Windstar Cruises unveils 2027 James Beard Foundation Chef Sailings. October 7, 2026 Book Cruises Five chef-hosted voyages pair James Beard Foundation culinary talent with destinations across Greece, Türkiye, French Polynesia, Italy, Croatia and East Asia. Some journeys are remembered for the places they visit. Others are remembered for what was served at the table. As the Official Cruise Line of the James Beard Foundation(R), Windstar Cruises promises both. The world's leading small ship line has unveiled its 2027 lineup of James Beard Foundation Chef Sailings, featuring five culinary icons hosting voyages across three continents. Each sailing pairs a chef with a destination that has left a lasting mark on their cuisine, giving guests the chance to experience that connection firsthand. "We're grateful to Windstar Cruises for their longstanding support of the James Beard Foundation," said Clare Reichenbach, CEO, James Beard Foundation. "This partnership brings something new and exciting to each cruise experience, connecting travelers with leading chefs and emerging talent in the culinary arts. The James Beard curated chefs represent exceptional talent and have a deep connection with the destinations - bringing the voyages to life through honoring the local ingredients, dishes and culinary heritage". Windstar has been the official cruise line of the James Beard Foundation for more than a decade. The relationship brings James Beard Foundation-recognized chefs and their recipes to sea through chef-hosted voyages and more than 80 chef-created dishes served across Windstar's entire fleet, connecting guests to destinations through the people, ingredients and culinary traditions that shape them. "What matters most is how great food becomes part of the everyday Windstar experience," said Stijn Creupelandt, Windstar's chief operating officer. "These sailings give our guests a rare opportunity to spend time with remarkable chefs and discover the destinations we visit through their culinary perspective." Inside a James Beard Foundation Chef Sailing Guests will enjoy exclusive chef-hosted dinners with paired wines and recipes created specifically for each itinerary that showcase regional ingredients and local traditions. Live cooking demonstrations reveal the inspiration, techniques and stories behind the dishes. Market excursions in select ports with the chef and Windstar's resident executive chef offer a behind-the-scenes look at local ingredients, many of which later appear on the menu. With just 148 to 342 guests, Windstar's yachts create an intimate setting where experiences feel personal rather than programmed. Discover more Compare Boats Meet the 2027 James Beard Foundation-Recognized Chefs and Their Voyages Treasures of the Greek Isles - Roel Alcudia (July 13-20, 2027 on Wind Surf) Roel Alcudia, executive chef of House of Stefas in New York's Hudson Valley, is known for his "freestyle Greek" cooking, which translates the flavors and traditions of the Aegean for an American audience while honoring their roots. Part of the James Beard Foundation's chef community, Alcudia was part of the opening team at Stissing House, a 2023 James Beard Award semifinalist(R) for Best New Restaurant, and has cooked at Platform by JBF, the Foundation's culinary space in New York City. Sailing through Mykonos, Patmos, Santorini, Monemvasia and Nafplio, guests will explore the places that inspire his cuisine. Guests will sail on the newly refreshed Wind Surf sailing yacht. Māori Storytellers & French Polynesian Treasures - Felix Tai (September 5-16, 2027 on Star Breeze) Born in Malaysia and now executive chef at the Polynesian Cultural Center in Hawai'i, Felix Tai has dedicated his career to preserving and celebrating the culinary traditions of the Pacific. Fittingly, he'll host Windstar's Māori Storytellers voyage through French Polynesia, with stops in Papeete, the Cook Islands and Bora Bora. Drawing on years of exploring and interpreting the cuisines of the Pacific, Tai helps guests discover how food, storytelling and cultural traditions are connected across the islands. Felix was a 2026 James Beard Foundation Legacy Program Advisor. Aegean Sea Odyssey via the Corinth Canal - Cara Tobin (September 8-16, 2027 on Star Legend) Cara Tobin, chef and co-owner of Honey Road and Grey Jay in Burlington, Vermont, is a two-time James Beard Award nominee(R), a three-time James Beard Award semifinalist(R) and one of America's leading voices in Eastern Mediterranean cuisine. Over more than a decade, she has traveled extensively through Türkiye, Lebanon, Syria and Greece, cooking alongside local women in their homes and learning the recipes and traditions that shape the region's food culture. Sailing from the Turkish coast to Istanbul, guests will hear how those experiences found their way onto her menus. Enchanting Greece & the Amalfi Coast - Cody Hogan (October 14-21, 2027 on Wind Surf) Cody Hogan, executive chef of Lidia's Kansas City, trained at Chez Panisse before joining Lidia Bastianich's culinary team in 1998. Over nearly three decades, he has worked alongside the renowned chef in her restaurants, as her studio kitchen chef and culinary assistant on her Emmy Award-winning PBS series, and at events at the historic James Beard House. This itinerary sails from Athens to Rome, pairing Greece's medieval ports of Monemvasia and Gythion with an Italian journey through Sicily and the Amalfi Coast, including access to Taormina, Pompeii and Sorrento. East Asian Legends - Christine Lau (November 4-14, 2027 on Star Seeker) Born in Hong Kong, Christine Lau has built a career that blends Chinese, Japanese and Italian influences into a style that has earned recognition from The New York Times. Her restaurant Kimika was named a 2022 James Beard Award semifinalist(R). That breadth makes her an ideal guide for an itinerary spanning Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Vietnam, where guests will experience the diversity and surprising connections among East Asia's culinary traditions. The James Beard Foundation Experience on Every Sailing The five chef-hosted voyages are the signature events of Windstar's James Beard Foundation experience, but they are only part of the story. Every Windstar sailing across the fleet features recipes developed by James Beard Foundation-recognized chefs, bringing the collaboration to life even on itineraries without a visiting chef onboard. Over the past 11 years, this collaboration has brought over 40 celebrated chefs selected in partnership with the Foundation to sail with Windstar, and 31 of those chefs have directly contributed dishes to Windstar's Amphora menus. For example, the Treasures of Southern Spain & Morocco sailing (March 14-22, 2027) on Wind Spirit features destination-inspired menus celebrating the flavors of Spain and Morocco. While no guest chef sails on that itinerary, James Beard Foundation chef-created recipes remain part of the culinary experience. 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Windstar 2028 Europe cruises: new ports, London by the Thames and the Monaco Grand Prix. Windstar has released its summer 2028 Europe season, and it is worth a look even if 2028 feels far away. Windstar sails small ships with a few hundred guests rather than a few thousand, and its schedule includes ports and waterways that suit smaller vessels. Here is what is new, who each part of the season suits, and how the early booking offer works. Featured photo: Tower Bridge in London viewed from the deck of Star Pride. Photo credit: Harry Tarbuck. What is new in 2028. Inis Mor, in Ireland's aran Islands. Inis Mor is a new port for Windstar. It is a small island off Ireland's west coast, Irish-speaking and known for its stone walls and the Dun Aonghasa cliff fort. If you have already visited Dublin and Cobh, this call offers another side of Ireland. Sailing the Thames under Tower Bridge, docking in central London. Windstar's 2028 season includes sailing up the Thames beneath Tower Bridge and docking centrally. That puts guests in London itself rather than arriving through a port farther from the city. A circumnavigation of Ireland, then the Seine to Rouen. The season includes a circumnavigation of Ireland followed by a Seine River sailing to Rouen, pairing Ireland's Atlantic coast with a Normandy arrival by water. Hamburg's 839th birthday. A 2028 sailing is timed to the Port of Hamburg's 839th birthday celebration. Reserved grandstand seating for the Monaco Grand Prix. Windstar is offering reserved grandstand seating for the Monaco Grand Prix. Ask Tim Cruise Travel Agency, LLC to confirm the specific sailing, category and current terms before booking around the event. A 53-night voyage spanning the Canary Islands, Morocco and the Mediterranean. For travelers with more time, the season includes a 53-night journey spanning the Canary Islands, Morocco and the Mediterranean. Northern Europe or the Mediterranean? Both regions are in the 2028 season, and they suit different travelers. Northern Europe includes Ireland, the Thames, the Seine and Hamburg. Days are long, the weather is cooler and less predictable, and many ports reward walking. The Mediterranean offers warmer weather and includes the Monaco Grand Prix sailing. The separate 53-night voyage spans the Canary Islands, Morocco and the Mediterranean. If you are weighing the regions, its Europe cruise guide covers the planning choices, and the Windstar cruise line guide explains the small-ship experience. The early booking offer, explained. This is a Windstar supplier promotion, not a Tim Cruise exclusive. On summer 2028 Mediterranean and Northern Europe voyages, the early booking offer includes: * Complimentary All-Inclusive Package * $100 onboard credit per guest * An additional 5% savings when you pay in full at the time of booking The All-Inclusive Package covers unlimited Wi-Fi, gratuities, and select beer, cocktails and wine by the glass. Book by October 31, 2026. Paying in full at booking to receive the additional 5% means committing funds well ahead of sailing, so check the cancellation terms for your specific booking. Tim Cruise Travel Agency, LLC confirm the eligible sailing, cabin category, fare type and stackability with Windstar before you place a deposit. Should you book this far out? Booking early can give you more cabin and itinerary choices on a ship carrying only a few hundred guests. Booking later may make more sense if your dates are not settled or you prefer to keep your money flexible rather than use the pay-in-full savings. What Tim Cruise Travel Agency, LLC would ask you first. Tell Tim Cruise Travel Agency, LLC which region interests you, how much time you can take, whether an event sailing matters, and your preferred cabin category. Tim Cruise Travel Agency, LLC can then check the specific 2028 Windstar sailings, confirm the promotion, and prepare a quote. Related cruise guides. From its cruise authority pages, handpicked for this article.

Miami matters: cruise into America's hot new sports city. Sep 8, 2026 (C) South Florida Stadium LLC Once a sleepy resort town, Miami is rapidly evolving into a global gateway, drawing multibillion-dollar investments and luxury lifestyle seekers to its tropical glamour. A short hop from Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale and the Bahamas, the city has become a magnet not just for superyachts, private jets and high-profile residents but for startups and conglomerates, too. "Miami has the mood, the spirit and the vibe, as well as a lot of people extremely passionate about performance," said Claudio Zanardo, CEO, Pirelli North America. To showcase the company's recent investment in U.S. operations, the Italian tiremaker has secured sponsorships at a pair of high-profile events: the Miami Open and the Formula 1 Grand Prix. In addition to its expanding role in elite sports, the Magic City thrives on its prestigious cultural calendar anchored by Art Basel, the Miami International Boat Show and South Beach Wine & Food Festival. These events helped the city draw a record $22.7 billion in tourism revenue last year, sparking an unprecedented wave of ultra-luxury developments currently reshaping the skyline. Just more than 1,000 feet high, the 100-story Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences in downtown is slated to become the tallest building south of Manhattan when it opens next year. In Sunny Isles Beach, a 62-story, Bentley Motors-branded residence will debut in 2028, with personal car elevators allowing residents to drive straight to their apartments. Visitors looking for a weekend jaunt have plenty of options, too. A city-wide hotel development surge will welcome luxury brands such as Aman and Waldorf Astoria to Miami Beach in 2027. Bustling Miami International Airport - currently undergoing a $9 billion expansion - and Miami Beach Convention Center are opening their own hotels, too. Perhaps nowhere is this excitement more evident than during the Miami Grand Prix, where invitation-only clubs attract A-listers to the half-billion-dollar bacchanal at Hard Rock Stadium. This year The Concours Club, a members-only club and racetrack next to Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport, constructed a two-story, 10,000-square-foot trackside respite for race weekend. The space contained a private Moët & Chandon tasting room where celebrity chef Brad Kilgore hosted a seven-course omakase. Tucked inside the stadium's upper level, the Palm Club features a guest list that must be pre-approved by Miami Grand Prix managing partner Tom Garfinkel and Miami Dolphins and Miami Grand Prix chairman Stephen Ross. A holding pen outside the entrance accommodates private security details and entourages, while the V.I.P.s enjoy top-tier cuisine in an air-conditioned aerie overlooking the winners' podium. The good times are expected to continue. Last year PortMiami welcomed more than 8.5 million passengers voyaging aboard more than two dozen cruise lines. Many PortMiami cruise partners have expanded their fleets to meet demand. This winter, MSC Cruises will homeport a record-breaking four ships in Miami. Windstar Cruises, which recently relocated its headquarters to Miami from Seattle, launched the 224-passenger Star Seeker last winter as the line's first newbuild in decades. "Miami is the cruise capital of the world, but it's also full of energy, talent and people who understand this business," said Chris Prelog, president, Windstar Cruises, as the company prepares to launch another ship, Star Explorer, from PortMiami this winter. But perhaps nothing speaks to the moment more than the arrival of a startup geared toward helping well-heeled travelers bypass traffic. "Miami sits at the heart of how we think about coastal connectivity," said Neill Etheridge, founder of startup The Twenty Five. The members-only platform operates a fleet of maritime vessels that float, foil and then fly members between Miami and Palm Beach and beyond. SCENIC DRIVES Miami is a motoring city, featuring flashy cars and people-watching in equal measure, but there's plenty to enjoy beyond the gridlock. To see and be seen, cruise along Ocean Drive, South Beach's iconic beachfront boulevard. Begin near South Pointe Park on the southern tip of South Beach and head north for a leisurely drive past restaurants, nightlife and colorful Art Deco architecture. The celebrated stretch runs along Lummus Park and its popular Muscle Beach outdoor fitness area. Greater Miami is uniquely situated between two national parks: Everglades National Park to the west and Biscayne National Park to the south. For an Everglades escape, travel west along Southwest Eighth Street (Tamiami Trail/US 41) to Shark Valley, the national park entrance closest to Miami. The route passes through Little Havana before opening onto the Everglades' expansive wetlands, with opportunities to spot alligators, wading birds and other wildlife. Biscayne National Park, the largest marine park in the National Park System, lies south of downtown Miami near Homestead. Its Dante Fascell Visitor Center at Convoy Point offers exhibits, waterfront trails, paddling access and departures for guided boating and snorkeling excursions. Because approximately 95 percent of the park is water, exploring by boat provides the fullest experience. 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