar Cruises and the James Beard Foundation will offer eight sailings this year featuring award-winning chefs from around the country. (cruisecritic.com)

Windstar Cruises confirmed the hiring of Natalie Drain as Senior Manager Purchasing for Marine Fleet Operations beginning March 31 through a prepared statement. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

Windstar Cruises announced the appointment of Graeme Cockburn as Corporate Executive Chef overseeing menu and recipe development; culinary talent retention, recruitment and training; culinary partnerships, standards and procedures, and innovations. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

Windstar Cruises President John Delaney, hosting his first-ever President’s Cruise on the Star Pride in Central America, said enhanced itineraries, expansion and Cuba are all on his agenda. (travelpulse.com)

In his new position, Steinbrunner is responsible for overseeing all aspects of shipboard product delivery on Windstar’s six vessels, including standards, procedures, enhancements, efficiencies and innovations as well as the leadership, training, coaching and collective performance of the hotel management team. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

Windstar Cruises and the venerable James Beard Foundation are building an unprecedented travel-culinary partnership in 2017. The just-announced, exclusive partnership will result in scrumptious bites at sea for cruise guests and raise awareness of the epicurean delights to be discovered in ports around the world where the leading small ship line sails. (more…)

In his new position, Tobler is responsible for overall leadership and guiding principles overseeing hotel management for the six ship fleet including food and beverage operations, revenue, product development, service standards, and employee training and development. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

Windstar Cruises announced today it has set a growth course by having appointed a vice president of human resources, a new position for the small-ship operator. In addition, the line recently hired three individuals with maritime and travel industry expertise into newly created positions to build out its Technical Operations and Deployment Departments. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

Windstar Cruises is preparing for its 2017 Europe sailing season, with 22 unique itineraries being offered between May and November on 120-plus cruises. (travelagentcentral.com)

John Delaney has been named president for Seattle-based Windstar Cruises. Delaney, formerly SVP of Global Marketing and Sales for Seabourn Cruise Line also has significant tenure with The Walt Disney Company and Holland America Line. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

Luxury cruise line Windstar Cruises announces its 2017 Voyage Collection. Known for in-depth cultural exploration, the line’s broad spectrum of worldwide cruise vacations includes two new cruises added to dozens of itineraries visiting more than 150 ports of call — including 13 new ports for 2017 — in 50 countries. (more…)

Luxury cruise line Windstar Cruises announces Star Promise, a new travel agent partner initiative unveiled at a press conference today (2 June) in Vancouver, B.C. at Cruise360, the largest and only official cruise industry conference.

Windstar Cruises has added 11 new Private Events for its 2016 Europe sailing season. Launched in 2015, Windstar’s Private Events are in-depth local experiences available in each port and exclusive to Windstar guests. (travelagentcentral.com)

Windstar Cruises has added six new individuals to its corporate operations, including a new vice president of deployment and revenue operations, vice president of accounting, director of public relations and social media, director of information technology, controller, and risk manager. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

Luxury small-ship cruise line Windstar Cruises has upped the ante on its onshore experience with the addition of 11 new “private events.” The events, which are included in the cruise fare, are more exclusive, smaller-scale tours focused on bringing passengers closer to each destination and culture. (cruisecritic.com)

Windstar Cruises, has announced the promotion of Belinda Bennett to Captain of the Wind Star. Bennett claims several firsts with her appointment including the first woman and first black to operate at the helm of a Windstar Cruises vessel since the company’s inception in 1984.

Windstar Cruises will have James Beard award-winning chefs onboard three separate 2016 culinary-themed sailings, as part of its partnership with the James Beard Foundation. (cruisecritic.com)