Small-ship cruise firm Windstar Cruises launched its new online booking engine through its official website.
This new advanced online booking capability streamlines the vacation planning process allowing guests and travel advisor partners to easily lock in their cruise date, destination, excursions, and hotels.
Travellers now have the capability to 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 for all
Previously, online booking was only available to travel advisors through TravelAdvisor Hub.
The new MyWindstar platform now allows consumers to seamlessly navigate through available itineraries, accommodations, and offerings with detailed descriptions and photos to help guide the planning and booking process.
Travellers booking through a travel advisor have online functions to view their itinerary and can add select elements to their reservation such as shore excursions and special requests.
According to chief commercial officer Janet Bava: “Windstar Cruises is committed to enhancing the travel experience for our guests from start to finish. 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.”
The new booking platform is available for all of Windstar Cruises’ itineraries and ships including its year-round sailings in the Mediterranean and South Pacific, and on its new Alaska and Japan voyages on the cruise line’s upcoming new ship, Star Seeker.