Older children · By Cruise Frog · Sources reviewed October 12, 2026
Children’s eligibility and programs
Windstar’s published voyage-planning material gives a minimum age of eight. Confirm the current rule and any itinerary-specific requirements with the line before booking a child near that threshold.
Planning the trip together
Ask about cabin occupancy, port transfers and activity requirements on the chosen vessel. Plan shared shore visits and independent quiet time on board; do not assume the presence of a supervised children’s club without direct confirmation. A child fascinated by destinations or sailing may want a different itinerary from one seeking lots of peers and organized games. Choose accordingly, then check any watersports eligibility separately.
What to check with Windstar Cruises
- Confirm the current age minimum for your itinerary.
- Verify beds and maximum cabin occupancy.
- Ask directly about youth care and watersports limits.
Before paying a family cruise deposit
- Give the line each child’s age on embarkation day and the exact itinerary before paying a deposit.
- Confirm a bed for every guest, cot availability, and any connecting-cabin arrangement in the booked category.
- Check passports, visas and consent documents for children travelling with one parent or another guardian.
- Ask about club registration, independent toilet use, care hours, fees and age or height limits on activities.
Age rules, programs and availability can change. The cruise line’s current terms for your booking and departure govern your trip.