Visit the 3 Americas With our US Coastal Small Ship Cruises

U.S. Coastals

Storied Surf of the Pacific to the Metropolitan Cities of the Atlantic

A land of contrasts. Vast geographical diversity. Distinct cultures within a culture. America’s two coasts could not be more different. From a small ship moorage in Sausalito to the bustling metropolis of Manhattan, join Windstar to experience the very essence of what makes the U.S. so unique. Explore the hotbed of American culture along the Eastern seaboard with the world’s most iconic skyline in New York, the rich history of Philadelphia, and the unmistakable Southern charm of Charleston. Discover the best of the wild West Coast known for its rugged natural beauty, laid back lifestyle and emerging food and wine scene as you visit the charismatic Northwest cities of Seattle and Portland, the marvels of San Francisco, and San Diego, the heart of Southern California surf culture.

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Baja Blue Water & Treasures on the Sea of Cortez

Port to port

San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

Duration

10 Days

Vibrant colors, marine wildlife, and chilled cocktails are festive hallmarks throughout this 10-day cruise from San Diego to vibrant ports and lesser-known destinations along Mexico’s Pacific coastline. Roar across beige desert sands on ATVs and into the shadows of cocoa-hued, serrated mountain ridgelines, or snorkel beyond Chilano Bay’s surf near Cabo San Lucas during an overnight stay. Tread water amid gentle whale sharks near La Paz. Climb between red rocks and turquoise water pools in Tabor Canyon, or swim and snorkel near the Coronado Island sea lions of Loreto. Sip local red wine and nibble on artisan cheese within view of the Sierra Madres and take in a delicious meal of cheese quesadillas and chilled margaritas.

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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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Jungles & Jewels of the Central American Coast

Port to port

Miami to Miami

Duration

10 Days

Beaches, jungles and amazingly blue waters beckon during this 10-day cruise that crosses the Caribbean from Florida and explores the warm coastlines and jungles of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Belize. Wander among the historic furnishings of the Truman Little White House in Key West, Florida or track down one of the many friendly 6-toed descendants of Ernest Hemingway’s cats. Seek out crocodiles, flamingos, iguanas, and pelicans near the shores of the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve near Costa Maya, Mexico, or venture deeper into the coastal jungle to catch a glimpse of howler monkeys, toucans or even a reclusive puma or jaguar. Swim with dolphins and snorkel with vibrant tropical fish in the protected island waters of Roatan, Honduras, a scenic stop along the massive Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. Relax on Playa del Carmen’s extraordinary beaches with fruity cocktails and jicama fries, or dive deep among brilliant underwater caverns during an overnight stay in Cozumel, Mexico.

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Southeast Canadian Explorations

Port to port

Montreal to Boston

Duration

11 Days

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Star Collector: Tahitian Lagoons & Mexican Beaches: A South Pacific Crossing

Port to port

Papeete to Puerto Vallarta

Duration

23 Days

Indulge in spectacular South Pacific sunsets as you visit tropical Tahitian rainforests and the sundrenched shores of California and Mexico during this unforgettable 23-day transpacific crossing with overnight port stays in Loreto and Cabo San Lucas. Savor misty, memorable moments exploring Tahitian lagoons and a 12-day sailing across warm South Pacific waters between Tahiti and bustling San Diego. Wander Balboa Park, dine on fresh and trendy California-style fusion cuisine, and get close to diverse wildlife at the world famous San Diego Zoo. Spend more time swimming with dolphins or relaxing on warm sandy beaches during an overnight stay in Cabo San Lucas. Snorkel above coral and bright angelfish near the white-sand beaches of San Rafaelito on the marine-life rich Sea of Cortez outside La Paz. Wander the weathered stone corridors of San Francisco Javier, a mission built in the mid-1700s that remained the best preserved on the Pacific Coast, then sample spicy and delightful culinary spreads of flautas, tacos filled with carnitas, and other authentic Mexican dishes.

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