Windstar Cruises Opens Bookings for 2028 Tahiti Season

Windstar Cruises has opened bookings for its 2028 French Polynesia season, giving travellers the chance to explore Tahiti and the broader South Pacific using either an all-suite motor yacht or a classic sailing yacht. With Star Breeze and Wind Star operating year-round, there will be 14 itineraries and 109 departures across Tahiti, the Tuamotus, Marquesas, Cook Islands, and Fiji, continuing almost 40 years of small-ship sailing in the region.

Two Yachts, One Iconic Destination

In 2028, Windstar will have two yachts based full-time in French Polynesia:

• Star Breeze: An all-suite, 312-guest motor yacht that typically operates lengthier, more comprehensive itineraries connecting Tahiti with the Tuamotus, Marquesas, Cook Islands, and Fiji.
• Wind Star: A 148-guest, four-masted sailing yacht primarily focused on the seven-night Dreams of Tahiti voyage, which is Windstar’s signature Society Islands itinerary.

Across both yachts, the 2028 program will present 14 different itineraries, ranging from week-long island-hops to extended, multi-nation journeys. Many of these can be combined into Star Collector sailings for more expansive South Pacific adventures.

Early Booking Offer: Why Book 2028 Tahiti Now

Windstar encourages travellers to plan ahead with a limited-time Early Booking Offer on voyages to French Polynesia for 2028, available until May 31, 2026. This promotion benefits early bookers with:

• Best selection: Secure preferred sailing dates, itineraries, and stateroom categories.
• More savings: A further 5% discount for guests who pay in full.
• Enhanced journeys: Package options including Cruise + Air + Hotel from Los Angeles and overwater bungalow stays in Moorea and Bora Bora, which often sell out early.

As voyages start to become fully booked, fares are expected to increase, making early commitment the best strategy to secure value on these unique Tahiti cruises.

2028 French Polynesia Itineraries: Highlights

• Dreams of Tahiti (7 nights): A round trip from Papeete, visiting Tahiti, Moorea, Bora Bora, Raiatea, and Huahine, featuring an overnight in Bora Bora and two private beach days.
• Māori Storytellers & French Polynesian Treasures (10 nights): Combines the Society Islands and the Cook Islands, offering jet-skiing in Raiatea and local cooking experiences in Aitutaki.
• Tahiti & the Tuamotu Islands (10 or 11 nights): Connects the Society Islands with remote Tuamotu atolls, highlighted by the UNESCO-designated Fakarava, known for fantastic snorkeling and diving.
• Far Flung French Polynesia & Marquesas Magic (11 nights): Visits the Marquesas, showcasing volcanic landscapes and cultural sites on Nuku Hiva and Fatu Hiva.
• Flowers of the South Pacific (13 nights): Links Fiji, Tonga, Cook Islands, and French Polynesia, including overnight stays in Bora Bora.
• Tahitian Treasures & Magnificent Marquesas (14 nights): The most immersive itinerary covering the Society Islands, Tuamotus, and Marquesas.

Why Windstar Is Perfect for Tahiti

Windstar offers yacht-style cruising designed for locales like French Polynesia, where smaller ships access intimate ports and hidden lagoons unreachable by larger vessels. Highlights onboard include:

• Tahitian cultural ambassadors providing workshops in ukulele, Tahitian language, and storytelling.
• Demonstrations by Tihoti, a renowned tattoo master and historian.
• The Destination Discovery Event: Fire & Story experience in Bora Bora, featuring Polynesian entertainment and local culinary delights.

As the Official Cruise Line of the James Beard Foundation, Windstar features destination-focused cuisine prepared by chefs associated with the James Beard Foundation, using local and sustainable ingredients.

Included in the fare are all meals, non-alcoholic beverages, specialty coffees, room service, and a champagne welcome, combining a private yacht experience with the perks of a small cruise ship.

How to Book Windstar’s 2028 Tahiti Voyages

The Early Booking Offer is available until May 31, 2026. Interested travellers can:

• Explore itineraries and offers on Windstar’s website.
• Book through Windstar’s reservations portal.
• Consult a trusted travel advisor or visit Windstar’s website.