Windstar Opens 2028 Tahiti Season With Two Boutique Yachts

Windstar Cruises has opened bookings for its 2028 French Polynesia season, giving travellers the choice of exploring Tahiti and the wider South Pacific on either an all‑suite motor yacht or a classic sailing yacht. With Star Breeze and Wind Star deployed year‑round, the line will operate 14 itineraries and 109 departures across Tahiti, the Tuamotus, the Marquesas, the Cook Islands and Fiji, continuing nearly 40 years of small‑ship sailing in the region. Two Yachts, One Iconic Destination

In 2028, Windstar will base two yachts year‑round in French Polynesia:

• Star Breeze – An all‑suite, 312‑guest motor yacht, often operating the longer, more wide‑ranging itineraries that link Tahiti with the Tuamotus, Marquesas, Cook Islands and Fiji.
• Wind Star – A 148‑guest, four‑masted sailing yacht dedicated primarily to the seven‑night Dreams of Tahiti voyage, Windstar’s signature Society Islands itinerary.

Across both yachts, the 2028 program features 14 different itineraries, from week‑long island‑hopping to extended, multi‑country journeys, many of which can be combined into Star Collector sailings for longer South Pacific adventures.

Early Booking Offer: Why Book 2028 Tahiti Now

Windstar is encouraging travellers to plan ahead with a limited‑time Early Booking Offer on 2028 French Polynesia voyages, available through 31 May 2026. This promotion rewards early reservations with:

• Best selection – Early bookers can secure preferred sailing dates, itineraries and stateroom categories on these high‑demand, small‑ship departures.
• More savings – Guests who pay in full at booking can receive an additional 5% discount through the “Pay Now, Save More” promotion, on top of Early Booking Offer fares.
• Enhanced journeys – Travellers can add Cruise + Air + Hotel packages from Los Angeles, as well as coveted overwater bungalow stays in Moorea and Bora Bora—both of which often sell out far in advance.

As voyages begin to fill, fares are expected to rise, making early commitment the best way to lock in value on these boutique Tahiti cruises.

2028 French Polynesia Itineraries: Highlights

Windstar’s 2028 season spans a mix of classic favourites and more far‑flung routes:

• Dreams of Tahiti (7 nights) – Round‑trip Papeete, visiting Tahiti, Moorea, Bora Bora, Raiatea and Huahine, including an overnight in Bora Bora and two private‑motu beach days.
• Māori Storytellers & French Polynesian Treasures (10 nights) – Combines the Society Islands with the Cook Islands, with jet‑skiing in Raiatea, local cuisine in Aitutaki and encounters with Māori culture and traditions.
• Tahiti & the Tuamotu Islands (10 or 11 nights) – Pairs the Society Islands with remote Tuamotu atolls, including UNESCO‑designated Fakarava, known for exceptional snorkelling and diving.
• Far Flung French Polynesia & Marquesas Magic (11 nights) – Ventures to the Marquesas, visiting volcanic landscapes and cultural sites on Nuku Hiva and Fatu Hiva.
• Flowers of the South Pacific: Fiji, the Cook Islands & French Polynesia (13 nights) – Connects Fiji, Tonga, Cook Islands and French Polynesia, with rainforest hikes, coral caves and village visits plus an overnight in Bora Bora.
• Tahitian Treasures & Magnificent Marquesas (14 nights) – Windstar’s most immersive Polynesian itinerary, covering the Society Islands, Tuamotus and Marquesas, including Gauguin’s final home on Hiva Oa and the coral gardens of Rangiroa.

Many departures can be linked as Star Collector voyages, allowing guests to stay on the same yacht for back‑to‑back sailings that create multi‑week South Pacific journeys without extra packing and unpacking.

Why Windstar Is Ideal For Tahiti

Windstar’s yacht‑style cruising is designed for destinations like French Polynesia, where smaller ships can access smaller ports, private motus and sheltered lagoons that larger vessels simply can’t reach. Onboard highlights include:

• Tahitian cultural ambassadors sailing with each voyage, offering ukulele lessons, pareo‑tying workshops, Tahitian language mini‑classes and storytelling sessions.
• On select itineraries, talks and demonstrations by Tihoti, a respected tattoo master, historian and musician who explains the meaning of Polynesian tattoo traditions.
• The Destination Discovery Event: Fire & Story in Bora Bora—an evening on a private motu under the stars, with Polynesian music, local cuisine and fire‑dance performances.

As the Official Cruise Line of the James Beard Foundation, Windstar also emphasises destination‑driven cuisine, with menus crafted by James Beard‑affiliated chefs using local ingredients and sustainable practices.

Onboard inclusions typically cover all meals, non‑alcoholic beverages, specialty coffees, 24‑hour room service and a Champagne welcome, combining the feel of a private yacht with the ease of a small cruise ship.

How To Book Windstar’s 2028 Tahiti Voyages

Windstar’s Early Booking Offer for 2028 French Polynesia runs until 31 May 2026, with fares set to adjust upwards as sailings fill. Travellers can:

• Explore itineraries and offers at https://www.windstarcruises.com/destinations/tahiti/ and the Tahiti Early Booking Offer page: https://www.windstarcruises.com/specials/early-booking-offer/tahiti/.
• Book online via Windstar’s reservations portal at https://reservations.windstarcruises.com/touchb2c/.
• Contact a trusted travel advisor or visit: https://www.windstarcruises.com.

For travellers dreaming of lagoon‑blues, overwater bungalows and slow‑travel between islands, planning ahead for Windstar’s 2028 Tahiti season is the best way to secure the exact yacht, itinerary and stateroom they want.