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Windstar Yacht Club
Windstar Yacht Club is Windstar Cruises's loyalty program, with 4 tiers from One Star to Four Star.
Overview
Windstar's Yacht Club rewards repeat guests with discounts and recognition that grow across four levels, from One Star to Four Star. Every member gets early notice of new itineraries and sales, members-only sales, an officers' cocktail party, an onboard tote and discounts at sister Xanterra brands such as The Broadmoor and Sea Island, and members earn a $100 shipboard credit for each new guest they refer.
Tiers
One Star
1 to 15 points
5% cruise-fare saving, plus another 5% for bookings made on board or within 60 days of disembarking; 5% off the unlimited laundry package, Wi-Fi and Windstar merchandise; customized keycard.
Two Star
16 to 39 points
The 5% fare savings; $50 onboard credit per person; 5% off beverage packages, laundry package, Wi-Fi, Windstar shore excursions and merchandise; customized keycard.
Three Star
40 to 89 points
The 5% fare savings; $75 onboard credit per person; 5% off beverage packages; 10% off the laundry package, Wi-Fi, Windstar shore excursions and merchandise; an invitation to dine with one of the ship's officers; customized keycard.
Four Star
90 or more points
The 5% fare savings; $100 onboard credit per person; 10% off beverage packages; complimentary unlimited laundry and Wi-Fi; 15% off Windstar shore excursions and merchandise; dinner with the Captain or a senior officer; customized keycard.
How you earn
Points are awarded after each completed qualifying cruise: 1 point per night in most staterooms, 1.5 per night in Wind Class suites and Deluxe Suites on the Star Plus ships, and 2 per night in Owner's and Classic Suites on the Star Plus ships, Star Suites on Star Seeker and Star Explorer, and the Bridge Suite on Wind Surf. Nights sailed before October 5, 2020, counted 1 point each. Status updates the day after a qualifying cruise.
Quick answers
How many tiers does Windstar Yacht Club have?
Windstar Yacht Club, Windstar Cruises's loyalty program, has 4 tiers: One Star, Two Star, Three Star and Four Star.
What is the top tier of Windstar Yacht Club?
Four Star is the top tier of Windstar Yacht Club, reached at 90 or more points. The 5% fare savings; $100 onboard credit per person; 10% off beverage packages; complimentary unlimited laundry and Wi-Fi; 15% off Windstar shore excursions and merchandise; dinner with the Captain or a senior officer; customized keycard.
How do you earn status with Windstar Yacht Club?
Points are awarded after each completed qualifying cruise: 1 point per night in most staterooms, 1.5 per night in Wind Class suites and Deluxe Suites on the Star Plus ships, and 2 per night in Owner's and Classic Suites on the Star Plus ships, Star Suites on Star Seeker and Star Explorer, and the Bridge Suite on Wind Surf. Nights sailed before October 5, 2020, counted 1 point each. Status updates the day after a qualifying cruise.
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