Themed Cruises 2021-2022 | Monaco Grand Prix Cruise

Themed Cruises

Each of Windstar’s unique themed voyages offers you intimate access to some of the world's most exclusive destinations and events. Experience the exhilaration of watching Monte Carlo’s Grand Prix from a premier grandstand seat. For the epicureans who want an expert’s tips on molecular gastronomy and recommendations on riojas in Spain, sail on a culinary-themed cruise with a James Beard Foundation chef and sommelier. These packages and voyages are custom made for exploration. Discover it all in Windstar's signature style.

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James Beard Foundation: In the Wake of the Spanish Armadas

Port to port

Oranjestad to Colón

Duration

8 Days

Bougainvillea-covered balconies, jungles teeming with wildlife ... there’s more treasure here than the Spanish ever dreamed of. Step back in time to Spain’s colonial heyday in Cartagena and Santa Marta, where museums glitter with pre-Colombian gold and jewelers display fresh-from-the-mine emeralds. Join the birds in the rainforest canopy and caimans in thick mangroves. Dine alfresco beneath a colony of stars and toast the perfect antidote to winter.

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James Beard Foundation: Southeast Canadian Explorations

Port to port

Montreal to Boston

Duration

11 Days

Quebec’s French-flavored history, Prince Edward Island’s anachronistic charm, the fusion of Acadian and Scottish cultures in Nova Scotia—each province distills its own blend of Old World and New, bucolic and urbane. Browse the shops and boulangeries along Quebec City’s picturesque Petit Champlain, the oldest street in North America. Fall under the spell of Charlottetown and Gaspe with their bright red covered bridges and Anne of Green Gables vibe, and Halifax with its lively pub culture and majestic Citadel.

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James Beard Foundation: West Coast Epicurean Extravaganza

Port to port

San Diego to Vancouver

Duration

10 Days

Ten days fly by as you take inventory of the West Coast’s most intriguing ports of call and cuisines. Small ship-only moorages in places like Portland alternate with grand dames like Seattle, San Francisco, and San Diego. Go wine tasting in Sonoma and Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Take a cable car to lunch in San Francisco’s Chinatown and taste wild California sardines at Monterey’s famous Cannery Row. From food trucks to fine dining, farmers’ markets to cooking classes that put you at the heart of the action, this is a cruise for people who have a taste for life and a thirst for adventure.

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Rome & Grand Prix of Monaco

Port to port

Barcelona to Rome

Duration

7 Days

Surrounded by glitterati on the glistening Wind Surf you fit right in; your insider’s experience at Monaco’s legendary Grand Prix, the jewel in the crown of this exceptional cruise. Visit some of the unique small ports — Portoferraio, Portofino and Portovenere and iconic cities like Rome and Monte Carlo — strolling famous promenades, shopping elite boutiques, and taking in world-renowned beaches. Then during your overnight in Monte Carlo, enjoy exclusive access to special Windstar private Grand Prix events and two days of world-class Formula One time trials and racing. It’s the ultimate expression of Windstar’s style, and open to only a very limited number of guests.

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Star Collector: Racing for the Grand Prix Along the Rivieras

Port to port

Rome to Rome

Duration

14 Days

Few Mediterranean cruises offer the unique combination of romance and racing like this Star Collector adventure from the Monaco Grand Prix in Monte Carlo to the premier yachting playgrounds. Along the way you’ll explore the art, architecture, and cultural customs and cuisines throughout Italy, Monaco, Spain and France. Taste local wines paired with homemade cheese along the Riviera coastline. Discover secluded harbors and immaculate beaches, the mystique and magic of the Rivieras best seen by small ship. Witness Saturday qualifying for the Monaco Grand Prix prior to an exclusive tour of the storied pits. After evening festivities and an overnight stay in Monte Carlo, you’ll enjoy sweeping views of the track on race day, along with a gift package that includes ear plugs, high-definition binoculars and seat cushion

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