Windstar Cruises Unveils “Quick Getaways” in Europe


Windstar Cruises has introduced “Quick Getaways,” a new collection of three- to five-night European yacht voyages launching in spring 2026. These short journeys bring together a mix of iconic cities and tucked-away ports that rarely fit into one itinerary.

With nine departure dates and five fresh itineraries, Quick Getaways take guests to places most cruises can’t— from sailing under London’s Tower Bridge, a rare thrill reserved for small ships, to sipping wine in tucked-away Collioure.

Why they work:

  • Overnight flight from the East Coast, board same day in Europe
  • Add a mini vacation to your work trip or tag it onto a longer land adventure
  • Compact itineraries that mix iconic cities with postcard-worthy hidden gems
  • The perfect taste-test of Windstar’s relaxed, yacht-style cruising
  • Pair with a longer voyage for the ultimate European sampler
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Bruges, Belgium
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Highlights of “Quick Getaway” itineraries include:

  • “A Taste of Southern France” (Three nights) – Kayak near Sète, wander Collioure and ride to the storybook citadel of Carcassonne
  • “La Dolce Vita in Italy & France” (Three nights) – Sail past seaside villages, roam Corsican markets and raise a glass in Tuscany
  • “Belgium: A Sweet Getaway” (Three nights) – Discover Bruges’ canals, snack on Belgian chocolates and admire fairytale architecture
  • “St. Malo Getaway” (Four nights) – Sail through London’s Tower Bridge, then dive into the windswept beauty of France’s northern coast, Mont-Saint-Michel, and beyond

Those booking by August 31, 2025, can benefit from special pricing, up to $200 in onboard credit per stateroom and an “All-In” package (select alcohol, gratuities, Wi-Fi) valued at $99/day per person—almost $1,400 for two on a weeklong cruise. Best of all, call first dibs on premium suites. For further savings, a “Pay Now, Save More” offer saves an extra 5 percent with booking code “PIF” when travelers pay in full at the time of booking.

Windstar also plans to offer more short European getaways in 2027. Details will be revealed when the new Europe deployment drops in September 2025.

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