Cruise Line Provides Shorter Cruises in Europe for 2026

Windstar Cruises has added shorter cruises in Europe that may launch within the spring of 2026.

These new three- to five-day cruises in Europe will happen throughout 9 departure dates throughout 5 new itineraries.

The cruise line stated that these new cruises are excellent for many who need to squeeze in additional however are restricted on trip time.

Friends will board an in a single day flight to Europe and board the ship after they land. These compact itineraries combine iconic cities with postcard-worthy hidden gems.

A number of of those new cruises are:

• A Style of Southern France (3 nights) – Kayak close to Sète, wander Collioure, and experience to the storybook citadel of Carcassonne.
• La Dolce Vita in Italy & France (3 nights) – Sail previous seaside villages, roam Corsican markets, and lift a glass in Tuscany.
• Belgium: A Candy Getaway (3 nights) – Uncover Bruges’ canals, snack on Belgian sweets, and admire fairytale structure.
• St. Malo Getaway (4 nights) – Sail by London’s Tower Bridge, then dive into the windswept fantastic thing about France’s northern coast, Mont St. Michel, and past.

Windstar Cruises director of itinerary planning Jess Peterson gave the next assertion about these new brief cruises:

“These new sailings are designed for spontaneity and ease. They’re the right solution to expertise the Windstar fashion of journey—particularly if you happen to’re already touring for work or play in Europe.

“With in a single day flights from the East Coast, you may be crusing beneath the Tower Bridge or sipping wine in Southern France with minimal jet lag and no time wasted.”

The cruise line stated that they are going to supply extra brief itineraries in 2027 and they are going to be introduced subsequent month.

Windstar Cruises is providing a particular if you happen to e-book by August 31, 2025. You’ll obtain as much as $200 in onboard credit score per stateroom and an All-In package deal (choose alcohol, gratuities, Wi-Fi) valued at $99/day per particular person – nearly $1,400 for 2 on a weeklong cruise.