Friday, 22 November 2024

Windstar introduces online B2C booking capability

by Rose White

Windstar Cruises has launched a new online booking engine on its website, streamlining the cruise planning process for guests and travel advisor partners to easily lock in their cruise date, destination, excursions, and hotels.

Travellers can now create a ‘MyWindstar’ account where they can shop for cruises, add on the cruise line’s $99 All-Inclusive package, select hotels and available excursions, and finalise bookings—all from the convenience of their own devices.

Online booking was previously only available to travel advisors through TravelAdvisor Hub. The new MyWindstar platform allows consumers to seamlessly navigate through available itineraries, accommodations, and offerings with detailed descriptions and photos to help guide the planning and booking process. Users booking through a travel advisor have online functions to view their itinerary and can add select elements to the reservation such as shore excursions and special requests.

A screenshot of Windstar Cruises’ new consumer facing booking platform, powered by Seaware

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“Windstar Cruises is committed to enhancing the travel experience for our guests from start to finish,” said Janet Bava, Windstar’s Chief Commercial Officer.

“By expanding our booking options, we’re ensuring that every guest can plan their cruise in the way that’s most convenient for them—whether they prefer the ease of online booking, the connection of working with a trusted travel advisor, or the personalised service from our Vacation Planning team.”

For Black Friday and Cyber Monday (18 November – 2 December 2024), website users can take advantage of reduced deposits of US$300 per guest to secure their cruise date on top of the line’s popular Pick Your Perk offer.

Available for booking now through 31 March 2025, on sailings through June 2026, “Pick Your Perk” options include: one free hotel night (which can be used pre- or post-cruise) OR up to US$1,000 onboard credit, which can be used for Windstar’s award-winning shore excursions and adventures, spa services, or even special celebratory cocktails.

Premium suite guests are afforded a third option – an upgrade to the All-Inclusive Fare (valued at US$99/day) which includes unlimited alcohol, Wi-Fi, and all gratuities.

View Windstar’s new online booking system here.

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