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Windstar Cruises unveils first UK homeport

Windstar Cruises has revealed it will sail its first series of cruises from the UK in 2026.

The line’s 312-pasenger Star Pride will sail three short taster cruises and two longer cruises from London to the Norwegian Fjords.

Highlighted itineraries include a three-night Belgium: A Sweet Getaway cruise which will be a round trip from London HMS Belfast departing on May 12, 2026 and leading in at £1,355 per person.

A four-night St Malo Getaway voyage will operate a round trip also from London HMS Belfast from May 15, 2026 with prices upwards from £1,762 per person.

The 13-night A Bit of Belgium & Feast of Fjords will sail from May 19, 2026 and costs from £5,053 per person.

The 10-night Endless Days in Norway will leave on May 22, 2026, priced from £4,915 per person.

Prices include all meals, drinks, Wi-FI, gratuities and port fees.

Augustus Lonsdale, Windstar Cruises head of sales, said: “This is a first for Windstar and it clearly demonstrates the commitment to the UK market and our customers from both Windstar and our wider ownership group.

“After a strong 2024, and with great forward business set for 2025, this is a pivotal time for sales from this region for Windstar Cruises.

“I am sure that the taster cruises will prove very popular with both new-to-cruise and new-to-Windstar guests and will be instrumental helping us grow our business from the UK market.”

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