Windstar Cruises, recognized for luxury ships that can reach where larger ships cannot, announced Arabia an addition to their upcoming 2023/2024 schedule. This is the first time Windstar has offered cruise itineraries to the Red Sea and Persian Gulf.
Christopher Prelog, President of Windstar Cruises, had this to say, “With impressive UNESCO sights, beautiful beaches and wildlife, top-rated golf courses, amazing snorkeling and diving, and of course, great shopping, Windstar is excited to introduce our guests to the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf with new itineraries in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Qatar,”
The Wind class sailing yachts for this schedule include the Wind Star, 148 guests; the Wind Spirit, also 148 guests; and the Wind Surf, 342 guests. Also sailing these routes are the Star Plus Class all-suite yachts like the Star Breeze, Star Pride, and Star Legend… all carrying 312 guests.
The Star Legend leads the way for the November, 2023, start. Itineraries for this ship, and more, include:
- Wonders of Arabia, 18 days, sailing from Athens to Dubai with stops in Egypt and Jordan, including Luxor and Oman.
- Sparkling Sands & Cities of the Persian Gulf, 10 days, sailing from Dubai to Muscat, Oman. This includes stopovers in the cities of Doha, Abu Dhabi, Fujairah, Khasab, and the island of Sir Bani Yas.
- Arabian Nights & Egyptian Days, 9 days, sails from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Aqaba, Jordan. Stops include Sharm el-Sheikh, Safaga, Luxor, and the resort ports of Ain Sokhna and Hurghada.
- Red Sea Revelries via the Suez Canal, 12 days, travels from Jeddah to Athens, with stops in Luxor, Ain Sokhna, Egypt while making its way through the Suez Canal.
