Windstar is launching its first-ever series of Cruisetours, premiering in Asia
and Arabia. For those wanting to extend their cruise vacation with a land
experience, the Cruisetour collection allows guests to experience the wonders of
the Far East without the stress of planning the travel. Starting at $5,299
Cruisetours include: the cost of the cruise, flights to the Cruisetour city,
accommodations in a luxury hotel, excursions with an expert guide in each new
city, select meals, and transfers.
Guests who book by August 29, 2014 will receive up to a $1,000 airfare credit per person, free hotel and transfers on arrival, a complimentary exclusive Private Event on the voyage crafted solely for Windstar guests, and savings of up to 50% of the cruise fare.
“We’ve applied our philosophy of exploring hidden harbors and secluded coves to our land experiences, handpicking the best excursions to taste the local culture,” said Hans Birkholz, Windstar Cruises’ chief executive officer. “Our Cruisetours take care of all the logistics, so our guests can truly relax and enjoy the destination at hand in exclusive Windstar style, both on land and at sea.”
Singapore, the Malay Peninsula, & Myanmar Cruisetour
Guests who book by August 29, 2014 will receive up to a $1,000 airfare credit per person, free hotel and transfers on arrival, a complimentary exclusive Private Event on the voyage crafted solely for Windstar guests, and savings of up to 50% of the cruise fare.
“We’ve applied our philosophy of exploring hidden harbors and secluded coves to our land experiences, handpicking the best excursions to taste the local culture,” said Hans Birkholz, Windstar Cruises’ chief executive officer. “Our Cruisetours take care of all the logistics, so our guests can truly relax and enjoy the destination at hand in exclusive Windstar style, both on land and at sea.”
Singapore, the Malay Peninsula, & Myanmar Cruisetour
- Cruisetour Experience: Travel to a world long closed to western eyes to enjoy the mystical beauty of Myanmar on this 4-day journey. Guests will visit Yangon and Bangan to explore one of the world’s most revered UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Bagan Archaeological Zone. Highlights include a trip to Phwar Saw Village where locals welcome participants into their homes and share cooking secrets, using the market’s fresh ingredients.
- Cruise: Singapore & the Malay Peninsula, 10-day round trip voyage from Singapore
- Hotels: 5-Star Sule Shangri-La and 5-star Bagan Lodge
- Special Tip: For a limited time receive a FREE hot air balloon ride in Bagan.
- Cruisetour Experience: Journey to the ancient temples in Cambodia on this 3-day excursion. Guests will start in Siem Ream, with visits to Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Tonle Sap Lake, and Les Artisans d’Angkor. Highlights include a traditional Cambodian feast with a cultural dance performance and a guided tour on board a small shaded vessel moving between floating homes and small fish farms.
- Cruise: Southeast Asia Unveiled, a 10-day voyage from Hong Kong to Ho Chi Minh City.
- Hotels: Le Meridien Angkor in Siem Reap and Caravelle Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
- Special tip: The Angkor Wat Cruistour can be booked either pre- or post- cruise.
- Cruisetour Experience: Explore the ancient city of Cairo on this 5-day excursion. Guests will leave the ship in Luxor before traveling to Cairo to tour the ancient Pyramids of Giza and the mysterious Sphinx. Local highlights include a tour of the Solar Boat, the ritual vessel believed to provide transport for the Pharoah’s soul to the afterlife, as well as a camel ride through the desert.
- Cruise: Wonders of Arabia, a 6-day voyage from Athens to Safaga
- Hotels: Hilton Luxor, and 5-Star Mena House Hotel in Giza
- Special tip: Join Windstar CEO Hans Birkholz as he hosts this Wonders of Arabia voyage.
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