WindStar Group and Incentives

Crisp sails angle against a sky, blue as a dream. Teak decks warm the soles of your bare feet. A staff member, gracious yet unobtrusive, seems to magically appear with an ice-cold rum punch or an extra fluffy pillow just as you've thought of it. A perfectly prepared salmon fillet is whisked onto the linen cloth before you, followed by a heavenly crème brulèe, You toast your mutual exquisite taste in choosing this cruise, and each other. Welcome to the world of Windstar- 180 degrees from ordinary.

Windstar is the choice for those looking to entertain a group of romantics, a group of singles or a full corporate charter, all who have one thing in common- enjoying elegance and quality.
Windstar fleet of ships are located across the globe offering sailings in the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, throughout Europe and in Tahiti. With a large range of destinations available for your group, you can count on Windstar to grant your every wish, including an experience 180 degrees from ordinary.

One of the leading and more unique aspects of Windstar is that they are perfect for a full ship charter.  For corporations your ongoing commitment to staying ahead of the competition demands nothing less than excellence. Achievement deserves the ultimate escape, an intimate retreat…180º from Ordinary. What better way to extend your company's vision and identity than through "Ownership" of your environment. A Windstar Cruises full-ship charter allows the ship to become an extension of your company on the water and in each exotic port of call. Proudly display your company flag alongside Windstar's for the ultimate exposure. We are confident that the combination of Windstar modern sailing experience, casual unregimented onboard ambience, 5 star service all set in idyllic destinations creates an atmosphere to exceed expectations.

A large number of benefits are provided for those that take out full ship charters or groups on Windstar and these include gourmet dining, beginning with dinner on day 1, and ending with breakfast on the last day, invitation to the Captain's Welcome Cocktail Reception with hot and cold hors d'oeuvres, Gala evening deck barbeque dinner "Under the Stars," afternoon Beach barbeque lunch with water sports, complimentary 24-hour Room Service, all onboard entertainment and regularly scheduled activities, complimentary water sports: Snorkeling, "banana" boating, windsurfing, kayaking, sail boating, private meeting space can be arranged and exclusive tours with the assistance from our in-house shore excursion coordinators  are available. So why not take your group where the wind blows you, especially when it blows you to the most beautiful places on earth- 180 degrees from ordinary.

Windstar Cruises Group Policy

Minimum Group Numbers
At least 10 passengers (5 double occupancy cabins) travelling together on the same cruise. If less than 10 passengers travelling by final recall date (90 days before departure) that will require group to revert to individual bookings and be subject to individual costings and booking conditions.

Deposit Requirements
Deposits are due 10 (ten) days from date of each individual group passenger booking.  The amount is per the applicable Windstar brochure plus administration fee of AUD110per person.

Cancellation Requirements
We have an administration cancellation fee of AUD110 per person in addition for all bookings confirmed under deposit.

Windstar cancellation penalties apply as per applicable brochure and are not subject to negotiation. Windstar cancellation penalties are as follows
Cancellations made 90 - 60 days prior to departure  - amount of deposit
Cancellations made 59 - 30 days prior to departure - 50% of gross  brochured fare
Cancellations made 29 days or less prior to departure     - 100% of gross fare

Discounts
The group will be credited with an average cruise fare, excluding  NDA , port charges, taxes and optionals, for each 10 full fare adults booked on the group; credit applied to the 11th passenger. This is NOT an FOC. If there is a tour escort travelling with the group, they must be booked as part of the group and as part of the group space.  Deposit must be paid for this passenger to secure booking then upon finalization of group the amount of the escort allowance is applied to the tour escort booking if applicable. Third and fourth persons in a cabin do not count toward the tour conductor credit. Earned tour conductor tickets are subject to change if late cancellations occur. The tour conductor credit is in lieu of free cruise.  Credits do not include optionals, NDA, port charges or taxes.