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GreatLakesCruises.com is a sales agent for every cruise line that operates on the Great Lakes.
Windstar Cruises was founded in 1984 to resounding success. It released a number of ships in the following years before being purchased by Holland Cruise Line. Later on it was purchased by Xanterra Parks & Resorts, Inc, which is still the parent company today. Under Xanterra, the Windstar cruise line has grown to become one of the world’s best small ship experiences — even going so far as to win awards from travel publications like Condé Nast.
The cruise company is still continuously growing its line, introducing more ships to take their branded experience all over the globe. Windstar’s Great Lakes and New England cruise itineraries, beginning in 2014 with the launch of the Star Pride, are already one of our most sought-after cruises. With all that Windstar puts into their cruising experiences, you’ll feel like you’re on your own private yacht.
The Pride Star returned in 2021 with an extensive makeover. After only entering into service in 2014, the ship has undergone renovations as part of their $250 Million Star Plus Initiative to provide more of what guests would like best on board. They’ve updated the Star Pride so that every room is a suite. In addition, Windstar Cruises has added new public areas, including two new dining venues, a spa, infinity pool, and fitness area. Every suite on board the Star Pride has ocean views and over 277 square feet of comfort. In the present, this beautiful cruise ship continues to proudly cruise the Great Lakes.
Star Pride is the perfect ship to watch the world sail by from the comfort of your own suite. This is one of the largest ships offered for Great Lakes cruises. Despite this, the ship is still relatively small, carrying 312 guests. Because of this low number, service is impeccable . After her renovation, the Star Pride still tucks into small ports and narrow waterways along the US and Canadian coasts. We can’t wait to welcome you onboard for your next 180° from ordinary adventure onboard the Star Pride!
When sailing through the US & Canada with Windstar, you’ll be visiting excursion after excursion. You’re bound to get hungry, but this cruise line comes prepared. On your cruise with Windstar, every meal is included. This ensures you never have to worry about finding somewhere to eat in a city — unless you want to, of course — and always have something great to look forward to when returning to the ship.
In addition, you’ll get to choose between two world-class eateries on board Windstar’s cruise ships. As part of their upgrade initiative, they’ve collaborated with renowned chefs to launch on board restaurants that rival even the best of dining establishments.
This new concept from multi-Michelin starred chef, Anthony Sasso, is an experience that takes you to Spain in every bite. With rich flavors and ingredients sourced at each port your ship stops in, this high-end experience can’t be recommended enough while on board the Star Pride.
On each Windstar Cruise, you’ll find a host of amenities that almost make it feel like you’ve never left home. On their North America-cruising Star Pride, you can expect all the following amenities. Each of these is included with the price of your cruise, so you won’t have to worry about unforeseen costs. Here, we’ve listed all of Windstar’s amenities, in-room and on the ship.
Over the years, the Great Lakes region has come to feel like a close personal friend to us, and we’re happy to introduce you.
On board your Windstar North America cruise, you’ll have a host of features included with the cost of your ship fare. Here, we list all of Windstar’s additional inclusions:
Fares do not include airfare, transportation to and from the ship, optional Pre and Post Hotel accommodations, optional shore excursions, port charges, fees or gratuities. A fuel surcharge may be charged for cruises that have not yet sailed. In addition, a Windstar cruises beverage package is available upon request for unlimited cocktails and alcoholic beverages. Internet packages are also available for purchase through our cruise experts or on your ship, at the Windstar front desk.
Each Windstar Star Pride cruise features an optional All-Inclusive Upgrade, that includes unlimited Wi-Fi, beer, wine, and cocktails, and covers the cost of gratuities for as little as $79 per person, per day.
Departing From:
Ports of Call:
Montreal, QC • Quebec City, QC • Gaspe, QC • Cap aux Meules, QC • Louisbourg, NS • Halifax, NS • Lunenburg, NS • Portland, ME • Bar Harbor, ME • Boston, MA
Rate starts at
Day 1 | Montreal, QC
Day 2 | Quebec City, QC
Day 3 | Quebec City, QC
Day 4 | Sailing the St. Lawrence River
Day 5 | Gaspe, QC
Day 6 | Cap-aux-Meules, QC
Day 7 | Louisbourg, Cape Breton Island, NS
Day 8 | Halifax, NS
Day 9 | Lunenburg, NS
Day 10 | Bar Harbor, ME
Day 11 | Portland, ME
Day 12 | Boston, MA
Departing From:
Ports of Call:
Boston, MA · Bar Harbor, ME · Lunenburg, NS · Halifax, NS · Louisbourg, NS · Cap-aux-Meules, QC · Gaspe, QC · Saguenay, QC · Quebec City, QC · Montreal, QC
Rate starts at
Day 1 | Boston, MA
Day 2 | Bar Harbor, ME
Day 3 | Lunenburg, NS
Day 4 | Halifax, NS
Day 5 | Louisbourg, NS
Day 6 | Cap-aux-Meules, QC
Day 7 | Gaspe, QC
Day 8 | Sailing the St. Lawrence River
Day 9 | Saguenay, QC
Day 10 | Quebec City, QC
Day 11 | Quebec City, QC
Day 12 | Montreal, QC
Day 1 | Montreal, QC
Day 2 | Quebec City, QC
Day 3 | Quebec City, QC
Day 4 | Sailing the St. Lawrence River
Day 5 | Gaspe, QC
Day 6 | Cap-aux-Meules, QC
Day 7 | Louisbourg, Cape Breton Island, NS
Day 8 | Halifax, NS
Day 9 | Lunenburg, NS
Day 10 | Bar Harbor, ME
Day 11 | Portland, ME
Day 12 | Boston, MA
